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National High School Dance Festival 2018 Course Offerings This year we will be offering dance classes on Thursday, in addition to those on Friday and Saturday. The

Thursday will be first-come, first-serve. Due to limited availability of the Volunteer Faculty, all Sunday

classes have now been moved to Thursday.

Additionally, lectures and workshops will be offered for students, as well as faculty and parents on

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Please meet with your students to discuss class selection prior to registration, and encourage and

assist your students in registering for classes by together selecting your first two choices and two or

three alternate courses per day.

Important things to note:

Registration will take place online. A link to a course sign-up sheet will be sent to all teachers,

who then may either register their students or pass it along to their students.

o Students have until February 26, 2018 to register for their classes.

o For the safety of all of both the students and faculty, all classes will be limited to the

capacity of each studio. All attendees who wish to observe a class may do so, but from

viewing outside the studio through the glass.

Students will be able to participate in two classes on Friday and two classes on Saturday, as well

as attend at least one workshop or lecture.

o If a student signs up for more than two classes per day, he or she will be removed from

all of his or her classes and asked to re-register after all students have registered.

A limit of five students per school is requested per class.

o If more than five students sign up for a class, only the first five will admitted to the class.

Any other students will be removed from the class and asked to re-register after all

students have registered.

If multiple sections of a class are offered, please be courteous and only register for one section

so that all attendees have an opportunity to participate in the class.

Students will be asked to sign-in before they enter their classes. Please encourage your students

to arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the class so that the Volunteer Faculty may begin on time.

On the following pages you will find a listing of all of the courses being offered during the Festival. For

your convenience, you may click on the table of contents to more quickly navigate the classes.

Classrooms may be subject to change if a need arises. All updates will be posted on the classroom and in

the lobby of Lawrence Hall.

Contents National High School Dance Festival 2018 Course Offerings ........................................................................ 1

Master Classes .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Ballet ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

Choreography...................................................................................................................................... 14

Improvisation ...................................................................................................................................... 17

Jazz ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

Modern ............................................................................................................................................... 25

Musical Theatre .................................................................................................................................. 39

Other ................................................................................................................................................... 40

Tap....................................................................................................................................................... 42

World Dance Form .............................................................................................................................. 43

Lectures ................................................................................................................................................... 45

Teacher and Parent Sessions .................................................................................................................. 48

Master Classes Masterclass

Jessica Lang Dance

Friday, 11:00 am, GRW 3

Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW 3

Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW 3


Ballet Ballet Technique

Michele Zehner, Florida School for Dance Education

Ballet technique class based on the Vaganova Syllabus.

Ballet Technique, All Levels

Thursday, 8:00 am, GRW 4

Contemporary Ballet

Paige Caldarella, Columbia College Chicago

Contemporary Ballet, at its core, is rooted in the classical ballet canon but permits a wider range

of movement that goes beyond the traditional ballet vocabulary. This class will focus on the

ability to move seamlessly between classical and contemporary forms. Concepts of weight and

groundedness will be juxtaposed with the high releve of classical ballet along with movement in

and out of the floor to contrast the high verticality inherent in the ballet tradition.

Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced


Ballet/Pointe Variations

Rebecca Weger, Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts

Exploring a classical variation in both movement and expression needed to perform a piece of

history. Pointe shoes are welcome; however they are not necessary for this class.

Ballet/Pointe Variations, All Levels


Ballet Technique Class

Karen Gibbons-Brown, Fort Wayne Ballet Conservatory at the University of Saint Francis

Ballet technique class.


Thursday, 2:00 pm, GRW 4

Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW6

Ballet Technique

Kevin Hockenberry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

This ballet technique class is a mixture of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) method, Vaganova

method and the Teaching Syllabus developed by Marcia Dale Weary with exercises that promote

strength, flexibility, musicality, and stamina. The class explores the fundamental aspects of

classical ballet: correct biomechanics, body alignment, and developing a hyper sense of

proprioception.

Ballet Technique, All Levels, Advanced


Friday, 9:30 am, LH 708

Saturday, 9:30 am, LH 708

Pointe Class

Carol Roderick, The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department

Pointe class for intermediate to advanced students, including segments of classical variations.

Ballet Technique, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced


Advanced Ballet

Endalyn Taylor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Chamapaign-Department of Dance

The objective of this advanced ballet master class is to focus on rigorous technique as well as an

expressive and full-bodied performance quality in the studio. Through exploration of personal

aesthetics, we will celebrate individuality and its essentiality to artistry. Exercises will push

students to greater speed, strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Ballet Technique, Advanced



Int/Adv Contemporary Ballet

Layla Amis, Modas Dance

This class emphasizes a strong classical base with a focus on the understanding and application

of classical form in contemporary modes and repertoire.



Friday, 3:30 pm, LH 708

Classical Ballet

Jo Matos, Joffrey Ballet School

The class will be taught in the style of the Joffrey Ballet School curriculum. The JBS curriculum

was devised using a Vaganova base infusing the needs and body types of students of all abilities.



Ballet Technique With A Cuban Twist

Lisa Fusillo, University of Georgia

Classical ballet technique incorporating pedagogical concepts developed by Fernando Alonso

and taught in the National Ballet School of Cuba



Ballet Technique

Amber Martin, Point Park University



Contemporary Ballet - Class and Repertoire

Dorothy Overbey, University of Texas at Austin

Ballet barre and center exercises will focus on musicality, artistry, and dynamic movement, to be

followed by contemporary ballet repertoire. Pointe shoes are welcomed but optional. For more

information please visit www.dorothyoshea.com.




Classical Ballet

Matthew Powell, Point Park University

An in-depth look into the world of classical ballet. This class will emphasize proper body

alignment, technique and musicality while being delivered with a nurturing and lighthearted

approach.



Quality of Movement and Classical Ballet

Catherine Anthony, Hunter College Dance Department

Ballet Technique


ABT National Training Curriculum Master Class— Beginner Level (Level 2) Ballet

Maeve Dougal, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University

The beginner level American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum master class is an

opportunity for dancers with little to no experience in classical ballet to gain exposure to basic

ballet vocabulary and fundamentals. Dancers will be introduced to the classical technique and

style of American Ballet Theatre and key elements of ABT® National Training Curriculum with an

emphasis on the overarching principles of correct posture, placement, musicality and

coordination.

Ballet Technique, Beginner


Ballet

Stephen Pier, The Hartt School, University of Hartford

Mr Pier's class is influenced by his many years of experience working with professional Ballet

and Contemporary companies in Europe and the US. It is built on classical standards of ballet

with a view of the demands of contemporary choreographers using ballet as a means to

increase the phyiscal and expressive range of the human body.



Advanced Ballet – The “How” Behind The “What”

David Justin, Conservatory Of Music and Dance, University of Missouri - Kansas City

Rediscover insights of the old masters interpreted for the 21st century dancer. Turn more, jump

higher, achieve technique with greater ease and more effect….but don’t kid yourself, it ain’t

easy. Come ready to sweat.



Ballet Technique

Girard Holt, Point Park University COPA

Vaganova style ballet technique, intermediate to advanced level.

Ballet Technique, Male Technique, Pointe Technique, Intermediate, Advanced


Ballet for Modern Dancers

Cara Gargano, Long Island University POST Campus

A Modern friendly class in Ballet

Ballet Technique, All Levels, Intermediate


Intermediate-Advanced Ballet

Danielle Sheather, University at Buffalo School of Theatre & Dance

An eclectic mix of classical line with contemporary ballet. Focus on the foundation of both

épaulement and head placement are emphasized along with attention to the refinement of

technique as a means to increase artistry and performance quality. The use of opposing means

of lengthening are explored throughout the barre along with a more contemporary

understanding of individual alignment. Imagery is heavily utilized so that students are able to

connect to the material on a visceral level.

Ballet Technique, Advanced, Intermediate


Advanced Ballet

Elizabeth Ahearn, Goucher College

Designed for students who have a solid knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, this American

style technique class will emphasize anatomically sound placement and complex footwork while

challenging students technically, musically, and artistically, enco



Advanced Ballet

Andrew Carroll, University of South Florida

Advanced Ballet is intended for students of serious study, who have been studying for at least 5

years. Students taking this class should be at the advanced level of their school, and should

have ballet at least 3-4 times per week.

Proper technique, endurance, speed of movement, and performance quality will be addressed

within this class with a focus on parameters of reach, stretch and maximizing athleticism in

ballet.

Ballet Technique, All Levels, Advanced, Intermediate


Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW 4

Ballet

John Streit, Brenau University

Vaganova Base, ABT curriculum, Certified Teacher



Men's Ballet Technique *MALES ONLY*

Adam McKinney, Texas Christian University

This classical ballet class will focus on technique specific to male dancers. We will focus on

streamlining grand pirouettes, as well as allegro work. The class, which is open to female

participants, may include elements of classical ballet male variations.



Ballet Technique (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced)

Courtney Harris, Virginia Commonwealth University

Students will practice the fundamental concepts of the Classical ballet tradition, while grounding

work through anatomical awareness that considers each student's unique and capable facility.

Classes are designed to build core strength and standing leg support that then becomes

transferable to a broad range of dynamic movement possibilities, while inviting an opportunity

for personal expression.



Ballet Technique


Intermediate/Advanced ballet class in the Russian/Vaganova tradition.



Ballet Technique


Ballet Technique class focusing on proper body placement and the health and the well-being of

a dancer, while still allowing the freedom of movement and expression in the movement.

Primarily a Vagonova style technique class with a mix of other styles (Cecchetti, Balanchine, etc).



Ballet

Irina Ushakova, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

Ballet - Vaganova method



Ballet Technique

Qi Jiang, University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, Dance Department

Classical Ballet



Ballet

Allison Zamorski, Nashville Ballet

Ballet



Saturday, 12:30 pm, LH 708

Pointe With Contemporary Variations

Lisa Fusillo, University of Georgia

Pointe technique with original choreographic enchainements



Ballet Variations




Ballet Technque

Qi Jiang, University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, Dance Department

Classical Ballet



Ballet

C. Partusch, Mercyhurst University

Classical ballet. Cecchetti technique base infused with other techniques. A very kinesiological

and anatomical approach to the ballet technique.



Advanced Ballet

Cara Gargano, Long Island University POST Campus

A Ballet class sourced in the curriculum of the New York School of Ballet.



Ballet/Pointe Variations




Men's Ballet Technique *MALES ONLY*


Rediscover insights of the old masters interpreted for the 21st century dancer. Turn more, jump

higher, achieve technique with greater ease and more effect….but don’t kid yourself, it ain’t

easy. Come ready to sweat.



ABT National Training Curriculum Master Class— Intermediate Level (Level 3/4) Ballet

Maeve Dougal, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University

The intermediate level American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum master class

is an opportunity for dancers with 2+ years of experience in classical ballet to gain exposure to

the classical technique and style of American Ballet Theatre. Dancers will explore key elements

of Level 3 & 4 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. All exercises will have an emphasis on

the overarching principles of correct posture, placement, musicality and coordination.

Ballet Technique, Intermediate


Ball Class Workshop

Michele Zehner, Florida School for Dance Education

A workshop exploring correcting certain faults with the use of Progressing Ballet Technique



Ballet-Vagonova


This is a classical vagonova style class with an emphasis on Balenchine to make it more

contemporary.



Male Technique *MALES ONLY*


Vaganova style male ballet technique.



Classical Ballet

Laura Morton, Belhaven University

This class is designed to further develop the student’s own movement potential within the

framework of classical ballet technique.

Ballet Technique, Intermediate


Pointe Technique


Vaganova syllabus pointe technique.



Pointe/Variations

Jessica Zeller, Texas Christian University

This class will focus specifically on classical pointe technique, and will include elements of

classical variations.



Pointe

Karen Gibbons-Brown, Fort Wayne Ballet Conservatory at the University of Saint Francis

A pointe technique class.

Pointe Class, All Levels


Ballet

Kelly Basil, La Roche College

This ballet class will have an emphasis on pointe technique with a foundation in the National

ABT Curriuculum. Proper alignment and efficient transitions sur la pointe will be explored, as

well as advanced adagio and allegro work.



Pointe

Jo Matos, Joffrey Ballet School

A class to work on proper alignment of the foot in the pointe shoewith a focus on maintaining

proper alignment and hip rotation.



Intermediate / Advanced Ballet Technique

Seyong Kim, Randolph College

This class is based on ABT’s National Training Curriculum and Laban movement fundamentals.

Class is focused on obtaining confidence and somatic/anatomic knowledge to discipline dancer’s

own body with healthy awareness. Students will learn the movements with proper body

alignment, full body integration, application of rotation, use of weight, musicality, and a sense of

artistic expression as well as improved skill and strength.



Contemporary Ballet

Laura Morton, Belhaven University

This class is designed explore dynamic capabilities of the body as an articulate means of

expression. It will further the concepts of moving through space while discovering movement

capabilities that lie outside the classical ballet vocabulary. Emphasis is on building movement

sequences and versatility.



Pas de Deux


Contemporary partnering en pointe. Using a classical ballet training and contemporary

techniques of counter weight, dancers learn concepts that will help them approach the works

of today's contemporary ballet choreographers.



Women's Variations Class *FEMALES ONLY*

Matthew Powell, Point Park University

This class will enhance a student's knowledge of classical ballet technique and artistry by

learning a variation from one of the great classical ballets of our time.



Pointe

Irina Ushakova, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

Pointe- Vaganova method



Ballet Technique

Mauro Villanueva, Joffrey Texas

Mr. Villanueva's classes are inspired by all of the ballets he performed during his time as a

professional dancer. From Balanchine to Ashton this class is an eclectic mix of ideas and styles.




Choreography Jazz-Funk

Gino Vaccaro, Gino Vaccaro

This session will commence with a standard dance warm-up and lead into combination-based

instruction. Students will build upon the combination with emphasis being placed on musicality,

performance value, and accuracy of execution. Class will end with a cool-down stretching

regimen. All levels are encouraged to participate and welcomed, with the understanding that

this session will be taught at accelerated pace. Students are encouraged to bring intensity, high

energy, and FUN!

Choreography, Intermediate, Advanced


Hip Hop

Gino Vaccaro, Gino Vaccaro

This session will commence with a standard dance warm-up and lead into combination-based

instruction. Students will build upon the combination with emphasis being placed on musicality,

performance value, and accuracy of execution. Class will end with a cool-down stretching

regimen. All levels are encouraged to participate and welcomed, with the understanding that

this session will be taught at accelerated pace. Students are encouraged to bring intensity, high

energy, and FUN!

Choreography, All Levels


Hip/Hop

Sean Redding, AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts / The American Musical and

Dramatic Academy

HIP/HOP class - Quality urban movement to Hip/Hop or R&B music,This class will strengthen

your cleanliness and musicality.

Hip/Hop, Intermediate, Advanced

Friday, 9:30 am, LH Ballroom

Saturday, 9:30 am, LH Ballroom

Hip Hop Old to Present

Arvin Arjona, Millburn High School

This Dance Class will cover old school urban dance styles like, Top Rock, Lockin, and Vogue and

will be fused with present KPop/Industrial hip hop. Participants will understand where Hip Hop

dance originated and how it influenced Hip Hop dance of the present.

Hip Hop, All Levels

Friday, 2:00 pm, LH Ballroom

HipHop MuvMint

Gabriel Ash, KG Dynasty MuvMint

Industry & Commercial Hip Hop movement for tour performing, and videos.



Saturday, 2:00 pm, LH Ballroom

#ChoreographyElements

Denise Allen, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School

#Choreography Elements will introduce students to principles and practices of creating dance

choreography as a form of human expression. Students will generate movement using

imagination through improvisation and source exploration; manipulation of movement using

principles of composition; creation and performance of short movement studies; and

observation, critical analysis, and self-reflection in spoken and written form.

Choreography, All Levels, Intermediate


Friday, 9:30 am, BA 100

Improvisation For Choreography

Andrea Lemaitre, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts

Improvising on impulse is important for employment, educational, or summer intensive

opportunities. In this workshop, dancers will learn improvisation techniques that can be used for

generating great choreography, passing college auditions, or impressing professional

choreographers. Set limits will guide us to think outside the “dance” box and respond truthfully

to stimuli using music, mood, or ideas.Dancers will emerge with a greater confidence and tool

bag for creating meaningful movement.

Improvisation, All Levels


Saturday, 8:00 am, BA 105

Improv For The Aspiring Choreographer

Stacey Enyart, Cypress Creek High School

In this class we will learn multiple exercises to use when a choreographer may have "writers

block". This will both be a participant (dancer) and observer (choreographers) class.

Improvisation, Choreography, All Levels

Friday, 12:30 pm, BA 105

Repertory

Kavin Grant, Alabama State University

Participants will explore varies ways to embody movement and to emote varies emotions. The

style of movement is a blend of varies styles into a Dance Theatre form. Blend of ballet,

contemporary, African, and Hip-Hop. How do you tell stories with your bodies?



Contemporary MuvMint

Gabriel Ash, KG Dynasty MuvMint

Contemporary movement /choreography with a (Horton) foundation base.



Composition

Judith Steel, Virginia Commonwealth University

Formulating structures and content with various approaches to composition.



Improvisation Contemporary Dance

Mindy Jackson, Steps on Broadway

Mindy's class utilizes a variety of dance styles and movement concepts to inform the body in

contrasting, yet complementary and harmonious ways. The class allows dancers to work for

their most expansive and expressive selves. Students deepen their sensitivity to the

environment around them and apply their entire moving bodies and minds to the exercises.

Mindy’s class honors every opportunity to examine and develop one’s artistry by pulling from

our collective passion to dance.

Modern Technique, Improvisation, All Levels


Improvisation Scores

Colleen Hooper, Point Park University

This class will introduce students to a variety of improvisational scores. Through working with

specific movement prompts, students will learn to approach improvisation with freedom and

rigor.




Postjazz Improvisation

Pearlann Porter, The Pillow Project

Postjazz improvisation is an organic method of 'physicalizing music' and using 'jazz' as a verb.




Site-Specific Composition

Kori Wakamatsu, Brigham Young University

This class will focus on creating dances in site-specific locations. Dancers will explore founds

spaces such as hallways, staircases, and sidewalks to inspire new dance works. The experience

will culminate in an informal performance.



Improvisation

Mindy Jackson, Steps on Broadway

Explore your artistic possibilities in an safe, non-judgmental environment of guided

improvisation exercises. Class will begin with an improv based warmup and develop into fun,

experimental, experiential tasks and structures geared to evolving one’s aesthetic options and

choices. Open to dancers with movement experience and an open mind. Come to play, learn,

express and grow.



Improvisation Connections

Cynthia Newland, Belhaven University

This class utilizes dance improvisation techniques to enhance self awareness, performance

presentation as a movement artist, and making connections with others through creative

decision making.



Improvisational Composition & Performance

Leslie Elkins, Rowan University Department of Theatre and Dance

Instead of "Ready, Set, Go," we will explore the compositional and performance possibilities of

"Ready, Go, Set." We will devise improvisational performance scores and play them together,

heightening our skills of spontaneous composition, or simultaneously thinking-designing-

moving.



Improvisation

Judith Steel, Virginia Commonwealth University

Playing with improvisational practice as a precursor to composition



Dance Improv with Technology


This improvisational class will utilize technology to inspire movement. The instructor will model

portions of the class after the Dance Engine project, which is an interactive performance fusing

dance, technology, and audience members. Additional technology components will be used as

prompts for movement creation.



Contact Improvisation

Maurice Fraga, Shenandoah University

Working through improvisational scores and partnering exercises, the participants will be able

to unlock habits of movements that limit exploration and expression, finding a stronger sense of

self-awareness and discovery that will aid them in how they relate to others in the dance studio

and out in the world. The workshop encourages investigation of a stronger physical and artistic

foundation to allow deeper exploration of the edges of their own dancing.



Jazz Intermediate-Advanced Jazz


Emphasis on technical aspects of jazz dance introduced by pioneers such as Luigi, Jack Cole, and

Matt Mattox will then evolve into contemporary forms. Strong attention will be placed on sound

anatomical alignment through kinesthetic awareness. Elements o

Jazz Technique, Advanced, Intermediate


Jazz Funk

DJ Marv

This course focuses on the learning and practice of fusing classical Jazz technique with Hip Hop

stylings and Pop Culture Influences. While assessing the individual skill set of each dancer and

targeting areas that need improvement, this course will provide students with practical

knowledge of the Commercial Dance Industry standards.

Jazz Funk, All Levels



Contemporary Jazz

Tiffanie Carson, Shenandoah University

Tiffanie’s contemporary jazz class offers fast-paced, kinetically charged movement that

incorporate elements of jazz technique and contemporary modern styles. Warm-up and

exercises include deep stretching, release technique, isolations, spinal articulations, and floor

work to awaken the body and get the blood pumping, Tiffanie will challenge and encourage the

dancers to bring their most present, athletic, and virtuosic selves to the exercises and

combinations.

Jazz Technique, Advanced




Saturday, 12:30 pm, BA 105

Musical Theatre


Teach Sections from well-known musicals and musical theatre specific progressions.

Jazz Technique, All Levels


Advance Contemporary Jazz

Cornelius Carter, University of Alabama

Advance contemporary jazz classes rooted in the Ailey style.




Jazz Technique

Janelle Spruill, The Governor's School for the Arts

This class heavily focuses on basic jazz technique including a warm up (that has some Giordano

Technique incorporated), across the floor work and a center combination at the end. The class

intertwines strong ballet vocabulary and classical jazz positions while focusing on rhythm,

strength, flexibility and quality of execution.




Musical Theater Styles

Mark Burrell, Point Park University

In this course you will be exposed to the fundamental beginnings of jazz dane through a highly

technical warm-up follow by across the floor progressions that include a majority of stylistic

emphasis. We will wrap up the class with a dance combination that will relate to the world of

theater dance where character choices will be emphasized along with style and technique.

Broadway bound here we go!


Thursday, 3:30 pm, LH Ballroom

Jack Cole and Fosse inspired Jazz

Carl Parris, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

A stylistic Jazz combination based on the work of Jack Cole and Bob Fosse. This is a high energy

routine which gives students an opportunity to show off their personalities and performance

ability.



Int/Adv Jazz

Keisha Lalama, Point Park University

Jazz Technique, Intermediate, Advanced

Friday, 2:00 PM, BA 100

Beginner Contemporary Lyrical

Danielle Bower, The Grier School

Class begins with a warm-up for strength, flexibility, and body awareness. A combination of

Contemporary, Lyrical, and Improvisation elements is given to help the dancer better

understand their own personal body and voice. Dancers are encouraged to explore, perform,

and engage with others while dancing. This class also focuses on making confident choices and

executing movement to its fullest potential.

Jazz Technique, Choreography, Improvisation, Beginner


Contemporary Jazz Dance

Lindsey Howie, High Point University

Accompanied by upbeat music, this class offers instruction on the style, technique, and rhythmic

structures of contemporary jazz dance with emphasis on increasing movement capabilities and

personal expression. The class will be divided into sections; warm-up/stretch, across the floor,

and a combination. The class will work through learning warm-up exercises, body placement,

basic jazz steps and moving through the space. The exercises and combinations will develop

over the course of the class.

Jazz Technique, All Levels, Intermediate


Contemporary

Jocelyn Hrzic, The Grier School

Contemporary warm up focusing on technique. Class includes a progression across the floor

with many directional changes and fast movement.



Street Jazz

Gerran Reese, AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts / The American Musical and

Dramatic Academy

Street Jazz - A combination of jazz and urban funk style/technique. This class will use jazz lines

and grooves with an emphasis on musicality, dynamics and performance.

Jazz Technique, Street Jazz, Intermediate, Advanced



REVIVAL: Dances of the 20s, 30s, & 40s!

Geoffrey Reynolds, Valdosta State University

This Musical Theatre Jazz class will focus on dances surrounding the Jazz era seasoned with a

contemporary twist. Dances like Cakewalk, Charleston, and Lindy Hop will be explored and

applied in a contemporary Musical Theatre combination.

Jazz Technique, Musical Theatre, All Levels


Cats Repertoire

Carl Parris, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

A technical and stylised section of the Jellicle Ball from the musical Cats, choreographed by

Gillian Lynne.



Int/Adv Jazz

Stacey Enyart, Cypress Creek High School

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body,

improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.



Contemporary Jazz

M. Yeung-Tieu, University of the Arts



Jazz

TaMara Swank, Seton Hill University

A high energy Jazz class that focuses on style and performance. The choreography invites

expressiveness and asks the dancer to command the space. The class format includes a cardio

and stretch warm-up, across the floor exercises, and a center combination.

Jazz Technique, Intermediate


Intermediate Advanced Contemporary Lyrical

Danielle Bower, The Grier School

Class begins with a warm-up for strength, flexibility, and body awareness. A combination of

Contemporary, Lyrical, and Improvisation elements is given to help the dancer better

understand their own personal body and voice. Dancers are encouraged to explore, perform,

and engage with others while dancing. This class also focuses on making confident choices and

executing movement to its fullest potential.

Jazz Technique, Choreography, Improvisation, Contemorary Lyrical, Advanced, Intermediate


Musical Theatre Jazz

Sarah Arnett, Valdosta State University

Musical Theatre based Jazz Dance Technique. Will focus on technique, skill, and expression,

ending in a fun musical theatre combination (or two!)



Jazz

Tricia Zweier, Lindenwood University

Class will begin with a warm-up that develops strength, flexibility, and proper alignment. The

rhythmic across the floor sequences and culminating dance combination are designed to

showcase flexibility and strength in the performance of contemporary and commercial jazz

styles and aesthetics.



Latin Jazz

Arvin Arjona, Millburn High School

This dance course provides the basics of Latin Dances like Bachata, Salsa, Tango, etc, fused with

Jazz Dance techniques. The participant will be exposed to Latin Dances and its origins and how

it is fused with Jazz Dance.

Jazz Technique, Latin Dance Basics, All Levels


Jazz Funk


This class is a fun, high, energetic class that’s a blend of Jazz terms and hip-hop movement along

with popular music.



Contemporary Jazz

Kristin Kinscherff, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Class will consist of a quick warmup in the center focusing on strength, flexibility, and

conditioning, followed by a fun and trendy center combination.



Modern Modern/Contemporary

Victor Alexander, The Ruth Page School of Dance

Base in the Cuban-Modern Technique principles (Tecnica Cubana) integrates Afro-Cuban

influences into the modern dance lexicon. The rich articulation of the torso, the arms, and the

upper body combine with contemporary, full-body movement across the floor. The class

provides a spirited avenue for self-expression while introducing dancers to an exciting, rarely

seen form of contemporary dance.

Modern Technique, All Levels


Advanced Afro-Contemporary Technique

Charles Anderson, The University of Texas at Austin

Afro-Contemporary combines elements of dance practices ranging from contemporary/modern

dance, African Diasporic traditions, and ballet to create a physical language to consider issues

pertaining to the human spirit and and identity in concert performance.

Modern Technique, Afro-Contemporary, Advanced, Intermediate



Contemporary Modern Techniques & Practices

Kristin Hapke, Coker College

This contemporary modern class blends techniques such as Countertechnique, Limon and

release with improvisation and somatic practices in an effort to increase mobility, fluidity and

core strength. We will experience lush, full bodied movements, find new ways of transitioning in

and out of floor work and explore falling, flying and dynamic changes.




Afro Modern Dance

Stephanie Powell, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology

Students will explore movement styles rooted in the Afro-American tradition using African,

Caribbean, and ethnic styles.



Contemporary Modern


Fundamental concepts such as contract and release, rise and fall, rebounding, spirals, and

grounded movement will be deeply explored to offer the students a wider range of movement

all while investigating the planes of motion. Students will also be encouraged to help them find

their intrinsic movement patterns while honoring their individual bodies and capabilities.

Modern Technique, Advanced, Intermediate


Modern

R. Corriston, James Madison University

Modern Technique


Int/Adv Modern Dance Technique

Danah Bella, Peabody Conservatory

An investigation of movement from the inside out, this class encourages efficient use of

alignment and technique while exploring full bodied movement with an emphasis on strength,

breath and dynamics.



Modern Dance


Modern Technique


Adv/Int Modern and Contemporary Themes

Vincent Thomas, Towson University

In this class, participants will find an organic freedom in movement while expanding their

physical, expressive, and technical ranges. Gestural, athletic, and organic movement will be

explored while challenging the vertical axis. Techniques used may include partner work (co-

working), improvisation, traveling passages, and creating moments of supported, uncontrolled

movement.




Contemporary Dance

Christine Stevens, High Point University

This class offers instruction on the style, technique, and somatic structures of contemporary

dance with emphasis on increasing movement capabilities and personal expression. The class

will begin with floor work and release technique, then move to standing and alignment work,

across the floor, and a combination. The class will work through learning warm-up exercises,

body placement, and moving through the space. The exercises and combinations will develop

over the course of the class.

Modern Technique, All Levels, Intermediate

Thursday, 8:00 am, LH Ballroom

Contemporary Modern

Layla Amis, Modas Dance

This is an eclectic modern technique class that draws from a strong base in Horton, Limon and

Taylor techniques applied to the demands of a contemporary dancer in todays dance market.

Strong emphasis on weight shift, orientation or movement, musicality and physicality.



Advanced Afro-Contemporary Technique

Charles Anderson, The University of Texas at Austin

Afro-Contemporary combines elements of dance practices ranging from contemporary/modern

dance, African Diasporic traditions, and ballet to create a physical language to consider issues

pertaining to the human spirit and and identity in concert performance.

Modern Technique, Afro-Contemporary, Advanced, Intermediate


Sonia Plumb Dance Technical And Creative Work Class

Sonia Plumb, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

Based on Sonia Plumb Dance Company class, this 75-minute class focuses on the primary

technique used by Sonia Plumb Dance. Floor and center work are followed by combinations and

improvisational tasks in order to advance dancers’ abilities to bring their own strengths to the

creative work of the Company.



Modern

Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Texas Tech University

A Modern/Contemporary technique class.

Modern Technique, Advanced



Contemporary Modern Fusion

Keith Thompson, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University

This class will focus on contemporary dance skills derived from an eclectic mix of styles. Based

on the work of the danceTactics performance group, dancers should expect a challenging class

with difficult phrasing and complex articulations through space.




Intermediate / Advanced Modern Technique

Tommy Neblett, Boston Conservatory at Berklee

A highly physical and athletic modern class combining elements from Limon, Horton, Taylor and

the instructors' own movement vocabulary.

Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced



Modern

Alexandra James, Bates Dance Festival

In class, we'll work from meditation into improvisation to develop and deepen our awareness of

minds and bodies. From there, we'll progress into longer an more complex movement patterns

by shifting weight, working with gravity as both an inhibitor and an accelerant, and focus driving

the body through space with clarity.




Contemporary Release Fusion Techniques

Sarah Wildes Arnett, Valdosta State University

Release Fusion Contemporary Technique blends multiple layers of movement principles while

informing dancing with a mixture of somatic and release applications. Draws from Bartenieff

Fundamentals, Cunningham, Limon, and In preparation for full-bodied and vivid expressiveness

the classes begin on the floor and progressively develop into full-range combinations.



Modern Dance

Tristan Koepke, Bates Dance Festival

This class will explore the balance of clarity, versatility and individuality. We will integrate

various modern dance and release-based techniques, yoga and partnering, in order to

investigate movement principals such as weight, opposition, fall and rebound and breath. We

will explore a full range of movement with focused attention and awareness of sensation, form

and function. This class will explore rhythm and choreography, welcoming and refining

originality and precision.




Contemporary - CHI Awareness

Kun-Yang Lin, Temple University

CHI Awareness Technique explores the spaces where Western dance forms including ballet,

modern, post-modern and hip-hop meet the impulses of Eastern philosophies, including Taoism

and Zen Buddhism. The class focuses on how, through modulation of breath (or "chi", in

Mandarin), weight and weightlessness co-exist simultaneously and energy seamlessly transitions

among explosive bursts of rapid, expansive phrase work, and absolute stillness.

Modern Technique, World Dance Form (please specify in description), All Levels


Modern - Graham

Kim Stroud, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

The class incorporates elements of Martha Graham technique. We will touch upon contraction

and release of the torso, spiral of the back and hips, tilt and shift of weight through space. The

class work begins sitting on the floor, continues standing and finishes across the floor. Students

should be prepared to move with energy, daring and dynamics.




Contemporary Dance

Hilary Peterson, Southeast Missouri State University

This class will focus on contemporary movement vocabulary rooted in classical training. We will

explore the concepts of space, breath, phrasing and expression through a series of structured

combinations and phrases with a strong focus on performance quality.

Modern Technique, Intermediate



Contemporary Technique

Andre Tyson, California Institute of the Arts

Horton-Based, infused with Contemporary movements and Pilates.

Modern Technique, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced

Friday, 9:30 am, GRW Tap

Saturday, 3:30 pm, LH Ballroom

Modern Partnering

Orion Duckstein, Adelphi University

Dancing with a partner is one of the most fun elements of being a dancer. This class will work on

some simple lifts and partnering, and work up to longer dance phrases to put the lifts in context.

Come fly with us.



Limon, The Original Release Technique

Heather Roffe, Nazareth College

This class melds the classic Limon concepts of fall, recovery, and suspension with the

contemporary techniques of release and floorwork - dancers will experience gravity and

weightlessness through flying, falling, rolling, swinging, and spiraling.




Modern Dance technique in the Nikolais Tradition

Alberto Del Saz, Hunter College Dance Department

Modern Dance:

Classes are distinguished within the modern dance idiom by its clearly defined semantics of

abstraction. Emphasize free-form motion rather than the study of patterns and it stresses the

dancer’s unique gestures. Particular attention is paid to the development of each individual as

an artist.



Contemporary Partnering

Darby Wilde, Illinois State University

This course helps young performers become more comfortable with contemporary partnering

and understand the elements to partnering (trust, breath, proximity, and connection). Dancers

will explore partnering, controlling his/her own weight, using momentum, and how to

contribute to a creative process.

Modern Vocabulary with some improvisational elements, All Levels


Efficient Chaos


Efficient Chaos is based on combining classical and contemporary techniques to grant the

dancer greater awareness of neutral/natural states of being, so that he/she may accomplish a

wide variety of technical/movement tasks with greater ease. The techniques taught incorporate

natural, fully physical, energetic and subtle dance movements that are based on release

techniques, yoga principles, Bartenieff Fundamentals, floor work, and improvisation.



Contemporary Floor-Work

Andee Scott, University of South Florida

The focus of this class is advanced floor-work; we'll be looking to fly along the floor. Using

improvisation and Bartenieff-based exercises as a warm-up, the class steadily builds in

physicality and complexity toward a challenging final floor phrase that integrates concepts of

initiation, gravity, and momentum. Dancers should wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees.



Contemporary Modern

Kristin Kinscherff, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

An integration of various traditional disciplines of modern dance with current contemporary

practices. The class will involve lively combinations that charge through space, floor work, and a

highly physical movement phrase. A special emphasis will be placed on spatial awareness.

Modern Technique, Intermediate


Advanced-Intermediate Modern Technique

Iyun Harrison, Goucher College

Mr. Harrison will teach an advanced-intermediate modern dance technique class. His class is a

hybrid of the work he danced in his career based in Horton, Graham and Limon techniques. The

class is designed to challenge the advanced-intermediate modern dance student in the areas of

technique, virtuosity, stamina, musicality and expressivity.




Stealth: A Contemporary Technique

Tricia Zweier, Lindenwood University

Stealth combines elements of both traditional modern techniques and athletic contemporary

phrases, which encourage dancers to travel with stealthy, fluid control as they move quietly

above, along, and into the floor. (long sleeves, leggings, and socks will be ideal for friction

reduction)



Modern Dance

Yoav Kaddar, West Virginia University

Focusing on elements from the Limon and Taylor, this class explores physicality and movement

qualities through a contemporary lens.



Liturgical Dance Class


Students will explore the technical aspects of liturgical dance using music and movement to

express themselves.




Bliss Kohlmyer, University of South Florida

Integrating and borrowing values from modern, post-modern, and classical traditions, this class

is rooted in a very technical base, with an emphasis on precision and clarity. Nevertheless, the

classes unfold in ways that allow for a sense of release. Bliss’ affinities for gestural intricacy,

rhythmic complexity, articulation of the spine and other joints, and quick changes of weight,

result in a full-bodied and physically demanding class.



Afro Cuban Dances

Victor Alexander, The Ruth Page School of Dance

Knowledge is written into our bodies, not just in language, words or thoughts. Dance is crucial to

understand Orisha in Yorùbáland and the diaspora. For centuries the body was a place of Black

resistance in the colonies. The class begins with a traditional warm up emphasizing big

movements in upper body, leading to the basic step of the Orisha and progressively go across

the floor with step repetitions and end with an improvisational circle.

Modern Technique, World Dance Form, All Levels


Modern Technique--The Moving Body Moved

Nathan Andary, Ohio University Dance Division

The Moving Body Moved explores the relationship of the body’s inner motion to the guiding

energy of gravity and the earth. Drawing from Hawkin’s Release, principles of Laban/Bartenieff,

and modern dance, this class engages the body’s wholeness in dialogue with gravity, dynamic

alignment, breath support, and qualitative movement.



Int Modern

Garfield Lemonius, Point Park University

Modern Technique



Advanced Modern

Ruben Graciani, James Madison University

Modern Technique



Andre Tyson, California Institute of the Arts

Horton-Based, infused with Contemporary movements and Pilates.



Modern technique

Michele Miller, Cornish College of the Arts

Motivated from the desire to move, this class explores the act of motion from its initial impulse

to its final outward expression. Drawing from a wide scope of movement forms including

modern techniques, Pilates, Tai Chi and kung fu, it encourages deepened awareness and

understanding of the body and how it functions. The class is a progression of energy cultivation,

technical experimentation, inversions and falls, culminating in rigorous, delicious phrase work.



Modern Dance Technique


Limon, Bartenieff, Cunningham



21st Century Taylor

Orion Duckstein, Adelphi University

Experience the boundless physicality of a class in the style of choreographer Paul Taylor. This

class utilizes a three-dimensional approach to the body with an emphasis on covering space and

fusing technique with your own love of dancing.



Modern

Jocelyn Hrzic, The Grier School

Horton and Graham technique based warm up. Class includes choreography with strong

technique and fast movement.



Advanced Horton Technique

Dawn Bazemore, Rowan University Department of Theatre and Dance

A rigorous modern dance technique class focusing on the Lester Horton technique. This dynamic

and dramatic technique develops strength and flexibility by creating length and articulation in

the spine and hamstrings through a codified progression of movement ideas that take dancers

into and out of the floor, as well as across the floor and through space.

Modern Technique, All Levels, Advanced


Advanced Modern

Jeffrey Smith, New World School of the Arts

This class draws from classical modern as well as contemporary styles and focuses expanding

dancers’ range of dynamic and physicality. Class material will focus on fluid articulation of the

spine, deep use of the legs, traveling, and extreme level changes.



Theory and Improvisation

Alberto Del Saz, Hunter College Dance Department

This class requires no particular background study although it is preferable for the students to

have some orientation towards dance. The class is a session of directed creative endeavor

designed to further explore and elaborate the concepts treated in the technique class. Vehicles

of exploration, problem-solving a solo and group improvisation are used to extend and enrich

the student’s understanding and critical facility. This is usually a one-hour session that should

follow a technique class.


Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW Tap

Modern/Contemporary Technique

Kate Walker, American Dance Festival

In this class, students will explore a hybrid of modern and contemporary techniques taught

through anatomically focused concepts of alignment, core support, kinesthetic awareness, and

more. Students will be given the opportunity to integrate contemporary and modern dance

vocabulary into movement that allows for full-bodied exploration and expression.


Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW Tap

The BaSIX--Bartenieff Fundamentals

Nathan Andary, Ohio University Dance Division

Move through Irmgard Bartenieff's Six Fundamental Movement Patterns in which to discover a

broader range of motion and efficiency in movement. This course will warm the body going

through each of Bartenieff's Fundamentals then place them in moving sequences in which to

explore motion, levels, space, and dynamics.

Somatic Movement , Modern Technique, All Levels

Saturday, 12:30, LH 200

Contemporary Modern Dance

Sara Semonis, Illinois State University

Dancers will explore themes surrounding the use of weight, finding release within the body, and

investigating the many ways momentum is used as a catalyst to achieving full range of motion.

The class will integrate contemporary styles and traditional concepts through combinations that

incorporate floor work and traveling.

Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced, All Levels


Modern Technique

Lindsay Viatori, Slippery Rock University

This course pulls from many different styles and is eclectic in nature. Everything from

improvisation, to floor work, to large athletic jumping phrases will be taught in this versatile

technique class. Come ready to take risks, be open, and sweat!

Modern Technique, All Levels, Advanced, Intermediate


Dance for Everybody


Dance for Everybody is a fun movement class for ‘every body’, regardless of age, gender, race,

ethnicity, social status, religion, etc…The class recognizes each individual and honors the

physical offerings each brings to the space. The framework for the class is the Brain Dance,

developed by Anne Green Gilbert, which explores the eight fundamental movement patterns a

healthy human moves through during the first year of life.

Modern Technique, Choreography, Improvisation, All Levels


Contemporary Modern

Tara Masden Robbins, Cab Calloway School of the Arts

TAra Madsen Robbins' contemporary modern class is an eclectic mix of pure athleticism and

technique with an emphasis on dynamics, musicality and performance. Get Ready to SWEAT!

Modern Technique, All Levels, Advanced


Contemporary Fusion


This class is a contemporary modern based class with a fusion of several styles in one class.

Students will explore different ways the body can move from classical technique to abstract

movement, artistic voice in the movement, spacial awareness and focus.



Advanced Modern, Horton-Based

Rebecca Cannan, New World School of the Arts

Advanced Modern - Horton Based

Will include warm up, basic Horton skills such as flat backs and hinges, a center combo and

across the floor.



Contemporary Modern Technique


This technique class will be an eclectic fusion of contemporary modern dance forms. The

instructor will focus on gravity v. levity, floor work, and upside down moments.



Old and New Dancing

Rebecca Pappas, Ball State University

Rebecca's modern dance technique class travels between classic and contemporary modes of

understanding the body, approaching class as both research and training. Movement material is

informed by somatic forms, and classical modern dance practices, demanding that we dwell in

opposition: forward/backward, muscular/skeletal, core/distal, standing/prone, held/released.



Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Workshop

General Hambrick, West Virginia University

This class is a combination of dancing, singing and a little acting; making a triple threat. It is

geared toward what it takes to prepare yourself for an audition for musical theatre. The main

portion of the class is learning a dance from Broadway repertoire.

Musical Theatre, All Levels



Other Juggling Workshop

PJ Roduta, Point Park University

Led by an experienced performance juggler, this workshop provides a great alternative way of

developing timing, coordination, technique, proprioception, etc.

Juggling, All Levels


Floor Barre/Conditioning

Sonia Plumb, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

Inspired by the work of Zena Rommett and Joseph Pilates, this class focuses on strengthening

injured and non-inured dancers using ballet and pilates technique practices. Proper alignment of

turnout and placement and correct usage of core muscles benefit all dancers.

Conditioning, All Levels


Injury Prevention

Adam Brown and Whitney Rowley, Point Park University

Workshop, All Levels



Body Refresh

Sara Procopio, The University of the Arts

This class will offer tools to recalibrate and rejuvenate your body through bodywork and

massage with and without a partner.

Body Work/Massage, All Levels



Contemporary Studio Practice

Sara Procopio, The University of the Arts

This class encourages an opening of the energetic channels of our physicality through a warm-up

focused on charging the body. Exercises and phrase work will investigate breath, flow,

suspension, center-shifting, bouncing, momentum, spirals and joint rotations. Special focus will

be placed on finding flow with detailed attention on transitions and floor work.

Contemporary Studio Practice, All Levels


Classical Pilates Mat

Elizabeth Ahearn, Goucher College

This class will warm and stretch the body through a series of Classical Pilates mat exercises

designed to improve stretch, strength and control. The class will focus on these three goals as

well as a properly developed center, also known as the "powerhouse". Additionally, the class

will incorporate the six principles of Pilates: concentration, centering, flow of movement,

breathing, precision and control.

*Please bring mat or towel for class*

Somatics, All Levels


Taiji for Dancers


Using the format of a traditional Taiji class, we will explore generation of energy through the

body in the frame of Taiji, but using language and references to bring the principles back to

dance. Taiji is a great way to cross train for dance and create a broader perspective and

understanding of movement principles.

Martial Arts, All Levels, Beginner


Liturgical Dance

C. Partusch, Mercyhurst University

Liturgical Dance is movement with a sacred intent. This can be ballet, modern, jazz, etc. This

course will focus on contemporary ballet movement that can fit into a worship setting.

Liturgical Dance, All Levels


Pilates Mat


The Pilates Mat is challenging, but when done correctly it can be an amazing vehicle to

strengthen and heal the body, and add flexibility and endurance through its focus on efficient

movement and core support. We will be going through the mat at a steady

Pilates, All Levels


Contemporary Partnering

Stephen Pier, The Hartt School, University of Hartford

This works provides elements of two people dancing together as applied in any technique or

style. It is gender neutral.

Universal, All Levels, Intermediate


Contemporary

Nicole del Pino, Bridgeprep Academy of Arts and Minds

Contemporary will be taught mixing commercial and classical styles. The course focuses on the

movement quality and intention of the dancer. It will require the dancer to let go of strict form

and technique and rely on musicality and movement to perform.

Contemporary, Intermediate, Advanced


Tap Advanced Tap

Charlie Maybee, University of Illinois, Urbana-Chamapaign-Department of Dance

In this class, we’ll specifically work within the style of Rhythm Tap and explore the hybrid role of

the dancer as a musician with complex exercises that will challenge student’s physio-musical

connection. Advanced Level; previous experience recommended.

Tap Technique, Advanced

Friday, 8:00 am, GRW Tap

Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW Tap

World Dance Form Tradtional African Dance


Students will explore various African dance movement styles originating in West Africa.

World Dance Form, All Levels



Group Drumming Experience for Beginners

PJ Roduta, Point Park University

Students will experience a hands-on West African group drumming experience to encourage

understanding of listening, dexterity, cooperation, syncopation, and more. Since dancers must

develop an acute sensitivity to music this course was designed by Point Park University's own

percussion accompanist PJ Roduta to deepen a dancer's awareness of interacting with rhythm.



Contemporary African

Jasmine Powell, Cary Academy

This course is an emergence of traditional West African and Modern-Somatic practices

incorporating grounded rhythmic syncopation and lengthened suspensions. Dancers warm

muscle groups through dynamic qualities involving fast and slow twitch muscle application.

Isolating body regions andlayering sequences on top of each other foster a full-bodied

experience of physicality adn expression. This dnace form helps illuminate how organically

embodied features reside in each other across genres.

World Dance Form (please specify in description), Modern Technique, West African, All Levels



Bharatanatyam

Nandini Mandal, Nandanik Dance Academy

An ancient form of classical dance from India inculcating technique that is based on music,

rhythms, expressions, and emotions. The style trains the entire body in various rhythms and

tempos and has specific hand gestures that helps in story telling during the dance. It is the basis

of most Bollywood and contemporary dances from India.

World Dance Form, All Levels, Intermediate


Bollywood

Nandini Mandal, Nandanik Dance Academy

Dances based on songs from the Bombay (Mumbai) film Industry of India. These dances draw

heavily from other Indian folk, classical, and contemporary dance styles. Full of rhythms,

variations, and expressions, and free flowing at times,.



Chinese Long Scarf Fan Dance

Chiapih Shaw, Organization of Chinese Americans

This course is to teach basic movements and techniques in Chinese Classical dance by using long

scarf fans as props.

World Dance Form, Chinese classical dance, All Levels



Israeli Folk Dancing

Yoav Kaddar, West Virginia University

Dance as a community. No previous experience needed. Join the circle and come have some

fun while learning Israeli Folk dances that bring us together as one.



Dai Dance *FEMALES ONLY*

Rachel Sew, Organization of Chinese Americans

This is one of the most popular Chinese minority dance. It's all about the coordination of body

postures and hand movements.

World Dance Form, Chinese Minority Dance, All Levels


Afasam Contemporary

Michel Kouakou, University Of Minnesota

The AFASAM Technique is inspired by the intersection of dance technique from three continents

combined with a contemporary notion. The name AFASAM was derived from the first two

alphabetical letters of three continents: Africa, Asia and America. The movement vocabulary

offers an in-depth experience on how to unleash a contained moving body within its spiritual

realm while being rhythmically present in space.

World Dance Form, Afasam, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced

Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW Tap

Afro-Fusion

Michel Kouakou, University Of Minnesota

This class is a Cultural fusion in dance with the integration of two or more cultural forms of

movement expression with their roots in different traditions and with different aesthetic values.

The outcome of this form of fusion is a new or syncretic form of cultural expression.The

combination of African ritual, music, and dancing with Western forms of contemporary dance

was the basis of this form.

World Dance Form, Afro fusion, All Levels


Lectures Marketing for Dance and Performing Arts

David Rowell, Point Park University

An in-depth exploration of marketing for dance and performing arts with examples from Alvin

Ailey Dance, Lehrer Dance, Roundabout Theatre Company, Mark Morris Dance and more. We

will look at current trends in performing arts marketing including social media.

Thursday, 8:00 am, JVH Auditorium


Friday, 3:30 pm, JVH Auditorium

Saturday, 3:30 pm, JVH Auditorium

College Admissions

Jaime Bowers, Nathan Petrak, and Justin Wojtkowski, Point Park University

An in-depth exploration of marketing for dance and performing arts with examples from Alvin

Ailey Dance, Lehrer Dance, Roundabout Theatre Company, Mark Morris Dance and more. We

will look at current trends in performing arts marketing including social me


Friday, 9:30 am, JVH Auditorium


Business Management for Young Dancers


Dancer session looking at unions (AGMA, AGVA, AEA, etc.), contracts and negotiations, taxes,

and resumes/portfolios.



Creating and Managing a Professional Dance Company


A detailed look at how to create, develop and manage a dance company. From writing the

mission statement to managing the artistic vision, we will explore starting a company, staffing

needs, types of facilities, not-for-profit vs. for profit dance organizations, artist relations,

company management, booking agents and touring, fundraising and more using professional

dance company models as best practice examples.

Thursday, 12:30 pm, JVH Auditorium


Careers in Arts Management for Dancers


What to do when dancing full time is no longer an option or choice…we will discuss career

options in performing arts management / arts administration. Areas will include managing

professional dance companies, running a dance studio, company/stage management, working

as a dance & performing arts presenter, overseeing a multi-use performing arts facility,

marketing & fundraising opportunities, and more. Panelists will include former dancers who are

now professional arts managers.

Thursday, 3:30 pm, JVH Auditorium


Financial Aid

George Santucci, Point Park University

Applying for Financial Aid and the available Federal and State Financial Aid Programs



Sexual Harassment...what's your role in prevention and response?

Elizabeth Rosemeyer, Point Park University, Title IX Office

The workshop will provide an overview of the prevalence of sexual harassment and sexual

violence among high school students. Attendees will learn how they can recognize harassing

behavior, take proactive steps to prevent harassment, and implement best practices for

responding to disclosures of sexual violence. Information presented may be triggering to some

individuals.


Nutrition for Dancers for Optimal Performance

Cynthia Newland, Belhaven University

Practical applications of nutrition information including understanding food labels, nutritious

food choices for snacks and meals, hydration, supplements, and nutrition facts and fiction. This

class will aid dancers to gain greater awareness and understanding of general nutrition

knowledge specific for dancers and athletes to aid and enhance performance.

Saturday, 8:00 am, JVH Auditorium


The Entrepreneurial Dancer

Leslie Scott, Tulane University

Creative Goal Setting for next steps: Being armed with a slew of practical skills is still only half

the battle in today's arts economy. As artists we are constantly both the creator/editor and

implementor of our own marketing campaigns. This course is designed as a 'big picture' look at

first impressions through head shots, promo videos, websites, performance invites, professional

correspondence and social media presence.


Teacher and Parent Sessions LGBTQ 101 for Teachers

Parker Werns, Point Park SafeZone

This training prepares teachers to support their LGBTQ students through a multi-step approach

of educating, inspiring allyship and action, and providing simple takeaways to improve the

LGBTQ climate of your school.

This class will cover the basics of LGBTQ identities, illustrate the challenges this community

faces, and help develop attendees’ allyship. Activities will focus on understanding privilege,

responding to anti-LGBTQ comments, and cementing the intricacies of sexuality and gender.



RasaBoxes: Training An Emotional Athlete

Geoffrey Reynolds, Valdosta State University

Have you had trouble getting dancers to perform or act while dancing? Have you seen beautiful,

amazing technique from your dancers but a lack of emotional connection or stage presence?

Rasaboxes is an acting training method that assists actors to be athletes of their emotions. This

course gives teachers a set of tools and practical exercises to empower their dancers to access

emotions while dancing.


Integration: From the Classroom to the Stage

Jackie Sacks, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics

This course for teachers will provide examples of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary art work

that began in the dance classroom and ended up on the stage. Ranging in subject areas from

geometry, physics, American Sign Language, English, and visual art, lesson plans and

performance examples will be shared. In the examples, students and teachers worked

collaboratively to strengthen their understanding of concepts and create work for the stage.


Classical Ballet Teachers Course


Brief introduction of teacher training program and materials offered by The Hartt School

Community Division. Lectures and demonstration of basic concepts and teaching practices.


How do I/We Choose a College?

Carol Walker, Hunter College Dance Department

A session primarily for parents about the different types of dance programs in higher education

and liberal arts. BFA, Conservatory Training, etc. How do they differ? How are they the same?


Business Management for Young Dancers


Dancer session looking at unions (AGMA, AGVA, AEA, etc.), contracts and negotiations, taxes,

and resumes/portfolios. The parent session focuses on what a parent of young professional

dancer need to be aware of regarding a dancer career and business management.


Unearthing Masculinity



Aiding Students in their College Process


How can high school teachers better prepare and guide their students when searching for a

college dance program? Find out what important questions students should be asking

themselves, and how teachers can aid in those conversations, as they prepare to lo


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