Dancers in a side arch with arms open, taking class in a dance studio.

6-Week Intro Series

Adults are taking dance class. Wearing assorted colors, the dancers are standing up with their legs crossed, and their chests is opening towards the front.

6-Week Intro Series

This Spring II session begins May 1st and the last class ends June 17th. The Summer I session registration will open during the first week of the Spring II session.  

 

This series of classes is designed for absolute beginners looking to explore dance.

 

Intro Series I features engaging classes taught by our talented Teaching Artists, giving students an opportunity 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.

 


Intro Series I

 

Spring II: May 1– June 17, 2023

 

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Genre Options: Ballet, Haitian, Hip-Hop, Tap


Intro Series II

 

Spring I: May 1– June 12, 2023

 

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Genre Options: Modern, Contemporary

 


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.

Price: See Class Rates, Policies, and Dance Center Information

Suggested attire:

•    Comfortable clothing in which you can easily move
•    Bare feet


 

Intro to Tap I

May 6 - June 17, 2023 | Saturdays 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Intro to Ballet I

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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. 

Price: See Class Rates, Policies, and Dance Center Information

Suggested Attire:

  • Comfortable clothing in which you can easily move
  • ballet slippers or bare feet

 

Intro to Ballet I

May 1 - June 12, 2023 | Mondays 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Intro to Modern II

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This series of classes is designed for students who have taken Intro to Modern or are beginners with relatively little experience with Modern dance and want to continue to explore. This series is a great step to further developing the rudimentary movements that are the foundation for modern dance to live musical accompaniment. Students will focus on contractions, spirals, basic floor work, and elemental concepts of space, time and force in a fun and encouraging environment. 

Price: See Class Rates, Policies, and Dance Center Information

Suggested attire:

•    Comfortable clothing in which you can easily move
•    Bare feet


 

Intro to Modern II

May 1 - June 12, 2023 | Mondays 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm

Intro to Haitian

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For absolute beginners with relatively little experience, this series is an introduction to the foundational elements of Haitian Dance both in traditional and social dance form while engaging in teaching a philosophy that there is healing in movement. This series is a perfect place to begin developing an understanding of the importance of polyrhythm, musicality, controlled breath, and core strength in Haitian Dance movement in a fun and encouraging environment.

Price: See Class Rates, Policies, and Dance Center Information

Suggested attire:

•    Comfortable clothing in which you can easily move
•    Bare feet


 

Intro to Haitian

May 2 - June 6, 2022 | Tuesdays 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm

Intro to Contemporary II

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This series is designed for students who have taken Intro to Contemporary 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. 

Price: See Class Rates, Policies, and Dance Center Information

Suggested attire:

•    Comfortable clothing in which you can easily move

Intro to Contemporary II

May 3 - June 17, 2023 | Wednesdays 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm

Teaching Artist: Marla Phelan

Intro to Hip-Hop I

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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. 

Price: See Class Rates, Policies, and Dance Center Information

Suggested attire:

  • Comfortable clothing in which you can easily move
  • Sneakers

Intro to Hip-Hop I

May 6 - June 17, 2023 | Saturdays 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm