Intro to Contemporary I

Intro to Contemporary I

Intro to Contemporary I

12:47 pm by Savannah Cooper

For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this class is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of contemporary dance. The beginning of an exploration of the totality of movement and form, as well as storytelling, dynamic rhythms and energetic release. This is a great series to develop your skill set in contemporary dance elements in a non-competitive, fun environment.

Intro to Tap II

11:24 am by Savannah Cooper

This series is designed for people who have taken Intro to tap I or have little experience with tap dance. You will further develop your skills in rhythm, syncopation, and musicality in a fun and non-competitive environment.

Intro to Hip-Hop II

11:22 am by Savannah Cooper

This series of classes is designed for students who have taken Intro to Hip-Hop or are beginners who have relatively little experience with Hip-Hop dance and want to continue to explore. This is a great place to develop and sharpen your skills in the basics of hip-hop dance including freestyle, popping, and locking in a non-competitive, fun environment.

Intro to Modern I

11:20 am by Savannah Cooper

This series of classes is designed for absolute beginners, teaching students the rudimentary movements that are the foundation for classical modern dance to live musical accompaniment. Students will focus on contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and elemental concepts of space, time and force. They will also build core strength and flexibility in a fun and encouraging environment.

Intro to Afro Brazilian Orixá

11:12 am by Savannah Cooper

This series of classes is designed for students who are absolute beginners with relatively little experience with Afro Brazilian Orixá dance. Each week students will learn stories, rhythms, and symbology of an Afro Brazilian Orixá (Yoruba Deities of the candomblé tradition and spirits of nature). Through contemporary diasporic movement, students will be guided to embody their essence and connection to the elements.

Intro to Jazz I

11:07 am by Savannah Cooper

For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this class is the perfect introduction to the basics of jazz dance. Born out of African dance, American tap dance, ballet, and theater, jazz dance is inherently related to popular music and has evolved alongside it. A great place for beginners to gain an understanding of syncopated rhythms, body isolations, and precision in a fun, friendly, and exciting environment.

Intro to Ballet I

11:02 am by Savannah Cooper

For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is an introduction to ballet fundamentals. It will consist of developing skills at the barre and center, as well as traveling exercise across the floor. You will gain a better understanding of terminology, alignment, balance, artistry, sequencing, and space. This series is a perfect place to begin your education of the fundamentals of ballet in a non-competitive, fun environment with musical live accompaniment.

DanceAfrica Masterclass

4:10 pm by Savannah Cooper

Co-presented by BAM and Mark Morris Dance Group

An immersive workshop taught by a member of The National Song and Dance Company of Mozambique, introducing participants to the rhythmic traditions and movement styles of Mozambique

For intermediate to advanced dancers.

Intro to Tap I

7:20 pm by Savannah Cooper

For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is an introduction to tap dance fundamentals. This is a great place to begin developing your skills in rhythm, syncopation, and musicality in a fun and non-competitive environment.

Intro to Hip-Hop I

7:19 pm by Savannah Cooper

For beginners with relatively little experience, this series is an introduction to Hip-Hop fundamentals. This is a great place to begin developing your skills in the basics of Hip-Hop dance including freestyle, popping, and locking in a non-competitive, fun environment.