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DANCE
AFRO-CARRIBBEAN DANCE: THE DUNHAM TECHNIQUE LEVEL I Learn the dance styles that originated in Africa and came to us via the Caribbean Islands and Brazil. Our styles are based on the Katherine Dunham Technique, which builds strength through rhythmic exercises and develops coordination using movement involving isolation. Students should wear dance tights and/or sweat pants and have bare feet. A percussionist will accompany the class. The class is for beginners as well as for the more experienced dancer. CARMEN BUTLER – Dance Instructor, Performing Arts Training Center, E. St. Louis, Illinois; Arthur Hall Afro-American Dance Ensemble DARIAN EBO – Musician 300 - $95
TAP I:
BEGINNER This
class is for people with little or no tap experience.
The focus will be on rhythmic awareness, weight shifts and basic steps.
Tap shoes are required. AUDREY BOOKSPAN – Teacher; Choreographer; Performer; Lifetime Achievement in the Arts, Allen’s Lane Art Center 260 - $57
TAP
II: INTERMEDIATE Students
progress from basic steps to combinations with emphasis on rhythmic awareness.
Routines such as soft shoe and shim sham will be explored.
Tap shoes are required. AUDREY
BOOKSPAN 261 - $68
TAP
III: ADVANCED Explore
tap from Jazz to Bach. At all
levels, the goal is to understand theory/process and appreciate all types of tap
expression. Tap shoes are required. AUDREY
BOOKSPAN 262 - $78
BELLY DANCE I Enjoy movement to music while learning belly dance, also known as Middle Eastern Dance. This class is designed for beginners and for those who want to review and strengthen basic techniques. Students learn basic moves, arm placement, and body isolations. Wear comfortable clothing. HALYA – Dancer; Teacher; Choreographer 263 - $60
BELLY DANCE II For those who have learned the fundamentals or who have previous dance experience, this class will refine the basic movements with added layering, combinations, and choreography. Wear comfortable clothing and a hip scarf, belt, or sash. HALYA 264 - $60
BEGINNER BALLROOM DANCING This ten week session is meant for beginners who would like to recognize and learn a variety of dance styles. Each week we’ll start fresh with the basic steps and rhythm patterns for ten distinct styles: slow dance, fast (disco/hustle), waltz, foxtrot, swing/jitterbug, rumba, cha cha, mambo/salsa, merengue, and tango. MARIA JACOBS – Owner and Instructor, Valley Forge Dance School 277 - $58
INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCING Each week we’ll start fresh, review the basics, and add more advanced steps for ten distinct styles: slow dance, fast (disco/hustle), waltz, foxtrot, swing/jitterbug, rumba, cha cha, mambo/salsa, merengue and tango. You’ll get more practice and more confidence in cueing too. If you enjoyed the Beginner Ballroom, you will love this new class. MARIA JACOBS 278 - $58
LATIN
DANCE Learn the dances that set the dancing world on fire: the salsa, merengue and cha-cha. You will also master the basics and variations of the romantic dance, the tango. Soon you will be “dancing with the stars.” MARIA JACOBS 271 - $48
SALSACIZE Mark offers instruction that allows you to learn both traditional Salsa dance patterns and Latin cardio moves that will have you moving your hips with abandon. This class will help you to satisfy a multitude of goals from preparing you to hit the Latin dance clubs with confidence to burning calories with a smile on your face and Latin rhythms in your step. This class is for all levels; partners are not required. However, more couples will give us an opportunity to practice more turns. Bring a towel and a water bottle and wear appropriate shoes.
MARK McCLEOD – Teacher of Salsa and Latin Cardio; Performer
LINE DANCING No partner? No problem! This dance class is for all individuals who want to dance to lively oldies hits (Personality, Kansas City, etc) and learn the basics of the electric slide, the tush push, and the Continental, among others. You will follow the instructor every week learning popular patterns, burning calories, and having fun. You will never again have to sit out a group dance at a wedding. MARIA JACOBS
HIP HOP FOR BEGINNERS Want to look like you’re on an MTV video? Every week you will learn short warm-ups, basic moves, and a mini routine full of fresh, funky choreography. The class is designed for beginners, and the focus will be on fun as you master the basics. Please wear sneakers and comfortable clothing. DAVID DORSAIMA – Professional Dancer; Founder “Strictly Business” Dance Company
270 - $57
DANCEKINETICS See Health, Fitness and Exercise for information about this course.
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