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National High School Dance Festival 2018 Course Offerings This year we will be offering dance classes on Thursday, in addition to those on Friday and Saturday. The
Thursday will be first-come, first-serve. Due to limited availability of the Volunteer Faculty, all Sunday
classes have now been moved to Thursday.
Additionally, lectures and workshops will be offered for students, as well as faculty and parents on
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Please meet with your students to discuss class selection prior to registration, and encourage and
assist your students in registering for classes by together selecting your first two choices and two or
three alternate courses per day.
Important things to note:
Registration will take place online. A link to a course sign-up sheet will be sent to all teachers,
who then may either register their students or pass it along to their students.
o Students have until February 26, 2018 to register for their classes.
o For the safety of all of both the students and faculty, all classes will be limited to the
capacity of each studio. All attendees who wish to observe a class may do so, but from
viewing outside the studio through the glass.
Students will be able to participate in two classes on Friday and two classes on Saturday, as well
as attend at least one workshop or lecture.
o If a student signs up for more than two classes per day, he or she will be removed from
all of his or her classes and asked to re-register after all students have registered.
A limit of five students per school is requested per class.
o If more than five students sign up for a class, only the first five will admitted to the class.
Any other students will be removed from the class and asked to re-register after all
students have registered.
If multiple sections of a class are offered, please be courteous and only register for one section
so that all attendees have an opportunity to participate in the class.
Students will be asked to sign-in before they enter their classes. Please encourage your students
to arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the class so that the Volunteer Faculty may begin on time.
On the following pages you will find a listing of all of the courses being offered during the Festival. For
your convenience, you may click on the table of contents to more quickly navigate the classes.
Classrooms may be subject to change if a need arises. All updates will be posted on the classroom and in
the lobby of Lawrence Hall.
Contents National High School Dance Festival 2018 Course Offerings ........................................................................ 1
Master Classes .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Ballet ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Choreography...................................................................................................................................... 14
Improvisation ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Jazz ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Modern ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Musical Theatre .................................................................................................................................. 39
Other ................................................................................................................................................... 40
Tap....................................................................................................................................................... 42
World Dance Form .............................................................................................................................. 43
Lectures ................................................................................................................................................... 45
Teacher and Parent Sessions .................................................................................................................. 48
Master Classes Masterclass
Jessica Lang Dance
Friday, 11:00 am, GRW 3
Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW 3
Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW 3
Saturday, 11:00 am, GRW 3
Ballet Ballet Technique
Michele Zehner, Florida School for Dance Education
Ballet technique class based on the Vaganova Syllabus.
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Thursday, 8:00 am, GRW 4
Contemporary Ballet
Paige Caldarella, Columbia College Chicago
Contemporary Ballet, at its core, is rooted in the classical ballet canon but permits a wider range
of movement that goes beyond the traditional ballet vocabulary. This class will focus on the
ability to move seamlessly between classical and contemporary forms. Concepts of weight and
groundedness will be juxtaposed with the high releve of classical ballet along with movement in
and out of the floor to contrast the high verticality inherent in the ballet tradition.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Thursday, 9:30 am, GRW 4
Ballet/Pointe Variations
Rebecca Weger, Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts
Exploring a classical variation in both movement and expression needed to perform a piece of
history. Pointe shoes are welcome; however they are not necessary for this class.
Ballet/Pointe Variations, All Levels
Thursday, 11:00 am, GRW 4
Ballet Technique Class
Karen Gibbons-Brown, Fort Wayne Ballet Conservatory at the University of Saint Francis
Ballet technique class.
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Thursday, 2:00 pm, GRW 4
Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW6
Ballet Technique
Kevin Hockenberry, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
This ballet technique class is a mixture of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) method, Vaganova
method and the Teaching Syllabus developed by Marcia Dale Weary with exercises that promote
strength, flexibility, musicality, and stamina. The class explores the fundamental aspects of
classical ballet: correct biomechanics, body alignment, and developing a hyper sense of
proprioception.
Ballet Technique, All Levels, Advanced
Thursday, 3:30 pm, GRW 4
Friday, 9:30 am, LH 708
Saturday, 9:30 am, LH 708
Pointe Class
Carol Roderick, The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department
Pointe class for intermediate to advanced students, including segments of classical variations.
Ballet Technique, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced
Thursday, 8:00 am, GRW 6
Advanced Ballet
Endalyn Taylor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Chamapaign-Department of Dance
The objective of this advanced ballet master class is to focus on rigorous technique as well as an
expressive and full-bodied performance quality in the studio. Through exploration of personal
aesthetics, we will celebrate individuality and its essentiality to artistry. Exercises will push
students to greater speed, strength, flexibility, and coordination.
Ballet Technique, Advanced
Thursday, 12:30 pm, GRW 6
Friday, 3:30 pm, GRW 3
Int/Adv Contemporary Ballet
Layla Amis, Modas Dance
This class emphasizes a strong classical base with a focus on the understanding and application
of classical form in contemporary modes and repertoire.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Thursday, 2:00 pm, GRW 6
Friday, 3:30 pm, LH 708
Classical Ballet
Jo Matos, Joffrey Ballet School
The class will be taught in the style of the Joffrey Ballet School curriculum. The JBS curriculum
was devised using a Vaganova base infusing the needs and body types of students of all abilities.
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Friday, 8:00 am, GRW 2
Ballet Technique With A Cuban Twist
Lisa Fusillo, University of Georgia
Classical ballet technique incorporating pedagogical concepts developed by Fernando Alonso
and taught in the National Ballet School of Cuba
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Friday, 9:30 am, GRW 2
Ballet Technique
Amber Martin, Point Park University
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Friday, 11:00 am, GRW 2
Contemporary Ballet - Class and Repertoire
Dorothy Overbey, University of Texas at Austin
Ballet barre and center exercises will focus on musicality, artistry, and dynamic movement, to be
followed by contemporary ballet repertoire. Pointe shoes are welcomed but optional. For more
information please visit www.dorothyoshea.com.
Ballet Technique, Advanced
Friday, 12:30 pm, GRW 2
Saturday, 9:30 am, GRW 6
Classical Ballet
Matthew Powell, Point Park University
An in-depth look into the world of classical ballet. This class will emphasize proper body
alignment, technique and musicality while being delivered with a nurturing and lighthearted
approach.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW 2
Quality of Movement and Classical Ballet
Catherine Anthony, Hunter College Dance Department
Ballet Technique
Friday, 3:30 pm, GRW 2
ABT National Training Curriculum Master Class— Beginner Level (Level 2) Ballet
Maeve Dougal, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
The beginner level American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum master class is an
opportunity for dancers with little to no experience in classical ballet to gain exposure to basic
ballet vocabulary and fundamentals. Dancers will be introduced to the classical technique and
style of American Ballet Theatre and key elements of ABT® National Training Curriculum with an
emphasis on the overarching principles of correct posture, placement, musicality and
coordination.
Ballet Technique, Beginner
Friday, 8:00 am, GRW 3
Ballet
Stephen Pier, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
Mr Pier's class is influenced by his many years of experience working with professional Ballet
and Contemporary companies in Europe and the US. It is built on classical standards of ballet
with a view of the demands of contemporary choreographers using ballet as a means to
increase the phyiscal and expressive range of the human body.
Ballet Technique, All Levels, Advanced
Friday, 9:30 am, GRW 3
Advanced Ballet – The “How” Behind The “What”
David Justin, Conservatory Of Music and Dance, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Rediscover insights of the old masters interpreted for the 21st century dancer. Turn more, jump
higher, achieve technique with greater ease and more effect….but don’t kid yourself, it ain’t
easy. Come ready to sweat.
Ballet Technique, Advanced
Friday, 12:30 pm, GRW 3
Ballet Technique
Girard Holt, Point Park University COPA
Vaganova style ballet technique, intermediate to advanced level.
Ballet Technique, Male Technique, Pointe Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 8:00 am, GRW 4
Ballet for Modern Dancers
Cara Gargano, Long Island University POST Campus
A Modern friendly class in Ballet
Ballet Technique, All Levels, Intermediate
Friday, 9:30 am, GRW 4
Intermediate-Advanced Ballet
Danielle Sheather, University at Buffalo School of Theatre & Dance
An eclectic mix of classical line with contemporary ballet. Focus on the foundation of both
épaulement and head placement are emphasized along with attention to the refinement of
technique as a means to increase artistry and performance quality. The use of opposing means
of lengthening are explored throughout the barre along with a more contemporary
understanding of individual alignment. Imagery is heavily utilized so that students are able to
connect to the material on a visceral level.
