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2017/2018 Adult Improv with Nadine Medina
AGES: 18+ This class focuses on guided improvisation exercises and improv studies. It calls for an open mind and willingness, and a motivation to allow yourself to dig below the surface. We will explore numerous improvisation techniques and exercises, including those made popular by William Forsythe and others. Socks, half slippers/foot thongs, or bare feet recommended. For shoe purchases, we recommend Discount Dance online. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Adult Intermediate Chairlesque with Nadine Medina
AGES: 18+ Chairlesque, a TDF exclusive class, is a HOT Burlesque-inspired chair jazz class. Participants will be encouraged to express confidence, and will learn classic jazz moves and bold, sassy choreography. Class will include conditioning and jazz technique (barre, center floor, and across the floor work) as well as choreography with our prop of choice: a chair. Black soft-sole jazz shoes required and we recommend purchasing them through Discount Dance online. Additional jazz boots may be required for the performance. Dancers are expected to have previous dance experience including jazz, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, or ballroom. Class begins week of September 10. This class will culminate in a performance in the June 16 showcase, which all class participants must commit to. We also offer a beginner level class (see schedule).
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Adult Beginner Hip-Hop with Dorothy Boice
AGES: ADULT This class is a level up from our Pure Beginner class, and is great for anyone who has taken our Pure Beginner or Beginner class, or who feels comfortable with the general concepts of the style. TDF Hip-Hop classes include technique from several sub-genres of hip-hop dance, including lyrical hip-hop movement. Shoes worn in from off the street will NOT BE PERMITTED. Like any other dance class, hip hop shoes are meant for class only and it is expected that you will have a dedicated pair that you wear only IN-STUDIO. We recommend skate-style shoes like Supra, DC's, Etnies, or even Nike/Adidas so long as they do not have deep tread and large soles. These may be purchased online or at Journeys at Crossgates Mall. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Adult Intermediate Hip-Hop with Dorothy Boice
AGES: 18+ This class is a level up from our Beginner class, and is great for anyone who has taken, and felt comfortable with, our Beginner class, or who has at least 1 year of recent hip hop experience. TDF Hip-Hop classes include technique from several sub-genres of hip-hop dance, including lyrical hip-hop movement. Shoes worn in from off the street will NOT BE PERMITTED. Like any other dance class, hip hop shoes are meant for class only and it is expected that you will have a dedicated pair that you wear only IN-STUDIO. We recommend skate-style shoes like Supra, DC's, Etnies, or even Nike/Adidas so long as they do not have deep tread and large soles. These may be purchased online or at Journeys at Crossgates Mall. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Yth 1 Modern with Louisa Barta
AGES: 4-6 Modern dance is the challenge of ballet with the freedom and fun of hip-hop or jazz. Run, jump, roll on the floor, plie, spin, leap in the air, we get to do all that and more in this focused but fun class! This class is for the creative dancer. In this class, students will be taught the basics of modern technique. Completion of choreography, "safe risk-taking", experimentation, freedom of movement, and artistry will be our goals for the year. And who knows? There might be time at the end of class for a challenging dance game or creating our own dances and showing them off! Bare feet are fine. This class and culminates with a performance in our June 16 showcase, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Youth 2 Modern with Louisa Barta
AGES: 7-10 Modern dance is the challenge of ballet with the freedom and fun of hip-hop or jazz. Run, jump, roll on the floor, plie, pirouette, leap in the air, we get to do all that and more in this focused but fun class! This class is for the creative dancer and, while experience is helpful, it's not necessary. Participants should demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness to "dance outside of the box"! In this class, students will be taught the basics of modern technique focusing on strength, balance, alignment, and dynamic. Completion of choreography, "safe risk-taking", experimentation, freedom of movement, and artistry will be our goals for the year. And who knows? There might be time at the end of class for a challenging dance game or creating our own dances and showing them off! Bare feet acceptable. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Adult Intermediate Contemporary Modern with Louisa Barta
AGES: 18+ This class builds from the fundamentals of ballet while experimenting with modern, contemporary movement. It includes modern center work and contemporary choreography. Foot thongs or half socks are required, and can be purchased at Discount Dance online. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Adult Adv Beg Lyrical with Dorothy Boice
