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Learn to dance ballet, the quintessential classical dance of Western culture. Explore ballet as an expressive artform through physical exercises and performances. Develop proper technique through exercises on barre, center work (dancing without barre support), and movement through the space. Learn the traditional placement, alignment, and position for feet and arms. Practice warmups and stretches […]
Discover modern dance, a free-flowing, expressive dance style equally suited to performance and exercise routines. Dance in a style that arose as a reaction to the restrictive rules of both ballet and Victorian society and dominated the 20th century. Learn to move like a modern dancer, practicing techniques and movement phrases. Develop control with axial […]
Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. This imaginative work supports […]
Discover Hungarian traditional dance, a range of styles characterized by improvisation, energetic movements, and enthusiasm. Traditional dance styles were repopularized in Hungary as part of the Táncház movement of the 1970s, as a way of reconnecting to their culture and protesting Soviet occupation. Dance the steps of Hungarian Magyarpalatka-style dance while exploring traditional styling, costumes, […]
Learn the fundamentals of one of the most versatile and widely used dances, the Foxtrot. Take a walk in the park as you dance to the music of legends like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and modern-day artists like Michael Bublé. Foxtrot is characterized by its smooth, elegant, graceful and gliding movements and is a […]
Experience the dances of the African diaspora! Dance in Cuban and Brazilian styles while gaining a deeper appreciation of their meaning and history. Explore how the rhythms of West Africa traveled to Cuba, Brazil, and the Black American Church, dancing through the history of Mambo, Rumba, Salsa, and Samba. Learn the roots of these dances […]
Discover tap dance, the dominant performance dance form of the early 20th century. Invented in the African American community, tap quickly became the standard in vaudeville and musical theater, later forming the basis for jazz dance. Perform the basic steps of this percussive, syncopated dance style and walk in the footsteps of greats like Bill […]
Some of these forms weren’t created in your typical classroom or studio. Most were created in real time, out in social settings, to music made by African Americans and Africans of the diaspora. These dances have helped build community, from all cultures, and have expanded the definition of the Western World’s concept of “dance”. Join […]
Form, function, and fun! Through a variety of movement explorations, this class is aims enhance your relationship to your body. With a focus on quality of movement, each class aims to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility- and joy! Classes are inspired by elements of Pilates, Franklin Method, dance, conditioning, and somatic exercises. This class is […]
For Advanced Beginners! $20 per class. 90 minutes - This class explores the art of storytelling through movement. Class will begin with a jazz-based full body warm-up including isolations, gentle conditioning, dynamic stretching, and foundational technique. This class will feature a new combination every week that focuses on character embodiment, storytelling, and celebrates self-expression and […]
60 minutes and open level- This class is catered to dancers but is perfect for anyone who wants to increase both core and overall strength, deepen breath-body connection, and learn to use their muscles with even greater precision. Expect clear, anatomically-specific visual and spoken cues, plenty of modifications to keep it accessible for all skill […]
Intermediate Level! $20 per class. 90 minutes - This class has an intense technique oriented warm-up including elements from ballet and modern techniques, core strengthening and conditioning, and complete full-body stretching. Choreography is complex, detail-oriented and fast-paced, working on the dancers coordination, stamina, style and choreography retention. At the end of each session, improvisation and […]
For Advanced Beginners. $20 per class 90 minutes - this course is for dancers who have learned the founding principles of Ballet technique, and are looking to further develop their knowledge and ballet technique. This is a great refresher course for those returning from a hiatus from dancing and wish to review at a comfortable […]
60 minutes - A full-body conditioning and strengthening class, this course is critical in assisting the dancer with developing and maintaining core-stability, understanding proper weight placement, alignment, and muscle memory for dance technique. The teacher will instruct dancers on how to best warm-up and cool down before and after classes as well as how to […]
***MUST TAKE INTRO WORKSHOP FIRST** This class is open to anyone who has taken the intro workshop and is comfortable with the hammock. With less time focused on introduction and instruction on the basic holds and wraps, we can spend more time exploring deeper inversions, challenging transitions and fun aerial flips and tricks. This class […]
Permission of Instructor Required* Pls Email cynthia@worddance.org Prior to Registration. Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body. This imaginative work fosters individual and […]
Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. This imaginative work supports […]
Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. This imaginative work supports […]
Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. This imaginative work fosters […]
This class is perfect for those who are returning to dance after some time off, newer to the dance style, or just looking for an open level pace in their practice. Energetic hour includes warmups, improvisation, across the floor and choreography.
60 minutes - This dance/movement class focuses on fitness and wellness through stretching and strengthening catered for dancers. It is a great opportunity for the Senior and Differently-abled populations, dancers recovering from injuries, and all who desire to take care of their bodies and well-being through a more gentle approach. Move with May Kesler, a […]
60 minutes - Find strength and flexibility of both body and mind with Pilates. Each class starts with relaxing breath work designed to deepen your body-breath connection, moves into an invigorating series of exercises targeting every part of the body, and ends with a well-earned cooldown and stretch.
