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School of Verlezza Dance New Pilates Mat Class
Beginning & Intermediate Level
February 04 - March 11, 2009
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 AM
6 week session: $90.00
Location: School of Verlezza Dance 21600 Shaker Blvd. 2nd Floor Shaker Heights, OH 44122
The class will cover Core Strength, Flexibility, Alignment
Bring comfortable clothing, mat, water
Instructor: Sabatino Verlezza call 216.225.8320 for more information

Dance Intensive at WSU Dance Intensive at WSU
Wright State University will conduct an intensive dance workshop on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 10am-4pm. The faculty and students of Wright State University's dance program want to share our dance experience with all students, age 14 and older, who are interested in sampling a variety of dance styles. Faculty members Teressa Wylie McWilliams, Gina Walther, Justin Gibbs, Joe Deer and Greg Hellems along with various guest instructors will teach technique classes in jazz, tap, modern, ballet, hip-hop and lyrical. Each participant will receive a complimentary ticket to the Winter Dance Concert, March 12-15. The cost for the entire day is only $35. For information on registration, class schedule and directions, please visit www.wright.edu/tdmp/dance/calendar or contact Teressa McWilliams at 937.775.3792 or by e-mail: teressa.mcwilliams@wright.edu.

Leaven Dance Company Presents Workshops/Performance Leaven Dance Company Presents Workshops/Performance
Leaven Directors, Kathryn Mihelick and Andrea Shearer will present "Soul to Sole; Making Dance Divine," focused on dance as a form for embodied prayer, worship, self-discovery, and enhanced spirituality, at the Ohio College Dance Festival Assn. at University of Akron. March 18-21, 2009. For details phone 330-972-7948.
On March 27-28, 2009, Leaven will be sponsored by Selah Ministry at the Barnett Recreation Center in Columbus in presentation of a "Building Community" workshop for youth; developing trust, relationship, sensitivity, and commitment in the opening session and leading improvisational experiences combined with set choreography in the second session. The outcome of this work will be presented in a pre-Easter concert of dance involving Leaven dancers at 4:00 p.m., March 28. For further information phone 330-688-8806 or email kmleaven@neo.rr.com.
Open class with MAMLUFT&CO. DANCE March 22, 2009
12:30pm-2:00pm
Open class with MAMLUFT&CO. DANCE
Contemporary Dance Theater, College Hill Town Hall
1805 Larch Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224
Challenging and fun technique adaptable for all levels and a great work-out, too!
$10 prepaid, $12 at the door, $16 for two persons prepaid
If you are having financial difficulties, do not hesitate to ask about sliding scales.
Visit www.mamluftcodance.com to register.
Charisma Centre for the Arts Charisma Centre for the Arts presents:
Repertoire NEW!!!
Age: 14 and older
New class offering features the Contemporary Jazz Fusion choreography of Mariah Layne French, artistic director of Xclaim Dance Company. A piece of choreography will be taught that will explore dance dynamics, musicality and performance qualities as they apply to the specific movement style. Must have taken ballet and jazz technique for two or more years.
Class time: 60 minutes offered for 8 weeks. (M French)
Repertoire class tuition:
60 minute class ($10) x 8 weeks
Meets on Monday, Studio 1, 6:45pm
Payable in 2: $40 installments
Spring: March 2nd - April 27th
Charisma Centre for the Arts is located at 4099 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43224, and offers ongoing movement classes for children and adults. For a full list of classes, visit the website: www.charismacentreforthearts.com or contact Daryse Osborne, Director 614.261.8440, ext. 227

Fairmount Center for the Arts
The 13th Annual Northeast Ohio Dance Festival
Fairmount Center for the Arts
The 13th Annual Northeast Ohio Dance Festival
Sponsored by Fairmount Center for the Arts and Directed by Anita Shapasian and Libby Lubinger
SATURDAY March 28, 2009
Cuyahoga Community College Eastern Campus
4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills
An afternoon of master dance classes and an evening concert celebrate the art of dance with a collaboration of dance companies throughout Northeast Ohio.
Master Classes 1:00 - 5:00pm $12.00 per class
Festival Concert 7:00pm
Call 440-338-3171 for Information
All Tickets $12.00
Tickets available at Fairmount Center beginning March 1, 2009 or at the door night of the performance.
Miami Valley Folk Dancers March 28 and 29, 9:30 to 5 both days, Party from 8 to 11 on Sat.
Four, 2.5 hour teaching sessions Introductory level to intermediate teaching and review included within each session Sat evening Folk Dance party
Michael Solomon Pavilion
Kettering, Ohio
phone: 937-371-1732
e-mail: plg2010@yahoo.com
website: www.daytonfolkdance.com/mvfd
instructor: Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu
presenter: Miami Valley Folk Dancers
price: $55 for all session if registering by March 14th, $60 after. $12 for individual sessions.
deadlines: March 14th

Denison University will host the 25th Annual Conference of the Body-Mind Centering May 28-31, 2010 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Denison University will host the 25th Annual Conference of the Body-Mind Centering(r) Association. The theme is "Somatic Pedagogy." Currently, we seek involvement of many modalities to shape the conference. Please contact Gill Wright Miller (millerg@denison.edu) to indicate interest.
We will conclude this shaping phase May 15, 2009.

Dance Department; Denison University;
25 miles east of Columbus.
Granville, Oh 43023
phone: 740.587.6712 (dept--"Susan")
fax: 740.587.6750 (dept)
e-mail: millerg@denison.edu ("Gill")
website: www.denison.edu/dance
instructor: practitioners of several somatic modalities
presenter: co-presenters: Denison University & Body-Mind Centering Association
presenter address: Department of Dance
Denison University
Granville, OH 43023
price: $250 (if registered by 1/1/2010) for all 3.5 days; $100/day

Nonstop Liberal Arts Institute

Modern Dance and Improvisation for Beginners(one credit equivalent) introduces students to basic techniques aimed at strengthening and stretching the body while improving a fluid sense of motion. Each class will also include exploring movement, dancing with other students and expanding a personal movement style. No prior dance experience is necessary. Begins February 14th.

Nonstop Liberal Arts Institute. Dance classes are scheduled in the Presbyterian Church but the heating system is being worked on there. For the first week, we will be meeting in the Bryan Center as follows:
DANC212 Advanced Beginning Modern Dance: Wednesday, 9-10:30am in the second floor of the Bryan Center, dance studio.
DANC215 Dance Improvisation/Composition: Wednesday, 7-9:00pm, Bryan Center Room A/B, 2nd floor
DANC217 Intermediate Modern Dance: Saturday, 10:30-12noon, Bryan Center dance studio, 2nd floor
DANC120 Gentle, Joyful Dance for Seasoned Bodies will begin next Monday (1/26) from 11-11:50 in the Presbyterian Church (It does not meet on Saturday mornings, as listed in earlier schedules).
All of the Nonstop courses are free and open to the public for the first week of classes, which begin on the historic January 20th. Also, their are flexible payment plans,including payments over time and sliding scales. Nonstop needs to bring in revenue, and, at the same time, we want as many people as possible to participate in our offerings. To register, visit www.nonstopinstitute.org or call 937-319-4440 or visit the new Nonstop office at 305 N. Walnut St. #C (bottom end of parking lot).
Please call me if you would like specific information about the classes.
Jill Becker
(937) 767-2646