Ballet Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Friday, 11:00 am, GRW 4
Advanced Ballet
Elizabeth Ahearn, Goucher College
Designed for students who have a solid knowledge of classical ballet vocabulary, this American
style technique class will emphasize anatomically sound placement and complex footwork while
challenging students technically, musically, and artistically, enco
Ballet Technique, Advanced
Friday, 12:30 pm, GRW 4
Advanced Ballet
Andrew Carroll, University of South Florida
Advanced Ballet is intended for students of serious study, who have been studying for at least 5
years. Students taking this class should be at the advanced level of their school, and should
have ballet at least 3-4 times per week.
Proper technique, endurance, speed of movement, and performance quality will be addressed
within this class with a focus on parameters of reach, stretch and maximizing athleticism in
ballet.
Ballet Technique, All Levels, Advanced, Intermediate
Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW 4
Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW 4
Ballet
John Streit, Brenau University
Vaganova Base, ABT curriculum, Certified Teacher
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Friday, 3:30 pm, GRW 4
Men's Ballet Technique *MALES ONLY*
Adam McKinney, Texas Christian University
This classical ballet class will focus on technique specific to male dancers. We will focus on
streamlining grand pirouettes, as well as allegro work. The class, which is open to female
participants, may include elements of classical ballet male variations.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 8:00 am, GRW 6
Ballet Technique (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced)
Courtney Harris, Virginia Commonwealth University
Students will practice the fundamental concepts of the Classical ballet tradition, while grounding
work through anatomical awareness that considers each student's unique and capable facility.
Classes are designed to build core strength and standing leg support that then becomes
transferable to a broad range of dynamic movement possibilities, while inviting an opportunity
for personal expression.
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Friday, 11:00 am, GRW 6
Ballet Technique
Carol Roderick, The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department
Intermediate/Advanced ballet class in the Russian/Vaganova tradition.
Ballet Technique, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 12:30 pm, GRW 6
Ballet Technique
Rebecca Weger, Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts
Ballet Technique class focusing on proper body placement and the health and the well-being of
a dancer, while still allowing the freedom of movement and expression in the movement.
Primarily a Vagonova style technique class with a mix of other styles (Cecchetti, Balanchine, etc).
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Friday, 3:30 pm, GRW 6
Ballet
Irina Ushakova, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
Ballet - Vaganova method
Ballet Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Friday, 8:00 am, LH 708
Ballet Technique
Qi Jiang, University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, Dance Department
Classical Ballet
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 11:00 am, LH 708
Ballet
Allison Zamorski, Nashville Ballet
Ballet
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 12:30 pm, LH 708
Saturday, 12:30 pm, LH 708
Pointe With Contemporary Variations
Lisa Fusillo, University of Georgia
Pointe technique with original choreographic enchainements
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW 2
Ballet Variations
Amber Martin, Point Park University
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Friday, 9:30 am, GRW 2
Ballet Technque
Qi Jiang, University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music, Dance Department
Classical Ballet
Ballet Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Saturday, 11:00 am, GRW 2
Ballet
C. Partusch, Mercyhurst University
Classical ballet. Cecchetti technique base infused with other techniques. A very kinesiological
and anatomical approach to the ballet technique.
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW 2
Advanced Ballet
Cara Gargano, Long Island University POST Campus
A Ballet class sourced in the curriculum of the New York School of Ballet.
Ballet Technique, All Levels, Advanced
Saturday, 2:00 pm, GRW 2
Ballet/Pointe Variations
Rebecca Weger, Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW 2
Men's Ballet Technique *MALES ONLY*
David Justin, Conservatory Of Music and Dance, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Rediscover insights of the old masters interpreted for the 21st century dancer. Turn more, jump
higher, achieve technique with greater ease and more effect….but don’t kid yourself, it ain’t
easy. Come ready to sweat.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 9:30 am, GRW 3
ABT National Training Curriculum Master Class— Intermediate Level (Level 3/4) Ballet
Maeve Dougal, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
The intermediate level American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum master class
is an opportunity for dancers with 2+ years of experience in classical ballet to gain exposure to
the classical technique and style of American Ballet Theatre. Dancers will explore key elements
of Level 3 & 4 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. All exercises will have an emphasis on
the overarching principles of correct posture, placement, musicality and coordination.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate
Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW 3
Ball Class Workshop
Michele Zehner, Florida School for Dance Education
A workshop exploring correcting certain faults with the use of Progressing Ballet Technique
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 2:00 pm, GRW 3
Ballet-Vagonova
Amber Martin, Point Park University
This is a classical vagonova style class with an emphasis on Balenchine to make it more
contemporary.
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW 3
Male Technique *MALES ONLY*
Girard Holt, Point Park University COPA
Vaganova style male ballet technique.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW 4
Classical Ballet
Laura Morton, Belhaven University
This class is designed to further develop the student’s own movement potential within the
framework of classical ballet technique.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate
Saturday, 9:30 am, GRW 4
Pointe Technique
Girard Holt, Point Park University COPA
Vaganova syllabus pointe technique.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 11:00 am, GRW 4
Pointe/Variations
Jessica Zeller, Texas Christian University
This class will focus specifically on classical pointe technique, and will include elements of
classical variations.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 2:00 pm, GRW 4
Pointe
Karen Gibbons-Brown, Fort Wayne Ballet Conservatory at the University of Saint Francis
A pointe technique class.
Pointe Class, All Levels
Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW 4
Ballet
Kelly Basil, La Roche College
This ballet class will have an emphasis on pointe technique with a foundation in the National
ABT Curriuculum. Proper alignment and efficient transitions sur la pointe will be explored, as
well as advanced adagio and allegro work.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW 6
Pointe
Jo Matos, Joffrey Ballet School
A class to work on proper alignment of the foot in the pointe shoewith a focus on maintaining
proper alignment and hip rotation.
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 9:30 am, GRW 6
Intermediate / Advanced Ballet Technique
Seyong Kim, Randolph College
This class is based on ABT’s National Training Curriculum and Laban movement fundamentals.
Class is focused on obtaining confidence and somatic/anatomic knowledge to discipline dancer’s
own body with healthy awareness. Students will learn the movements with proper body
alignment, full body integration, application of rotation, use of weight, musicality, and a sense of
artistic expression as well as improved skill and strength.
Ballet Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Saturday, 11:00 am, GRW 6
Contemporary Ballet
Laura Morton, Belhaven University
This class is designed explore dynamic capabilities of the body as an articulate means of
expression. It will further the concepts of moving through space while discovering movement
capabilities that lie outside the classical ballet vocabulary. Emphasis is on building movement
sequences and versatility.
Ballet Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW 6
Pas de Deux
David Justin, Conservatory Of Music and Dance, University of Missouri - Kansas City
Contemporary partnering en pointe. Using a classical ballet training and contemporary
techniques of counter weight, dancers learn concepts that will help them approach the works
of today's contemporary ballet choreographers.
Ballet Technique, Advanced
Saturday, 2:00 pm, GRW 6
Women's Variations Class *FEMALES ONLY*
Matthew Powell, Point Park University
This class will enhance a student's knowledge of classical ballet technique and artistry by
learning a variation from one of the great classical ballets of our time.
Ballet Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW 6
Pointe
Irina Ushakova, South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
Pointe- Vaganova method
Ballet Technique, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 8:00 am, LH 708
Ballet Technique
Mauro Villanueva, Joffrey Texas
Mr. Villanueva's classes are inspired by all of the ballets he performed during his time as a
professional dancer. From Balanchine to Ashton this class is an eclectic mix of ideas and styles.
Ballet Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 2:00 pm, LH 200
Saturday, 3:30 pm, LH 200
Choreography Jazz-Funk
Gino Vaccaro, Gino Vaccaro
This session will commence with a standard dance warm-up and lead into combination-based
instruction. Students will build upon the combination with emphasis being placed on musicality,
performance value, and accuracy of execution. Class will end with a cool-down stretching
regimen. All levels are encouraged to participate and welcomed, with the understanding that
this session will be taught at accelerated pace. Students are encouraged to bring intensity, high
energy, and FUN!
Choreography, Intermediate, Advanced
Thursday, 2:00 pm, GRW 7
Hip Hop
Gino Vaccaro, Gino Vaccaro
This session will commence with a standard dance warm-up and lead into combination-based
instruction. Students will build upon the combination with emphasis being placed on musicality,
performance value, and accuracy of execution. Class will end with a cool-down stretching
regimen. All levels are encouraged to participate and welcomed, with the understanding that
this session will be taught at accelerated pace. Students are encouraged to bring intensity, high
energy, and FUN!
Choreography, All Levels
Friday, 8:00 am, GRW 1
Hip/Hop
Sean Redding, AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts / The American Musical and
Dramatic Academy
HIP/HOP class - Quality urban movement to Hip/Hop or R&B music,This class will strengthen
your cleanliness and musicality.
Hip/Hop, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 9:30 am, LH Ballroom
Saturday, 9:30 am, LH Ballroom
Hip Hop Old to Present
Arvin Arjona, Millburn High School
This Dance Class will cover old school urban dance styles like, Top Rock, Lockin, and Vogue and
will be fused with present KPop/Industrial hip hop. Participants will understand where Hip Hop
dance originated and how it influenced Hip Hop dance of the present.
Hip Hop, All Levels
Friday, 2:00 pm, LH Ballroom
HipHop MuvMint
Gabriel Ash, KG Dynasty MuvMint
Industry & Commercial Hip Hop movement for tour performing, and videos.
Choreography, All Levels
Friday, 3:30 pm, LH Ballroom
Saturday, 2:00 pm, LH Ballroom
#ChoreographyElements
Denise Allen, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School
#Choreography Elements will introduce students to principles and practices of creating dance
choreography as a form of human expression. Students will generate movement using
imagination through improvisation and source exploration; manipulation of movement using
principles of composition; creation and performance of short movement studies; and
observation, critical analysis, and self-reflection in spoken and written form.
Choreography, All Levels, Intermediate
Thursday, 9:30 am, GRW 6
Friday, 9:30 am, BA 100
Improvisation For Choreography
Andrea Lemaitre, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts
Improvising on impulse is important for employment, educational, or summer intensive
opportunities. In this workshop, dancers will learn improvisation techniques that can be used for
generating great choreography, passing college auditions, or impressing professional
choreographers. Set limits will guide us to think outside the “dance” box and respond truthfully
to stimuli using music, mood, or ideas.Dancers will emerge with a greater confidence and tool
bag for creating meaningful movement.
Improvisation, All Levels
Friday, 8:00 am, BA 105
Saturday, 8:00 am, BA 105
Improv For The Aspiring Choreographer
Stacey Enyart, Cypress Creek High School
In this class we will learn multiple exercises to use when a choreographer may have "writers
block". This will both be a participant (dancer) and observer (choreographers) class.
Improvisation, Choreography, All Levels
Friday, 12:30 pm, BA 105
Repertory
Kavin Grant, Alabama State University
Participants will explore varies ways to embody movement and to emote varies emotions. The
style of movement is a blend of varies styles into a Dance Theatre form. Blend of ballet,
contemporary, African, and Hip-Hop. How do you tell stories with your bodies?
Choreography, All Levels
Friday, 2:00 pm, BA 105
Contemporary MuvMint
Gabriel Ash, KG Dynasty MuvMint
Contemporary movement /choreography with a (Horton) foundation base.
Choreography, All Levels
Saturday, 11:00 am, LH 200
Composition
Judith Steel, Virginia Commonwealth University
Formulating structures and content with various approaches to composition.
Choreography, All Levels
Saturday, 9:30 am, BA 105
Improvisation Contemporary Dance
Mindy Jackson, Steps on Broadway
Mindy's class utilizes a variety of dance styles and movement concepts to inform the body in
contrasting, yet complementary and harmonious ways. The class allows dancers to work for
their most expansive and expressive selves. Students deepen their sensitivity to the
environment around them and apply their entire moving bodies and minds to the exercises.
Mindy’s class honors every opportunity to examine and develop one’s artistry by pulling from
our collective passion to dance.
Modern Technique, Improvisation, All Levels
Thursday, 2:00 pm, GRW 3
Improvisation Scores
Colleen Hooper, Point Park University
This class will introduce students to a variety of improvisational scores. Through working with
specific movement prompts, students will learn to approach improvisation with freedom and
rigor.
Improvisation, All Levels
Thursday, 11:00 am, GRW 7
Friday, 9:30 am, BA 100
Postjazz Improvisation
Pearlann Porter, The Pillow Project
Postjazz improvisation is an organic method of 'physicalizing music' and using 'jazz' as a verb.
Improvisation, All Levels
Friday, 3:30 pm, GRW 5
Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW 7
Site-Specific Composition
Kori Wakamatsu, Brigham Young University
This class will focus on creating dances in site-specific locations. Dancers will explore founds
spaces such as hallways, staircases, and sidewalks to inspire new dance works. The experience
will culminate in an informal performance.
Improvisation, Choreography, All Levels
Friday, 8:00 am, LH 200
Improvisation
Mindy Jackson, Steps on Broadway
Explore your artistic possibilities in an safe, non-judgmental environment of guided
improvisation exercises. Class will begin with an improv based warmup and develop into fun,
experimental, experiential tasks and structures geared to evolving one’s aesthetic options and
choices. Open to dancers with movement experience and an open mind. Come to play, learn,
express and grow.
Improvisation, Choreography, All Levels
Friday, 2:00 pm, LH 708
Improvisation Connections
Cynthia Newland, Belhaven University
This class utilizes dance improvisation techniques to enhance self awareness, performance
presentation as a movement artist, and making connections with others through creative
decision making.
Improvisation, All Levels
Friday, 9:30 am, LH 610
Improvisational Composition & Performance
Leslie Elkins, Rowan University Department of Theatre and Dance
Instead of "Ready, Set, Go," we will explore the compositional and performance possibilities of
"Ready, Go, Set." We will devise improvisational performance scores and play them together,
heightening our skills of spontaneous composition, or simultaneously thinking-designing-
moving.
Improvisation, All Levels
Friday, 2:00 pm, LH 616
Improvisation
Judith Steel, Virginia Commonwealth University
Playing with improvisational practice as a precursor to composition
Improvisation, All Levels
Friday, 12:30 pm, BA 104
Dance Improv with Technology
Kori Wakamatsu, Brigham Young University
This improvisational class will utilize technology to inspire movement. The instructor will model
portions of the class after the Dance Engine project, which is an interactive performance fusing
dance, technology, and audience members. Additional technology components will be used as
prompts for movement creation.
Improvisation, All Levels
Saturday, 8:00 am, LH 200
Contact Improvisation
Maurice Fraga, Shenandoah University
Working through improvisational scores and partnering exercises, the participants will be able
to unlock habits of movements that limit exploration and expression, finding a stronger sense of
self-awareness and discovery that will aid them in how they relate to others in the dance studio
and out in the world. The workshop encourages investigation of a stronger physical and artistic
foundation to allow deeper exploration of the edges of their own dancing.
Improvisation, All Levels
Saturday, 9:30 am, LH 616
Jazz Intermediate-Advanced Jazz
Danielle Sheather, University at Buffalo School of Theatre & Dance
Emphasis on technical aspects of jazz dance introduced by pioneers such as Luigi, Jack Cole, and
Matt Mattox will then evolve into contemporary forms. Strong attention will be placed on sound
anatomical alignment through kinesthetic awareness. Elements o
Jazz Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Thursday, 8:00 am, GRW 3
Jazz Funk
DJ Marv
This course focuses on the learning and practice of fusing classical Jazz technique with Hip Hop
stylings and Pop Culture Influences. While assessing the individual skill set of each dancer and
targeting areas that need improvement, this course will provide students with practical
knowledge of the Commercial Dance Industry standards.
Jazz Funk, All Levels
Thursday, 9:30 am, GRW 3
Friday, 9:30 am, BA 105
Contemporary Jazz
Tiffanie Carson, Shenandoah University
Tiffanie’s contemporary jazz class offers fast-paced, kinetically charged movement that
incorporate elements of jazz technique and contemporary modern styles. Warm-up and
exercises include deep stretching, release technique, isolations, spinal articulations, and floor
work to awaken the body and get the blood pumping, Tiffanie will challenge and encourage the
dancers to bring their most present, athletic, and virtuosic selves to the exercises and
combinations.
Jazz Technique, Advanced
Thursday, 3:30 pm, GRW 3
Friday, 11:00 am, LH 616
Friday, 3:30 pm, BA 105
Saturday, 12:30 pm, BA 105
Musical Theatre
John Streit, Brenau University
Teach Sections from well-known musicals and musical theatre specific progressions.
Jazz Technique, All Levels
Thursday, 3:30 pm, GRW 6
Advance Contemporary Jazz
Cornelius Carter, University of Alabama
Advance contemporary jazz classes rooted in the Ailey style.
Jazz Technique, Advanced
Thursday, 8:00 am, GRW 7
Thursday, 9:30 am, GRW 7
Jazz Technique
Janelle Spruill, The Governor's School for the Arts
This class heavily focuses on basic jazz technique including a warm up (that has some Giordano
Technique incorporated), across the floor work and a center combination at the end. The class
intertwines strong ballet vocabulary and classical jazz positions while focusing on rhythm,
strength, flexibility and quality of execution.
Jazz Technique, All Levels
Thursday, 12:30 pm, GRW 7
Friday, 12:30 pm, BA 103
Musical Theater Styles
Mark Burrell, Point Park University
In this course you will be exposed to the fundamental beginnings of jazz dane through a highly
technical warm-up follow by across the floor progressions that include a majority of stylistic
emphasis. We will wrap up the class with a dance combination that will relate to the world of
theater dance where character choices will be emphasized along with style and technique.
Broadway bound here we go!
Jazz Technique, All Levels
Thursday, 3:30 pm, LH Ballroom
Jack Cole and Fosse inspired Jazz
Carl Parris, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
A stylistic Jazz combination based on the work of Jack Cole and Bob Fosse. This is a high energy
routine which gives students an opportunity to show off their personalities and performance
ability.
Jazz Technique, Advanced
Friday, 9:30 am, LH 200
Int/Adv Jazz
Keisha Lalama, Point Park University
Jazz Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 2:00 PM, BA 100
Beginner Contemporary Lyrical
Danielle Bower, The Grier School
Class begins with a warm-up for strength, flexibility, and body awareness. A combination of
Contemporary, Lyrical, and Improvisation elements is given to help the dancer better
understand their own personal body and voice. Dancers are encouraged to explore, perform,
and engage with others while dancing. This class also focuses on making confident choices and
executing movement to its fullest potential.
Jazz Technique, Choreography, Improvisation, Beginner
Friday, 8:00 am, BA 104
Contemporary Jazz Dance
Lindsey Howie, High Point University
Accompanied by upbeat music, this class offers instruction on the style, technique, and rhythmic
structures of contemporary jazz dance with emphasis on increasing movement capabilities and
personal expression. The class will be divided into sections; warm-up/stretch, across the floor,
and a combination. The class will work through learning warm-up exercises, body placement,
basic jazz steps and moving through the space. The exercises and combinations will develop
over the course of the class.
Jazz Technique, All Levels, Intermediate
Friday, 11:00 am, BA 104
Contemporary
Jocelyn Hrzic, The Grier School
Contemporary warm up focusing on technique. Class includes a progression across the floor
with many directional changes and fast movement.
Jazz Technique, Advanced
Friday, 3:30 pm, BA 104
Street Jazz
Gerran Reese, AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts / The American Musical and
Dramatic Academy
Street Jazz - A combination of jazz and urban funk style/technique. This class will use jazz lines
and grooves with an emphasis on musicality, dynamics and performance.
Jazz Technique, Street Jazz, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 2:00 pm, BA 103
Saturday, 11:00 am, LH Ballroom
REVIVAL: Dances of the 20s, 30s, & 40s!
Geoffrey Reynolds, Valdosta State University
This Musical Theatre Jazz class will focus on dances surrounding the Jazz era seasoned with a
contemporary twist. Dances like Cakewalk, Charleston, and Lindy Hop will be explored and
applied in a contemporary Musical Theatre combination.
Jazz Technique, Musical Theatre, All Levels
Saturday, 12:30 am, LH Ballroom
Cats Repertoire
Carl Parris, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
A technical and stylised section of the Jellicle Ball from the musical Cats, choreographed by
Gillian Lynne.
Jazz Technique, Advanced
Saturday, 9:30 am, LH 200
Int/Adv Jazz
Stacey Enyart, Cypress Creek High School
Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body,
improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.
Jazz Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 12:30 pm, LH 616
Contemporary Jazz
M. Yeung-Tieu, University of the Arts
Jazz Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 2:00 pm, LH 616
Jazz
TaMara Swank, Seton Hill University
A high energy Jazz class that focuses on style and performance. The choreography invites
expressiveness and asks the dancer to command the space. The class format includes a cardio
and stretch warm-up, across the floor exercises, and a center combination.
Jazz Technique, Intermediate
Saturday, 12:30 pm, BA 100
Intermediate Advanced Contemporary Lyrical
Danielle Bower, The Grier School
Class begins with a warm-up for strength, flexibility, and body awareness. A combination of
Contemporary, Lyrical, and Improvisation elements is given to help the dancer better
understand their own personal body and voice. Dancers are encouraged to explore, perform,
and engage with others while dancing. This class also focuses on making confident choices and
executing movement to its fullest potential.
Jazz Technique, Choreography, Improvisation, Contemorary Lyrical, Advanced, Intermediate
Saturday, 11:00 am, BA 104
Musical Theatre Jazz
Sarah Arnett, Valdosta State University
Musical Theatre based Jazz Dance Technique. Will focus on technique, skill, and expression,
ending in a fun musical theatre combination (or two!)
Jazz Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Saturday, 8:00 am, BA 103
Jazz
Tricia Zweier, Lindenwood University
Class will begin with a warm-up that develops strength, flexibility, and proper alignment. The
rhythmic across the floor sequences and culminating dance combination are designed to
showcase flexibility and strength in the performance of contemporary and commercial jazz
styles and aesthetics.
Jazz Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Saturday, 11:00 am, BA 103
Latin Jazz
Arvin Arjona, Millburn High School
This dance course provides the basics of Latin Dances like Bachata, Salsa, Tango, etc, fused with
Jazz Dance techniques. The participant will be exposed to Latin Dances and its origins and how
it is fused with Jazz Dance.
Jazz Technique, Latin Dance Basics, All Levels
Saturday, 12:30 pm, BA 103
Jazz Funk
Kavin Grant, Alabama State University
This class is a fun, high, energetic class that’s a blend of Jazz terms and hip-hop movement along
with popular music.
Jazz Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 2:00 pm, BA 103
Contemporary Jazz
Kristin Kinscherff, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Class will consist of a quick warmup in the center focusing on strength, flexibility, and
conditioning, followed by a fun and trendy center combination.
Jazz Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 2:00 pm, BA 105
Modern Modern/Contemporary
Victor Alexander, The Ruth Page School of Dance
Base in the Cuban-Modern Technique principles (Tecnica Cubana) integrates Afro-Cuban
influences into the modern dance lexicon. The rich articulation of the torso, the arms, and the
upper body combine with contemporary, full-body movement across the floor. The class
provides a spirited avenue for self-expression while introducing dancers to an exciting, rarely
seen form of contemporary dance.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Thursday, 11:00 am, GRW 3
Advanced Afro-Contemporary Technique
Charles Anderson, The University of Texas at Austin
Afro-Contemporary combines elements of dance practices ranging from contemporary/modern
dance, African Diasporic traditions, and ballet to create a physical language to consider issues
pertaining to the human spirit and and identity in concert performance.
Modern Technique, Afro-Contemporary, Advanced, Intermediate
Thursday, 12:30 pm, GRW 3
Friday, 11:00 am, BA 103
Contemporary Modern Techniques & Practices
Kristin Hapke, Coker College
This contemporary modern class blends techniques such as Countertechnique, Limon and
release with improvisation and somatic practices in an effort to increase mobility, fluidity and
core strength. We will experience lush, full bodied movements, find new ways of transitioning in
and out of floor work and explore falling, flying and dynamic changes.
