DANCE WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

Ballet Austin offers beginning dance workshops for adults at the Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731. Ballet Austin and Dell JCC share a desire to build community and offer programming to improve health and well-being. Dance is a great way to say healthy and well.

Ballet Austin’s Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop for Adults has been one of the most popular workshops for years. We are now bringing adult Ballet and other dance styles to the JCC, including Hip Hop! JCC members and non-members welcome!

It is never too late to learn something new and hip hop is tons of fun for all ages!  This workshop is designed to introduce adults (and teens age 16 and up) to the Hip Hop culture and dance. The focus is to build a solid foundation to execute popular dance moves. So come on adults and let’s get moving to pop and hip hop music.

Hip hop dancing improves energy, lifts mood and lowers stress in ways similar to aerobic exercise. That’s in addition to the fun!

Instructors: Jason Rhodes, Daniel Broxton

Dates & Times at our Downtown Location: THESE FILL QUICKLY & WILL CLOSE WHEN FULL!

DATES:

• Tuesdays, April 23 – May 21: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (5 weeks) – downtown – Jason
• Tuesdays, June 4 – July 2: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (4 weeks) – downtown – Jason
• Tuesdays, July 18 – August 8: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (4 weeks) – downtown – Daniel

For Hip Hop Workshop at the Dell Jewish Community Center Location CLICK HERE

Cost: $105* (4 weeks), $130 (5 weeks)

• *NOTE: Workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable and we are unable to accommodate make-up sessions

ALREADY HAVE HIP HOP EXPERIENCE? Drop in to one of our weekly hip hop classes. Basic to advanced levels.

Want to come learn fun Hip-Hop choreography? This Hip Hop Dance workshop is for those who have previous hip hop experience and want to spend 4 weeks learning performance-type choreography.

The workshop focuses on choreography and will help you to improve the quality of your movement, and challenge the awesome dancer inside of you.

Fun, energetic and welcoming class environment.

Take your hip hop to the next level!

SHOWCASE: For the last 15 minutes of the final class. There will be an informal showcase for you to demonstrate what you have learned to any of your friends and family.

Instructor: Dereke’ Thompson

DATES: 

• Thursdays, April 25 – May 16: 7:45pm – 8:45pm (4 weeks) – Downtown Location

Cost: $105 – 4 weeks. 1-hour weekly

• *NOTE: Workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable and we are unable to accommodate make-up sessions

This class is the perfect introduction to the movement language of Hip Hop dance. If you have never taken a hip hop class and want to learn more about the movement, culture and terminology, give this class a try!

HOUSE! in April.

GROOVES! in June.

In a foundations class we focus on learning individual movements and techniques instead of choreography combinations. There so many different styles of Hip Hop Dance (grooves, popping, house, etc.). In this installment of Foundations, you will dive deep into the foundations of Housein April or Grooves in June! Come join us and learn something new!

Instructor: Jason Rhodes

DATES: 

• Tuesdays, April 23 – May 14: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (4 weeks) – HOUSE! – Downtown Location
• Tuesdays, June 4 – June 25: 5:30pm – 6:30pm (4 weeks) – GROOVES! – Downtown Location

Cost: $105 – 4 weeks. 1-hour weekly

• *NOTE: Workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable and we are unable to accommodate make-up sessions

ALREADY HAVE HIP HOP EXPERIENCE? Drop in to one of our weekly hip hop classes. Basic to advanced levels.

Tap dancers are literally musicians with their feet. It’s fun to watch and even more fun to do. Tap has a rich history that began over 100 years ago and is still a favorite today for adults of all ages. This tap workshop is designed for adults to learn tap dance from the very beginning. The focus is on learning single tap steps, then incorporating the steps into a series of combinations. It’s so much fun, and easy to pick up.

Fulfill a dream. Learn something new! Make music with your feet!

Tap dance is for any age, but is a perfect dance style to learn as an adult. It is a great workout, strengthening the legs and feet, while increasing mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles. It improves balance and coordination. It is also extremely beneficial to cognitive functioning. (good for the brain!)

Have a bit of tap experience already? We offer Basic Level Tap class offered weekly on our weekly Drop-in Schedule.

Dress Code: Tap shoes recommended but not required to get started. Wear a shoe with a low hard heal or sneakers. Comfortable clothing.

Instructor:  Mia Moi, Danielle Cortier

Dates & Times: 

• Wednesdays, April 24 – May 15: 10:15am – 11:15am – 4-weeks – Danielle – CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
• Tuesdays, June 4 – June 25: 11:00am – 12:00pm – 4-weeks – Mia

Cost: $105 for 4 weeks

A 4-week workshop teaching the basic principles of modern dance.

Modern dance is an expressive and free form style of dance. With technique less restrictive than classical ballet, modern is the perfect jumping off point for self-expression. It is a great class for anyone interested in modern or contemporary dance movement.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing allowing for movement. Bare feet are fine.

Dates & Time: Tuesdays, June 4 – June 25:10:00am – 11:00am – 4 weeks – Mia Moi

Cost: $105 for 4 weeks

A 6-week workshop teaching the basic principles of contemporary dance.

Contemporary dance blends classical ballet, modern, and other dance styles for the perfect jumping off point for self-expression. It is a great class for anyone interested in modern or contemporary dance. A favorite dance style you will love!

Explore and experience the rich range of contemporary dance.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing allowing for movement. Bare feet are fine.

Date & Time: Thursdays, June 6 – June 27: 10:00am – 11:00am – 4 weeks

Instructor: Mia Moi

Cost: 4 weeks. $105

A 4-week workshop teaching the basic principles of contemporary dance, especially focusing on teaching choreography and dancing!

If you enjoy learning choreography, but the drop-in classes move a little too quickly or you just want a bit more prep, this workshop would be perfect for you!

Contemporary dance blends classical ballet, modern, and other dance styles for the perfect jumping off point for self-expression. It is a great class for anyone interested in modern or contemporary dance.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing allowing for movement. Bare feet or ballet shoes are fine.

Dates & Time: TBD

Cost: $105 for 4 weeks

A 4-week Beginner Heels workshop focusing on feeling empowered from the inside out.

Each class will begin with aspects of meditation, moving into an empowering messages warm-up and the foundations of Heels Dance movement.

In this workshop, we will use that power of movement and music to shed some negative self-limiting beliefs and provide a safe space to connect with our inner selves. The hope is to finish this workshop feeling more confident and brighter…a boost to your well-being!

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing allowing for movement. Wear any heels you feel comfortable in but heels are not required to participate.

Date & Time: TBD

Instructor: Heather Haycock

Cost: 4 weeks. $128