Traditionally, absences in December have been extreme. It is VERY important to us that we have everyone attend EVERY class (absences are very disruptive at ANY time). Thus, there is little point in having regular classes in December.
However, a 6-week break from training is extreme (2-4 weeks is the recommended maximum to avoid decreased return on the benefits of a break).
Thus, so that the dancers have the opportunity to stay in touch with their dance training, each faculty have proposed workshops for their students and others who would like to join them.
Early registration is encouraged, so much so that a $50 fee will be added to every registration after Dec 1.
The faculty are available for private and semi-private classes over the break at the rates of:
$75 for 50 min private,
$50 for a 30 min private
$50 for a 50 min semi-private
$30 for a 30 min semi -private
If you have a workshop request, let us know and if there is enough interest we will make it happen!
SIGN-UP NOW! Space is limited.
Have a great break and ENJOY THE WORKSHOPS!!
Anandha
Early registration is encouraged!
Pre-Register by Dec. 1st to save $50 Winter Workshop Registration Sheets are available at the dance center, or you may call the center and enroll by phone (925) 825-8399.
Dancers Tune-up Workshop (Level III-IV teen-adults)
2-day workshop with Adam Aicher Pre-Requisite: audition or teacher permission
Sat Nov 29, Sun Nov. 30
3 classes each day:
10:00 - 10:50 Pilates for Dancers,
11:00 - 12:30 Classical Ballet
12:30 - 1:00 Lunch (Bring a brown bag lunch)
1:00 - 2:30 Contemporary Choreography
Fee: $75 until Dec 1, add $50 thereafter
Pilates and Ballet(Level II-III Adults)
6 day workshop with Adam Aicher Pre-Requisite: audition or teacher permission
T, Th December 2 and 4, 9 and 11, 16 and 18,
6:00 - 7:00 Pilates
7:00 -8:00 Ballet
Fee: $150 until Dec 1, add $50 thereafter
This workshop is designed for adults who wish to refine their ballet technique while utilizing dance as a fun way to achieve a fit body and athletic tone with refined poise and grace. This class is also a great way to hone and perfect technique for Int/Adv. dancers.
Momentum Nutcracker Workshop (Level III, approx. age 11-18) Technique and Holiday Variations
2 or 4 day workshop taught by Terrin McGee Kelly
Pre-Requisite: Momentum member, audition or teacher permission
Week 1: M, W Dec 8, 10 Week 2: M, W Dec 15, 17
4:00 Ballet
5:30 Ballet Stretch
6:00 break
6:30 Pointe and Pre-pointe
7:00 Classical Nutcracker Variations (1 hour)
Fee: $120 per week until Dec 1, add $50 thereafter
Polish your ballet technique, strengthen your pointe work, and learn the classic Petipa variations of the Sugar Plum Fairy and divertissements of the Nutcracker.
Art of Movement (Level II Adults)
Beginning Repertory Workshop
2 day workshop taught by Anandha Ray
Pre-Requisite: Art of Movement member, 1 yr of dance or teacher permission
Dec 9 and 11 5:30 - 8:30
Fee: $60 until Dec 1, add $50 thereafter
In this workshop we will create a new dance for the 2009 season of performances. Art of Movement is a performance company for adults who either used to dance and want to return to the art form or those who never danced but always wanted to. As much to enhance the spirit as the body, this new performance company will focus on mastering movement expression while developing strength, flexibility, grace, muscle tone and coordination in the process of enjoying dance technique and performance. This workshop is designed for dancers who plan to enroll in the company training in the Winter and Spring sessions.
Momentum II Workshop (Level II, approx. age 8-11)
Improvisation and Partnering Workshop
2 day workshop taught by Anandha Ray
Pre-Requisite: Momentum II member, audition or teacher permission
Dec 9 and 11 3:45 - 5:15
Fee: $50 until Dec 1, $75 thereafter
In this workshop students will have the opportunity to study more advanced concepts in improvisation (the art of spontaneous, intelligent decision making in dance) and age appropriate partnering. This workshop is designed to enhance the ongoing studied of Momentum II company members and those who wish to audition for Momentum II for the Winter session.
Momentum II is a training company for Level II dancers aged 8 -11. Students meet 2-3 days a week for intensive training in modern technique and performance. Members train to become creative, emotionally balanced, self-disciplined, gracious dancers who enjoy the lifestyle of belonging to a group that is dedicated to creative development. Members also enjoy mentoring by professional dancers and in addition to student showcases, have the opportunity to perform with professionals several times a year.
Expressive Movement Processing Workshop -teens/adults
1 day intensive with Anandha Ray Pre-Requisite: none
Wed Dec 10 5:00 - 7:00
Fee: $25 until Dec 1 $50 thereafter
Expressive Movement Processing is a form developed to enhance performance, improvisation and movement development skills. the process combines aspects of Dance Therapy, Authentic Movement and Improvisation. Developed by Ray in the 1980’s this form has received international attention and has been used to develop authentic emotional expressiveness in performance skills for both dancers and actors.
This workshop can be taken by any teen/adult whether they are an actor or dancer, at any level of development. Please wear comfortable clothes to move in.
Intro to Dance
(Ages 3-5 with Devon LaRussa) Sat. Date TBA 10:00 - 11:00 $15
(Ages 6-8 with Anandha Ray) M, W Dec. 8, 10 5:00 - 6:00 $25
Designed as an introducton to dance for newcomers, and as a brush up class for our currently enrolled “Intro” students.
Brush-Up for Audition Season (Level III-IV)
-Tricks of the Trade with Master Classes in Pilates
5-day workshop with Adam Aicher
Pre-Requisite: audition or teacher permission
Dec 29 - Jan 2 10:00 - 3:30
10:00 30 minute lecture on health and injury
(PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND)
10:45 Pilates (Adam)
11:45 -12:15 Lunch break (bring a brown bag lunch)
12:15 Classical Ballet (Adam)
1:45 Water Break
2:00 Jumps, Tricks and Turns in choreography (Adam)
Fee: $230 per week until Dec 1, add $50 thereafter
This workshop will include classical and contemporary ballet, trick jumps/turns and choreography, with a daily 30-min lecture on different health and injury topics concerning dancers. Since the audition season for dancers begins at the end of January, this workshop will give dancers an “insider edge” into what schools and colleges are looking for in those auditions, and it will teach the tools needed to succeed and thrive in the performing arts.
