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Moving Rhythms for Tots
Ages: 18 mos - 3 yrs
Taught By: Debra Orenstein
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Emphasizes the natural joy of movement with music, rhythm, play, storytelling and props. Parents participate.
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Creative Pre-Ballet & Pre-Ballet
Ages: 3 - 5
Taught By: Debra Orenstein |
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Learn basic dance vocabulary and technique through ballet, modern and creative dance.
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The dance studio
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Ballet
Ages: 6 - Adult
Taught By: Mary McCatty and Makiko Ishimori |
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Classical ballet with barre & center work that develops strength, body alignment, flexibility, gracefulness and musicality.
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Tap
Ages: 4 - Adult
Taught By: Marietta Clark and Mary McCatty |
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Develop technique, style, musicality & tap vocabulary. From the basics to traditional, rhythm tap, funk & musical theatre styles. Fun and great exercise for all.
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Students perform in a May 2003 dance recital
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Hip-Hop
Ages: 8 - Adult
Taught By: Barbara Parker |
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Encourages creative expression and potential through dance while jamming to the latest beat.
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Jazz
Ages: 6 - Adult
Taught By: Mary McCatty and Priscilla Costa |
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Focus on style and performance with emphasis on dance technique. Great for dance enthusiasts, young actors and those looking for a fun workout.
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Movement for Actors/Models/Performers
All Ages
Taught By: John Ollom |
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Learn to convey ideas & feelings through exercises in stage & character movement. Interact with other performers to become an effective on-stage presence.
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Musical Theatre Workshop
All Ages
Taught By: Paul Johnson, Jackie Cusick and Mary McCatty |
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Dancing, acting & singing! Teens & adults learn musical theatre pieces with a director, choreographer and musical director. The class concludes with performances in the Howe Theatre. No experience necessary.
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Ballroom: Latin and More
Ages: Older teens and adults
Taught By: Xavier Auza |
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Beginners welcome in Level 1; returning or experienced students will enjoy Level 2. Eight-week sessions. No partner necessary. Fun for everyone.
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A scene from 2004's Dancers on the Line, the 5th Annual Dance Project
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Contemporary Dance
All Ages
Taught By: John Ollom |
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Begin with a warm-up in parallel placement. Movement will be encouraged from the core; learn contemporary choreography in the
Ollom Dance Theatre Style.
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Fitness Classes |
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Aeropump
Taught By: Barbara Parker |
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Low-impact aerobic workout, combined with free weights & basic floor exercise. Designed for every fitness level.
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IM=X Pilates
Taught By: Barbara Parker |
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Combination of Pilates, yoga, Alexander technique & core body movements. Designed to correct body alignment.
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The dance studio
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Dance Fitness Workout
All Ages
Taught By: John Ollom |
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Increase flexibility, strength, gracefulness and get a cardiovascular workout.
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Yoga
Taught By: Theresa Herron and Debra Orenstein |
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Increase strength, energy level, muscle tone, flexibility, and overall sense of well-being in a friendly and supportive setting.
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Ethnic Dance Aerobics
Taught By: Theresa Herron |
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Combines Latin, Afro-Caribbean, Middle Eastern-Belly and other international dance forms to world music; low-impact.
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Qi Gong
Taught By: Diana Herman |
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Release energy blocks, ease tension, and develop strength, balance, & energy through controlled movement and breath work.
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A scene from 2004's Dancers on the Line, the 5th Annual Dance Project
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