This ballet class is targeted to the advanced beginner but higher levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of the discipline is suggested.
Intermediate Level! $20 per class. 90 minutes - Come together to move and groove within some modern dance techniques. We will explore classic modern steps and principles: drop-swing, under and over curves, fall and recover, flat back, c-curve, head-tail connection, and more! Find comfort and grounding in some beginning steps, but be prepared to also […]
No previous experience needed! 60 minutes - In this course, students will be introduced to the theory, vocabulary, and practice of the foundational principles of classical ballet. Using anatomically sound practices, students will learn the correct use of turnout, proper alignment and carriage of the body, coordination of the head, arms, and legs, balance, and […]
9 week series with Baakari Wilder 3/2/2023 – 4/27/2023 In this series you will learn basic vocabulary steps and their connection to rhythm and timing.
No Experience Needed! 60 minutes - Jazz dance explores syncopated and complex rhythm and musicality, isolation of the body, a “grounded” aesthetic, athleticism and artistry. Jazz dance is deeply rooted in American history. From its roots in African social dance, brought to the United States via the transatlantic slave trade, to its wide representation on […]
This ballet class is targeted to the advanced beginner but higher levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of the discipline is suggested. Virtual and in studio options.
No Experience Needed! $20 per class. 60 minutes - This class has a technique-oriented warm-up including isolations, elements from ballet technique and full-body stretching. Choreography is simple and repetitive, working on musicality, coordination, style and emotional expression through connection to the lyrics of the song.
Let your inner “stan” run free while learning choreography from your favorite K-Pop groups in this fun, monthly workshop with Kaitlin Madzelan. Friday, October 7 – TXT’s first English hit, “Magic.” Friday, November 4 – Fun and flirty with ITZY’s “Not Shy.” Friday, December 2 – We’re jumping through the rabbit hole this month with […]
Jane Franklin Dance at Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival 2023 BASK in the present moment. Physical storytelling merges with the immediate in dances about climate, agency and identity. Works by Robert J. Priore, Lauren DeVera, Sarah Ewing, Jane Franklin, Ryan Carlough traverse political fault lines, resonate with vestiges of the past, and comfort with intimacy and optimism. […]
No Experience Needed! 60 minutes - In this course, students will experience movement through the exploration of dance elements including space, time, and energy. Techniques will be presented to the students as a way to develop an awareness of and articulation of the body. Students will move through space exploring principles of motion. Improvisation will […]
For Advanced Beginners! $20 per class. 60 minutes - This is a rhythmic tap class where students will use their understanding of fundamental tap steps like shuffles, flaps, spanks etc. to create longer rhythmic phrases. We will also introduce and work on some more advanced steps as well like pull backs and pick ups.
Intermediate Level! $20 per class. 90 minutes - This course is for dancers who are moving beyond the basics of ballet and ready for a faster-paced class with more complex patterns and steps. Students in this course should feel comfortable with beginner ballet vocabulary and technique. Musicality and performance quality will be emphasized. Recommendation: 3 […]
60 minutes - Natarajasana (or Dancer Pose) is about finding balance and gracefulness within opposite forces. We will start a new series of classes focusing on intermediate balance poses, and build up to more complex postures including inversions. We will also learn more about the Yamas and Niyamas (ways of "right living" for a Yogi). […]
Partially supported by National Endowment for the Arts. Lead by Godfrey Muwulya and Deborah Demast This Professional Learning workshop will introduce participants to dances, drumming, singing and pedagogy of East Africa and is an excellent model for teaching dance through a cultural lens in a holistic and contextualized way. Participants will learn how to develop […]
Form, function, and fun! Through a variety of movement explorations, this class is aims enhance your relationship to your body. With a focus on quality of movement, each class aims to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility- and joy! Classes are inspired by elements of Pilates, Franklin Method, dance, conditioning, and somatic exercises. This class is […]
For Advanced Beginners! $20 per class. 90 minutes - This class explores the art of storytelling through movement. Class will begin with a jazz-based full body warm-up including isolations, gentle conditioning, dynamic stretching, and foundational technique. This class will feature a new combination every week that focuses on character embodiment, storytelling, and celebrates self-expression and […]
60 minutes and open level- This class is catered to dancers but is perfect for anyone who wants to increase both core and overall strength, deepen breath-body connection, and learn to use their muscles with even greater precision. Expect clear, anatomically-specific visual and spoken cues, plenty of modifications to keep it accessible for all skill […]
Intermediate Level! $20 per class. 90 minutes - This class has an intense technique oriented warm-up including elements from ballet and modern techniques, core strengthening and conditioning, and complete full-body stretching. Choreography is complex, detail-oriented and fast-paced, working on the dancers coordination, stamina, style and choreography retention. At the end of each session, improvisation and […]