Teachers' Seminar 2009 - Ballet Theatre Midwest -
July 23-25
Teachers' Seminar 2009 - Ballet Theatre Midwest -
July 23-25
This intensive three day seminar will delve into the true "Principles of classical ballet that pay dividends" and their application in teaching all technical levels. Instructors will observe ballet technique and pointe classes at the beginning/intermediate and intermediate/advanced levels. Artistic Director, Daniel R. Simmons will emphasize the principles and their practical application during these observations. Afternoons will be devoted to lecture and discussion of the material shown in class. Seminar will take place Thursday, July 23rd-Saturday, July 25th (9:30AM-4:30PM: Daily) Tuition: $245; Room and Board (Univ. of Cincinnati Dorms): $150 (Estimated cost based on double occupancy.)
Mr. Simmons graduated with honors from the Royal Academy of Dancing, Professional Dancers Teachers' course, England and earned a teacher's certificate from the Vaganova Choreographic Institute, Russia.
A member of the San Francisco Ballet faculty for eight years, Mr. Simmons taught for both the company and the school and has been an international guest instructor for the Royal Ballet School, the Royal Academy of Dancing, London, the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago and the Joffrey Ballet School (NYC). He was Artistic Director, San Jose Dance Theatre Academy, California. From 1999 to 2004, he was Director of the Budig Academy, Cincinnati Ballet. (Dancers trained under Mr. Simmon's tutelage have pursued professional careers with San Francisco Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Frankfurt Ballet and numerous professional ballet companies in both the US and Europe.)
Mr. Simmons performed soloist and principal roles with the San Francisco Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Ballet Del Nuevo Mundo- Caracas, Deutsche Oper Berlin and Les Grands Ballet Canadiens. He worked with world-renowned choreographers and classical ballet directors. His performance career included Broadway productions as well.
Contact Information:
Nancy Fountain, Director
Ballet Theatre Midwest
PO Box 31156
Cincinnati, OH 45231
513-520-2334 or ballettheatremidwest@fuse.net
www.ballettheatremidwest.com
Ongoing Master Classes at Planet Dance Ongoing Master Classes at Planet Dance: With Artistic Directors of Exhale Dance Tribe www.exhaledance.com;
Missy Lay Zimmer/Andrew Hubbard: Broadway veterans
Byron Carter: Beyonce co-choreographer Jennifer Porteous: former NY City Ballet soloist
At Planet Dance www.planetdance.info
2230 Gilbert Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 505-6340
Columbus City Ballet School Columbus City Ballet School will present a five-day Character Dance Teacher Intensive Workshop from August 3-7, 2009 with Character Dance Master Teacher-Lee Chiao.
The workshop features the character dance syllabus, technique and training, from elementary through advanced, and teaching approaches for the young student.
Please email shirleewu@yahool.com for more information. www.columbuscityballetschool.com 614-841-9399
Contact Improvisation Jams Contact Improvisation Jams held every Sunday from 1-3:00 at The Yoga Room in Cleveland.
2026 Murray Hill Road #210
Cleveland, OH 44106
www.contactmoves.com
www.yogaroom-cleveland.com
For more information call Colleen: 216-658-2533
traditonal dances and rhythms of Senegal, Mali and Guinea Fridays, 7pm January 23 - May 15, 2009
come learn the traditonal dances and rhythms of Senegal, Mali and Guinea for fun, fitness,& techniques.
Thompson Recreation Center 1189 Dennison Avenue, Columbus, 43201
Columbus, Oh 43201
phone: 614-252-7077
fax: 614-253-6023
e-mail: info@thiossane.org
website: www.thiossane.org
instructor: Suzan Bradford Kounta & abdou Kounta
presenter: Suzan Bradford Kounta & Abdou Kounta
: p.o. box 6896 Columbus, Ohio 43205
price: $8/class
Social dance of Scotland June 6, 2009. Workshop (9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.), Evening ball (7:30-11 p.m.)
Intermediate level workshop in the social dance of Scotland. Evening ball to follow.
First Unitarian Universalist Church (93 W Weisheimer Road)
Columbus, Ohio 43214
phone: 614-447-0620 or 740-439-3874
e-mail: jfergie@roadrunner.com
website: www.rscdscincinnati (click on Columbus in sidebar)
instructor: Eilean Yates, teacher. The Music Makars, musicians.
presenter: Heather 'N' Thistle, Columbus Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
price: $65 for full weekend
BalletMet Dance Academy Rings in the New Year BalletMet Dance Academy Rings in the New Year
Dance Classes for all ages and skill levels resume January 5
Following a short break during the holiday season, the BalletMet Dance Academy resumes its wide variety of dance classes January 5. Classes are still accepting registrations at both the downtown Dance Centre, 322 Mt. Vernon Ave., and the Gahanna Vista Plaza location, 1141 N. Hamilton Road.
Classes are available for ages 3 through adult. Offerings include ballet, tap, jazz, modern, Pilates, ballroom, hip-hop and more. BalletMet season subscribers receive a 10 percent discount on all classes. Other discounts are available for multiple family members, college students and members of OhioDance. College credit is available through Columbus State Community College. Scholarships and financial aid are available for students ages 9 and older.

