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Dancers choose one of the following classes prior to registration. While every dancer attending the festival is guaranteed an enrichment class, classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Late registration may result in dancers not being placed in the enrichment class of their choosing. When a class is filled it will be updated as “filled” and a notice will be put out on social media.
Contemporary Repertory (suggested for dancers ages 12 and above) a class that focuses on comtemporary concert dance.
Intro to Irish Dance (suggested for dancers of all levels) This class will get your heart rate up and feet moving quickly. In this class students will be introduced to traditional soft shoe Irish step dance through both stationary and traveling patterns. We will build complexity and speed to test agility, musicality, and teamwork, and most of all – have fun!”
Belly Dance (suggested for dancers of all levels) will start with a short yoga session mixed with Belly Dance Basics. Bring a coin hip scarf if you like, and expect a time of fun and escape from the world. We will explore with props (such as different types of veils and Saidi Assaya) and enjoy a safe space to explore possibilities. In this class you may find that belly dance holds healing modality – the possibility of recalibrating the body and harmonizing the soul enabling one to journey into healing, intuition, and expression through the ancient and soul invoking movement of Belly dance. Encouraging you through strong, empowering, and restorative movement, students leave with a sense of success.
Advanced Pointe (suggested for dancers high intermediate through advanced levels) Dancers will work on strength building pointe exercises and artistry. This pointe class will be a good fit for students who take four or more technique classes a week and are dancing on pointe a minimum of three days a week. Students taking this class should feel comfortable dancing on pointe in the center.
Intermediate Tap (suggested for dances of high intermediate through advances levels) this class focuses on tap dance techniques.
Progressive Ballet Technique and Injury Prevention (suggested for dancers of all levels) with Jen Lawrence utilizes elements of Progressive Ballet Technique, an innovative program combining fitness ball work with ballet fundamentals to help strengthen the body to aid in prevention and recovery from common dance injuries.
Musical Theater Dance (suggested for dancers of all levels) will begin with a quick warm up incorporating a blend of Cole and Fosse techniques. The breadth of the class will focus on learning a section of musical theatre choreography (and a small section of vocal music, for those who like to sing) integrating these stylistic influences of Jack Cole and Bob Fosse.
Stage Combat (suggested for dancers of all levels) teaches the basic rules and safety techniques for unarmed Stage Combat, along with some basic movements of combat choreography. Through exploration of these basic combat movements, students will work to choreograph a short combat sequence, implementing how to create/perform a staged “fight” that is safe for the performers and believable from the audience perspective.
Swing (suggested for dancers of all ages) a fun and energetic class that focuses on social dances that have a focus on the swing style of music of the 1920’s to 1940’s.
Ballroom (Salsa) (suggested for dancers of all ages) is a social dance style class that focuses on Latin rhythms.
Latin Jazz (suggested for dancers over the age of 11) Vibrant and exhilarating Latin Jazz Dance is designed exclusively for Dance West Virginia! Prepare for an electrifying fusion of rhythmic jazz, spirited cha-cha, and fiery salsa techniques that will ignite your passion for movement and music. In this dynamic class, you will embark on a rhythmic adventure, exploring the rich cultural movement of Latin dances while fusing them together with traditional jazz dance. Miss Roz will guide you through an enticing blend of expressive choreography, infectious music, and exciting footwork.
Precision Jazz/Kick Line is a dance class that teaches dance styles made famous by the Radio City Rockettes.
Israeli Folk Dance (suggested for students of all ages) a class that will teach the fundamentals of Israeli cultural dancing.
West African (suggested for dancers beg/interm and up) is an introduction to the traditional rhythms, movements, meanings, and history of the dances originating from the Western part of Africa (Mali, Guinea, & Senegal). Participants will explore the vast and rich culture through movement phrases, rhythm, and oral tradition
Choreography (suggested for all ages) a class that encourages creating thinking and confidence in creating dance works.