Summer 2010 Community Classes
BALLET: Mid Day Beginner's Series for adults and teens
With Christianna Kavoloski
Saturday 10:45AM-12:15PM June 25 - August 14
$12.50 with Community Pass purchase
Beginner: Beginning ballet is a technique class which introduces the principles and vocabulary of classical ballet. Class is comprised of two sections: barre and centre floor work. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, development of whole body movement and musicality.
OPEN BALLET: for adults & teens
Monday 6:00-7:30 PM June 21- August 16
$12.50 with Community Pass purchas
The open adult/teen class is for those who have had some previous ballet training, and have a basic understanding of classical ballet vocabulary. Class will include barre and centre floor exercises, with combinations moving across the floor. Emphasis is placed on correct body alignment, development of whole body movement, musicality, and the embodiment of performance style.
JAZZ
With Matt Pardo
Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM June 17 - August 12
$15 per class
$12.50 with Community Pass purchase
This invigorating class for experienced beginner and intermediate level adults and teens will revolve around a central class structure: warm up, stretch/strengthen, technique across the floor, and center combinations. A focus will be on developing a stylistic range of jazz dance, from classical to contemporary. Participants will experience the progression of movement from linear classical jazz to abstract contemporary jazz. Phrasing, use of the plie, and using authentic emotions while dancing will also be topics frequently emphasized in class.
MODERN and JAZZ: Mid Day Beginner's Series for adults and teens
Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-1:45P, July 13 - August 19
$15 per class
$12.50 with Community Pass purchase
An invigorating class series for beginner level adults and teens. Central class structure includes: warm up, stretch/strengthen, traveling across the floor, and phrases in center.
Jump Start Jazz!
Three Master Classes with Matt Pardo
for adults and teens
Intermediate and Advanced level dancers
Tuesday July 27, 10AM - Noon
Thursday July 29, 3-5PM
Saturday July 31, 10AM-Noon
$60
These intensive classes will focus on line, rhythm, isolation's, transitions and the dynamic movement vocabulary found in contemporary and traditional Jazz techniques. Overall emphasis of the program will be on precision, professionalism, creativity, and the pure joy and energy of Jazz dance! Matt Pardo, originally from Albany New York, is a 2007 graduate of the University at Buffalo with an advanced honors B.F.A. in dance. While at UB, Matt was a member of the Zodiaque Studio Dance Ensemble and the Zodiaque Dance Company. He has studied on full scholarships at both the Boston Ballet and the Giordano Jazz Dance Center in Chicago. Matt has taught extensively throughout New York, Michigan, and Illinois and has also set numerous choreographic works on youth companies and dance studios across these regions as well. Professionally, Matt has danced for the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, The Black Box Dance Company, and the River North Chicago Dance Company.
This mini series is highly recommended for Berkshire Pulse Ballet Intensive students as preparatory conditioning. Applications available at Berkshire Pulse.
MODERN
with Ian Spencer Bell
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM, June 16 - July 28
$15 per class
$12.50 with Community Pass purchase
Choreographer Ian Spencer Bell guides dancers of all ages and abilities through basic American modern dance technique. Bell focuses on musicality, proper body alignment and technical efficiency, and developing a life-long creative practice.
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Afro-Caribbean Dance
With Kim Waterman and Joanne DelCarpine
Tuesday 6:15-7:30 PM
Ongoing
$13 per class
Explore traditional African dance in the many African-rooted dances of Haiti, Cuba and Brazil in this high-energy class. Students move through a warm up filled with yoga, isolations and rhythmic movement into a dance combination that travels across the floor. No prior experience is required for participation in this class. WITH LIVE DRUMMING AND SONG! For adults and teens, ages 14+.
Cardio Strength Class
With Paul Rix
Thursday & Friday mornings 7:30-8:30
Ongoing - Open To All
Your first class is FREE!
$10 per class
Come take this fast-paced, intense, and fun exercise class. Focuses for the class are movement prep (active stretching), core strength and stabilization, balance, stronger butt and abs, calisthenics and strength training. Come laugh, stretch, strengthen, sweat, and jump your way to a stronger body and a healthier physique.
Latin Dancing
With Yezid & Phillip Valdes
Friday 6:45-7:45 PM
Ongoing Classes
$40 for 4 classes or $12 per class
NYC and Miami-style Salsa and Mambo make this the hottest sizzling class in the Berkshires. Follow and lead instruction for basic and intermediate levels. Couples and singles welcome! No prior experience necessary. Open to teens and adults.
