INTRO TO DANCE – A Modern/Ballet Foundations Class
w/Ilana Siegal
June 28-July 21
First Graders and up
Ages 6-8
Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm – $96
A playful approach to traditional technique, improvisation, shape and rhythm, music and story, balance and flow, this class is an ideal introduction to dance. The pleasure of movement is inspired while preparing students for continuation in the dance form of their choice. Students must be at the first grade level, to participate in this class.
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DANCE FOR BOYS
w/Tom Masters
June 29-July 27
Ages 7-9
Wednesday 3:45-4:45 – $60
Here’s a chance to jump, turn and soar! This class will be infused with modern dance technique while also offering boys the opportunity to explore their own strengths and abilities through improvisation, creative movement and dynamic folk dance. An excellent foundation for further study in all dance forms, sports and life!
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DANCE DISCOVERY
w/Berkshire Pulse Performing Arts Program Faculty & Guest teachers
June 26-July 8
Beginners and Advanced Beginners I and II
Ages 9-13
Monday- Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm (full day) $600
Monday- Friday 9:00 am-noon (half-day option for beginners ages 9-10 only) $300
A fun and adventurous expedition into the exciting, engaging, and rewarding world of dance. Ballet, Modern and Jazz technique, choreography, and multi-cultural dance forms.
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HIP HOP WORKSHOP
with Decadancetheatre Company Members
July 11-15
Ages 9+ All levels
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-12:30 pm – $165
Decadancetheatre will be a company in residence at Berkshire Pulse in 2011. Journey through time and experience the evolution of hip-hop from its old school social dance roots, to the contemporary phenomenon of commercial choreography that hip-hop has become. This workshop will challenge and inspire the dancers to both learn proper hip-hop technique while developing their own personal style and unique dance vocabulary.
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DANCE INTENSIVE – Contemporary
w/Berkshire Pulse Performing Arts Program Faculty and Guest teachers
July 17-29
Advanced Beginner II, Intermediate and Advanced Dancers
Ages 12+
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm – $600
Class schedules will vary according to level
An inspiring and challenging dance experience for Advanced Beginner II, Intermediate and Advanced level students ages 12+. Core curriculum classes will include Ballet, Modern and Jazz contemporary technique, repertory, choreography and Flamenco.
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FLAMENCO Dance Workshop
w/Kati Garcia-Renart
Tuesday, July 26
Thursday, July 28
10:40-Noon – Intro to/Beginner Flamenco
4 Class Workshop – $75
Introduction to/Beginner Flamenco is the ideal workshop to start dancing flamenco.
This special workshop, held during our Contemporary Dance Intensive, will introduce students to the main elements of flamenco dance: vocabulary, footwork, upper body coordination, compás, palmas (hand clapping) and the proper postural attitude uniquely associated with this dance form. Only 5 open spaces available in each class, for Teens/Adults 14 and older.
What to Wear:
Flamenco shoes, or any comfortable shoes with sturdy, wide heels and comfortable clothing.
BALLET FOUNDATIONS
June 23- July 28
Thursdays 5:30-6:45
Adult/ Teen ages 13+ w/ Ilana Siegal
$15 per class – $12.50 with Community Pass purchase
Go back to the basics with this foundations level ballet/movement class for adults. Learn body positions and steps of classical ballet barre. Explore movement patterns in the center and across the floor. Enjoy this great opportunity to stretch and strengthen the body. A perfect class for those with little or no experience.
OPEN BALLET Beginners +
Saturday 9:30-10:45 AM
June 23- July 28
Adult/ Teen ages 13+ w/ Ilana Siegal
$15 per class – $12.50 with Community Pass purchase
This class will offer students with prior Ballet experience the opportunity to continue and/or deepen their knowledge. Class will include barre and centre floor exercises, with combinations moving across the floor. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, and development of whole body movement and musicality.
CONTEMPORARY DANCE - Advanced Beginner+
Monday 6:40-8:00PM
June 20-July 25
Ages 13+ w/ Kat Gurley
$15 per class – $12.50 with Community Pass purchase
For students with prior dance experience Ages 13+.
A fusion of Modern, West African and Jazz dance, this is a high energy class that will pull from traditional techniques to create a fun and challenging dance experience for people who seriously like to move!
MODERN FOUNDATIONS
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 PM
June 28 – July 29
Teens/Adults Ages 12+ w/Andrea Blacklow
$15 per class – $12.50 with Community Pass purchase
This class introduces adults to the technique and vocabulary of modern dance. We will focus on alignment, strength, balance and rhythm, while exploring movement qualities and the creative expression of modern dance. Class structure includes warm-up, strengthening exercises, center work and traveling across the floor. No prior experience is required to participate in this class.
MODERN – Intermediate
Wednesday 5:30-7:00 PM
June 22-July 27
Ages 13+ w/ Ian Spencer Bell
$15 per class – $12.50 with Community Pass purchase
Choreographer Ian Spencer Bell guides dancers through basic American modern dance technique. Bell focuses on musicality, proper body alignment and technical efficiency, and developing a life-long creative practice. For students with prior dance experience.
TAP Inter-generational – Beginner +
Monday 5:30-6:30 PM
June 27 – August 8
Ages 10+ w/ Tom Masters
In this Beginner+ level, students will continue with the basics, and move beyond the fundamentals to refine tap skills while learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combination’s. Beginner’s and new students are encouraged to participate.
AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE
Tuesday 6:15-7:30 PM (No Class August 16 & 23)
Ages 12+ w/ Kim Waterman and Joanne DelCarpine
$15 per class – $12.50 with Community Pass purchase
Explore traditional African dance in the many African-rooted dances of Haiti, Cuba and Brazil in this high-energy class. Students move through a warm up filled with yoga, isolations and rhythmic movement into a dance combination that travels across the floor. No prior experience is required for participation in this class. WITH LIVE DRUMMING AND SONG! This class is strongly recommended for all Pulse Intermediate and Advanced level Performing Arts Program students.
For adults ages 18+ and Students ages 12+ (registration by parent required)
Summer Registration (other than Intensives)
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Tuition
10% discount is applied to second and/or third program for students enrolled in two or more programs.
Tuition assistance is available on a first come first serve bases. Completed TA applications are due with program applications and upon registration.
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