The BalletMet Dance Academy ranks among the nation’s top five dance-training centers affiliated with a professional company. It teaches more than 1,200 students of all ages. Classes are taught by professional faculty, many of whom have danced with companies throughout the world.

Both locations have open classes for teens and adults, for beginning through experienced dancers. New open classes at the downtown location include introductory classes in ballet, tap, jazz, Pilates, and Flamenco. New classes at the Gahanna site include introductory ballet and jazz as well as new Creative Movement and early childhood classes.

Exclusive to the Gahanna site is “Come Dance With Me” a movement and music exploration class for three-year-old children that they can enjoy with a parent or other adult, as well as Yoga4Kids, yoga classes for preschool students and children ages 8 to 10 taught by a certified yoga instructor. Master classes with the BalletMet Professional Company artists are offered for intermediate and advanced students.

BalletMet Columbus, renowned for its versatility and innovative repertory, ranks among the nation’s 15 largest dance companies, and its Dance Academy ranks among the five largest professional dance-training centers. Since its inception in 1978, BalletMet has added 142 company premieres to its repertoire and produced 117 world premieres. It has also developed DanceReach, a series of educational and outreach programs that serve 30,000 people annually, as well as a scholarship program that provides tuition for youth based on financial need or talent.
www.balletmet.org

The School of Verlezza Dance The School of Verlezza Dance
The school offers Ballet, Modern, and Hip Hop classes for all ages, level and abilities. All Classes are fully integrated.
Still accepting students
Winter Semester Class Schedule
Winter 2009 Jan 12 – March 20, 2009 (10 Weeks)
Mondays:Ballet I (7-12yrs) 4:00-5:30pm, Adult Modern (16+) 5:45-7:15pm
Tuesdays: Modern I (7-12 yrs) 4:00-5:30pm, Modern II (13-18 yrs) 5:45-7:15pm
Wednesdays: Adult Beginning Dance (16 + yrs) 6:00-7:15pm
Thursdays:Ballet II/III with Pointe* by permission (13-18yrs) 4:00-5:45pm , Jazz/Hip-Hop II (13-18yrs) 5:45-7:15pm by permission
Pilates Mat Call Tracy for times rates
and dates. 216. 233. 693
Dance Class Tuition:
Kinderdance (1 Hour) $100.00 Adult Beg Dance $125.00 Adult Modern $150.00
Modern I, II $150.00 Ballet I $150.00 Jazz/Hip-Hop $150.00 Ballet II/III* $175.00
Student Company* $200.00
Private Pilates by appointment $55.00 Single Classes (Adult class only) $15.00
Pilates Mat $15.00 Professional Rate $10.00
Class by permission of instructor
Visit www.verlezzadance.org for more information and to download a registration form.

The Beck Center for the Arts January 26-June 8, 2009
Class in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, hiphop, pre-ballet, pre-school dance, Pilates, Gyrokinesis, and Body Beautiful. Class for ages 3 and up. Many classes exclusively for adults.
The Beck Center for the Arts
17801 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH 44107
phone: 216-521-2540x26
e-mail: MSzucs@beckcenter.org
website: www.beckcenter.org

instructor: Kelly Brunk, Susan Cesa, Chrissy Halpin, Joan Hartshorne, Emily Hudson,Richard Larkin, Anna Roberts, Lynda Sackett, Mimi Schwensen, Melanie Szucs, Jennifer Whitten

