Classes Currently Being Offered:
INTRODUCTORY SPANISH FLAMENCO & BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE BALLET
CLASSES! 2010 Semester ~ JANUARY - MAY
SPANISH FLAMENCO
Learn and appreciate the history and traditions of Spain's most passionate dance form, while exploring basic techniques and authentic dances from various regions. Awaken your inner duende in a fun & supportive environment!
~Each class introduces new skills and dance repertoire while building upon technical foundation. Emphasis is placed on the quality of movement, not the quantity accomplished by the end of the Semester. (Performance opportunities also available but not required!)
~2nd Semester will focus on arms (braceo), footwork (zapateado), hand-clapping (palmas), traditional Sevillanas AND Introduction to CASTANETS!!! (Castañuelas)
[Castanets provided]
~Spanish Dance Classes are held on MONDAYS, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Session I: (5 Classes) 1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8 (No lesson on 1/18, Martin Luther King Day)
Session II: (5 Classes) 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 (No lesson on 2/15, Winter Break) CASTANETS INTRODUCED!!!
*Snow Make-Up Date for Session I/II: 3/29
Session III: (6 Classes) 4/4, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 (No lesson on 4/19, Spring Break) CASTANETS CONTINUED!!!
*Snow Make-Up Date for Session III: 5/24
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE BALLET
Embrace the beauty, joy and discipline of Classical Ballet!
~Focus is on alignment, basic body positions, foot articulation, stretching, core strengthening & coordination while being introduced to French terminology, musicality & artistry.
~Ballet Classes are held on TUESDAYS, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Session I: (6 Classes) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
Session II: (6 Classes) 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (No lesson 2/16, Winter Break)
*Snow Make-Up Date for Session I/II: WEDNESDAY 3/31
Session III: (6 Classes) 4/6, 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 (No lesson on 4/20, Spring Break)
*Snow Make-Up Date for Session III: 5/25
CLASS RATES-- 3 WAYS TO PAY & PLAY: WALK-IN, FULL SEMESTER (BEST PRICE!) OR PAY BY SESSION:
~ Walk-in Rate: $15 per class
SPANISH FLAMENCO:
~ REGISTER & PAY FOR FULL 16-CLASS SEMESTER: $220 (That's a $20 savings!)
~ PAY BY SESSION:
SESSION I: 5 CLASSES: $70
SESSION II: 5 CLASSES: $70
SESSION III: 6 CLASSES: $85
(That's a $5 savings each Session!)
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE BALLET:
~ REGISTER & PAY FOR FULL 18-CLASS SEMESTER: $250 (That's a $20 savings!)
~ PAY BY SESSION:
SESSIONS I-III: 6 CLASSES: $85 Each Session
(That's a $5 savings each Session!)
~Adults and Teens 14 & up are welcome
~All classes are held at the Learning Corridor/Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
15 Vernon Street, Hartford, CT (Visitor Parking on Vernon St.)
Class Policies:
~Make-up classes will be honored & rescheduled ONLY if class is canceled by Instructor, due to weather or an emergency.
Sorry- no refunds for missed classes. You ARE welcome, though, to drop in on one of the other classes in exchange for your missed lesson.
~Arrival time begins 15 minutes prior to start time, so that students may be admitted into the security-locked building, and classes may begin PROMPTLY.
Attire:
~Spanish Dance: Ladies: Leotard, long full skirt and character shoes with a heel. Gentlemen: T-shirt, tights or jazz pants/sweat pants and character or jazz shoes with a heel. (No sneakers, sandals or pumps, please.)
~Ballet: Ladies: Solid color leotard, pink or black tights, ballet slippers. Ballet skirts are acceptable. Gentlemen: White or black t-shirt, black tights, ballet slippers.
For inquiry or to confirm registration, contact Alison at ADVdance@aol.com or 860-966-2576 (please do not call The Academy)
JOIN THE FUN!
***PRIVATE LESSONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO INQUIRE ABOUT RATES AND SCHEDULING***
Photo by Ron Compton