Scottish Country Dancing
With Susan Eisley and Jean Campbell
Wednesday 7:15-9:15 PM
Ongoing
$5 per class
The 1st class is free, after which we ask a donation of $5 per class. Scottish Country Dancing is an ancestor of American contra dancing and a cousin to English country dancing. It is "set" dancing in that the dances are done in groups of dancers who interact with each other as they perform figures similar to those found in contra dancing and square dancing. Dances are done to jigs, reels, and a slower tempo called "strathspey." Everyone is welcome, although we ask that children under 12 not attend, as the group is geared towards adults. No partner is required, and no experience is needed. Participants should wear comfortable clothes to exercise in and soft-soled shoes such as unblocked ballet slippers or tennis shoes.
Cost: The 1st class is free, after which we ask a donation of $5 per class. There are times when we do not have enough people available to hold class, so it is wise to call the information number below before attending to make sure the class is meeting. FOR MORE INFORMATION Call Jean at Call 518-672-4243 or Susan at 413-448-8621
Swing Basics
With Paul and Nadia Rix
6:00-6:30 Thursdays, on going, no partner or experience required.
$5 per class - This is a drop-in class.
Beginner Swing Dancing
With Paul and Nadia Rix
Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM (next session July 8 - August 12)
$10 per class
Ongoing 6 week sessions
Each session requires reservation.
Come learn the basics of East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop. This class is open to all. No experience or partner required.
Call Paul 413.274.4380 to reserve your spot.
Intermediate Swing Dance
With Paul and Nadia Rix
Thursday 7:30-8:30 PM
$10 per class
Ongoing
Pre-registration required.
This class goes in-depth into the subtleties of Swing Dance, including swing out variations, different stylings, and more advanced turns. Instructor approval required, but no partner necessary.
Call Paul 413.274.4380 to reserve your spot.
Zumba Fitness - A "Mostly Latin" Dance Exercise Workout
With Barbara Boughton
Sunday 11:00am-12:00pm
Sunday 8/1 & 8/8 12:00pm - 1pm
$12 per class
Come learn the basic steps of salsa, mambo, cha cha cha, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton in a party-like environment for dancers and non-dancers of all ages and levels. Come discover how Latin dance moves can be used in other dances and after we learn some basic routines, improvisational dancing will be encouraged. Join the fun and keep fit!
Gotta Dance - Come and dance your way through the summer!!
With Kristine Waterman
Monday 6pm
$10/class
A total dance workout that incorporates choreography from popular music videos, Broadway shows and musical films.
Yoga - All Levels
including Tantra Yoga
with Nick Atlas
Friday 5:30-6:45 PM
Ongoing
$12 per session
Follow this class with Spherical Flow at 7 pm, for the special price of $20 for both classes
The secret spiritual path of the original Indo-Tibetan Integral Yoga, which is virtually non-existent in the West, relies on energy awareness during Yoga practice to produce a highly accurate self-understanding of body, mind and spirit. Having studied various forms of Yoga around the world for ten years, Nick seamlessly interweaves this authentic, esoteric lineage of Kundalini-based Hatha Yoga with its Taoist counterparts providing for a comprehensive, modern-day system of mystical and practical self-development. A Tantric Yoga class typically involves long holds within asanas wherein specific attention is placed on the precise flow of prana throughout the chakras (energy centers) and nadis (energy channels), as well as on techniques to aid in the process of energy sublimation and yin/yang polarization. Come find your balance! For more info, visit www.nickatlas.com
Spherical Flow Neo-Shamanic Tribal Dance
with Nick Atlas
Friday 7:00-8:30 PM
Ongoing
$10 per session
Spherical Flow is an inter-generational, multi-sensory, ecstatic revival of an ancient tribal dance gathering and shamanic healing ritual that invites you to awaken to your infinite potential by consciously "working" the vital energy that governs your entire being and the health of our planet. Music is carefully assembled from a diverse selection of global sounds and often incorporates electronic, worldbeat, funk, soul, hip-hop, jazz, pop, classical and anything else possessing a healing quality. While no experience is necessary nor are you required to follow any choreographed moves, come prepared to sweat as the energy is high and the vibe is positive. All ages are welcome to celebrate life with us. There's no better way to start your weekend! For more info, visit www.nickatlas.com