Adult_Classes

Adult Class Schedule - Winter 2012

MONDAY

6:30 - 7:45 pm > Musical Theater Jazz / Level I-II (teen/adult) > Doree Clark

This is a beginner class for those who love Broadway and Musical Theater. We cover the styles of the Broadway greats Jerome Robbins, Michael Kidd and Bob Fosse with music from your favorite shows. The class focuses on developing technique and performance.

7:45 - 9:00 pm > Couples Jazz (adults only - partner required) > Doree Clark

Couples learn partnering skills in this class which combines some ballroom technique with cabaret and jazz. Partner required.

TUESDAY

12:15-1:15 pm > Sculpt & Tone* > Beth Zamichow

5:30 - 6:30 pm > Burlesque Jazz / Level I-II > Shanti Davis

Inspired by the latest dance films, Shanti fuses high-volume attitude with jazz, Latin and burlesque dance styles - a Fosse meets hip-hop vibe with sassy moves and wicked hairography!

6:30 - 7:30 pm > Absolute Beginner Jazz (teen/adult) > Doree Clark

For those who have always wanted to dance but didn't know where to start, this class includes basic dance warm-up, basic jazz technique, and basic fun! Express yourself with terrific music, learning new dance steps - everyone is welcome because we believe everyone CAN dance!

7:30 - 9:00 pm > Lyrical Jazz / Level II-III (teen/adult) > Doree Clark

This class is for advanced dancers with training in both ballet and jazz. We will be focusing on leaps, turns and floor work, bringing life to those great Broadway dance numbers we all love so much. Dancers, bring your knee pads and your dazzling attitude. We work hard and have a great time!

WEDNESDAY

9:30 - 10:30 am > Afro-Brazilian* > Anna Gottreich

THURSDAY

6:15 - 7:30 pm > Ballet Technique / mixed level (teen/adult) > Ingrid Serenne

This beginning class focuses on giving you a way to enjoy expressing yourself through the music. A former Assistant Ballet Mistress at the National Ballet of Canada, and master Pilates instructor, Ingrid brings Pilates principles of alignment and core strength to basic ballet instruction.

7:30 - 9:00 pm > Classic Jazz / Advanced level (teen/adult) > Doree Clark

The warm-up in this class is based on legendary New York jazz teach Luigi's style and technique. Luigi's technique has been studied by many of the most well-known dancers and choreographers and brings a unique blend of ballet and jazz with a full set of warm-up exercises that every dancer should learn. The combinations taught in the class are intricate and advanced.

FRIDAY

9:00 - 10:00 am > Zumba* > Edyta Saltsman

5:30 - 6:30 pm > Luigi Jazz / Intermediate (teen/adult) > Doree Clark

Luigi is considered the greatest jazz dance teacher who ever lived and Doree studied with him in New York City for 20 years. The exercise routine he created for his own rehabilitation after a devastating accident became the world's first complete technique for learning jazz dance. This class is great for core strength building and keeping your body in shape.

SATURDAY

8:30 - 9:30 am > Pilates Mat* > Ingrid Serenne

12:15 - 1:30 pm > New York Jazz (teen/adult) > Shara Switala

Shara teaches Broadway technique and choreography fused with Latin and world styles.

1:30 - 2:45 pm > Contemporary (teen/adult) > Tom Mayock

This class combines poly-rhythmic isolations, quick weight changes, and the fall-and-release techniques of modern dance, with the function and line of ballet.

2:45 - 4:00 pm > Street Jazz / Level II (teen/adult) > Shantala Davis

Inspired by the latest music videos, Shanti fuses high-volume attitude with jazz, Latin and burlesque dance styles - a Fosse meets hip-hop vibe with sassy moves and wicked hairography!

5:00 - 6:00 pm > Swing / Intermediate > Greg Thomas & Holly Egan

* NO CLASS FEB 11

SUNDAY

9:00 - 10:00 am > Fusion Jazz II-III > Shara Switala

* NO CLASS IN FEBRUARY - SHARA WILL BE TEACHING NY JAZZ ON SATURDAYS

Styles include ballet, afro-funky jazz, smooth hip hop. We start with an aerobic warm-up, then add varied dance techniques (belly dance, Bollywood, African, smooth hip hop), turns, jumps and leaps, step across the floor, and weekly combinations. A technical and fun class!

10:00 - 11:15 am > Latin Jazz > Doree Clark

This beginner/intermediate class is a high energy fusion of Latin movements and jazz technique. The class begins with a warm-up, continues with stretching and strengthening, then across-the-floor movement. The combinations explore many Latin rhythms, including Salsa, Cha Cha and Samba. It's a lot of fun and a great workout.

11:15 - 12:30 pm > Men's Jazz > Doree Clark

*Fees for these classes are paid directly to the instructor.

In the case of studio-initiated schedule changes, students are eligible to take a makeup class.