AGES: 18+ The word lyrical means "having a poetic, expressive quality." This dance style is expressive, subtle, dynamic, and combines Ballet and Jazz dance technique. You will be challenged to express emotions through movement and tell the story being told in the song's lyrics. Although the main focus of the class will be expression of choreography, flexibility, strengthening and technique combinations (in center and across the floor) will be incorporated weekly. PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH ballet and/or jazz is REQUIRED for this class. The ability to perform chaine turns, single pirouettes, grand battements, tendu, passe, and pas de bourrees are a starting point in which we will be building on. Foot thongs, half slippers, soft jazz shoes, or ballet slippers required and can be purchased from Discount Dance online. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Pre-Teen/Teen Lyrical with Dorothy Boice
AGES: 11-17 he word lyrical means "having a poetic, expressive quality." This dance style is expressive, subtle, dynamic, and combines Ballet and Jazz dance technique. Students will be challenged to express emotions through movement and tell the story being told in the song's lyrics. Although there will be a strong emphasis on flexibility, strengthening and technique combinations (in center and across the floor) on a weekly basis, the main focus of the class will be on expression of choreography. PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH BALLET and/or JAZZ is REQUIRED for this class. The ability to perform chaine turns, single pirouettes, grand battements, tendu, passe, and pas de bourrees are a starting point in which we will be building on. Foot thongs, half slippers, soft jazz shoes, or ballet slippers required and can be purchased from Discount Dance online. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Advanced Beginner Pop Modern with Louisa Barta
AGES: 18+ Meet Pop Modern, a funky choreography-based class that will have you twirling, grooving, shaking, spinning to the floor and popping into the air to the popular songs of this decade and those that have come before. We will incorporate many dance steps and techniques from the genres of modern, contemporary, ballet, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, and even modified acro to dance original combinations to modern music. Expect anything from Jessie J and Macklemore to Elvis! This class will be upbeat and fast-paced, and requires previous experience in ballet or modern and an ability to pick up choreography. Foot thongs, half slippers, soft jazz shoes, or ballet slippers required and can be purchased from Discount Dance online. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
Fall 2017 Adult Pure Beginner Hip-Hop with Dorothy Boice
AGES: 18+ Never danced hip-hop before? This class is for you! We'll focus on hip-hop drills, body mechanics and strengthening for dance, and beginner level choreography. Shoes worn in from off the street will NOT BE PERMITTED. Like any other dance class, hip hop shoes are meant for class only and it is expected that you will have a dedicated pair that you wear only IN-STUDIO. We recommend skate-style shoes like Supra, DC's, Etnies, or even Nike/Adidas so long as they do not have deep tread and large soles. These may be purchased online or at Journeys at Crossgates Mall. This 10-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 19.
1 PAYMENT OF $120
Fall 2017 Adult Beginner Tap with Nadine Medina
AGES: 18+ TDF tap classes are rooted in strong, rhythmic stylings. Less emphasis is placed on the visual art; rather this class is driven by intricate rhythms, trick steps, fast-moving feet, and the various dynamics created by the shoe. This is a beginner tap class, and assumes prior experience (either in our Pure Beginner class or a similar level elsewhere). Black leather, split-sole, lace-up, tap shoes are required, which you can obtain through Discount Dance Online. We'll be happy to help you find them! This 9-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 12.
1 PAYMENT OF $108
Fall 2017 Adult Heels with Nadine Medina
AGES: 18+ Participants will be encouraged to express confidence, and will learn bold choreography that blends jazz, hip hop, and pedestrian movement. This 9-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 12. Heels must be used ONLY in class and have fully intact soles. MUST BE RUBBER OR PLASTIC TIPPED - NO WOOD OR METAL HEELS. Any shoes deemed potentially damaging to our floor will not be permitted (no metal coming through stiletto heels, no spikes or studs, etc.)
1 PAYMENT OF $108
Fall 2017 Adult Beginner Hoop Dance with Kristyn Muller
Ages 18+ NO HULA HOOP EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Expand your favorite dance styles by adding a hula hoop to your practice. Hula hooping can provide you with a new outlet for your creativity, challenge your coordination, and boost your confidence. In this series, you will learn on body and off body hula hooping techniques. In each class, you will be introduced to new hoop movements, discover ways to put them together, and practice hoop dancing to different kinds of music. The series is designed to provide you with hoop dance foundations that you can combine with ANY style of dance. Rather than learning specific choreography, you will be encouraged to develop your own individual flow. Hula hoops will be provided. No particular shoes are required, but it is recommended that you wear some kind of footwear (sneakers or soft jazz shoes). You are expected to wear shoes that will only be worn in the studio (no street shoes). This 8-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 5.
1 PAYMENT OF $96
Fall 2017 Adult Beginner Chairlesque with Nadine Medina
AGES: 18+ NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Chairlesque, a TDF exclusive class, is a HOT Burlesque-inspired chair jazz class. Participants will be encouraged to express confidence, and will learn bold, sassy choreography. This 10-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 19. Soft jazz shoes REQUIRED (no specific color necessary).
1 PAYMENT OF $120
Fall 2017 Adult Beginner Acroyoga with Team WillCo
AGES: 18+ Acroyoga is a practice of awareness and connection. Drawing on yoga, we use the breath to connect movements and expand awareness. Drawing on acrobatics, we work to find lightness in flight and balance. Drawing on dance, we move in conversation with others. The outcome - our acro flows - are as creative, strong and diverse as the students we work with. This series is designed to build a foundation in the practice. Each class will start with a short warm-up and strength training. Then we will workshop new skills. We will train these skills across the course and weave them into a flow. In acro we often work in teams of three, rotating through each of three roles (base, flyer, spotter). You don’t need to come with partners, we can make teams there. You will get upside-down in this workshop: dress so that you won’t lose your shirt. No shoes required. This 9-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 12.
1 PAYMENT OF $135
2017/2018 Yth 1 Tap/Hip-Hop with Dorothy Boice
Ages: 4-6 The combo class provides students the opportunity to try out two different styles of dance. Class is split such that half is devoted to hip-hop technique and half is devoted to tap. TDF tap includes a strong emphasis on foundation steps, and personal attention is given to students to help ensure they are safely and accurately executing new steps. Black buckle tap shoes and DEDICATED hip-hop sneakers (DC's, Etnies, Osiris, etc) are required. PLEASE ensure that your dancer has used the bathroom prior to coming to class. This is a non-observation class. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to. We are sorry, but we are not currently enrolling dancers younger than 4 years of age.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Adult Advanced Beginner Contemporary with Nadine Medina
Ages 18+ Contemporary dance draws on classical ballet and modern dance, with a growing emphasis on jazz technique and pedestrian movement that clearly expresses the intent of the piece. At least one year of previous experience in ballet or jazz dance required, as full understanding and appropriate execution of chaines, releves, plies, and chasses and similar level steps will be assumed. Class will include ballet and jazz technique and conditioning and choreography will be accented with contemporary floor work, strong shapes, sweeping movement, and group work. Foot thongs or half slippers are required for class, which can be purchased from Discount Dance online. Class begins week of September 10. This class will culminate in a performance in the June 16 showcase, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Youth 2 Hip-Hop with Dorothy Boice
AGES: 7-10 This dance style can include the sub-genres of funk, street jazz, popping, krump, lyrical hip-hop, and breakdancing. TDF classes infuse choreographed routines with several of these known forms of hip hop, and may also include lyrical hip-hop. Lyrical hip-hop is fluid and expressive, and is often taught to slower songs. Shoes worn in from off the street will NOT BE PERMITTED. Like any other dance class, hip hop shoes are meant for class only and it is expected that you will have a dedicated pair that you wear only IN-STUDIO. We recommend skate-style shoes like Supra, DC's, Etnies, or even Nike/Adidas so long as they do not have deep tread and large soles. These may be purchased online or at Journeys at Crossgates Mall. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Adult Advanced Tap with Nadine Medina
AGES: 18+ TDF Intermediate and Advanced tap classes are rooted in strong, rhythmic stylings. Class is driven by intricate rhythms, trick steps, fast-moving feet, and exploring the various dynamics created by the shoe. Foot and ankle strength will be increased through regular practicing of foundation steps in order to enable the student to achieve faster and more confident, precise movement. Black, SPLIT SOLE, tap shoes are required, and we recommend purchasing them through Discount Dance online. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Adult Advanced HH with Nadine Medina
AGES: 18+ This is an advanced level performance class, requiring at least two years of recent hip hop class (technique and choreography) experience. Shoes worn in from off the street will NOT BE PERMITTED. Hip Hop shoes are meant for class only and it is expected that you will have a dedicated pair that you wear only IN-STUDIO. We recommend skate-style shoes like Supra, DC's, Etnies, or even Nike/Adidas so long as they do not have deep tread and large soles. These may be purchased online or at Journeys at Crossgates Mall, etc. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Pre-Teen Intermediate Tap with Nadine Medina
AGES: 11-13 This more advanced level class is for the dancer who has two or more years of previous, recent, tap experience. TDF Intermediate and Advanced tap classes are rooted in strong, rhythmic stylings. Class is driven by intricate rhythms, trick steps, fast-moving feet, and exploring the various dynamics created by the shoe. Foot and ankle strength will be increased through regular practicing of foundation steps in order to enable the student to achieve faster and more confident, precise movement. Black, SPLIT SOLE, tap shoes are required, and we recommend purchasing them through Discount Dance online. This class culminates with a performance in the June 16 showcase, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Yth 2 Jazz with Dorothy Boice
Ages 7-12 TDF jazz is based on modern jazz stylings, with an emphasis on strong, precise technique. Foundation technique, beginner turns, and beginner jumps will be taught during this session, as well as choreography to reinforce skills/techniques introduced in class. Black split-sole jazz shoes REQUIRED, which may be purchased from Discount Dance Online. Class culminates with a performance in the June 16 showcase, which all dancers must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Pre-Teen Hip Hop with Nadine Medina
Ages 11-13 This dance style can include the sub-genres of funk, street jazz, popping, krump, lyrical hip-hop, and breakdancing. TDF classes infuse choreographed routines with several of these known forms of hip hop, and may also include lyrical hip-hop. Lyrical hip-hop is fluid and expressive, and is often taught to slower songs. Shoes worn in from off the street will not be permitted, so please plan to bring a change of hip-hop sneakers (Etnies, DC's, Osiris, etc). Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
2017/2018 Pre-Teen/Teen Choreography Composition with Dorothy Boice
AGES: 11-17 Choreographer's Composition is an invite only class for TDF's young dedicated students who show both promise and potential to become future professional dancers or choreographers! In this performance class, students will gain a better understanding of all the things that go into creating choreography and the many ways in which they can apply their newly learned skills. We will dive into the process of music editing, mapping out creative concepts/choreography, working with groups, breaking down steps, and creating combinations to teach to the class! Students will be responsible for the final outcome of music editing and creating a piece collectively to be performed at our 2018 Showcase on June 16. Class begins the week of September 10 and culminates in an end-of-year performance in the annual showcase on June 16, which all class participants must commit to.
3 PAYMENTS OF $150
Fall 2017 Adult Pure Beginner Jazz with Dorothy Boice
Ages 18+ NO DANCE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Although this particular style of jazz is ballet based, it is full of sass and fun. If you’re looking to let loose and have fun this is the class for you. This class focuses on the foundational techniques of jazz dance including skills such as pirouettes, jumps, and split leaps. Beginner jazz choreography will be taught with an emphasis on strong, precise, basic technique. This 10-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 19.
1 PAYMENT OF $120
Fall 2017 Pure Beginner Lyrical with Dorothy Boice
Ages 18+ The word lyrical means "having a poetic, expressive quality." This dance style is expressive, subtle, dynamic, and combines Ballet and Jazz dance technique. Students will be challenged to express emotions through movement and tell the story being told in the song's lyrics. Although the main focus of the class will be flexibility, strengthening and technique combinations (in center and across the floor) we will be spending time focusing on expression through choreography. Foot thongs, half slippers, soft jazz shoes, or ballet slippers required and can be purchased from Discount Dance online. This 9-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 12.
1 PAYMENT OF $108
Fall 2017 Adult Advanced Beginner Ballet with Nadine Medina
Ages 18+ This not a pure beginner class, and assumes participant has had experience in pure beginner ballet technique. Barre, center floor, and across the floor work will given, which will give participants a strong hold over foundation ballet techniques and strengthen their ability to effectively access their core, enabling more efficient dancing in all styles. Ballet slippers or foot thongs REQUIRED, which can be purchased from Discount Dance Online. Prerequisite ballet steps are: Chaine, Passe, Bourree, Glissade, Jete, Releve, Plie (demi and grande), Soutenu, Pique, Rond de Jamb, Tendu, Degage, Sous Sous, and Pas de Bourree as well as positions 1-5, concepts of Cambre and Port de Bras. It is expected only that the participant has had experience with these prerequisite steps enough to understand the mechanics and recall the movement. This 9-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 12.
1 PAYMENT OF $108
Fall 2017 Adult Ballet Conditioning with Nadine Medina
Ages 18+ This class is intended to strengthen dancers for more effective movement and greater control over one's body. Therabands will be used as appropriate, and conditioning exercises will be versions of those presented in Pilates and ballet class, as well as from industry-accepted resources. Please note: this is NOT a Pilates class or a Pure Barre class. Socks are required, although some exercises lend themselves better to bare feet. Please do not bring your own Therabands, as we use non-latex bands as a safety precaution against latex allergies. This 9-week session begins the week of September 17 and runs through the week of November 12.
1 PAYMENT OF $108
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