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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Hip Hop
Instructor: 
Anton Smith
With the integration of R&B, street jazz and different styles of hip hop, this class is a fun, positive and energetic experience that is geared towards the experienced mover/dancer, hip hop novice, or anyone who just wants to move!  Wear clothes you can move in and sneakers.  You can see a sample of class by clicking here.

Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement®
Instructor:  Tammy Rosen
Perform better in dance, prevent recurring injuries and reduce chronic tension.  Awareness Through Movement classes are designed to be transformational for all ages and conditions.  Each class consists of gentle neuromuscular re-patterning exercises to help you recognize habitual movement patterns and discover more comfortable ways to move. Current theme: Vision (through May 6)

Modern Technique - (Beg/Int)
Instructor: Tammy Rosen
This modern class emphasizes the use of floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement, and like other dance forms brings its own focus on the use of breath (inhale/exhale) to bring quality to movement. Concepts of overcurve/undercurve, contraction/release, musicality and rhythm are explored. The class incorporates an eclectic blend of contemporary and post modern movement for a style that is both quirky and organic.  Students can expect a deep, fluid warm-up with an emphasis on correct alignment.  Phrase material includes floor work and gives dancers the opportunity to explore their own expression and style while challenging their technique and performance abilities.  Class motto:  "Dance is fun!" 

Modern Technique - Int/Adv. 
Instructor:  Carolyn Minor
Carolyn’s dance class is based on the Limon technique she learned from Jennifer Muller. The class begins with a short Yoga based warm-up. Following that is a traditional barre that utilizes classical ballet leg work in conjunction with a full range of upper body movement. The time spent in the center of the room, following the barre, is used to strengthen the balance, loft in jumping and adagio movement. The final moments of class are all out across the floor ecstatic fun! Come join us!
Instructor:  Katie Rutterer
Think fast!  Change directions and levels quickly and fully.  Alternate between slow/controlled and fast/crazy.  You will roll on the floor, do a cartwheel, and lunge deeply in this class.

Ballet Barre (all levels)
Instructor: Katie Rutterer
Love ballet but hate the uptight atmosphere?  Leave your tights at home!  This class focuses on alignment, strength, and flexibility.  Exercises consist of ballet barre, yogic stretches, and ab exercises.  Ballet shoes preferred, socks acceptable.

Tribal Bellydance (Beg)
Instructor:  Fonda Hamilton-Insley
Class will include fundamentals of Belly Dance, with an emphasis on technique and isolations and posture with a focus on basic tribal moves and formations. Come and learn the language of Tribal Dance and explore a fantastic no-impact way to get in shape.

Jazz

(Beginning) Instructor: Megan Shaffer

This class is all about good music, pure jazz technique, and LOTS of fun! This class will teach you the fundamentals of jazz dance. You will gain a better understanding of your body’s alignment, structure, and its own unique way of moving. On top of learning jazz technique we will also condition and stretch our muscles, preparing and reshaping our bodies for the next level. Bring your jazz shoes and a passion for dance, music, and fun!


(intermediate/advanced)
Instructor:  Megan Kehl
The class will explore many different dance styles under the umbrella of jazz dance such as blending lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, ballet and even tap into a variety of dance pieces.  The first half of the class is focused on stretching, strength training, and technique while the second half is centered on choreography.   You can see a sample of class by clicking here.

Salsa (Beginning )
Instructor:  Renee Blakeley
This salsa class will be geared toward non-dancers who have always wanted to try Latin dance forms, as well as any dancers who are not accustomed to dancing in partners.  We will focus on basic footwork patterns, turns, and styling.  Partner work will include basic sequences that can be applied when socially dancing salsa.  You do not need a partner to attend!  BY WORKSHOP ONLY

 

Contemporary Repertory Class
Instructor: Sara Ottman/Various
Stressed? Going through a tough time and looking for a release? Choreography can be a great therapeutic solution to everyday anxieties. Come dance it out while acquiring skills that can be used to expand your own personal repertoire. The workshop will feature a different choreographer each week, focusing primarily on learning the selected piece. We will end with a short Q&A in which tips from the choreographer and suggestions for improvement from the students are shared. If you're interested in trying your choreography out on the class, contact Sara Ottman at seottman@email.arizona.eduAttire: Comfortable clothing, socks, jazz shoes, paws, or bare feet

Flamenco (Beg / Int)
Instructor: Sophie Everatt  
Come enjoy learning and practicing the art of passionate flamenco dance, rhythm and song. A great form to integrate mind and body awareness ,feel beautiful and experience the freedom of movement. This class will focus on some technique, learning the Sevillanas and a ‘pata por Buleria’. Everyone is welcome, please wear shoes with a thick heel if folklorico or flamenco shoes are unavailable.

Contemporary (intermediate)
Instructor: Megan Shaffer
This class will explore movement that employs the systems and method found in modern, ballet and jazz dance techniques. Music plays a big role in this class in that it inspires our bodies and our souls to move. We will explore our natural energy and emotions through dance-- pushing against traditional movement boundaries. (starts May 11th).



 


 


 

 


 


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