Modern Technique, Improvisation, All Levels
Thursday, 12:30 am, GRW 4
Friday, 8:00 am, LH 616
Afro Modern Dance
Stephanie Powell, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Students will explore movement styles rooted in the Afro-American tradition using African,
Caribbean, and ethnic styles.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Thursday, 8:00 am, GRW 5
Contemporary Modern
Danielle Sheather, University at Buffalo School of Theatre & Dance
Fundamental concepts such as contract and release, rise and fall, rebounding, spirals, and
grounded movement will be deeply explored to offer the students a wider range of movement
all while investigating the planes of motion. Students will also be encouraged to help them find
their intrinsic movement patterns while honoring their individual bodies and capabilities.
Modern Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Thursday, 9:30 am, GRW 5
Modern
R. Corriston, James Madison University
Modern Technique
Thursday, 11:00 am, GRW 5
Int/Adv Modern Dance Technique
Danah Bella, Peabody Conservatory
An investigation of movement from the inside out, this class encourages efficient use of
alignment and technique while exploring full bodied movement with an emphasis on strength,
breath and dynamics.
Thursday, 12:30 pm, GRW 5
Saturday, 11:00 am, BA 100
Modern Dance
Stephanie Powell, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Modern Technique
Thursday, 11:00 am, GRW 6
Adv/Int Modern and Contemporary Themes
Vincent Thomas, Towson University
In this class, participants will find an organic freedom in movement while expanding their
physical, expressive, and technical ranges. Gestural, athletic, and organic movement will be
explored while challenging the vertical axis. Techniques used may include partner work (co-
working), improvisation, traveling passages, and creating moments of supported, uncontrolled
movement.
Modern Technique, Improvisation, All Levels
Thursday, 3:30 pm, GRW 7
Saturday, 11:00 am, LH 616
Contemporary Dance
Christine Stevens, High Point University
This class offers instruction on the style, technique, and somatic structures of contemporary
dance with emphasis on increasing movement capabilities and personal expression. The class
will begin with floor work and release technique, then move to standing and alignment work,
across the floor, and a combination. The class will work through learning warm-up exercises,
body placement, and moving through the space. The exercises and combinations will develop
over the course of the class.
Modern Technique, All Levels, Intermediate
Thursday, 8:00 am, LH Ballroom
Contemporary Modern
Layla Amis, Modas Dance
This is an eclectic modern technique class that draws from a strong base in Horton, Limon and
Taylor techniques applied to the demands of a contemporary dancer in todays dance market.
Strong emphasis on weight shift, orientation or movement, musicality and physicality.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Thursday, 11:00 am, LH Ballroom
Advanced Afro-Contemporary Technique
Charles Anderson, The University of Texas at Austin
Afro-Contemporary combines elements of dance practices ranging from contemporary/modern
dance, African Diasporic traditions, and ballet to create a physical language to consider issues
pertaining to the human spirit and and identity in concert performance.
Modern Technique, Afro-Contemporary, Advanced, Intermediate
Friday, 3:30 pm, GRW 1
Sonia Plumb Dance Technical And Creative Work Class
Sonia Plumb, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Based on Sonia Plumb Dance Company class, this 75-minute class focuses on the primary
technique used by Sonia Plumb Dance. Floor and center work are followed by combinations and
improvisational tasks in order to advance dancers’ abilities to bring their own strengths to the
creative work of the Company.
Modern Technique, Improvisation, All Levels
Friday, 8:00 am, GRW 5
Modern
Charlotte Boye-Christensen, Texas Tech University
A Modern/Contemporary technique class.
Modern Technique, Advanced
Friday, 9:30 am, GRW 5
Friday, 11:00 am, LH 610
Contemporary Modern Fusion
Keith Thompson, Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
This class will focus on contemporary dance skills derived from an eclectic mix of styles. Based
on the work of the danceTactics performance group, dancers should expect a challenging class
with difficult phrasing and complex articulations through space.
Modern Technique, Advanced
Friday, 11:00 am, GRW 5
Saturday, 9:30 am, GRW 7
Intermediate / Advanced Modern Technique
Tommy Neblett, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
A highly physical and athletic modern class combining elements from Limon, Horton, Taylor and
the instructors' own movement vocabulary.
Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 12:30 pm, GRW 5
Saturday, 11:00 am, GRW 7
Modern
Alexandra James, Bates Dance Festival
In class, we'll work from meditation into improvisation to develop and deepen our awareness of
minds and bodies. From there, we'll progress into longer an more complex movement patterns
by shifting weight, working with gravity as both an inhibitor and an accelerant, and focus driving
the body through space with clarity.
Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW 5
Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW 7
Contemporary Release Fusion Techniques
Sarah Wildes Arnett, Valdosta State University
Release Fusion Contemporary Technique blends multiple layers of movement principles while
informing dancing with a mixture of somatic and release applications. Draws from Bartenieff
Fundamentals, Cunningham, Limon, and In preparation for full-bodied and vivid expressiveness
the classes begin on the floor and progressively develop into full-range combinations.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Friday, 9:30 am, GRW 7
Modern Dance
Tristan Koepke, Bates Dance Festival
This class will explore the balance of clarity, versatility and individuality. We will integrate
various modern dance and release-based techniques, yoga and partnering, in order to
investigate movement principals such as weight, opposition, fall and rebound and breath. We
will explore a full range of movement with focused attention and awareness of sensation, form
and function. This class will explore rhythm and choreography, welcoming and refining
originality and precision.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Friday, 11:00 am, GRW 7
Saturday, 3:30 pm, LH 610
Contemporary - CHI Awareness
Kun-Yang Lin, Temple University
CHI Awareness Technique explores the spaces where Western dance forms including ballet,
modern, post-modern and hip-hop meet the impulses of Eastern philosophies, including Taoism
and Zen Buddhism. The class focuses on how, through modulation of breath (or "chi", in
Mandarin), weight and weightlessness co-exist simultaneously and energy seamlessly transitions
among explosive bursts of rapid, expansive phrase work, and absolute stillness.
Modern Technique, World Dance Form (please specify in description), All Levels
Friday, 12:30 pm, GRW 7
Modern - Graham
Kim Stroud, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
The class incorporates elements of Martha Graham technique. We will touch upon contraction
and release of the torso, spiral of the back and hips, tilt and shift of weight through space. The
class work begins sitting on the floor, continues standing and finishes across the floor. Students
should be prepared to move with energy, daring and dynamics.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW 7
Saturday, 9:30 am, LH 610
Contemporary Dance
Hilary Peterson, Southeast Missouri State University
This class will focus on contemporary movement vocabulary rooted in classical training. We will
explore the concepts of space, breath, phrasing and expression through a series of structured
combinations and phrases with a strong focus on performance quality.
Modern Technique, Intermediate
Friday, 2:00 pm, BA 104
Friday, 3:30 pm, GRW 7
Contemporary Technique
Andre Tyson, California Institute of the Arts
Horton-Based, infused with Contemporary movements and Pilates.
Modern Technique, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 9:30 am, GRW Tap
Saturday, 3:30 pm, LH Ballroom
Modern Partnering
Orion Duckstein, Adelphi University
Dancing with a partner is one of the most fun elements of being a dancer. This class will work on
some simple lifts and partnering, and work up to longer dance phrases to put the lifts in context.
Come fly with us.
Modern Technique, All Levels, Intermediate
Friday, 3:30 pm, LH 200
Limon, The Original Release Technique
Heather Roffe, Nazareth College
This class melds the classic Limon concepts of fall, recovery, and suspension with the
contemporary techniques of release and floorwork - dancers will experience gravity and
weightlessness through flying, falling, rolling, swinging, and spiraling.
Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 8:00 am, LH 610
Saturday, 11:00 am, LH 610
Modern Dance technique in the Nikolais Tradition
Alberto Del Saz, Hunter College Dance Department
Modern Dance:
Classes are distinguished within the modern dance idiom by its clearly defined semantics of
abstraction. Emphasize free-form motion rather than the study of patterns and it stresses the
dancer’s unique gestures. Particular attention is paid to the development of each individual as
an artist.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Friday, 12:30 pm, LH 610
Contemporary Partnering
Darby Wilde, Illinois State University
This course helps young performers become more comfortable with contemporary partnering
and understand the elements to partnering (trust, breath, proximity, and connection). Dancers
will explore partnering, controlling his/her own weight, using momentum, and how to
contribute to a creative process.
