Dance Connection
Learn to dance... nurture your body, mind and soul
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Dance instruction for ages 3 and a half through adult

Classes Offered
Preballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballroom Dance (includes Salsa/Mambo, Merengue, Cha Cha
Rumba, Swing, Samba, Hustle, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango... and more)
Belly Dance, Yoga, Pom and Kickline, Acting, Classical Ballet and Modern

 

Descriptions

Acting: taught by Christopher Arena
Whether novice or pro, this acting class is specifically tailored to the individual performer.
Particular focus on subtext, motivational blocking and ensemble work designed to aid the performer
to feel more at home in a variety of genres.

Belly Dance: taught by Sadari Neville
No other dance form inspires more mystery, curiosity, or interest than Raqs Sharqi, also known as Belly Dance.
It is the product of womensÕ wisdom that dates back to the dawn of humanity. This timeless dance form puts us in direct contact with our forgotten feminine selves, empowers us, strengthens and tones our bodies, and improves our cardiovascular health. Join Sadari as she introduces us to the core movements of belly dance.

Yoga: taught by Sadari Neville
Join Sadari as she takes you through the poses of Vinyasa yoga.

Pom & Kickline for Kids: taught by Christina Macchio
Do you want to kick like the Rockettes? Pom and Kickline will help you kick higher than you thought you could!
Kickline uses different kinds of synchronized kicking. Pom uses stiff arm motions like cheer and
teaches students control and placement. Fast-paced and lots of action!

Ballroom Dance: taught by Linda Andrews and Jerry Parris
Learn the graceful foxtrot, sultry rumba, energetic swing! Ballroom dancing is a great way for couples to
connect and have some fun. Whether latin or smooth dancing, there is bound to be something for everyone!

Tap & Jazz, Hip Hop & Jazz: taught by Linda Andrews, Christina Macchio
Our combo classes starts with a jazz warm-up and combinations, then we add some hip hop or start tapping!
Great for children and adults--jazz helps with flexibility, gracefulness, coordination, and tap is great for
understanding rhythm and syncopation, also helps with quick footwork! Hip Hop is just plain fun!

Tap & Ballet for Kids: taught by Linda Andrews, Christina Macchio
Combo class for the little ones... they will warm up and then learn basic ballet steps presented in a fun way.
Then, they make some noise in their tap shoes learning basic rhythms and steps.