DANCE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AGES 4–17

creative dance modern dancejazz / hip-hop ballet boys dance tap danceafro-haitian dance music & singing

Celebrate Dance & Music

Fall 2014

Spring 2015

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

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I like that I learn how to jump so high at dance class. I am so happy!

KYLE, 7 YEARS OLD

Faculty bios and updated information available at mmdg.org Programming subject to change.

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Located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District, the Mark Morris Dance Center is a hub of creativity - enriching the lives of community members, celebrating dance and music, fostering exploration, and encouraging lifelong learning in the arts.

In addition to the programs offered in-house, the Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG) has established partnerships with many cultural and educational organizations throughout the area. Reaffirming Mark Morris’ longstanding commitment to making the arts available to all, these initiatives and programs go beyond the walls of the Center, bringing our programs into the community.

The School’s teachers and students reflect the diversity and creativity of our wonderful community which is, in turn, reflected in our programming. This includes year-round, quality instruction in a wide range of dance styles; free monthly Dance with MMDG family classes; and performing opportunities for members of the Student Companies. New this year is the expansion of our Special Kids Dance program, which offers Dance Fundamentals, Tap Dance, and a Creative Dance Inclusion class to students with special needs.

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center is committed to maintaining affordable tuition rates and flexible payment options, but we also rely on the generosity of our families to maintain our programs, so please consider making a tax-deductible donation. We are proud to provide the highest quality dance and music education here at The School and look forward to seeing you in the hallways and studios of the bustling Dance Center.

mmdg.org/school

Welcome

Sarah Marcus, Director of Education

KYLE, 7 YEARS OLD

Classes at The School are made possible by tax-deductible contributions to the Mark Morris Dance Group, and supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

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key to prerequisites

0Y dance experience not required I by invitation only A by audition only

1Y number indicates required minimum number of years of specific dance experience

LEVEL 1

0Y Age 4 Mon 4:00 - 4:45 pm Mary Seidman

Tue 4:00 - 4:45 pm Mary Seidman

Wed 3:45 - 4:30 pm Joy Voelker

Thu 4:00 - 4:45 pm Judith Nelson

Fri 3:45 - 4:30 pm Joy Voelker

Sat 9:00 - 9:45 am Nicole Sabella

Sat 9:00 - 9:45 am Mary Seidman

Sat 10:45 - 11:30 am Bethany Lange

Ages 4 - 5 Mon 4:00 - 4:45 pm Judith Nelson *

Ages 5 - 6 Wed 4:00 - 4:45 pm Mireille Obert

Thu 4:00 - 4:45 pm Mary Seidman

Fri 3:45 - 4:30 pm Janelle Barry

Sat 9:50 - 10:35 am Bethany Lange

LEVEL 2

1Y Ages 5 - 6 Mon 4:45 - 5:30 pm Mary Seidman

Tue 4:45 - 5:30 pm Mary Seidman

Wed 4:45 - 5:30 pm Mireille Obert

Thu 4:45 - 5:30 pm Mary Seidman

Fri 4:30 - 5:15 pm Joy Voelker

Sat 9:00 - 9:45 am Bethany Lange

Sat 9:50 - 10:35 am Nicole Sabella

Sat 11:30 - 12:15 pm Mary Seidman

Creative Dance

blends movement, music, improvisation, and basic dance steps while providing an excellent introduction for the future study of all dance techniques. Students learn dance fundamentals while improving motor skills, self-expression, confidence, imagination and social development.

* Indicates Inclusion Class

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Modern Dancedevelops strong creative dancers through the study of technique and improvisation with a focus on musicality, dynamics, floor-work and artistic expression. Classes with composition focus on problem-solving skills and the tools needed to create unique dances for a group or individual.

FUNDAMENTALS A

0Y Ages 6 - 8 Tue 4:00 - 4:45 pm John Eirich

Wed 4:30 - 5:15 pm Joy Voelker

Fri 4:30 - 5:15 pm Janelle Barry

Sat 9:00 - 9:45 am Joy Havens

Ages 8 - 10 Mon 5:45 - 6:30 pm Elisa Osborne

Thu 4:45 - 5:30 pm Nicole Restani

FUNDAMENTALS B

1Y Ages 7 - 9 Thu 5:30 - 6:15 pm Judith Nelson

Sat 9:50 - 10:35 am Joy Havens

Ages 9 - 11 Tue 5:45 - 6:30 pm Cara Surico

LEVEL 1

2Y Ages 8 - 10 Sat 12:15 - 1:15 pm Judith Nelson

Ages 10 - 12 Wed 5:15 - 6:15 pm Mary Seidman

LEVEL 2

3Y Ages 9 - 12 Tue 5:30 - 6:30 pm Mary Seidman

Thu 5:30 - 6:30 pm Nicole Restani

LEVEL 3 W/ COMPOSITION

4Y Ages 10 - 13 Sat 1:30 - 2:45 pm Judith Nelson

LEVEL 4 W/ COMPOSITION

5Y Ages 11 - 14 Wed 4:00 - 5:15 pm Mary Seidman

LEVEL 5 W/ COMPOSITION

6Y Ages 12 - 17 Sat 9:45 - 11:15 am Mary Seidman

BEGINNING TEEN

0Y Ages 13 - 17 Thu 5:30 - 6:30 pm Mary Seidman

INTERMEDIATE TEEN

2Y Ages 13 - 17 Wed 6:00 - 7:00 pm Audrey Ellis

ADVANCED TEEN W/ COMPOSITION

4Y Ages 13 - 17 Mon 5:30 - 7:00 pm Mary Seidman

STUDENT COMPANY I

A Ages 12 - 17 Sat 12:30 - 1:30 pm Nicole Restani

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Jazz / Hip-Hopfocuses on basic jazz and hip-hop dance principles such as syncopated rhythms, body isolations, coordination, and choreography. These classes prepare students to move into a Broadway and classical style jazz class or an urban inspired hip-hop class.

JAZZ / HIP - HOP LEVEL 1

0Y Ages 6 - 8 Mon 4:00 - 4:45 pm Stephanie Panousieris Sat 12:15 - 1:00 pm Claire Czerniuk Ages 8 - 10 Fri 4:00 - 4:45 pm Claire Czerniuk

JAZZ / HIP - HOP LEVEL 2

1Y Ages 7 - 9 Mon 4:45 - 5:30 pm Stephanie Panousieris

Sat 1:00-1:45 pm Claire Czerniuk Ages 9 - 12 Fri 4:45 - 5:30 pm Claire Czerniuk

HIP - HOP LEVEL 3

2Y Ages 10 - 13 Mon 5:00 - 6:00 pm Wayne Daniels

JAZZ LEVEL 3

2Y Ages 10 - 13 Sat 1:45 - 2:45 pm Claire Czerniuk

BEGINNING TEEN JAZZ / HIP - HOP

0Y Ages 13 - 17 Fri 5:30 - 6:30 pm Claire Czerniuk

INTERMEDIATE TEEN JAZZ / HIP - HOP

2Y Ages 13 - 17 Sat 2:00 - 3:00 pm Wayne Daniels

ADVANCED TEEN HIP - HOP

3Y Ages 13 - 17 Mon 6:00 - 7:00 pm Wayne Daniels

ADVANCED TEEN JAZZ

3Y Ages 13 - 17 Sat 3:00 - 4:00 pm Wayne Daniels

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Balletemphasizes proper ballet technique with a focus on developing strength, alignment, musicality, and the grace that is inherent in the form.

FUNDAMENTALS A

0Y Ages 6 - 8 Mon 3:45 - 4:30 pm Mireille Obert Tue 3:45 - 4:30 pm Mireille Obert Wed 5:15 - 6:00 pm Audrey Ellis Thu 4:00 - 4:45 pm Nicole Restani Sat 9:00 - 9:45 am Sharyn Korey Sat 10:45 - 11:30 am Joy Havens Ages 8 - 10 Fri 5:15 - 6:00 pm Janelle Barry

FUNDAMENTALS B

1Y Ages 7 - 9 Mon 4:30 - 5:15 pm Mireille Obert Tue 5:00 - 5:45 pm Cara Surico Thu 4:45 - 5:30 pm Judith Nelson Sat 9:45 - 10:30 am Sharyn Korey Sat 11:30 - 12:15 pm Bethany Lange Ages 9 - 11 Mon 5:15 - 6:00 pm Mireille Obert LEVEL 1

2Y Ages 8 - 10 Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm Mireille Obert Ages 8 - 10 Sat 10:30 - 11:30 am Sharyn Korey Ages 10 - 12 Thu 5:00 - 6:00 pm Elisa Osborne

LEVEL 2

3Y Ages 9 - 12 Tue 4:00 - 5:00 pm Cara Surico Thu 4:00 - 5:00 pm Sarah Marcus Sat 12:15 - 1:15 pm Bethany Mitchell LEVEL 3

4Y Ages 10 - 13 Wed 5:30 - 6:45 pm Joy Voelker Sat 12:15 - 1:30 pm Sharyn Korey LEVEL 4

5Y Ages 11 - 14 Tue 4:00 - 5:15 pm Sharyn Korey Sat 1:30 - 2:45 pm Nicole Restani LEVEL 5

6Y Ages 12 - 17 Sat 11:15am - 12:30 pm Janelle Barry

BEGINNING TEEN

0Y Ages 13 - 17 Tue 5:30 - 6:30 pm Elisa Osborne Sat 1:15 - 2:15 pm Maya Ogunusi

INTERMEDIATE TEEN

2Y Ages 13 - 17 Mon 6:00 - 7:00 pm Kelly Slough Sat 2:15 - 3:15 pm Bethany Mitchell

ADVANCED TEEN

4Y Ages 13 - 17 Wed 4:15 - 5:45 pm Sarah Marcus

TEEN POINTE I

I Ages 12 - 17 Tue 5:15 - 6:00 pm Sharyn Korey

TEEN POINTE II

I Ages 12 - 17 Wed 5:45 - 6:30 pm Sarah Marcus

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Afro-Haitian Danceis a style that is rooted in traditional Haitian folklore. Celebrating life, beauty, and the power of culture, these classes will develop each dancer’s relationship to polyrhythm and percussion.

LEVEL 1

0Y Ages 6 - 8 Fri 4:00 - 4:45 pm Adia Whitaker

LEVEL 2

2Y Ages 9 - 12 Fri 4:45 - 5:30 pm Adia Whitaker

LEVEL 3

3Y Ages 11 - 15 Fri 5:30 - 6:30pm Adia Whitaker

Music & Singingincorporates exercises in rhythm, solfège, ear training, vocal techniques, and basic harmony. The class will cover musical theatre literature, popular and classical music, and song interpretation.

LEVEL 1

0Y Ages 7 - 10 Sat 10:45 - 11:30 am William Wade

LEVEL 2

1Y Ages 8 - 12 Sat 11:30am - 12:15 pm William Wade

LEVEL 3

2Y Ages 9 - 13 Wed 4:00 - 4:45 pm William Wade

ADVANCED

3Y Ages 11 - 17 Wed 4:45 - 5:45 pm William Wade

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Boys Danceintroduces young male students to the fundamentals of dance in a nurturing, all-boys classroom setting. Boys Hip-Hop combines the styles of breaking, popping, and locking, while the Boys Movement mixes modern and ballet techniques with strength training and athleticism. Students will develop musicality, coordination, flexibility and physical fitness in a fun environment.

BOYS MOVEMENT LEVEL 1

0Y Ages 6 - 8 Tue 5:00 - 5:45 pm John Eirich

BOYS MOVEMENT LEVEL 2

2Y Ages 9 - 12 Tue 5:45 - 6:30 pm John Eirich

BOYS HIP-HOP

1Y Ages 7 - 10 Mon 4:00 - 4:45 pm Wayne Daniels

Tap Dancefocuses on developing coordination, precision, rhythmic skills, and musicality within both the Broadway and contemporary Rhythm-Tap styles.

LEVEL 1

0Y Ages 6 - 8 Thu 3:45 - 4:30 pm Michela Merino Lerman Ages 8 - 10 Sat 10:45 - 11:30 am Nicole Restani LEVEL 2

1Y Ages 7 - 9 Thu 4:30 - 5:15 pm Michela Merino Lerman Ages 9 - 11 Sat 11:30 - 12:15pm Jarel Waters

LEVEL 3

2Y Ages 10 - 12 Thu 5:15 - 6:00 pm Michela Merino Lerman Sat 12:15 - 1:00 pm Jarel Waters LEVEL 4

3Y Ages 11 - 14 Sat 1:00 - 1:45 pm Jarel Waters

BEGINNING TEEN

0Y Ages 13 - 17 Tue 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cat Wagner

INTERMEDIATE TEEN

2Y Ages 13 - 17 Thu 6:00 - 7:00 pm Michela Merino Lerman

“ “I want to dance forthe rest of my life

AKHTAR, 12 YEARS OLD

Photo Credits: Amber Star Merkens (p.1-6 and p.8-10), Rosalie O’Connor (p.7)

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Student Company I & II dancers are advanced students of The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center and selected by audition each Fall. Dancers participate in weekly rehearsals of Mark Morris repertory as well as new choreography by School faculty. Students are required to take weekly classes in both ballet and modern dance at The School. The year culminates in a public performance each June. AUDITION DATES: Student Company I: Saturday, September 20 / 12:30 - 2 pm Requirements: Must be minimum 13 years of age and have 5 years of ballet and/or modern dance Student Company II: Friday September 19 / 4 - 5:30 pm Requirements: Must be minimum 10 years of age and have 3 years of ballet and/or modern dance. PERFORMANCE DATE: June 6, 2015

questions?Email Colleen Pictor, School Administrator at colleen@mmdg.org or call the front desk at 718-624-8400 or visit our FAQ page at mmdg.org/school.

The School at the Mark Morris Dance CenterSarah Marcus, Director of EducationSydnie Liggett, School Director Colleen Pictor, School Administrator

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length of class fee full year ($30 off)* 1 payment / year

semester2 payments / year

semester installments (+10%) 4 payments / year or 2 payments / semester

45 min $490 $460* $245 $135

60 min $520 $490* $260 $140

75 min

90 min $580 $550* $290 $150

$550 $520* $275 $145

Registration & TuitionClass registration is available online at mmdg.org/school or in person at The Dance Center.

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

Sept 8, 2014 - Jan 17, 2015

Thursday classes meet for 15 weeks in the fall semester and 17 weeks in the spring semester.

registration datesFALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

multiple class discount Students who register for more than one class in a semester receive a 10% discount.

Aug 18, 2014 / 9 am

Aug 11, 2014 / 9 am for returning students only

Jan 12, 2015 / 9 am Jan 5, 2015 / 9 am for returning students enrolling in the same class

Jan 26, 2015 - Jun 6, 2015

tuition

*BEST VALUE

withdrawal & refund policy

NEW

store Premium dancewear and shoes at discounted prices for adults and children are available at The Store on the 4th floor of the building. All proceeds benefit MMDG’s free education and community programs.

sibling discount Families with multiple children enrolled in The School receive a 10% discount.

Tuition is refundable within the first 6 weeks of the semester for which the child is registered, less a $15 processing fee, the pro-rated cost of classes taken (whether attended or not), and any applied discounts. Please review the School Handbook for policies and dress code. Handbook is available for download at mmdg.org or pick-up at The Dance Center. There are no make-up classes for missed classes.

full year: pay one payment for the full year at the time of Fall registration and save $30!

semester: pay per semester - at the time of Fall and Spring semester registrations

semester installments: pay twice per semester. The first installment is due upon Fall and/or Spring` registration. The second semester installment is auto-charged to your credit/debit card at the end of the registration period. Must commit to a minimum of one semester.

PAYMENT OPTIONS PRICE

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