Adult Spring Schedule
Performance Classes

March 28 - June 13, 2005
(Please note Enrollment class (e) dates vary, see TUITION)

 

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• Afro Jazz Performance Class with Tyrone Murray

• Bollywood Performance Class with Laurel Victoria Gray CLOSED

• Broadway Jazz Performance Class with Douglas Yeuell

• DancePLUS Dance Composition Class with Vladimir Angelov

• Flamenco/Spanish Dance Performance Class with Estela Velez

• Hip Hop Performance Class with Aysha Upchurch CLOSED

• Rhythm Tap Performance Class with Kelly Isaac

• Veil Performance Class with Laurel Victoria Gray 
  

Afro Jazz Performance Class
with Tyrone Murray
Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m., Atlas Performing Arts Center
March 30 - June 12, 2005
$192.00 for 11 weeks 
Level:  Beginning II Jazz or Afro Jazz and above

This class will incorporate the unique afro jazz style of Joy of Motion’s very own Tyrone Murray.  Tyrone’s choreography is an exciting blend of traditional African movements incorporated with elements of classical jazz technique and phrases.  This class is an excellent opportunity to put the fun experienced in class on stage.  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, June 11 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

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Bollywood Performance Class
with Laurel Victoria Gray
Saturday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Friendship Heights
April 2 - June 12, 2005
$165.00 for 11 weeks CLOSED
Level:  Beginning I Middle Eastern Dance and above

This class will feature the popular Indian film dance style that draws on folk and traditional elements as well as MTV and Arabic dance. This new choreography promises high-spirited, hip-swinging fun for the whole village. 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, June 11 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

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Broadway Jazz Performance Class
with Douglas Yeuell
Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Friendship Heights
April 1 - June 12, 2005
$165.00 for 11 weeks
Level:  Beginning II Jazz and above

This performance class will bring you one step closer to the big time. Participants will learn a complete performance piece from a selected Broadway musical. Emphasis will be placed on creating a piece in the Bob Fosse style of choreography. Participants are encouraged to attend the Broadway Jazz class that meets prior to this performance class as a warm-up. 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, June 11 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

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DancePLUS Dance Composition Class
with Vladimir Angelov
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Bethesda *
Additional session to meet Monday, April 11, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Friendship Heights.  No class on Sunday, May 15.
April 10 - June 4, 2005
$180.00 for 9 weeks 
Level: Low Intermediate Ballet, Jazz, Modern or Hip Hop

Choreography and composition is an intensive choreography workshop led by internationally renowned choreographer Vladimir Angelov. The workshop combines lectures, practical exercises, improvisational tasks and compositional “homework”. The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with the basics of the choreographic process and for each participant to then create a piece of choreography (solo or group) which is presented before a live audience. Enjoy the show! Dance Plus concert Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater. Admission $10.00.

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Flamenco/Spanish Dance Performance Class
with Estela Velez
Sunday, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Friendship Heights
April 3 - June 12, 2005
$165.00 for 11 weeks 
Level: Beginning I & above. 

Bring finesse and style to your flamenco. This performance class is a great opportunity to strengthen performance skills and take your technique to a higher level. Aspects of stage presence and professionalism will be covered. 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, June 11 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

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Hip Hop Performance Class  
with Aysha Upchurch
Fridays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Friendship Heights
April 1 - June 12, 2005
$192.00 for 11 weeks CLOSED
Level: Low Intermediate Hip Hop and above

Explore the fundamentals of hip hop in a performance class that fuses hip hop basics with influences of jazz while combining acrobatics and a little booty shaking. This class offers a great opportunity to strengthen performance quality and stage presence. 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, June 11 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

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Rhythm Tap Performance Class
with Kelly Isaac
Saturday, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Bethesda
April 9 - June 12, 2005
$175.00 for 10 weeks
Level:  Intermediate Rhythm Tap

From studio to the stage, apply your tapping skills to this level-specific performance class.  Tappers will have the opportunity to develop presentation skills in preparation for a performance.  Go through the process of preparing a level appropriate rhythm tap piece including learning the choreography, rehearsing the piece and polishing it for performance.  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, June 11 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

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Veil Performance Class
with Laurel Victoria Gray
Mondays, 9:15 - 10:15 p.m., Dupont Circle
March 28 - June 13, 2005 CLOSED
$165.00 for 11 weeks
Level: Previous work with veils