Title

Discover Dance: Performance and Education Series

Date(s)
Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 12:30–8 p.m.
Contact Information

Contact Information

Center for the Arts

952-563-8877

Parks and Recreation Department

952-563-8877
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Discover Dance Education Master Class September 2024

Join Continental Ballet Company, Concerto Dance and Threads Dance Project in a participatory day of dance discovery! 

Saturday, September 28, 12:30 - 8 p.m., Black Box Theater

  • Multiple youth and adult master classes will be taught 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.  
  • Dance styles featured will include hip hop, jazz, modern, and ballet.
  • Instruction will be available for both beginners and experienced dancers. 
  • The day ends with a 7 p.m. performance featuring all companies in the Black Box Theater.
  • Tickets: Evening Performance + All-Day Access - $20*  |  Workshops only - $10

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*Does not require dance class participation. May be used solely to access evening performance. 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ballet - Students will engage in a ballet class that is focused on the Classical Ballet Technique led by professional members of the Continental Ballet Company.
 
Jazz – Students will engage in a jazz dance class taught by Concerto Dance that focuses on our signature style blending vernacular and classical jazz dance in a virtuosic, high energy and highly musical context. Classes draw from the historical African roots of jazz with European influences that emerged out of an American context. Students will focus on the characteristics of jazz dance including; rhythm, musicality, improvisation, groove, and community. Classes consist of guided warm up exercises and a short dance sequence, allowing participants to experience the freedom, joy and community found in jazz dance.
 
Modern - Join Threads Dance Project for a Horton-based modern dance class. Focusing on strength, flexibility, and coordination through fortifications, lateral stretches, and expansive movements, students will explore the foundational elements of modern dance. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or new to modern, this class offers an enriching experience that deepens your understanding of modern dance fundamentals while enhancing your overall dance technique.
 
Hip Hop - This class offers dancers an opportunity to experience the fast-paced and high energy dance style of hip -hop influenced by social street dance and urban vernacular. Hip hop encompasses a wide range of street styles including breaking, locking and popping. This class specifically focuses on developing rhythm, funky footwork and individual style.
 

YOUTH

Youth classes are geared toward participants ages 10-14 and are offered for students who are both new to dance and for those with more experience. Each class is taught by a professional dance educator and includes guided exercises followed by a learned dance combination. Dancers can take up to 2 classes. All are welcome.

  • Beginner/Open Level – Little to no previous experience required.
  • Intermediate/Advanced - Previous experience required.
Youth Class Schedule:
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Modern - Beginner/Open Level (Black Box)

  • Taught by Malia Craft, Threads Dance Project

Jazz - Beginner/ Open Level (Rehearsal Hall)

  • Taught by Shannon Mulcahy/Doug Hooker, Concerto Dance

Ballet - Intermediate/Advanced (Dance Studio)

  • Taught by Continental Ballet Company

Hip-Hop - Intermediate/Advanced (2nd floor Paint Studio)

  • Taught by Jake Nehrbass, Concerto Dance
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. 

Ballet - Beginner (Dance Studio)

  • Taught by Continental Ballet Company

Hip-Hop - Beginner (2nd floor Paint Studio)

  • Taught by Jake Nehrbass, Concerto Dance

Jazz - Intermediate/Advanced (Rehearsal Hall)

  • Taught by Shannon Mulcahy/Doug Hooker, Concerto Dance

Modern - Intermediate/Advanced (Black Box)

  • Taught by Malia Craft from Threads Dance Project

ADULT

Adult classes are geared toward participants ages 15 and up and offered for those who are both new to dance and for experienced dancers. Each class is taught by a professional from the community in the dance discipline listed. Dancers can take up to 2 classes. All are welcome.

  • Open Level – Little or some previous experience.
  • Intermediate/Advanced – Previous experience required. Intermediate/Advanced dancers, pre-professional and professionals welcome.  
Adult Class Schedule:
3 – 4 p.m. 

Modern - Open Level (Black Box)

  • Taught by Malia Craft, Threads Dance Project

Jazz - Open Level (Rehearsal Hall)

  • Taught by Betsy Nelson, Concerto Dance

Ballet - Intermediate/Advanced (Dance Studio)

  • Taught by Continental Ballet Company

Hip-Hop - Intermediate/Advanced (2nd floor Paint Studio)

  • Taught by Brenda Nepsund, Concerto Dance
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. 

Modern - Intermediate/Advanced (Black Box)

  • Taught by Karen Charles, Artistic Director of Threads Dance Project

Jazz - Intermediate/Advanced (Rehearsal Hall)

  • Taught by Jolene Konkel, Artistic Director of Concerto Dance

Ballet - Open Level (Dance Studio)

  • Taught by Continental Ballet Company

Hip-Hop - Open Level (2nd floor Paint Studio)

  • Taught by Brenda Nepsund, Concerto Dance
Bloomington Center for the Arts
1800 W Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
Black Box Theater