With Godfrey Muwulya & Deborah Damast This class is open to all ages. Adult $10 Youth $5 (Partially supported by the National Endowment for the Arts) This community class will introduce dances, drumming, and singing from East Africa in a joyous and accessible format. Godfrey Muwulya (Uganda) and Deborah Damast (USA) will engage participants of […]
60 minutes - A full-body conditioning and strengthening class, this course is critical in assisting the dancer with developing and maintaining core-stability, understanding proper weight placement, alignment, and muscle memory for dance technique. The teacher will instruct dancers on how to best warm-up and cool down before and after classes as well as how to […]
This open level series will cover fundamental arm positions; introduce geometric planes (the way we move in space); varying trunk movements such as shimmies, accents and undulations; and facilitate the identification of Arabic rhythms. Grab your hip scarf and let’s dance! Please wear comfortable clothing to move in, such as leggings and a stretchy top. […]
***MUST TAKE INTRO WORKSHOP FIRST** This class is open to anyone who has taken the intro workshop and is comfortable with the hammock. With less time focused on introduction and instruction on the basic holds and wraps, we can spend more time exploring deeper inversions, challenging transitions and fun aerial flips and tricks. This class […]
Permission of Instructor Required* Pls Email cynthia@worddance.org Prior to Registration. Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body. This imaginative work fosters individual and […]
Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. This imaginative work supports […]
Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. This imaginative work supports […]
Classes offer study in the technique and philosophy of Isadora Duncan, the Mother of Modern Dance. Through improvisation and original repertoire, students study how the motions of water, wind, and trees inspire the natural movements of the human body while they learn to honor the dance within themselves and each other. This imaginative work fosters […]
This class is perfect for those who are returning to dance after some time off, newer to the dance style, or just looking for an open level pace in their practice. Energetic hour includes warmups, improvisation, across the floor and choreography.
60 minutes - This dance/movement class focuses on fitness and wellness through stretching and strengthening catered for dancers. It is a great opportunity for the Senior and Differently-abled populations, dancers recovering from injuries, and all who desire to take care of their bodies and well-being through a more gentle approach. Move with May Kesler, a […]
60 minutes - Find strength and flexibility of both body and mind with Pilates. Each class starts with relaxing breath work designed to deepen your body-breath connection, moves into an invigorating series of exercises targeting every part of the body, and ends with a well-earned cooldown and stretch.
This ballet class is targeted to the advanced beginner but higher levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of the discipline is suggested.
Intermediate Level! $20 per class. 90 minutes - Come together to move and groove within some modern dance techniques. We will explore classic modern steps and principles: drop-swing, under and over curves, fall and recover, flat back, c-curve, head-tail connection, and more! Find comfort and grounding in some beginning steps, but be prepared to also […]
No previous experience needed! 60 minutes - In this course, students will be introduced to the theory, vocabulary, and practice of the foundational principles of classical ballet. Using anatomically sound practices, students will learn the correct use of turnout, proper alignment and carriage of the body, coordination of the head, arms, and legs, balance, and […]
9 week series with Baakari Wilder 3/2/2023 – 4/27/2023 In this series you will learn basic vocabulary steps and their connection to rhythm and timing.
9 week series with Baakari Wilder 3/2/2023 – 4/27/2023 In this series you will expand on tap vocabulary while increasing understanding of musicality through composition.
No Experience Needed! 60 minutes - Jazz dance explores syncopated and complex rhythm and musicality, isolation of the body, a “grounded” aesthetic, athleticism and artistry. Jazz dance is deeply rooted in American history. From its roots in African social dance, brought to the United States via the transatlantic slave trade, to its wide representation on […]
This ballet class is targeted to the advanced beginner but higher levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of the discipline is suggested. Virtual and in studio options.
No Experience Needed! $20 per class. 60 minutes - This class has a technique-oriented warm-up including isolations, elements from ballet technique and full-body stretching. Choreography is simple and repetitive, working on musicality, coordination, style and emotional expression through connection to the lyrics of the song.
The Faculty Dance Concert shines the spotlight on works choreographed by UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance studies faculty! The concert’s evocative choreography will be performed by TDPS students and features a range of style and movement.
No Experience Needed! 60 minutes - In this course, students will experience movement through the exploration of dance elements including space, time, and energy. Techniques will be presented to the students as a way to develop an awareness of and articulation of the body. Students will move through space exploring principles of motion. Improvisation will […]
This is a low impact class that can improve balance, flexibility, endurance, and strength. A variety of props will be used as you work at your own pace in this circuit style class.
For Advanced Beginners! $20 per class. 60 minutes - This is a rhythmic tap class where students will use their understanding of fundamental tap steps like shuffles, flaps, spanks etc. to create longer rhythmic phrases. We will also introduce and work on some more advanced steps as well like pull backs and pick ups.
