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.

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.

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: 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.

Yoga All Levels
Instructor: Katie Rutterer
Think Yoga is all about stretching and savasana? Think again! Think arm balances, inversions, twists, folds, working muscles, sweating, laughing, and yes, savasana. We will dispel the notion that yoga is easy. Meld your body and your mind and discover that you already have whatever it is that you need. Bring an open mind, a mat, and a willingness to be broken open.

Tribal Bellydance (All Levels)
Instructor: Fonda Hamilton-Insley
If you have always been curious about Belly Dance but have little or no experience this is a great place to start. Each week you will learn 2-4 moves and will leave knowing a small Combo. No experience necessary drop ins welcome. Classes are also designed for experienced dancers wishing to fine tune their technique. A quick paced no-impact class for all levels.

Tribal Bellydance (Int)
Instructor: Fonda Hamilton-Insley
Class includes fundamentals of Belly Dance, with an emphasis on technique and isolations, posture and drills 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. Belly dance experience preferred.

Jazz (Beg)
Instructor: Erika Astrid Farkvam
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!

Jazz (Int/Adv)
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. 

SavoyFit (All levels)
Instructor: Gayl Zhao
This class is designed as cross training for lindy hoppers, but is great for any dancer interested in vernacular jazz and Charleston. SavoyFit is a fusion class of ballet barre, core/stretching, vernacular jazz, and Charleston phrases. Be ready to sweat and get your groove on! Starts December Saturday Decemember 4, 2010. **Recommends shoes with dance squede or sneakers for the jazz/charleston phrases, socks are fine for ballet barre.

West Coast Swing I (Beg)
Instructor: Nick Moor
West Coast Swing is a fast-growing social dance that can be performed to a huge variety of music, including contemporary pop/rock, hip hop, R&B and blues. This class focuses on fundamental movements and technique. No partner required. **Bring dance shoes or socks, rubber-soled shoes discouraged.