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Technique Intensive 1 – Silver Spring, Maryland: For serious dancers, the ABA Silver Spring Summer Intensive is a perfect opportunity to improve their technique and stay in shape. Repertoire Intensive 2– Silver Spring, Maryland: For serious dancers, ABA’s Silver Spring Summer Intensive is a perfect opportunity to continue improving technique and learn variations from the […]
This will be a Hatha Yoga class. This modality of Yoga integrates both hemispheres of your brain and body. It consists of sequences of 9 different categories of postures guided by conscious diaphragmatic breathing. The postures can be simple or more challenging depending on the experience and conditioning of the participants. The main purpose of […]
This will be a Hatha Yoga class. This modality of Yoga integrates both hemispheres of your brain and body. It consists of sequences of 9 different categories of postures guided by conscious diaphragmatic breathing. The postures can be simple or more challenging depending on the experience and conditioning of the participants. The main purpose of […]
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 the use of the classical line to […]
In this class, dancers can expect a thorough warm-up, including cardio, stretching, technique, jazz vernacular, and conditioning work. From there we move on to across the floor and phrase work that pertains to the combination of the day. Each combination will revolve around the various pillars of jazz dance. A mixture of combinations from the […]
Join CityDance July 25-August 5 for the 2022 CityDance International Intensive! This intensive convenes a talented and exciting lineup of renowned international guest artists and American artists working internationally. It serves as an entry point for young dancers – igniting their creativity, accelerating their technical abilities, and broadening their artistic perspective and sensibilities. Dancers will […]
In tap class, students will build upon foundational steps such as shuffle, flap, dig, and brush in warm-ups and expound upon this foundation utilizing challenging rhythm and coordination exercises in more advanced exercises. Tap dance is often considered to live in two categories: Rhythm Tap, which primarily focuses on rhythm and musicality, with a large […]
Join CityDance July 25-August 5 for the 2022 CityDance International Intensive! This intensive convenes a talented and exciting lineup of renowned international guest artists and American artists working internationally. It serves as an entry point for young dancers – igniting their creativity, accelerating their technical abilities, and broadening their artistic perspective and sensibilities. Dancers will […]
Join CityDance July 25-August 5 for the 2022 CityDance International Intensive! This intensive convenes a talented and exciting lineup of renowned international guest artists and American artists working internationally. It serves as an entry point for young dancers – igniting their creativity, accelerating their technical abilities, and broadening their artistic perspective and sensibilities. Dancers will […]
This will be a Hatha Yoga class. This modality of Yoga integrates both hemispheres of your brain and body. It consists of sequences of 9 different categories of postures guided by conscious diaphragmatic breathing. The postures can be simple or more challenging depending on the experience and conditioning of the participants. The main purpose of […]
Join CityDance July 25-August 5 for the 2022 CityDance International Intensive! This intensive convenes a talented and exciting lineup of renowned international guest artists and American artists working internationally. It serves as an entry point for young dancers – igniting their creativity, accelerating their technical abilities, and broadening their artistic perspective and sensibilities. Dancers will […]
Join us for an active week of fun, music, animated movies, artistic makeup, arts and crafts, and dance genres such as Ballet, Hip Hop, and world dance
Male and female artists are needed for 2022 performances at Dogtown Dance Theatre Richmond, Theatre on the Run Arlington, Athenaeum Alexandria. We will be working with several guest choreographers. Rehearsals are held Mon 4 – 8 PM at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington and Thurs 8 – 11 AM at NVFAA at the […]
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 safely maintain strength, […]
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 allow the students to discover movement […]
Join CityDance July 25-August 5 for the 2022 CityDance International Intensive! This intensive convenes a talented and exciting lineup of renowned international guest artists and American artists working internationally. It serves as an entry point for young dancers – igniting their creativity, accelerating their technical abilities, and broadening their artistic perspective and sensibilities. Dancers will […]
Join ClancyWorks Dance Company for Three Days of Dance Techniques, Dance Self-care Practices and Community Building Activities with instructors: Breai Mason-Campbell, Lisa Green, and Kekoa and Pele Harman. DETI 2022 will offer 3-4 sessions each day and you will not only become a better dance instructor, you will be engaged with a community of dance […]
Join ClancyWorks Dance Company for Three Days of Dance Techniques, Self-care Practices and Community Building Activities. This year’s facilitators include an esteemed group of professionals: 1.) Breai Michele, a Baltimore native exploring Black Dance History through West African Dances; 2.) Lisa Green, a social worker and dance educator passionate about restorative practices and collective healing […]
Our Contemporary Modern classes blend the foundations of modern dance with contemporary styles. These classes encourage participants to work on technique as well as musicality, improvisation, and dynamic movement. Each teacher brings their own history and style to class, in a fun, supportive, and engaging way. This class is perfect for those who are returning […]
This ballet class is targeted to the advanced beginner but higher levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of the discipline is suggested.