Modern Vocabulary with some improvisational elements, All Levels
Friday, 2:00 pm, LH 610
Efficient Chaos
Maurice Fraga, Shenandoah University
Efficient Chaos is based on combining classical and contemporary techniques to grant the
dancer greater awareness of neutral/natural states of being, so that he/she may accomplish a
wide variety of technical/movement tasks with greater ease. The techniques taught incorporate
natural, fully physical, energetic and subtle dance movements that are based on release
techniques, yoga principles, Bartenieff Fundamentals, floor work, and improvisation.
Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 3:30 pm, LH 610
Contemporary Floor-Work
Andee Scott, University of South Florida
The focus of this class is advanced floor-work; we'll be looking to fly along the floor. Using
improvisation and Bartenieff-based exercises as a warm-up, the class steadily builds in
physicality and complexity toward a challenging final floor phrase that integrates concepts of
initiation, gravity, and momentum. Dancers should wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Friday, 8:00 am, LH 616
Contemporary Modern
Kristin Kinscherff, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
An integration of various traditional disciplines of modern dance with current contemporary
practices. The class will involve lively combinations that charge through space, floor work, and a
highly physical movement phrase. A special emphasis will be placed on spatial awareness.
Modern Technique, Intermediate
Friday, 12:30 pm, LH 616
Advanced-Intermediate Modern Technique
Iyun Harrison, Goucher College
Mr. Harrison will teach an advanced-intermediate modern dance technique class. His class is a
hybrid of the work he danced in his career based in Horton, Graham and Limon techniques. The
class is designed to challenge the advanced-intermediate modern dance student in the areas of
technique, virtuosity, stamina, musicality and expressivity.
Modern Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Friday, 3:30 pm, LH 616
Saturday, 8:00 am, LH 616
Stealth: A Contemporary Technique
Tricia Zweier, Lindenwood University
Stealth combines elements of both traditional modern techniques and athletic contemporary
phrases, which encourage dancers to travel with stealthy, fluid control as they move quietly
above, along, and into the floor. (long sleeves, leggings, and socks will be ideal for friction
reduction)
Modern Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Friday, 11:00 am, BA 100
Modern Dance
Yoav Kaddar, West Virginia University
Focusing on elements from the Limon and Taylor, this class explores physicality and movement
qualities through a contemporary lens.
Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 3:30 pm, BA 100
Liturgical Dance Class
Stephanie Powell, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Students will explore the technical aspects of liturgical dance using music and movement to
express themselves.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Friday, 9:30 am, BA 104
Contemporary Technique
Bliss Kohlmyer, University of South Florida
Integrating and borrowing values from modern, post-modern, and classical traditions, this class
is rooted in a very technical base, with an emphasis on precision and clarity. Nevertheless, the
classes unfold in ways that allow for a sense of release. Bliss’ affinities for gestural intricacy,
rhythmic complexity, articulation of the spine and other joints, and quick changes of weight,
result in a full-bodied and physically demanding class.
Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 8:00 am, BA 103
Afro Cuban Dances
Victor Alexander, The Ruth Page School of Dance
Knowledge is written into our bodies, not just in language, words or thoughts. Dance is crucial to
understand Orisha in Yorùbáland and the diaspora. For centuries the body was a place of Black
resistance in the colonies. The class begins with a traditional warm up emphasizing big
movements in upper body, leading to the basic step of the Orisha and progressively go across
the floor with step repetitions and end with an improvisational circle.
Modern Technique, World Dance Form, All Levels
Friday, 9:30 am, BA 103
Modern Technique--The Moving Body Moved
Nathan Andary, Ohio University Dance Division
The Moving Body Moved explores the relationship of the body’s inner motion to the guiding
energy of gravity and the earth. Drawing from Hawkin’s Release, principles of Laban/Bartenieff,
and modern dance, this class engages the body’s wholeness in dialogue with gravity, dynamic
alignment, breath support, and qualitative movement.
Modern Technique, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 3:30 pm, BA 103
Int Modern
Garfield Lemonius, Point Park University
Modern Technique
Saturday, 2:00 pm, GRW 1
Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW 1
Advanced Modern
Ruben Graciani, James Madison University
Modern Technique
Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW 5
Contemporary Technique
Andre Tyson, California Institute of the Arts
Horton-Based, infused with Contemporary movements and Pilates.
Modern Technique, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 9:30 am, GRW 5
Modern technique
Michele Miller, Cornish College of the Arts
Motivated from the desire to move, this class explores the act of motion from its initial impulse
to its final outward expression. Drawing from a wide scope of movement forms including
modern techniques, Pilates, Tai Chi and kung fu, it encourages deepened awareness and
understanding of the body and how it functions. The class is a progression of energy cultivation,
technical experimentation, inversions and falls, culminating in rigorous, delicious phrase work.
Modern Technique, All Levels, Intermediate
Saturday, 11:00 am, GRW 5
Modern Dance Technique
John Streit, Brenau University
Limon, Bartenieff, Cunningham
Modern Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW 5
21st Century Taylor
Orion Duckstein, Adelphi University
Experience the boundless physicality of a class in the style of choreographer Paul Taylor. This
class utilizes a three-dimensional approach to the body with an emphasis on covering space and
fusing technique with your own love of dancing.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 2:00 pm, GRW 5
Modern
Jocelyn Hrzic, The Grier School
Horton and Graham technique based warm up. Class includes choreography with strong
technique and fast movement.
Modern Technique, Advanced
Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW 5
Advanced Horton Technique
Dawn Bazemore, Rowan University Department of Theatre and Dance
A rigorous modern dance technique class focusing on the Lester Horton technique. This dynamic
and dramatic technique develops strength and flexibility by creating length and articulation in
the spine and hamstrings through a codified progression of movement ideas that take dancers
into and out of the floor, as well as across the floor and through space.
Modern Technique, All Levels, Advanced
Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW 7
Advanced Modern
Jeffrey Smith, New World School of the Arts
This class draws from classical modern as well as contemporary styles and focuses expanding
dancers’ range of dynamic and physicality. Class material will focus on fluid articulation of the
spine, deep use of the legs, traveling, and extreme level changes.
Modern Technique, Advanced
Saturday, 2:00 pm, GRW 7
Theory and Improvisation
Alberto Del Saz, Hunter College Dance Department
This class requires no particular background study although it is preferable for the students to
have some orientation towards dance. The class is a session of directed creative endeavor
designed to further explore and elaborate the concepts treated in the technique class. Vehicles
of exploration, problem-solving a solo and group improvisation are used to extend and enrich
the student’s understanding and critical facility. This is usually a one-hour session that should
follow a technique class.
Modern Technique, Improvisation, All Levels
Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW Tap
Modern/Contemporary Technique
Kate Walker, American Dance Festival
In this class, students will explore a hybrid of modern and contemporary techniques taught
through anatomically focused concepts of alignment, core support, kinesthetic awareness, and
more. Students will be given the opportunity to integrate contemporary and modern dance
vocabulary into movement that allows for full-bodied exploration and expression.
Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 3:30 pm, GRW Tap
The BaSIX--Bartenieff Fundamentals
Nathan Andary, Ohio University Dance Division
Move through Irmgard Bartenieff's Six Fundamental Movement Patterns in which to discover a
broader range of motion and efficiency in movement. This course will warm the body going
through each of Bartenieff's Fundamentals then place them in moving sequences in which to
explore motion, levels, space, and dynamics.
Somatic Movement , Modern Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 12:30, LH 200
Contemporary Modern Dance
Sara Semonis, Illinois State University
Dancers will explore themes surrounding the use of weight, finding release within the body, and
investigating the many ways momentum is used as a catalyst to achieving full range of motion.
The class will integrate contemporary styles and traditional concepts through combinations that
incorporate floor work and traveling.
Modern Technique, Intermediate, Advanced, All Levels
Saturday, 2:00 pm, LH 610
Modern Technique
Lindsay Viatori, Slippery Rock University
This course pulls from many different styles and is eclectic in nature. Everything from
improvisation, to floor work, to large athletic jumping phrases will be taught in this versatile
technique class. Come ready to take risks, be open, and sweat!
Modern Technique, All Levels, Advanced, Intermediate
Saturday, 3:30 pm, LH 616
Dance for Everybody
Vincent Thomas, Towson University
Dance for Everybody is a fun movement class for ‘every body’, regardless of age, gender, race,
ethnicity, social status, religion, etc…The class recognizes each individual and honors the
physical offerings each brings to the space. The framework for the class is the Brain Dance,
developed by Anne Green Gilbert, which explores the eight fundamental movement patterns a
healthy human moves through during the first year of life.
