Fall 2010
Continuum Dance Company
Continuum is Shadbolt’s community dance company for the modern dancer who has a minimum of three to four years of modern dance experience. Open class will take place on Monday September 20 from 7:30-9:30pm. Interested dancers please contact the dance office at 604-205-3037 for a phone interview. Dancers must commit for the whole year and attend technique class on Monday and composition class on Thursday.
Artistic Director: Donna Redlick
$353.42, 23 sessions
Mondays, 7:30-9:30pm September 20 226699
Thursdays, 7:15-9:15pm September 23 226699
Salsa Dance Social Style
Learn the basics of social salsa, how to lead and follow, spin and turn, plus footwork for bachata, merengue and cha-cha. Everyone welcome; no partner necessary.
Instructors: Andrea Leone, Robin Layne
6 sessions, $79.68
Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm September 23 226684
Tap
Tap develops rhythm, coordination and a sense of style and it is great for the ‘sole’. Learn a variety of tap steps, techniques and dance routines with an emphasis on fun. Don’t have tap shoes? Bring a pair of non-marking hard-soled shoes to the first class.
Instructor: Jenni Higgins
Tap Beginner Level I
$66.40, 10 sessions
Mondays, 6:15-7:15pm September 27 225702
Tap Beginner Level II
$83, 10 sessions
Thursdays, 7-8:15pm September 23 225713
Tap Intermediate/Advanced
$83.00, 10 sessions
Thursdays, 8:20-9:35pm September 23 225715
Specialized Workshops Dance Teacher Training:“Developing your
Teaching Skills”
Instructor: Donna Redlick
$50.00, 1 session
Sunday, 10am-1pm September 26 226697
Modern
Modern dance is distinguished by its use of expression, exploration and movement invention and focuses on dynamic alignment, full use of spine (curves and spirals) and the architecture of the body. It also explores floor work and the use of gravity (level changes) and plays with movement through momentum. Together we move three-dimensionally through space in a fun and supportive environment. Live musical accompanist included. For students with little or no dance experience.
Instructor: Donna Redlick
Modern Beginner
$118, 10 sessions
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15pm September 28 225743
Modern Intermediate
$141.60, 10 sessions
Tuesdays, 7:20-8:50pm September 28 225745
Ballet
Focus on ballet technique with an emphasis on body awareness, flexibility and strength in an encouraging environment. Live musical accompaniment included.
Instructors: Katie Brownhill (Tu), Natasha Lutz, Julia Carr (W)
Ballet Beginner Level I
$118, 10 sessions
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45pm September 28 225688
Ballet Beginner Level II
$141.60, 10 sessions
Wednesdays, 8:05-9:35pm September 29 225691
Ballet Intermediate
$141.60, 10 sessions
Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm September 29 225697
Rhythm Jazz
Based on Decidedly Jazz Danceworks style of Jazz, these classes start with a standing warm-up and floor stretch, followed with lively and fun jazz dance routines that develop rhythm, coordination and endurance. Safe body mechanics are stressed. Bare feet are recommended.
Instructors: Jenni Higgins (W), Daylan Braude (Th)
Rhythm Jazz Beginner Level I
$83, 10 sessions
Wednesdays, 8-9:15pm September 29 225677
Rhythm Jazz Beginner Level II
$99.60, 10 sessions
Thursdays,5:55-7:25pm September 30 225679
Rhythm Jazz Intermediate/Advanced
$99.60, 10 sessions
Thursdays, 7:30-9:00pm September 23 230164
Intro to Butoh
A two day workshop for dancers and actors of all levels of experience. This workshop provides a historical overview of the origin of Butoh, as well as imagery based movement experiences through exploration of the basic Butoh concepts.
Instructors: Salomé Diaz, Kevin Bersgma
$100, 2 sessions
Saturday, Sunday, 10am-1pm October 16 226698
Simonson’s Jazz
Classes include a slow warm-up and floor stretch designed to improve strength, flexibility and posture followed by a variety of lively and fun jazz dance routines that develop rhythm, coordination and endurance. Safe body mechanics are stressed throughout. Classes are taught by a qualified Simonson Technique instructor. Jazz shoes are not required: bare feet are recommended. Students must have at least two to three years of previous dance experience.
Instructor: Karen Kobel
Simonson's Jazz Intermediate
$116.20, 10 sessions
Mondays, 7:45-9:30pm September 20 225681
Fridays, 10:00-11:45am October 1 225682
Simonson's Jazz Advanced
$116.20, 10 sessions
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:15pm September 29 225686
“Remember always to be joyous when you are singing. It’s the only reason to do it really. That’s my approach … do it for the love of it. Don’t worry about anything else.”
- Holly Denney, Shadbolt Centre Music Instructor