Join BalletNova Guest Faculty Lori Clark for this 4-week Bollywood levels, suitable for all levels of dance experience. Lori Clark is a full-time dancer/choreographer and holds a Master’s Degree in dance from American University. She studied Kathak (North Indian classical dance) at Sri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in New Delhi India. Lori has interviewed numerous […]
Join CityDance July 25-August 5 for the 2022 CityDance International Intensive! This intensive convenes a talented and exciting lineup of renowned international guest artists and American artists working internationally. It serves as an entry point for young dancers – igniting their creativity, accelerating their technical abilities, and broadening their artistic perspective and sensibilities. Dancers will […]
In tap class, students will build upon foundational steps such as shuffle, flap, dig, and brush in warm-ups and expound upon this foundation utilizing challenging rhythm and coordination exercises in more advanced exercises. Tap dance is often considered to live in two categories: Rhythm Tap, which primarily focuses on rhythm and musicality, with a large […]
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 years of prior ballet training.
CityDance Conservatory is an audition-entry program that selects students based on evaluated potential, technical accomplishments, and proven determination to pursue professional careers in dance. We are intentional in our intake and evaluation process to assess talent on an individual basis, taking into account each student’s past training as well as their goals and aspirations. While […]
Join ClancyWorks Dance Company for Three Days of Dance Techniques, Dance Self-care Practices and Community Building Activities with instructors: Breai Mason-Campbell, Lisa Green, and Kekoa and Pele Harman. DETI 2022 will offer 3-4 sessions each day and you will not only become a better dance instructor, you will be engaged with a community of dance […]
Join ClancyWorks Dance Company for Three Days of Dance Techniques, Self-care Practices and Community Building Activities. This year’s facilitators include an esteemed group of professionals: 1.) Breai Michele, a Baltimore native exploring Black Dance History through West African Dances; 2.) Lisa Green, a social worker and dance educator passionate about restorative practices and collective healing […]
Back by popular demand - Susan Gresko’s Adult Beginner Class! Susan's class will introduce student's to the basics of ballet in this slow paced yet upbeat class. Great exercise, live musical accompaniment, and fun! Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm with Susan Gresko accompanied by Regina Martin New Students - 2nd Class FREE!
Join CityDance July 25-August 5 for the 2022 CityDance International Intensive! This intensive convenes a talented and exciting lineup of renowned international guest artists and American artists working internationally. It serves as an entry point for young dancers – igniting their creativity, accelerating their technical abilities, and broadening their artistic perspective and sensibilities. Dancers will […]
Male and female artists are needed for 2022 performances at Dogtown Dance Theatre Richmond, Theatre on the Run Arlington, Athenaeum Alexandria. We will be working with several guest choreographers. Rehearsals are held Mon 4 – 8 PM at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington and Thurs 8 – 11 AM at NVFAA at the […]
Join ClancyWorks Dance Company for Three Days of Dance Techniques, Dance Self-care Practices and Community Building Activities with instructors: Breai Mason-Campbell, Lisa Green, and Kekoa and Pele Harman. DETI 2022 will offer 3-4 sessions each day and you will not only become a better dance instructor, you will be engaged with a community of dance […]
Join ClancyWorks Dance Company for Three Days of Dance Techniques, Self-care Practices and Community Building Activities. This year’s facilitators include an esteemed group of professionals: 1.) Breai Michele, a Baltimore native exploring Black Dance History through West African Dances; 2.) Lisa Green, a social worker and dance educator passionate about restorative practices and collective healing […]
In this series you will learn basic vocabulary steps and their connection to rhythm and timing with Baakari Wilder 4 week series August 4th-25th
Join CityDance July 25-August 5 for the 2022 CityDance International Intensive! This intensive convenes a talented and exciting lineup of renowned international guest artists and American artists working internationally. It serves as an entry point for young dancers – igniting their creativity, accelerating their technical abilities, and broadening their artistic perspective and sensibilities. Dancers will […]
This ballet class is targeted to the advanced beginner but higher levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of the discipline is suggested.
