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6-Week Intro Series

6-Week Intro Series

6-Week Intro Series

PRICING:

Tier 1 – $117 ($19.50/class) | Tier 2 – $135 ($22.50/class) | Tier 3 – $153 ($25.50/class)

This Winter I Session begins January 2nd and the last class ends February 17th. Registration for the Spring I Session will open during the week of February 9h.

 

 

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.

 

REGISTER BELOW

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.

 

 

Intro to Waacking I

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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.

Intro to Waacking I

March 1 - April 5, 2025 | Saturdays 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Intro to Lindy Hop I

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For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this class is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of Lindy Hop. The classes will be an exploration of solo jazz movement and partnered dancing, while intertwining layers of historical context highlighting the timeline that led to the creation of lindy hop and what came after. This is a great series to develop your skill set in contemporary dance elements in a non-competitive, fun environment.

Intro to Lindy Hop I

February 25 - April 1, 2025 | Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:00 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.

Intro to Tap II

March 1 - April 5, 2025 | Saturdays 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Intro to Hip-Hop II

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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 Hip-Hop II

March 1 - April 5, 2025 | Saturdays 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Intro to Salsa I

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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.

Intro to Salsa I

February 26 - April 2, 2025 | Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Intro to Contemporary II

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This series is designed for students who have taken Intro to Contemporary I or are beginners with relatively little experience with Contemporary dance. Continue exploring the totality of movement and form, as well as storytelling, dynamic rhythms and energetic release. This is a great series to further develop your skill set in contemporary dance elements in a non-competitive and fun environment.

Intro to Contemporary II

February 26 - April 2, 2025 | Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Intro to Ballet II

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Description: 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.

Intro to Ballet II

February 24 - March 31, 2025 | Mondays 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Intergenerational West African Series

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West African Dance explores the fundamentals of West African culture and tradition through music and dance. The musicality, traditions, and various techniques introduced in these classes will connect with dance techniques of Africa and its diaspora including, but not limited to, the dances of Mali, Guinea, and Senegal, afrobeat, afro house, and more. Students learn to execute polyrhythmic patterns and practice multiple types of call & response cues performed both verbally and physically. Our intergenerational classes welcome dancers of all ages to explore the use of weight, body isolations, and dancing with the drummer.

Intergenerational West African Series

February 27 - April 3, 2025 | Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm