Instructional Classes: Dance
Hip Hop Dance
Learn the latest hip hop moves and choreography with this series of 90 minute classes. These classes will utilize dance combinations to emphasize the importance of rhythm, work your heart rate, and bring out your inner cool. All levels welcome! Classes are held in Studio 305
| Tuesdays w/ Dawn | Thursdays w/ Natalia |
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| June 4 - June 25 | June 6 - June 27 |
| 6:00 - 7:15 pm | 6:00 - 7:15 pm |
$20 PennRec Members/$30 NonMembers w/valid PennCard
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$20 PennRec Members/$30 NonMembers w/valid PennCard |
Intro to Ballet
Ballet is much like learning a language: it takes time, discipline, and commitment. In this class, this beautiful dance form will be explored at a basic level. This class will show you what a great workout ballet can be, even if it is your first class. What to expect? The class will begin with light stretching followed by floor and barre work. This class is designed for students with little or no ballet experience.
| Intro to Ballet will resume in Fall 2013 |
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| Class Dates & Times TBA |
Beginner Ballet
Learn classical ballet training– barre and center work, while building poise, grace, and posture. Using ballet vocabulary as a starting point, you will push the limits of ballet technique to work on the essentials of proper alignment, agility, speed, and precision. Beginner levels welcome.
Beginner Ballet meets twice /week on Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:15 pm, Studio 305 |
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| May 29 - June 26 |
$45 PennRec Members / $67.50 Non Members w/ valid Penn Card |
Instruction by Joanna Turner |
Intermediate Ballet:
Principles of posture positioning and stance are taught at an advanced level and pace. Style and flexibility are emphasized. Ballet slippers and appropriate dance clothing recommended. Prerequisite: At least one year of ballet training and prior knowledge of simple turns and jumps
| Intermediate Ballet meets twice /week on Mondays & Wednesdays, from 7:30-8:45 pm |
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| May 29 - June 26 |
$45 PennRec Members / $67.50 Non Members w/ Penn Card |
Instruction by Joanna Turner |
Modern Dance
Do you love to move, stretch, learn rhythm, dance on the floor and fly through the air? This energetic contemporary modern dance class uses floor work, traveling, exercises, and choreography to strengthen your creative dance skills. All levels welcome! Instruction by Natalia Baxter in Studio 305.
Modern Dance meets Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45 pm |
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| June 6 - June 27 |
$20 PennRec Members / $30 Non Members w/ valid Penn Card |
Latin Dance
Come learn to dance like the stars (and possibly better!) This class teaches social Latin dancing basics and technique using elements from ChaCha, Salsa, Rumba, Merengue, and Bachata. This introductory course will leave you wanting more and will prepare you to feel confident on either a club or a wedding dance floor. Come prepared to move your hips and break a sweat! No partner required, all levels welcome!
Latin Dance returns in Fall 2013 |
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Dates & Times TBA |
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