Open-level dance class for musical theatre lovers and creative movers. Ten sessions will focus on jazz and contemporary styles of dance within different musical themes and time periods. Each class will include a warm-up, dance-skills development, musical theatre combination, and improvisation exercise. This workshop offers the opportunity to engage in physical activity combined with artistic exercises. No experience is required.
Shoes: jazz or dance shoes preferred, sneakers ok.
INSTRUCTORS:
Jennifer Ellyson, MA, R-DMT, LPCA, received her B.S. in Dance and Psychology from SUNY Brockport in 2001. She then studied Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling at Columbia College Chicago, where she earned her M.A. in 2009. In addition to her training in various genres of dance, she is skilled in creative movement, improvisation, composition, dance conditioning, and Laban Movement Analysis. A passionate dance educator for 28 years, Jennifer has taught in a variety of settings, including studios, schools, fitness centers, and social service organizations. She has also held teaching leadership roles at the university level. She has staged and directed many dance/music/theatrical performances throughout her career and enjoys creating community through the arts!
Katrina Perkins combines over 25 years in education and her life-long love for dance to implement meaningful creative experiences for students. Her choreography credits include productions of Grease and West Side Story, as well as original choreography for show choirs, dance teams and schools, and college productions. She has taught dance to students aged 3 to 70 and appeared in several works as a performer in New York.