Studio to Stage Performance Dance Classes
                 Winter 2009:  January 2 - March 29, 2009 
Presenting Studio to Stage, Joy of Motion Dance Center’s performance class series. The Studio to Stage Performance Class Series is a unique opportunity for students in our Adult Dance Program to participate in the creative process, learn choreography, and experience the thrill of performing. 
Each performance class culminates in a performance at select professional venues throughout the community. Each class is designed to strengthen technique, expand your skill set and inspire the performer in you.  Our Studio to Stage series encompasses a unique offering of different performance experiences from a variety of dance styles.

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 Studio to Stage performance classes.   

The following Studio to Stage performance classes perform in Joy of Motion IN CONCERT Winter 2009, at The Jack Guidone Theater on March 28 & 29, 2009:  

• Janet Jackson Hip Hop Performance Class with Juli Calderon   

• Modern Performance Class with Danilo Rivera  

• Jazz Performance Class with Douglas E. Yeuell     

• Vegas Jazz Performance Class with Kayce Allison  

(Performing March 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. and March 29, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $15 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors.)

The following Studio to Stage performance classes perform in Raqs Cultura,  JOMDC's annual Middle Eastern Dance Concert, on  March 21 & 22, 2009 at The Jack Guidone Theater:

• Bhangra Bollywood Performance Class with Laurel Victoria Gray

• Turkish Rromany (Gypsy) Performance Class with Artemis

• Drum Solo Performance Class with Artemis

• Hip Hop Raqs Performance Class with Yillah

(Performing March 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. and March 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $15 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors.)

Note for all Studio to Stage Performance Class Participants:  
All students are required to attend every 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. 

Studio to Stage Performance Dance Classes
Performing in Joy of Motion IN CONCERT Winter 2009, on March 28 & 29, 2009 at The Jack Guidone Theater

Janet Jackson Hip Hop Performance Class
with Juli Calderon

Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. at JOMDC Bethesda
January 13 - March 24, 2009  (No class January 20)  (10 weeks)
Tuition:  $200 
Level:  Advanced Beginning and Above Hip Hop      Closed (Full)

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Modern Performance Class
 with Danilo Rivera

Saturdays, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at JOMDC Friendship Heights
January 24 - March 28, 2009  (10 weeks) 
Tuition:  $225            
Level: Low Intermediate and Above Modern Dance    Registration is now closed.

Experience the power, passion, and multi-cultural influences in the choreography of Danilo Rivera in this modern performance class. Students will learn an original modern dance work with classical and contemporary influences.  Students will be engaged in the creative process as the work is created.

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Jazz Performance Class 
with Douglas E. Yeuell

Mondays, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. at JOMDC Friendship Heights  
January 19 - March 23, 2009  (10 weeks)
Tuition:  $225 
Level:  Advanced Beginning and Above Jazz    Registration is now closed.

Jazz is an exciting and dynamic dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life. This performance class will
bring the energy of jazz to the stage. Steeped in the rhythm of America , jazz, a true American art form, brings energy
and life to all those who dance it. Students will experience the development of a full-length jazz performance piece from 
start to finish focusing on classic jazz and blues as well as some elements of jazz improvisation.

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Vegas Jazz Performance Class
with Kayce Allison 

Fridays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at JOMDC Bethesda
January 23 - March 27, 2009  (10 weeks)
Tuition:  $225 
Level:  Advanced Beginning  and Above Jazz    Registration is closed.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but what happens in this Vegas Jazz Performance class is now for all your friends to see. Vegas Jazz is a fun filled class with various styles of dance incorporated to give a Vegas style feel. Inspirations for the class are from the sultry style of Bob Fosse, to the bump and grind of the Pussycat Dolls. Leave your inhibitions behind as you learn how to emulate the sass and class of a Sin City showgirl.

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Studio to Stage Performance Dance Classes
Performing in RAQS CULTURA on March 21 & 22, 2009 at The Jack Guidone Theater

Bhangra Bollywood Performance Class 
with Laurel Victoria Gray  

Mondays, 9:15 - 10:15 p.m. at JOMDC Dupont Circle
January 12 - March 16, 2009 (10 weeks)
Tuition:  $200 
Level:  All Levels of Belly Dance   Registration is now closed.

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Turkish Rromany (Gypsy) Performance Class 
with Artemis  

Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 p.m. at JOMDC Bethesda
January 14 - March 18, 2009 (10 weeks)
Tuition:  $200 
Level:  All Levels of Belly Dance   Registration is now closed.

Learn a culturally specific work celebrating the Turkish Rromany culture. Artemis, an expert in dances of the Turkish Romany, will teach a Turkish Rromany piece that explores the complex 9/8 Rromany rhythm. Students of all levels of Belly Dance are encouraged to participate.

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Drum Solo Performance Class 
with Artemis  

Thursdays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. at JOMDC Bethesda
January 15 - March 19, 2009 (10 weeks)
Tuition:  $200 
Level: All Levels of Belly Dance    Registration is now closed.

Drum Solos are a necessary part of all Middle Eastern Dance performances, regardless of your style of
dance. The Drum Solo is a exciting duet between dancer and drummer.  In Drum Solos, the dancer 
becomes one with the music.

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Hip Hop Raqs Performance Class 
with Yillah  

Fridays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at JOMDC Friendship Heights
January 16 - March 20, 2009 (10 weeks)
Tuition:  $200 
Level:  Advanced Beginning and Above Belly Dance    Registration is now closed.

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, 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).

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