Modern Technique, Choreography, Improvisation, All Levels
Saturday, 9:30 am, BA 100
Contemporary Modern
Tara Masden Robbins, Cab Calloway School of the Arts
TAra Madsen Robbins' contemporary modern class is an eclectic mix of pure athleticism and
technique with an emphasis on dynamics, musicality and performance. Get Ready to SWEAT!
Modern Technique, All Levels, Advanced
Saturday, 8:00 am, BA 104
Contemporary Fusion
Kavin Grant, Alabama State University
This class is a contemporary modern based class with a fusion of several styles in one class.
Students will explore different ways the body can move from classical technique to abstract
movement, artistic voice in the movement, spacial awareness and focus.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 9:30 am, BA 104
Advanced Modern, Horton-Based
Rebecca Cannan, New World School of the Arts
Advanced Modern - Horton Based
Will include warm up, basic Horton skills such as flat backs and hinges, a center combo and
across the floor.
Modern Technique, Advanced
Saturday, 12:30 pm, BA 104
Contemporary Modern Technique
Kori Wakamatsu, Brigham Young University
This technique class will be an eclectic fusion of contemporary modern dance forms. The
instructor will focus on gravity v. levity, floor work, and upside down moments.
Modern Technique, Advanced, Intermediate
Saturday, 2:00 pm, BA 104
Old and New Dancing
Rebecca Pappas, Ball State University
Rebecca's modern dance technique class travels between classic and contemporary modes of
understanding the body, approaching class as both research and training. Movement material is
informed by somatic forms, and classical modern dance practices, demanding that we dwell in
opposition: forward/backward, muscular/skeletal, core/distal, standing/prone, held/released.
Modern Technique, All Levels
Saturday, 3:30 pm, BA 105
Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Workshop
General Hambrick, West Virginia University
This class is a combination of dancing, singing and a little acting; making a triple threat. It is
geared toward what it takes to prepare yourself for an audition for musical theatre. The main
portion of the class is learning a dance from Broadway repertoire.
Musical Theatre, All Levels
Friday, 3:30 pm, BA 103
Saturday, 8:00 am, BA 100
Other Juggling Workshop
PJ Roduta, Point Park University
Led by an experienced performance juggler, this workshop provides a great alternative way of
developing timing, coordination, technique, proprioception, etc.
Juggling, All Levels
Thursday, 9:30 am, LH Ballroom
Floor Barre/Conditioning
Sonia Plumb, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
Inspired by the work of Zena Rommett and Joseph Pilates, this class focuses on strengthening
injured and non-inured dancers using ballet and pilates technique practices. Proper alignment of
turnout and placement and correct usage of core muscles benefit all dancers.
Conditioning, All Levels
Thursday, 2:00 pm, LH Ballroom
Injury Prevention
Adam Brown and Whitney Rowley, Point Park University
Workshop, All Levels
Friday, 8:00 am, LH Ballroom
Saturday, 8:00 am, LH Ballroom
Body Refresh
Sara Procopio, The University of the Arts
This class will offer tools to recalibrate and rejuvenate your body through bodywork and
massage with and without a partner.
Body Work/Massage, All Levels
Friday, 2:00 pm, LH 200
Saturday, 3:30 pm, LH 200
Contemporary Studio Practice
Sara Procopio, The University of the Arts
This class encourages an opening of the energetic channels of our physicality through a warm-up
focused on charging the body. Exercises and phrase work will investigate breath, flow,
suspension, center-shifting, bouncing, momentum, spirals and joint rotations. Special focus will
be placed on finding flow with detailed attention on transitions and floor work.
Contemporary Studio Practice, All Levels
Saturday, 12:30 pm, GRW 1
Classical Pilates Mat
Elizabeth Ahearn, Goucher College
This class will warm and stretch the body through a series of Classical Pilates mat exercises
designed to improve stretch, strength and control. The class will focus on these three goals as
well as a properly developed center, also known as the "powerhouse". Additionally, the class
will incorporate the six principles of Pilates: concentration, centering, flow of movement,
breathing, precision and control.
*Please bring mat or towel for class*
Somatics, All Levels
Saturday, 2:00 pm, LH 200
Taiji for Dancers
Michele Miller, Cornish College of the Arts
Using the format of a traditional Taiji class, we will explore generation of energy through the
body in the frame of Taiji, but using language and references to bring the principles back to
dance. Taiji is a great way to cross train for dance and create a broader perspective and
understanding of movement principles.
Martial Arts, All Levels, Beginner
Saturday, 9:30 am, LH 708
Liturgical Dance
C. Partusch, Mercyhurst University
Liturgical Dance is movement with a sacred intent. This can be ballet, modern, jazz, etc. This
course will focus on contemporary ballet movement that can fit into a worship setting.
Liturgical Dance, All Levels
Saturday, 3:30 pm, BA 100
Pilates Mat
Michele Miller, Cornish College of the Arts
The Pilates Mat is challenging, but when done correctly it can be an amazing vehicle to
strengthen and heal the body, and add flexibility and endurance through its focus on efficient
movement and core support. We will be going through the mat at a steady
Pilates, All Levels
Saturday, 3:30 pm, BA 104
Contemporary Partnering
Stephen Pier, The Hartt School, University of Hartford
This works provides elements of two people dancing together as applied in any technique or
style. It is gender neutral.
Universal, All Levels, Intermediate
Saturday, 3:30 pm, BA 103
Contemporary
Nicole del Pino, Bridgeprep Academy of Arts and Minds
Contemporary will be taught mixing commercial and classical styles. The course focuses on the
movement quality and intention of the dancer. It will require the dancer to let go of strict form
and technique and rely on musicality and movement to perform.
Contemporary, Intermediate, Advanced
Saturday, 9:30 am, BA 105
Tap Advanced Tap
Charlie Maybee, University of Illinois, Urbana-Chamapaign-Department of Dance
In this class, we’ll specifically work within the style of Rhythm Tap and explore the hybrid role of
the dancer as a musician with complex exercises that will challenge student’s physio-musical
connection. Advanced Level; previous experience recommended.
Tap Technique, Advanced
Friday, 8:00 am, GRW Tap
Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW Tap
World Dance Form Tradtional African Dance
Stephanie Powell, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
Students will explore various African dance movement styles originating in West Africa.
World Dance Form, All Levels
Thursday, 3:30 pm, GRW 5
Saturday, 12:30 pm, LH 610
Group Drumming Experience for Beginners
PJ Roduta, Point Park University
Students will experience a hands-on West African group drumming experience to encourage
understanding of listening, dexterity, cooperation, syncopation, and more. Since dancers must
develop an acute sensitivity to music this course was designed by Point Park University's own
percussion accompanist PJ Roduta to deepen a dancer's awareness of interacting with rhythm.
World Dance Form, All Levels
Thursday, 12:30 pm, LH Ballroom
Contemporary African
Jasmine Powell, Cary Academy
This course is an emergence of traditional West African and Modern-Somatic practices
incorporating grounded rhythmic syncopation and lengthened suspensions. Dancers warm
muscle groups through dynamic qualities involving fast and slow twitch muscle application.
Isolating body regions andlayering sequences on top of each other foster a full-bodied
experience of physicality adn expression. This dnace form helps illuminate how organically
embodied features reside in each other across genres.
World Dance Form (please specify in description), Modern Technique, West African, All Levels
Friday, 8:00 am, GRW 7
Saturday, 8:00 am, LH 610
Bharatanatyam
Nandini Mandal, Nandanik Dance Academy
An ancient form of classical dance from India inculcating technique that is based on music,
rhythms, expressions, and emotions. The style trains the entire body in various rhythms and
tempos and has specific hand gestures that helps in story telling during the dance. It is the basis
of most Bollywood and contemporary dances from India.
World Dance Form, All Levels, Intermediate
Friday, 11:00 am, LH Ballroom
Bollywood
Nandini Mandal, Nandanik Dance Academy
Dances based on songs from the Bombay (Mumbai) film Industry of India. These dances draw
heavily from other Indian folk, classical, and contemporary dance styles. Full of rhythms,
variations, and expressions, and free flowing at times,.
World Dance Form, All Levels
Friday, 12:30 pm, LH Ballroom
Chinese Long Scarf Fan Dance
Chiapih Shaw, Organization of Chinese Americans
This course is to teach basic movements and techniques in Chinese Classical dance by using long
scarf fans as props.