This fun dance class will break down contemporary dance techniques as well as self-expression exercises, choreographic principles, and combinations.
This will be a Hatha Yoga class. This modality of Yoga integrates both hemispheres of your brain and body. It consists of sequences of 9 different categories of postures guided by conscious diaphragmatic breathing. The postures can be simple or more challenging depending on the experience and conditioning of the participants. The main purpose of […]
Jane Franklin Dance returns to the Athenaeum with new works that respond to the current exhibit Potomac River Life. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act, The Athenaeum Gallery features DC, Virginia, and Maryland artists whose works explore the Potomac River. Fall Line - Dance is inspired by […]
The Elemental Body Alignment System (EBAS) is designed to prepare your body for working safely and efficiently, to improve placement, rotation and extensions, and to create space within the body, freeing the joints and spine. EBAS consists of a series of exercises designed for structural integrity and supported range of motion. Through anchoring and initiating […]
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 musicality. Recommendation: 2 years of previous dance experience […]
Every Saturday afternoon Danceintime sponsors a Cuban style Salsa class for all levels with social dance time as well. Class is fun and welcoming. We start with beginners and intermediate classes on the floor, then have some social dancing followed by a class for advanced Salseros. Students learn beautiful dance moves with good technique and […]
Jane Franklin Dance returns to the Athenaeum with new works that respond to the current exhibit Potomac River Life. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Clean Water Act, The Athenaeum Gallery features DC, Virginia, and Maryland artists whose works explore the Potomac River. Fall Line - Dance is inspired by […]
Male and female artists are needed for 2022 performances at Dogtown Dance Theatre Richmond, Theatre on the Run Arlington, Athenaeum Alexandria. We will be working with several guest choreographers. Rehearsals are held Mon 4 – 8 PM at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington and Thurs 8 – 11 AM at NVFAA at the […]
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 safely maintain strength, […]
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 allow the students to discover movement […]
Our Contemporary Modern classes blend the foundations of modern dance with contemporary styles. These classes encourage participants to work on technique as well as musicality, improvisation, and dynamic movement. Each teacher brings their own history and style to class, in a fun, supportive, and engaging way. This class is perfect for those who are returning […]
This ballet class is targeted to the advanced beginner but higher levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of the discipline is suggested.
Join BalletNova Guest Faculty Lori Clark for this 4-week Bollywood levels, suitable for all levels of dance experience. Lori Clark is a full-time dancer/choreographer and holds a Master’s Degree in dance from American University. She studied Kathak (North Indian classical dance) at Sri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in New Delhi India. Lori has interviewed numerous […]
In this class, dancers can expect a thorough warm-up, including cardio, stretching, technique, jazz vernacular, and conditioning work. From there we move on to across the floor and phrase work that pertains to the combination of the day. Each combination will revolve around the various pillars of jazz dance. A mixture of combinations from the […]
In tap class, students will build upon foundational steps such as shuffle, flap, dig, and brush in warm-ups and expound upon this foundation utilizing challenging rhythm and coordination exercises in more advanced exercises. Tap dance is often considered to live in two categories: Rhythm Tap, which primarily focuses on rhythm and musicality, with a large […]
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 years of prior ballet training.
Back by popular demand - Susan Gresko’s Adult Beginner Class! Susan's class will introduce student's to the basics of ballet in this slow paced yet upbeat class. Great exercise, live musical accompaniment, and fun! Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm with Susan Gresko accompanied by Regina Martin New Students - 2nd Class FREE!
Back by popular demand, this 4-week workshop is perfect for anyone 16 or over who wants to learn to tap. Join BalletNova Faculty member Candy Braden and get a jump start for the fall -- or, just try something new! (We have a limited number of tap shoes available to borrow.) The workshop meets Wednesday, […]
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 the Broadway stage, and in film […]
Male and female artists are needed for 2022 performances at Dogtown Dance Theatre Richmond, Theatre on the Run Arlington, Athenaeum Alexandria. We will be working with several guest choreographers. Rehearsals are held Mon 4 – 8 PM at 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington and Thurs 8 – 11 AM at NVFAA at the […]
In this series you will learn basic vocabulary steps and their connection to rhythm and timing with Baakari Wilder 4 week series August 4th-25th
In this series you will expand on tap vocabulary while increasing understanding of musicality through composition with Baakari Wilder 4 week series August 4th-25th
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 pace. Recommendation 1 year of prior ballet training
