Teen/ Adult
Modern w/ CJ Bernal Sat at 10:30-12:00
Adult
Beginner Ballet 13+
Mondays 5-6:15pm
In this class students learn
basic ballet fundamentals and terminology, as well as steps across the floor and center work. This class teaches the student how to focus and be disciplined while having fun and
building their knowledge. Modified
versions of steps and combinations are given to accommodate level and ability of each student.
Taught by Michelle Smith
Ballet/ Hip Hop for 9-12 yrs
TUESDAY 4–5pm
The ballet portion of this
class will focus on proper placement, alignment, and technique. This includes warm up, exercises at the barre, movement combinations
traveling across the floor, and center floor work for turns, leaps and steps. The hip hop portion of this class will focus
on learning up beat combinations designed to increase students’ coordination, strength, and endurance. Students are taught how to use creative expression to create
their own style and helped to develop confidence in expressing themselves. They will also learn choreography for both portions of the class.
Taught by Michelle Smith
Tap Classes for 6-8 and 9-12 yrs
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 and 5:30-6:30PM
In both tap portions depending on age group students will learn basic rhythm and beats. They will learn some fundamental terminology
and build vocabulary. Students are taught coordination and how to use different parts of the foot in order to make different
sounds and beats. These
tap classes will consist of a warm up, main center work and choreography. (Tap shoes must be purchased for these classes,
I will allow students to tap barefoot for the first two weeks ONLY till they are able to purchase shoes.)
Here is a link to tap shoes that may be purchased online
through discountdance.com (Black or "Pat" color is preferable.)
Taught by Michelle Smith
Beginning Flamenco Dance For Teens and Adults (13yrs. +)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY 5:30-6:30pm
Explore flamenco, an exciting dance form,
with powerful, mysterious, and alluring music. Learn about flamenco’s unique cultural practices and history.
Learn the different types of flamenco footwork and how to coordinate the sinuous arm movements to make the dance come
alive. Rhythmic and expressive, flamenco is a workout for the whole body, mind, and spirit! Spring semester students will
learn two dances, the traditional Sevillanas and a dancechoreographed to flamenco folksong,”Con El Vito.’
Both dances can be performed with castanets! Repertory coordinates with the Peña Flamenco de Taos class.Taught
by Adair Landborn
Peña Flamenca de Taos – FREE!For Teens and Adults (13yrs. +)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY 6:30–7:30pm
Calling all flamenco aficionados! Like to
Sing? Clap? Stomp? Dance and Play? Discover the roots of the flamenco arts as you experience singing this evocative song style
with others and learn about flamenco’s unique rhythms and musical structures. Learning how to clap flamenco rhythms
and sing traditional flamenco songs in community with fellow students is both mind-expanding and soul-enriching! Students
at all levels of experience with flamenco are encouraged to come join in the fun! Spring semester we will
learn the flamenco folksong ’Con El Vito,’Sevillanas, the Tango de Málaga, and songs
in the Buleríasrhythm.Taught by Adair Landborn
Intermediate/ Advanced Level Flamenco Technique & Repertory
For Teens and Adults (13yrs. +)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY 7:30–8:30pm
Improve your technical abilities through challenging footwork patterns
and expand your expressive range by clarifying the spatial designs inherent in flamenco body placement and flamenco’s
beautifully stylized arm movements. Bring it all together as you develop your own unique personal flamenco dance style and
move ahead in your training in the flamenco arts. Students will learn a Tango de Málaga choreography as well
as pasos for Bulerías. Repertory will coordinate with the Peña Flamenco de Taos class. Taught
by Adair Landborn
Creative
Modern & Flamenco Dance Parent/Child Dance Class
FRIDAY 4:00–5:00pm
Beginning with a creative modern dance warm-up provides students with
comprehensive dance technique, useful movement concepts, and the confidence to explore creatively. Rhythmic and exciting,
the flamenco dance forms (Sevillanas&Rumba) offers great expressive and physical challenges to help
growstrong young bodies and maintain strength for adults! Coordination of the different types of flamenco footwork with flamenco’s
dramatic arm movements provides cognitive challenges for dancers of any age! Good posture, self-confidence, and musical understanding
are valuable skills for children to gain early in life and for adults to retain through joyful dance practice. Taught
by Adair Landborn
