Modern dance technique including floor work, body alignment, improvisation and ensemble building. Taught by Laura Schandelmeier and Stephen Clapp, this class will explore contemporary movement through a comprehensive warm-up, dynamic choreography and ensemble listening strategies, with live and recorded music. This class is appropriate for professional and advanced dancers. For more information, please visit http://www.danceboxtheater.org

Learn scripted material, script analyis, characterization and much more in this 8 week Acting Class.

Learn several nuisances of Hip Hop dance in this beginner class taught by Culture Shock's Chris Law.

Hoop Dance

with Noelle Powers

HOOP SESSION JULY 5, 2010 - AUGUST 8, 2010

Learn the fundamentals of hoola hooping and hoop dance in this ongoing series of classes taught by Noelle of Hooping Powers. In it we will cover the basics of body hooping, including waist, neck, hand, and limb hooping, traveling, hoopdance, simple levels, angles, transitions, and tricks, and how we can use hooping as a metaphor for living well, a tool for strengthening the brain, and for improving one's overall mood. Geared towards adult beginner-level hoopers with no skills necessary!

Liturgical Dance

with Gospel Lights Dance Ministry

Learn to basics of liturgical dance in this class that welcomes all levels. The Ministry's focus is not merely on technique, but in understanding the message behind this inspirational form of dance.

"Belly Dance" Raqs Sharqi

with Laurel Victoria Gray

Students will learn Laurel's signature system of basic positions,traveling steps, shimmies,and a dance etude that artistically incorporates skills taught in class.

Moving for Fun

with Marcia Freeman

This beginning level class will be gentle, yet invigorating. Blending modern and ethnic dance forms, it will have a strong focus on simplifying and clarifying movement, based on two holistic bodywork techniques Marcia has studied for many years – the Alexander Technique, and Normal Function. These complementary approaches increase ease, balance and flexibility, and are great fun to learn. No prior dance experience is needed -- only a desire to move more confidently and enjoyably.

Modern Technique

with Day-Marquette

Day-Marquette offers a high impact modern repertoire and technique class. Technical training will be heavily based in the Lester Horton technique for improving strength and flexibility in the muscles of the body. Repertoire will be taught to the dancer as an opportunity to refine his/her technique while fusing it with his/her personal artistic expression. Emphasis will be given to building performance enhancing skills by maintaining technical efficiency and artistic integrity in new contemporary modern works.

Thai Dance

with Suteera Nagavajara and Maytinee Pramawat

Come and learn this ancient dance form from Thailand. In this beginning level class, you will learn the core elements of Thai Classical Dance rymthms and movements. You will learn to stretch your arms, hands, and fingers while balancing your body and weight. You will learn to move with Thai classical and folk music with grace and style. Thai dance is a great exercise that will help you get in touch with your physical and spiritual strength!

Vinyasa Yoga

A fluid contemplation in motion, balance and breath, this yoga class nurtures harmony between mind and body as we work with alignment and awareness, deep stretching and relaxation for a revitalizing experience.