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 Studio to Stage performance classes.  Tuition Information
                             Winter 2009:  January 2 - March 29, 2009

New to Dance?  
At Joy of Motion Dance Center (JOMDC), adults new to dance can start in any of three ways:  

             Intro to Dance Series      Beginning Level Drop-In Classes       JOMDC Orientation 
                      

Start with our Intro to Dance Classes!
Joy of Motion Dance Center's Intro to Dance Classes is an ideal way for the adult dancer who is new to movement to learn the basics of dance technique and terminology.  Offered year-round, these classes give students the necessary skill sets to attend our other drop-in classes with a greater level of success and accomplishment.   All Intro to Dance classes are drop in classes.  JOMDC’s intro classes in the Social Dance Program are comprised of partner dance classes.  Students may register as individuals or may register in pairs.  All classes in the Social Dance Program are enrollment classes.    COMPLETE CLASS SCHEDULE

 
Intro to Dance Classes includes (offered on a Drop-In basis):  
(Jump to schedule of Intro classes.)

• Intro to African
• Intro to Ballet
• Intro to Belly Dance
• Intro to Breakdancing
• Intro to Hip Hop
• Intro to Jazz Technique
• Intro to Modern Dance
• Intro to Tap
• Intro to Turns & Leaps
• Intro to Yoga

Intro classes in the Social Dance Program (offered on an Enrollment basis):   
(Jump to schedule of Social Dance Program Intro classes.)

        ·         Partner dance classes
·         Offered in 6-week sessions
·         Each session requires registration – drop in is not an option
·         Material covered is the same in every session
·         Dance styles offered within the Introduction to Social Dance Series:
                Intro to Club Latin
                Intro to Latin Ballroom
                Intro to Salsa
                Intro to Social Ballroom
                Intro to Tango

Studio Key Code:  ATL = Atlas     BTH = Bethesda     DC = Dupont Circle     FH = Friendship Heights

Start with our Beginning Level Drop-In Classes!
Ready to dance?  Students are welcome to bypass both the orientation and the Intro to Dance Series classes and start right away with Beginning level classes.  Each week in Beginning level classes, dancers build on their dance technique, strength, flexibility, stamina, terminology, body alignment, and coordination, while learning to sequence movement together in short combinations.  Beginner classes may also be taken in addition to Intro to Dance Series classes.  Beginning level classes are available in over 40 styles of dance.  Like all Drop-In classes, Beginning level classes may be paid each time you take a class or with a Drop-In Discount, a multi-class discount (Purchase your Drop-In Discount online!).   Drop-In and start any time!

Start with our Orientation!
Joy of Motion Dance Center offers a FREE Orientation every Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at our Friendship Heights studio.  
In addition to an overview of Joy of Motion Dance Center and its many dance and community programs, the orientation provides helpful, practical guides to commonly asked questions and the concerns of most new adult dance students, such as:
                  How do I select a class to attend?   How do I know which dance style I want and is right for me?
                  What happens in a dance class?  What do I wear?  How do I start?  Will everyone be better than I am?

Whether you are new to dance, new to the Washington, DC area, or just new to JOMDC, the orientation is designed to provide all attendees with the information, encouragement, and confidence to take your dance class with us.  Meet new people and make new friends who share your passion and interest.  Come with questions and come prepared to move (wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and wear sneakers or go barefoot).  The dance starts now!

Orientations are FREE.  Pre-registration required.  Space is limited.  Please call the Friendship Heights studio to reserve your space: 202.362.3042.  Come prepared to move!!