price: $180 for one class a week for 18 weeks; $330/two weekly; $460/3 weekly; $560/4 weekly; ($160 for 18 weeks of pre-ballet & pre-school dance) 8 week Pilates/$90 ; 4-class pkg. /$50;

deadlines: Registration ongoing

School of Canton Ballet School of Canton Ballet offers classes in ballet, creative movement and predance for ages toddler through adult.
Classes held in two sixteen week semesters, begin on September 3 and run through May. The Early Childhood Division taught by Canton Ballet’s Early Childhood Specialist, Julie Mizer Grasse, features a progression of five levels of achievement based on age.
Students in the Intermediate division range from those experiencing a fun way to exercise to those considering dance as a career. Advanced Placement or accelerated students demonstrate an aptitude for ballet and the ability to progress more rapidly in strength, line, artistry and technique.
The Advanced (Pre-professional) Division blends rigorous pre professional ballet classes with additional enrichment activities that enhance the learning experience. The varied curriculum and progression of levels allow for the development of a strong, versatile dancer.
The adult program has a choreography component where students have a work choreographed on them which they then perform.
Canton Ballet
1001 Market Avenue North
Canton, OH 44702
tel: 330.493.3663
cantonballet.com
fax: 330.455.6977

Cleveland City Dance Cleveland City Dance has relocated to Shaker Square.
Call for details at our new number 216-295-2222
our website is the same www.clevelandcitydance.com
We have several new teachers joining our staff including Damien Highfield, the return of Shannon Sterne, Michael Medcalf, and Jacqi Loewy.
We also have teachers adding Flamenco, Middle Eastern, Scottish Country, and Yoga.
Courtney Laves-Mearini
Cleveland City Dance, Director
13108 Shaker Sqaure
Cleveland, OH 44120
216-295-2222
www.clevelandcitydance.com


Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater Center

Classes start September 8, 2008
Offering classes in Ballet, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Tap, musical theater, vocal, Stretch & acrobatics, Youth - Teen - ADULT Basic beginning Tap for teens & adults
address: Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater Center
24371 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
phone: (440) 716 - 1655
e-mail: Stargrazer29@sbcglobal.net
instructor: Arlene Cassara, Nicci Cassara, Lori Shannon
website: Arlenecassaradance.com
price: $40.00 a month

Kristina Isabelle Dance Company

 

Agora, the next big Junctionview open house will be May 15th - 16th. Agora is a collaborative art event featuring over 100 artists, 35 in house art studios, music, performance art and of course our huge fire show- always a big hit.
Classes held at: The Movement Gallery at Junctionview Studios 124
889 Williams Avenue, Grandview, OH 43212
From Goodale Ave (west of Olentangy River Rd.)
Turn right on Northwest Blvd. (at signal light)
Turn right on Williams (2nd street)
Maroon Warehouse on the right next to Loeb Electric
Enter from the door on the side of the building – ring buzzer
Quick Links...
www.kristinaisabelledance.com
www.high-jinks.org
Contact Information
phone: 614-638-6186
email: kristina@kristinaisabelledance.com or kisabelle@high-jinks.org

Ballet Caraibes

Children Dance Classes Contemporary/Ballet from thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 ages 8-12Children's Creative /Modern classes Saturdays 2:00 - 3:00 ages 8-12
For more details visit our class schedule at http://www.balletcaraibes.org/master_schedule.htm or just browse our web site at http://www.balletcaraibes.org
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me at 541-2608 or email me at fjleptak@fuse.net
Flora Leptak-Moreau, Artistic and Executive Director Kai Kweol Caribbean Music and Dance
Owner, Ballet Caraibes
5009 Dovetail Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45223
Phone/Fax (513) 541-2608
E-mail: fjleptak@fuse.net
Web:http://www.kaikweol.org

Traditional african dance and drum February 21 - May 2009 Saturdays 11a - 1p
culture is taught thru movement and rhythms Traditional african dance and drum.
Howard Recreation Center
2505 N. Cassady Avenue
Columbus, ohio 43219
phone: 614 258 5921
e-mail: babaaree@yahoo.com
instructor: BabaaRitah Clark, Aminata and Yancouba Mane` , Yvonne Mumin
presenter: Palaver Hut
price: 7-8 classes pre pay deal $20 , $5 at the door adults, $1 children w/adult
deadlines: $20 pre pay 2/14/09

