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.
Summer I: June 10 – July 25
Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap, West African
Summer II: July 6 – August 29
Afro-Brazilian/Orisha, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Modern, Tap
REGISTER BELOW
Most Summer I classes are at capacity. To express interest in a sold-out class, please fill out this form and we will reach out if a spot has opened up.
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.
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.
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 Contemporary I
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.
NO CLASSES JUNE 19
Intro to Modern I
For absolute 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.
Intro to Hip-Hop I
THIS CLASS IS FULL.
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.
Intro to Ballet I
July 24 - August 28, 2024 | Wednesdays 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Mica Bernas
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). Through contemporary diasporic movement, students will be guided to embody their essence and connection to the elements in a non-competitive and fun environment.
Intro to Afro Brazilian / Orixá
July 15 - August 19, 2024 | Mondays 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
- Adult Faculty Bianca Medina