Adult Performance Classes

Bollywood Performance Class CLOSED
with Laurel Victoria Gray
Sunday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Friendship Heights
(01/08 - 03/12/06)
$150 for 10 weeks
Level: Beginning I Belly 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, March 18, at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

Students will learn an intricate and elegant Egyptian Raqs Sharqi piece to the classical composition Tool
Omri ba-Hebbak. With frequent rhythm changes, crisp percussive sections and languorous passages, this challenging selection will teach dancers to reflect musical nuances through their movements.Posture, styling, expressiveness, isolations, and precision will be emphasized. 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, March 18, at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

Jazz Performance Class
with Douglas Yeuell
Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Friendship Heights
(02/07 - 03/07/06)
$100 for 5 weeks Register
Level: Beginning II Jazz and above

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. 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, March 18 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

Hip Hop Performance Class CLOSED
with Juli Calderon
(01/03 - 03/07/06)
Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., Bethesda
$175 for 10 weeks

Level: Low Intermediate Hip-Hop and above

Join this Tribute to Janet Jackson with Janet's music and a few of her signature movements fused with hip hop basics, influences of jazz, 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, March 18, at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

Step Performance Class CLOSED
with Kevin Allen
Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Friendship Heights
(01/06 - 03/10/06)
$175 for 10 weeks

Level: Beginning I Hip Hop and above

Learn a fun and innovative Step performance piece choreographed by Kevin Allen, Omicron Omicron President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternities, Inc. The traditions of stepping were formulated originally by the mine workers of South Africa and have evolved into a creative celebration of movement, rhythms, and dance. Stepping has been popularized by the Divine Nine Fraternities and Sororities of the world. Stepping is a compilation of precise foot movements, hand clapping, and creative movements that challenge one's inner rhythms, tempo, and adaptability. 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, March 18, at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

Salsa-Latin Dance Performance Class CLOSED
with Jami Jones
Sunday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Atlas Performing Arts Center
(01/08 - 03/12/06)
$175 for 10 weeks
Level: Beginning II Salsa and above

This performance class will focus on partnership and solo work, emphasizing Salsa dance, and incorporating other Latin dance into the choreography. Although partnering work will be taught, no partner is necessary to register for the class. Learn a choreographed performance piece that will build performance quality into all your Latin dance moves. 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, March 18, at 8:00 p.m., Sunday March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

Flamenco/Spanish Dance Performance Class CLOSED
with Estela Velez
Sunday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m., Friendship Heights
(01/08 - 03/12/06)
$175 for 10 weeks
Level: Beginning II Flamenco/Spanish Dance and 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, March 18, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.

Afro Jazz Performance Class CLOSED
with Tyrone Murray
Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Atlas Performing Arts Center
(01/08 - 03/12/06)
$180 for 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate 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, March 18, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 19, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $10.00.