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Int/Adv Contemporary Modern Dance
Int/Adv Contemporary Modern Dance
Fridays 4:30-6:00pm, January 19 - May 31
Cost: $10-$25/class, sliding scale*
Are you an intermediate or advanced dancer looking for a little more modern technique in your life? Join a wonderful group of community and professional dancers who just want to keep moving! This is a new, drop-in, primarily non-improvisational technique class with a monthly rotation of teachers. You can expect lots of juicy movement, time to dig into other dance artists’ movement vocabularies, inspiration for your body and brain, and the chance to connect with other dancers in Western Mass. All intermediate level dancers and beyond are welcome, so don’t be shy, come dance with us!
*Class payments may be made by cash, check, Venmo @Northampton-CenterForTheArts, or Paypal here. Payments on the upper end of the scale help support our commitment to sliding scale rates and accessibility.
Winter/Spring Teaching Schedule:
January: Kelly Silliman (two classes only)
February: Michelle Marroquin
March: Madison Palffy
April: Maddy Sher
May: Jayme Winell
Adult Modern Dance with Kelly Silliman
ADULT MODERN DANCE
Wednesdays 5:10-6:25PM
COST: $10-$25 SLIDING SCALE PER CLASS
DROP-IN, NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Winter/Spring 2024 schedule: 1/3 through 5/29 (no class 2/21 and 4/17)
Six Week Summer Session: 7/3 through 8/7
This mixed-level contemporary modern technique class will really get you moving! Warm-up exercises will support alignment, strength, and creating healthy movement patterns. Combinations and choreography will focus on dynamic, free-flowing movement quality and individual expression, all in a welcoming creative environment!
Class payment may be made in person via cash, check, or Venmo. Questions? Email programs@nohoarts.org!
Kelly Silliman is the Center’s Program Director, and an experienced dance educator who emphasizes healthy alignment, integrated warm-ups, individualized attention, and having fun while exploring movement and music material. Students are encouraged to develop movement patterns intended to serve their bodies long term, and to think about why we move the way we do and how the lessons of dance class can apply to life outside the studio. She makes lots of jokes and believes it’s the job of dance training to work for YOU. Kelly has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, performer, director, choreographer and scholar. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts, and an MFA in dance from Smith College.
Adult Ballet with Kelly Silliman
Adult Ballet for EVERYONE!
Brush Up on Basics Ballet - Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Mixed Level Ballet - Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm
Cost: $10-$25 sliding scale per class
Drop-in, no registration required
Winter/Spring 2024 schedule: 1/3 through 5/29 (no class 2/21 and 4/17)
Six Week Summer Session: 7/3 through 8/7
Brush Up on Basics Ballet: Has it been a while since your last dance class? Do you miss ballet but feel intimidated by the idea of jumping into an intermediate class? Or have you always wanted to try ballet but couldn't find a beginner option? This class is for you! In response to many requests, Brush Up On Basics is a brand new class at the Center that covers very basic ballet instruction focused on learning/relearning positions, steps, and vocabulary. We will also pay attention to building strength, healthy alignment, and having fun! No leotards necessary here, comfortable exercise-wear is just fine!
Mixed Level Ballet: This is a mixed-level ballet class that offers students a physical and mental workout while focusing on alignment and strength building in a healthy, welcoming environment. No leotards necessary here, comfortable exercise-wear is just fine! Geared towards adults but mature teens are very welcome! Beginners or those returning after a long absence from class are encouraged to check out Brush Up on Basics first.
Class payment may be made in person via cash, check, or Venmo. Questions? Email programs@nohoarts.org!
Kelly Silliman is the Center’s Program Director, and an experienced dance educator who emphasizes healthy alignment, integrated warm-ups, individualized attention, and having fun while exploring movement and music material. Students are encouraged to develop movement patterns intended to serve their bodies long term, and to think about why we move the way we do and how the lessons of dance class can apply to life outside the studio. She makes lots of jokes and believes it’s the job of ballet to work for YOU. Kelly has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, performer, director, choreographer and scholar. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts, and an MFA in dance from Smith College.
All Spring 2020 Dance Classes still available on Vimeo!!
Creative Dance, Creative Jazz, Adult Ballet, and Body Structure Fundamentals filmed during the early pandemic are available online! All classes can be found on our Vimeo page, or find direct links to classes below:
Creative Dance 3/25/20
Creative Dance 4/1/20
Creative Dance 4/8/20
Creative Dance 4/15/20
Creative Dance 4/22/20
Creative Dance 4/29/20
Creative Dance 5/6/20
Creative Dance 5/13/20
Creative Dance 5/20/20
Creative Dance 5/27/20
Creative Jazz 3/25/20
Creative Jazz 4/1/20
Creative Jazz 4/8/20
Creative Jazz 4/15/20
Creative Jazz 4/22/20
Creative Jazz 4/29/20
Creative Jazz 5/6/20
Creative Jazz 5/13/20
Creative Jazz 5/20/20
Creative Jazz 5/27/20
Adult Ballet 3/25/20
Adult Ballet 4/1/20
Adult Ballet 4/8/20
Adult Ballet 4/15/20
Adult Ballet 4/22/20
Adult Ballet 4/29/20
Adult Ballet 5/6/20
Adult Ballet 5/13/20
Adult Ballet 5/20/20
Adult Ballet 5/27/20
Body Structure Fundamentals 10
We are making this content available for free, but we hope you will consider making a donation to the Center. As a small nonprofit committed to serving our community, the Northampton Center for the Arts needs your help so that we can continue to provide affordable space for artists, performers, and educators after this crisis is over. Please consider making a donation of any amount through our website or Venmo @Northampton-CenterForTheArts.
Suggested donation: $15/class