Adult Performance Classes

Adult Fall Schedule
Performance Classes

September 5 - December 30, 2006
All studios will be closed Monday, September 4; Thursday, November 23; Sunday, December 24; Monday, December 25; Sunday, December 31, 2006 and Monday, January 1, 2007.
All adult enrollment and performance classes will not meet during the Fall Break, November 20 - 26, 2006.

Please note: Classes are subject to cancellation or change of time or location based on management discretion.

Unless otherwise noted, students must be 18 years and above to participate in adult classes and workshops.

Adult enrollment and performance class start and end dates vary. Please check the schedule below.

Performance Classes
Our performance classes are offered each semester in various dance disciplines as an opportunity for the adult student to experience the process and thrill of performing. Performance classes culminate in a showcase performance at The Jack Guidone Theater on December 16 & 17, 2006..

Composition & Choreography with Karen Reedy
Contemporary/Modern Dance Performance Class with Danilo Rivera
"True School" Hip Hop Performance Class, Beginning 1 & 2, with Esperonto Bean CLOSED!
"New School" Hip Hop Performance Class, Low Intermediate & Above, with Joseph Nontanovan
Hip Hop Raqs Performance Class with Yillah Natalia
Rhythm Tap Performance Class with Heidi Schultz
Tribal Belly Dance Performance Class with Marta
JOMDC 30th Anniversary Performance Project with Michelle AVA (performs only at the In Retro Concert, part of JOMDC's 30th anniversary celebration, October 14 & 15, 2006.)

Choreography & Composition
with Karen Reedy
Thursday, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m., Friendship Heights
(9/28 - 12/14/06)
$220 for 11 weeks Register
Open to all levels and all dance styles

This Choreography & Composition class is an intensive choreography workshop led by renowned dance artist Karen Reedy. Ms. Reedy returns to the JOMDC faculty from New York City where she performed with the Mark Morris Dance Group and taught at the Mark Morris Dance Center. In addition, she has assisted
choreographers such as Robert Battle of Battleworks and Nacho Duato at the Julliard School. This class combines practical exercises, improvisational tasks, and compositional “homework” that will be assigned on a weekly basis. Students will be challenged with the goal of creating a solo work for themselves and performing before a live audience. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors.

Contemporary/Modern Dance Performance Class
with Danilo Rivera
Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Friendship Heights
(9/29 - 12/15/06)
$192 for 11 weeks Register
Level: Intermediate modern or above

This class will mount a contemporary work and is a wonderful opportunity for students to be a part of the creative process from the beginning. Class will include a contemporary warm-up followed by choreography from the rich repertoire of works by El Teatro de Danza Comtemporanea de El Salvador, Miya Hisaka, Artistic Director. Class and choreography will be taught by Danilo Rivera, long time company member. Works presented by El Teatro de Danza are profound, moving, and contain ethereal beauty. All students are required to attend class, be prompt and participate on a regular basis in order to perform. Students must purchase their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors.

"True School" Hip Hop Performance Class
with Esperonto Bean
(9/24 - 12/10/06)
Sunday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Bethesda
$192 for 11 weeks CLOSED!
Level: Beginning 1 & 2

This "True School" Hip Hop Performance Class based on the original hip hop styles, such as Popping and Locking, blended with hip hop choreography of today. Geared for the beginning hip hip dancer, this performance class will give you a comprehensive foundation in the genre of hip hop. Continuation of drop-in classes at the appropriate skill level highly recommended. All students are required to attend class, be prompt and demonstrate a command of the choreography in order to perform. Students must purchase or create their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m., at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors.

"New School" Hip Hop Performance Class
with Joseph Nontanovan
Monday, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m., Atlas Performing Arts Center
(9/25 - 12/11//06)
$192 for 11 weeks Register
Level: Low Intermediate and above

Contemporary or "new school" hip-hop dance combines music, personality and style with a diverse and often complex range of movement. Embracing social, funk, and dance styles such as popping and bboy/bgirling, hip-hop also draws indirect influences from African, jazz and modern. Through this performance class, students can expect to broaden their understanding of movement, by exploring both the old and new in dance choreography. Various elements including hitting, grooving, isolation, and release, as well as performance concepts such as breathing, facials and stage presence will be explored. Dancers will be encouraged to challenge themselves weekly while strengthening their overall vocabulary and foundation. All students are required to attend class, be prompt and demonstrate a command of the choreography in order to perform. Students must purchase or create their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m., at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors

Hip Hop Raqs Performance Class
with Yillah Natalia
Sunday, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Atlas Performing Arts Center
(9/24 - 12/10/06)
$165 for 11 weeks Register
Level: Beginning 1 Belly Dance and above

This performance class combines the traditional movements of Middle Eastern dance with the hot sounds of hip hop music to create a unique, fun and innovative performance piece. Give your dance a new edge. Students fond of the past and but moved by the sounds of today will love this fusion class inspired by the music of artists such as Shakira and Kelis. Join the fun as we push the limits of traditional Raqs Sharqi (belly dance). All students are required to attend class, be prompt and participate on a regular basis in order to perform. Students must purchase or create their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors. .

Rhythm Tap Performance Class
with Heidi Schultz
Monday, 9:30 - 10:30 p.m., Friendship Heights
(9/25 - 12/11/06)
$165 for 11 weeks Register
Level: Beginning 2 Rhythm Tap and above

Tired of trying to show your friends and family what you've been learning in class in your socks or on carpet or in the laundry room? The stage is open to all tap dancers who want to bang their feet in style--a wood floor, lights, and costumes! We'll spend the fall semester learning a funky rhythm tap piece that showcases your hoofing skills and bright personalities. Previous performance experience is not necessary, but students should have completed at least one semester of beginning 2 rhythm tap (no high-heeled tap shoes, please). Bring on the noise, 'cuz we got the funk! All students are required to attend class, be prompt and demonstrate a command of the choreography in order to perform. Students must purchase or create their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m., at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors.

Tribal Belly Dance Performance Class
with Marta
Thursday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friendship Heights
(9/28 - 12/14/06)
$165 for 11 weeks Register
Level: Beginning 2 Tribal Belly Dance and above

Using aspects of all Tribal Belly Dance approaches and with a special emphasis on American Tribal Style (ATS) with its Flamenco and Classical Indian Dance influences, this unique and challenging performance class will provide students with a chance to further their Tribal technique, musical interpretation and begin developing their performance skills. All students are required to attend class, be prompt and demonstrate a command of the choreography and/ Tribal movement vocabulary in order to perform. Students must purchase or create their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, December 16, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors.

JOMDC 30th Anniversary Performance Project
with Michelle AVA
Friday, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m., Friendship Heights
(9/15 - 10/13/06)
$125 for 5 weeks Register
Level: Beginning 2 and above, Ballet, Jazz, Modern

Join Michelle AVA, founder Joy of Motion Dance Center (1976), for this co-creative 30th Anniversary Performance Celebration . We will weave images, memories, stories and dances of the the past 3 decades. Reflect with us and develop your interpretation of the that which was...is ... and is becoming.

AVA's Improvography process utilizes structured choreography mixed along with improvisation to create unique individually inspired dance /theatre tapestries.

Open to advanced beginner through advanced students of all ages experienced in a variety of dance styles and techniques.

All students are required to attend class, be prompt and demonstrate a command of the choreography in order to perform. Students must purchase or create their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a performance at the In Retro Concert, part of JOMDC's 30th anniversary celebration, on Saturday, October 14, at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m., at our Jack Guidone Theater.