DANCE WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
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Absolute Beginning Hawaiian, Hip Hop, Modern, Salsa, Jazz, and Tap Dance are favorite dance workshops for adults. Workshops are enrollment-based*, usually 4 – 6 weeks in length. Scroll down for start dates. For Beginning Ballet Workshops for adults CLICK HERE.
- You may also be interested in drop-in dance classes for adults offered weekly at several levels. Start any time and come when you can!
Absolute Beginning Hip Hop for Adults
It is never too late to learn something new and hip hop is tons of fun for all ages! So come on adults and let’s get moving to pop and hip hop music.
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.
Hip hop dancing improves energy, lifts mood and lowers stress in ways similar to aerobic exercise. That’s in addition to the fun!
THESE FILL QUICKLY & WILL CLOSE WHEN FULL!
Instructors: Dereke’ Thompson or Jason Rhodes
Dates & Times:
- Thursdays, June 9 – July 14: 7:30pm – 8:30pm (6 weeks) – Dereke’
- Mondays, June 6 – July 18: 7:30pm – 8:30pm (6 weeks) – Jason
- Wednesdays, June 8 – July 13: 8:00pm – 9:00pm (6 weeks) – Jason
Cost: $140 (6 weeks)
ALREADY HAVE HIP HOP EXPERIENCE? Drop in to one of our weekly hip hop classes. Basic to advanced levels.
Absolute Beginning Tap Dance for Adults
A tap workshop designed for adults to learn tap dance from the very beginning.
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 can be a great workout, strengthening the legs and feet, while increasing mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles. It can help improve balance and coordination. It is also extremely beneficial to cognitive functioning. (good for the brain!)
It’s so much fun, and easy to pick up.
The focus is on learning single tap steps, then incorporating the steps into a series of combinations.
Have a bit of tap experience already? We offer a Beginning 2 Tap 6-week workshop (scroll down) or you can try the Basic Level Tap class offered weekly on our 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: Danielle Cortier or Mia Moi
Dates & Times:
- Wednesdays, June 8 – July 6: 10:45am – 11:45am (5 weeks) – Danielle Cortier
- Wednesdays, June 22 – July 13: 8:30pm – 9:30pm (4 weeks) – Mia Moi
Cost: $140 for 6-week workshop, $120 for 5-week summer workshop, $95 for 4-week workshop
Beginning 2 Tap Dance for Adults
A tap workshop designed for adults to continue tap training at a beginning level.
If you have taken the Absolute Beginning Tap Workshop, or if you need a refresher in tap, this is a great workshop. Tap dance is for any age, but is a perfect dance style to learn as an adult. It can be a great workout, strengthening the legs and feet, while increasing mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles. It can help improve balance and coordination. It is also extremely beneficial to cognitive functioning. (good for the brain!)
The focus is on continuing to learn tap steps, then incorporating the steps into a series of combinations.
We also offer a Basic Level Drop-in Tap class offered weekly on our 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: Danielle Cortier
Dates & Time:
- Thursdays, June 23 – July 21: 12:15pm – 1:15pm (5 weeks) – Danielle Cortier
Cost: $120 for 5-week workshop
Absolute Beginning Modern Dance for Adults
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.
Instructor: Mia Moi
Dates & Time:
- Fridays, June 24 – July 15: 12:00pm – 11:00pm (4 weeks) – Mia Moi
Cost: $95 for 4 weeks
Absolute Beginning Contemporary Dance for Adults
A 5-week summer 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 often seen on So You Think You Can Dance.
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing allowing for movement. Bare feet or ballet shoes are fine.
Instructor: Danielle Cortier
Dates & Time: Thursdays, June 9 – July 7: 10:45am – 11:45am – (5 weeks) – Danielle Cortier
Cost: $120 for 5 weeks
Absolute Beginning Hawaiian Dance for Adults
Hula is a beautiful and graceful form of dance from the Hawaiian Islands, combining intricate foot movements along with meaningful gestures of the hands and body to tell stories through movement and music. Whether you have a trip planned to the Hawaiian Islands, or just want to learn the beautiful island movements, this workshop will teach you from the very beginning. The focus is on learning single hula steps, then incorporating the steps into a series of combinations.
Fulfill a dream. Learn something new! Make music with your arms and feet!
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing allowing for movement. Bare feet.
Instructor: Vivian Kaw
Dates & Time: Mondays: July 11 – August 1, 6:00pm – 7:00pm (4 weeks)
Cost: $95 for 4 weeks
Already have Hawaiian Dance experience? Check out our drop-in class schedule. 2 levels available.
Videodance™ Britney’s Baby One More Time!
Music video choreography is always fun to learn.
This one-hour workshop will focus on ‘workshopping dance’ and experiencing the fun of putting together music video choreography from Britney Spear’s Baby One More Time music video.
We’ll turn up the music, teach you the moves, and you will have the time of your life! Come dance with us!
Instructor: Sydney Vila
Dates & Times: Monday, June 20: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $28
Videodance™ The Pussycat Dolls Buttons!
Music video choreography is always fun to learn.
This one-hour workshop will focus on ‘workshopping dance’ and experiencing the fun of putting together music video choreography from The Pussycat Dolls music video BUTTONS!
We’ll turn up the music, teach you the moves, and you will have the time of your life! Come dance with us!
Instructor: Sydney Vila
Dates & Times: Saturday, July 16: 10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: $28
Videodance™ Beyoncé’s Dance For You!
Music video choreography is always fun to learn.
This one-hour workshop will focus on ‘workshopping dance’ and experiencing the fun of putting together music video choreography from Beyoncé’s DANCE FOR YOU music video!
We’ll turn up the music, teach you the moves, and you will have the time of your life! Come dance a little Beyoncé with us!
Instructor: Sydney Vila
Dates & Times: Tuesday, August 9: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $28
SALSA! Absolute Beginning Latin Dance Workshops for Adults
A fun workshop that will focus on the foundation for Salsa dancing. This workshop starts from the “absolute beginning” and during the weekly sessions will teach basic Salsa steps, basic turns, and plenty of Salsa attitude!
The dances learned are perfect for social settings and club dancing.
Partners are not required! Everyone welcome! Come learn the fun Latin dance SALSA!
Instructor: Ivana Castaneda
Dates & Time: Returning Fall 2022
Cost:
Contemporary Dynamic Movement (Beginning 2 Level) Workshops for Adults
This 3-week beginning 2-level workshop continues to explore contemporary dance, focusing on dynamic floorwork. If you have some basic contemporary or modern dance experience and want to learn floor work, or if you have taken the Beginning 1 level of this workshop, you will want to sign up for this one!
Move your body and show emotion through movement by using simple exercises and progressive technique, and exploring how Contemporary dance uses the floor as an integral part of the choreography.
Instructor: Ivana Castaneda
Dates & Time: TBD
Cost: