Dance is for everyone!

Atlas Performing Arts Center (ATL)
Bethesda (BTH)
Dupont Circle (DC)
Friendship Heights (FH)



Adult Workshops 

Spring Semester:   March 24 - June 9, 2008
Please note: Classes are subject to cancellation or change of time, teacher, or location based on management discretion.
                    Unless otherwise noted, students must be 18 years and above to participate in adult classes and workshops,
                   and 19 years and above to participate in adult performance classes..
                    Adult enrollment and performance class start and end dates vary. Please check the schedule below.

Adult Spring Schedule

Adult Spring Online Class Registration Form

 

  MAY

Flirt!
with Yillah 

Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time:  11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Level:  All levels, all dance styles welcome!
Location:  JOMDC Friendship Heights                           
Tuition:  $30 in advance/$35 at the door       REGISTER!

Raqs Sharqi (Belly Dance) requires technical skill, rhythm, and more than a little sassiness.  In this fun workshop, learn a variety of flirty moves that will give your dance believability and personality.  Are you an enchantress?  Find out after the drills when you will learn a short combination that you can try out on your classmates!

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MAY

Contemporary Technique Workshop
with Vernon Gooden

Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2008
Time:  4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Level:  Intermediate and/or Advanced Contemporary, Modern, Ballet, or Jazz
Location:  JOMDC Bethesda                           
Tuition:  $25 in advance/$30 at the door       REGISTER!

The Contemporary Technique class is an open place of creativity, allowing the students to explore the boundaries of contemporary style of fusion with a foundation of ballet as a point of entry to guide control and alignment. This class is exciting, challenging, revealing, and enticing. Step out side the interior dance world within yourself and show the world the true essence of performing from your heart!

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 JUNE


Dance is for Everyone Workshop
An Introductory Workshop For The New Dancer
with Michelle AVA

Date:  Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time:  11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Level:  Brand new to dance/beginner
Location:  JOMDC Friendship Heights
Tuition:  $25 in advance/$30 at the door         REGISTER!

For the beginner dancer or for those wanting to re-enter the dance world.  Join Michelle AVA in this "bare bones" Dance is For Everyone workshop facilitated in an understanding, gentle, and supportive environment.  Learn the fundamentals of dance/movement including the styles of jazz, modern, and ballet in a fun and lively way.  Be in a place where "making a mistake" and sometimes feeling uncoordinated is OK!  You will leave energized and confident knowing you can dance!

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 JUNE

Beginner Dancer Workshop
with Michelle AVA

Date:  Sunday, June 8, 2008
Time:  2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Level:  Beginner
Location:  JOMDC Bethesda
Tuition:  $25 in advance/$30 at the door       REGISTER!

If you enjoyed your Intro to Dance Series classes at Joy of Motion Dance Center, and would like to enhance your experience with a follow up session, then join us for a Beginner's experience!  This workshop will help you to enhance your motor skills, i.e. hopping, skipping, jumping, and other basic "moves" that are inherent in all dance forms.  You will learn efficient ways to "memorize" or feel the dance combinations fully in your body.  Personalized coaching tips with Q & A sessions will help address your individual needs.