World Dance Form, Chinese classical dance, All Levels
Friday, 11:00 am, LH 200
Friday, 12:30 pm, LH 200
Israeli Folk Dancing
Yoav Kaddar, West Virginia University
Dance as a community. No previous experience needed. Join the circle and come have some
fun while learning Israeli Folk dances that bring us together as one.
World Dance Form, All Levels
Saturday, 2:00 pm, BA 100
Dai Dance *FEMALES ONLY*
Rachel Sew, Organization of Chinese Americans
This is one of the most popular Chinese minority dance. It's all about the coordination of body
postures and hand movements.
World Dance Form, Chinese Minority Dance, All Levels
Saturday, 8:00 am, GRW 1
Afasam Contemporary
Michel Kouakou, University Of Minnesota
The AFASAM Technique is inspired by the intersection of dance technique from three continents
combined with a contemporary notion. The name AFASAM was derived from the first two
alphabetical letters of three continents: Africa, Asia and America. The movement vocabulary
offers an in-depth experience on how to unleash a contained moving body within its spiritual
realm while being rhythmically present in space.
World Dance Form, Afasam, All Levels, Intermediate, Advanced
Friday, 2:00 pm, GRW Tap
Afro-Fusion
Michel Kouakou, University Of Minnesota
This class is a Cultural fusion in dance with the integration of two or more cultural forms of
movement expression with their roots in different traditions and with different aesthetic values.
The outcome of this form of fusion is a new or syncretic form of cultural expression.The
combination of African ritual, music, and dancing with Western forms of contemporary dance
was the basis of this form.
World Dance Form, Afro fusion, All Levels
Saturday, 9:30 am, BA 103
Lectures Marketing for Dance and Performing Arts
David Rowell, Point Park University
An in-depth exploration of marketing for dance and performing arts with examples from Alvin
Ailey Dance, Lehrer Dance, Roundabout Theatre Company, Mark Morris Dance and more. We
will look at current trends in performing arts marketing including social media.
Thursday, 8:00 am, JVH Auditorium
Friday, 11:00 am, LH 409
Friday, 3:30 pm, JVH Auditorium
Saturday, 3:30 pm, JVH Auditorium
College Admissions
Jaime Bowers, Nathan Petrak, and Justin Wojtkowski, Point Park University
An in-depth exploration of marketing for dance and performing arts with examples from Alvin
Ailey Dance, Lehrer Dance, Roundabout Theatre Company, Mark Morris Dance and more. We
will look at current trends in performing arts marketing including social me
Thursday, 9:30 am, JVH Auditorium
Friday, 9:30 am, JVH Auditorium
Friday, 2:00 pm, JVH Auditorium
Business Management for Young Dancers
David Rowell, Point Park University
Dancer session looking at unions (AGMA, AGVA, AEA, etc.), contracts and negotiations, taxes,
and resumes/portfolios.
Thursday, 11:00 am, JVH Auditorium
Saturday, 2:00 pm, JVH Auditorium
Creating and Managing a Professional Dance Company
David Rowell, Point Park University
A detailed look at how to create, develop and manage a dance company. From writing the
mission statement to managing the artistic vision, we will explore starting a company, staffing
needs, types of facilities, not-for-profit vs. for profit dance organizations, artist relations,
company management, booking agents and touring, fundraising and more using professional
dance company models as best practice examples.
Thursday, 12:30 pm, JVH Auditorium
Friday, 2:00 pm, LH 409
Careers in Arts Management for Dancers
David Rowell, Point Park University
What to do when dancing full time is no longer an option or choice…we will discuss career
options in performing arts management / arts administration. Areas will include managing
professional dance companies, running a dance studio, company/stage management, working
as a dance & performing arts presenter, overseeing a multi-use performing arts facility,
marketing & fundraising opportunities, and more. Panelists will include former dancers who are
now professional arts managers.
Thursday, 3:30 pm, JVH Auditorium
Saturday, 12:30 pm, JVH Auditorium
Financial Aid
George Santucci, Point Park University
Applying for Financial Aid and the available Federal and State Financial Aid Programs
Friday, 8:00 am, JVH Auditorium
Friday, 11:00 am, JVH Auditorium
Sexual Harassment...what's your role in prevention and response?
Elizabeth Rosemeyer, Point Park University, Title IX Office
The workshop will provide an overview of the prevalence of sexual harassment and sexual
violence among high school students. Attendees will learn how they can recognize harassing
behavior, take proactive steps to prevent harassment, and implement best practices for
responding to disclosures of sexual violence. Information presented may be triggering to some
individuals.
Friday, 12:30 pm, JVH Auditorium
Nutrition for Dancers for Optimal Performance
Cynthia Newland, Belhaven University
Practical applications of nutrition information including understanding food labels, nutritious
food choices for snacks and meals, hydration, supplements, and nutrition facts and fiction. This
class will aid dancers to gain greater awareness and understanding of general nutrition
knowledge specific for dancers and athletes to aid and enhance performance.
Saturday, 8:00 am, JVH Auditorium
Saturday, 11:00 am, JVH Auditorium
The Entrepreneurial Dancer
Leslie Scott, Tulane University
Creative Goal Setting for next steps: Being armed with a slew of practical skills is still only half
the battle in today's arts economy. As artists we are constantly both the creator/editor and
implementor of our own marketing campaigns. This course is designed as a 'big picture' look at
first impressions through head shots, promo videos, websites, performance invites, professional
correspondence and social media presence.
Saturday, 9:30 am, JVH Auditorium
Teacher and Parent Sessions LGBTQ 101 for Teachers
Parker Werns, Point Park SafeZone
This training prepares teachers to support their LGBTQ students through a multi-step approach
of educating, inspiring allyship and action, and providing simple takeaways to improve the
LGBTQ climate of your school.
This class will cover the basics of LGBTQ identities, illustrate the challenges this community
faces, and help develop attendees’ allyship. Activities will focus on understanding privilege,
responding to anti-LGBTQ comments, and cementing the intricacies of sexuality and gender.
Friday, 8:00 am, LH 409
Friday, 9:30 am, LH 409
RasaBoxes: Training An Emotional Athlete
Geoffrey Reynolds, Valdosta State University
Have you had trouble getting dancers to perform or act while dancing? Have you seen beautiful,
amazing technique from your dancers but a lack of emotional connection or stage presence?
Rasaboxes is an acting training method that assists actors to be athletes of their emotions. This
course gives teachers a set of tools and practical exercises to empower their dancers to access
emotions while dancing.
Friday, 11:00 am, LH 409
Integration: From the Classroom to the Stage
Jackie Sacks, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
This course for teachers will provide examples of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary art work
that began in the dance classroom and ended up on the stage. Ranging in subject areas from
geometry, physics, American Sign Language, English, and visual art, lesson plans and
performance examples will be shared. In the examples, students and teachers worked
collaboratively to strengthen their understanding of concepts and create work for the stage.
Friday, 3:30 pm, LH 409
Classical Ballet Teachers Course
Carol Roderick, The Hartt School Community Division Dance Department
Brief introduction of teacher training program and materials offered by The Hartt School
Community Division. Lectures and demonstration of basic concepts and teaching practices.
Saturday, 8:00 am, LH 409
How do I/We Choose a College?
Carol Walker, Hunter College Dance Department
A session primarily for parents about the different types of dance programs in higher education
and liberal arts. BFA, Conservatory Training, etc. How do they differ? How are they the same?
Saturday, 9:30 am, LH 409
Business Management for Young Dancers
David Rowell, Point Park University
Dancer session looking at unions (AGMA, AGVA, AEA, etc.), contracts and negotiations, taxes,
and resumes/portfolios. The parent session focuses on what a parent of young professional
dancer need to be aware of regarding a dancer career and business management.
Saturday, 11:00 am, LH 409
Unearthing Masculinity
Vincent Thomas, Towson University
Saturday, 12:30 pm, LH 409
Aiding Students in their College Process
Maurice Fraga, Shenandoah University
How can high school teachers better prepare and guide their students when searching for a
college dance program? Find out what important questions students should be asking
themselves, and how teachers can aid in those conversations, as they prepare to lo
Saturday, 2:00 pm, LH 409
Brain Dance Exploration
Vincent Thomas, Towson University
Saturday, 3:30 pm, LH 409