Columbus Dance Center

Tuesdays and Friday at 7:45 - 8:30 pm
Our Ballroom class includes dances like Foxtrot, Rumba, Waltz, Cha Cha Cha, Tango, Swing, Merengue, Hustle, etc. This class is designed for beginners, and presents social dance as a means of gaining, not only dance skills, but also confidence, stress relief, exercise, creative expression and social comfort, all while having a great time.
instructor: Svetlana Iskhakov and Aleko Khutsidze
Columbus Dance Center
1000-B Morrison Rd
Columbus Ohio, 43230
phone: 614-759-0502
e-mail: info@columbusdancecentre.com
website: http://www.columbusdancecentre.com/
price: $15/class per person
student discount with valid student ID $10/class per person.

A total body workout Every Friday at 9:15a and 10:45a
A total body workout that combines the use of bands and fitness balls to build strength and flexibility with a focus on your abdominals, back, and shoulders. This class combines beginner, intermediate and advanced exercises of Joseph Pilate's with modifications provided to fit all fitness levels.
Powell Dance Academy
Powell, OH, 43065
phone: 614-841-9230
fax: 614-841-9234
e-mail: office@powelldanceacademy.com
website: http://www.powelldanceacademy.com
instructor: Carolyn D'Agostino
price: $12/class or 6 classes for $60
Cleveland Inner City Ballet Classes begin Saturday January 10, 2009
Cleveland Inner City Ballet offers professionally taught dance classes to children. Classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Praise Dance. Every child deserves to have the gift of dance.
3615 Euclid Avenve The Cleveland Masonic and Performing Arts Center- 3rd floor Dancing Wheels, Cleveland/ Ohio/ 44115
phone: (216) 903-6604
e-mail: chanda2ford@yahoo.com
instructor: Chanda Ford
price: Tuition $50.00 per month

Community Moves: Free 2 Dance Community Moves: Free 2 Dance
Nomel Performing Arts Conservatory (NPAC)
community dance classes
Location: Northside Deliverance Church of God
1790 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
New session beginning February 2009. Classes in ballet, modern, beginning dance technique for children/teens and adults. For more information please contact Lawrence T. Lemon 614-774-8411 or Cassandra DeLaRosa 614-806-4346
Dances, Mime Routines, and Drama Presentations March 19-21, 2009
A time of celebrating the resurrection through dance, drama and mime! Learn COMPLETE Dances, Mime Routines, and Drama Presentations for your Good Friday, Passover and Easter celebrations this year! Allow the Spirit of God to renew you in this new season! Rest is knowing that it is finished... all choreography complete! Also enjoy the Spirit of the season as we celebrate with a Seder meal and Messianic praise service Friday Night! Classes include: ballet, jazz, Israeli, prophetic, lyrical, worship, flags, banners, mime, drama and shofar ministry!
Contact Dr. Lyrica Joy Smith at drlyricajoy@kingdomarts.org or by phone at 513-239-3885 to register for this conference!
Embassy Suite Hotel, 4554 Lake Forest Drive, Blue Ash, (Cincinnati) Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
phone: 513-239-3885 e-mail: worship@kingdomarts.org
website: www.kingdomarts.org or wwww.celebratenewlife2009.eventbrite.com
instructor: Dr. Lyrica Joy Smith, Rekesha Pitman, Alicia Redmond, Rickey Harris, Dawn Churchill, Alyssa Ashworth, Dennis McKirahan, Christopher Montgomery, Claudia Rudolph Barrett, Pastor JoAnn Thompson, Lisa Green and Tanisha Miree
presenter: Kingdom Art Institute International
7623 Old 3C Highway, Maineville, OH 45039
price: Varies - From $25.00 Seder only - to - $189.00 - all inclusive of hotel, meals, classes and Seder Celebration
deadlines: March 17, 2009

 

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