Dance
Whether you’re 3 or 83, a beginning or advanced student, or simply interested in the health benefits of dance, we have something for you! A full range of sequential, guided instruction focusing on the joy, and enjoyment, of the art of dance. With an emphasis on nurturing the whole dancer, our professional faculty works with each student to develop confidence and creativity as well as technical and performance skills.
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Classes Offered
view schedules for young learners, tweens and teens and adults.
Mini-Ballerinas & Little Danseurs
Cristina Gustaistis, Instructor
Girls and boys will have a blast (and blow off steam!) in this fun introduction to the world of ballet! Through the use of games and songs, our Mini-Ballerinas and Little Danseurs will learn the names of arm and leg positions, as well as movements such as tendu, plié, relevé, and passé.
Hilary Glen, Instructor
Designed to foster interest in pursuing more advanced ballet technique, children will learn introductory ballet technique as well as body awareness and movement exploration through age appropriate games and exercises.
Diane Lewis, Instructor
Develop Coordination, grace, musicality, flexibility, and balance in this sequential program. Basic ballet technique and vocabulary will be introduceds as well as barre work, adagio and allegro movements, and dancing in unison.
Diane Lewis, Instructor
This sequential, Intensive Training Program focuses on the adagio and allegro movements while students develop strength, flexibility and placement. The Russian (Vaganova) Technique is introduced and studies as students advance through Levels I-IV.
Diane Lewis, Instructor
An introduction to the basics of ballet vocabulary and technique. Great for developing flexibility, strength, coordination, musicality, and grace.
Diane Lewis, Instructor
A continuing focus on the Russian (Vaganova) Techique at the intermediate level.
Diane Lewis, Instructor
For the advanced student, this class concentrates on developing proper strength and alignment for Pointe. Students should be enrolled in the Intensive Training Program and are required to participate in a minimum of two ballet classes per week. Faculty recommendation required. Ballet shoes used to start.
Diane Lewis, Instructor
A continuation of Pointe, this class focuses on exercises at the barre and in the center as well as learning repetoire on Pointe from traditional and original ballets.
Adrianne Santucci, Instructor
Girls and boys will go on a journey into the wonderful world of Caribbean dance!
Beginning and Intermediate Caribbean
Nydia Padilla-Rodriguez, Instructor
Explore African, Taino, Arawak, and Spanish elements in this introduction to Latin rhythms, movement, and folklore.
Lisa Piccione, Instructor
Learn to combine Flamenco's fancy footwork with the grace inherent in the arms, hands, and body movements. Enjoy a brief historical and cultural introduction to this traditional and cultural dance form. An introduction to coplas of sevillanas as with castanets and Flamenco exercises and choreographies.
Lisa Piccione, Instructor
Expand skills learned in Flamenco I & II with new choreography for castanets and Flamenco, and the introduction of new "palos".
Lisa Piccione, Instructor
Learn the expressive and provocative art of Manton dancing with shawls.
A lively introduction to the basics of Tap and Jazz styles and techniques!
Christopher Morrison, Instructor
It's Modern Dance with a Caribbean sensibility!
Victoria Gregory, Instructor
Improve your audition skills and prepare for your next stage production! Learn basic jazz, tap, and typical
combinations of standard musical theater choreography. Classes will also include a balance of stretching
and center work including box step, grapevine, and others.
Sarah Gullo, Instructor
A dynamite class for adults combining Salsa, Caribbean moves, and Pilates with an aerobic workout!
Diane Lewis, Instructor
Everyone needs time to relax and renew. Strengthen your core while using ballet and yoga techniques to help relax your muscles and relieve stress.
Diane Lewis, Instructor
Join Dance Department Chair and choreographer Diane Lewis in this exploration into the standard restaging of works from the classical dance repertoire, as well as opportunities for students to work on their own choreography staged to favorite music.
Sarah Gullo, Instructor
Dancing is a fun way to stay in shape, both mentally and physically. Learn stress reduction techniques and improve your overall mind/body awareness. This dynamite class features stretch-and-strengthen activities as well as core stability and resistance training. Enjoy learning the basics of various dance disciplines while improving poise and grace!
Cheryl Johnson, Instructor
Experience a variety of dance styles including classic, contemporary, musical theatre, movie, and hip hop. This is a great way to prepare for auditions and develop a repertory of steps.
Cheryl Johnson, Instructor
Get in the groove with tap and jazz by studying the three "Rs": rudiments, rhythm, and articulation while learning popular moves and excerpts of classic dances.
Cheryl Johnson, Instructor
beginning January 9, 2012
For new beginners and students returning to tap dance who want to gain confidence in basic technique. Students will learn rudiments, steps, rhythmic patterns, and the tap dancers anthem, "The Shim Sham".
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