
6-Week Intro Series
PRICING:
Tier 1 – $117 ($19.50/class) | Tier 2 – $135 ($22.50/class) | Tier 3 – $153 ($25.50/class)
Intro Series I features engaging classes taught by our talented Teaching Artists, allowing students to confidently start from scratch and master the fundamentals of a particular dance style in a progressive 6-week series.
Intro Series II is designed for students who have taken Intro Series I or are beginners with relatively little experience who want to continue to explore dance. Students have an opportunity to master next level fundamentals of a particular dance style in a progressive 6-week series.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
After purchase, you should receive two emails, one with the purchase receipt and one email confirming which Intro Series you signed up for. If you have not received both emails, you are not confirmed and should reach out via email to adultprograms@mmdg.org to verify your registration.
If you’re having trouble with registration, please call the Mark Morris Dance Center.
Intro to Hip-Hop I | Fall I Session
September 20 - October 25, 2025 | Saturdays 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Intro to Salsa I | Fall I Session
September 16 - October 21, 2025 | Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
For absolute beginners with little to no experience, this class is the perfect introduction to the basics of salsa dancing in the NY on 2 style. The first 3 weeks will focus on shines (dancing alone) and preparation for the last 3 weeks where we will learn to dance socially with a partner. A great place for beginners to gain an understanding of footwork and basic partner work (both leading and following) in a fun, friendly, safe, and exciting environment. No partner needed.
- School Faculty Jillian Marzziotti
Intro to Waacking I | Fall I Session
September 16 - October 21, 2025 | Tuesdays 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is a perfect introduction to the basics of Waacking in a fun and non-competitive environment. Waacking is a dance style focused on overhead arm isolations, two-stepping, and creating shapes and poses above and around the head in a fast-moving style. Its origin lies in disco-funk LGTBQ+ underground nightclubs.
- School Faculty CocoMotion
Intro to Tap I | Fall I Session
September 15 - October 27, 2025 | Mondays 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
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.
- Current Teaching Artists Yuka Kameda
Intro to Contemporary I | Fall I Session
September 16 - October 21, 2025 | Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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.
- Adult Faculty Bianca Medina
Intro to Ballet I | Fall I Session
September 17 - October 22, 2025 | Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This series of classes is designed for students who have taken Intro to Ballet or are beginners who have relatively little experience with Ballet and want to continue learning. 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 class is a perfect place to continue your education in the fundamentals of ballet in a non-competitive, fun environment with live musical accompaniment.
- Current Teaching Artists Cara Surico-Howell
Intro to Jazz I | Fall I Session
September 18 - October 23, 2025 | Thursdays 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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.
- Current Teaching Artists Kristina Bermudez
Intro to Ballet I | Fall I Series
September 15 - October 27, 2025 | Mondays 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
This series of classes is designed for students who have taken Intro to Ballet or are beginners who have relatively little experience with Ballet and want to continue learning. 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 class is a perfect place to continue your education in the fundamentals of ballet in a non-competitive, fun environment with live musical accompaniment.
- Current Teaching Artists Tristan Grannum*