Adult Spring Schedule

March 19 - June 11, 2007
All studios will be closed Sunday, April 8 and Monday, May 28, 2007.

Please note: Classes are subject to cancellation or change of time or location based on management discretion.

Unless otherwise noted, students must be 18 years and above to participate in adult classes and workshops.

Adult Intro class start and end dates vary. Please check the schedule below.      TUITION

• Afro Jazz Performance Class with Tyrone Murray

• Bollywood Performance Class with Laurel Victoria Gray

• Latin Hip Hop Performance Class with Juli Calderon 

• Modern Performance Class with Helanius J. Wilkins

Afro Jazz Performance Class 
 with Tyrone Murray
Sunday, 1:30-3:00 p.m., Atlas Performing Arts Center
(3/25 - 6/10/07) (No class 4/8/07)
$193 for 11 weeks Registration is closed.
Level:  Level: Beginning 2 and above Jazz or Afro Jazz

This class will incorporate the unique Afro jazz style of JOMDC's very own Tyrone Murray. Tyrone's choreography is an exciting blend of traditional African movements incorporated with elements of classical jazz technique and phrases. This class is an excellent opportunity to put the fun experienced in class on stage.  All students are required to attend class, be prompt and participate on a regular basis in order to perform. Students must purchase their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors. 

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Bollywood Performance Class 
 with Laurel Victoria Gray
Monday, 9:15-10:15 p.m., Dupont Circle
(3/19 - 6/11/07)
$198 for 12 weeks Registration is closed.
Level: Beginning I and above Belly Dance 

This class will feature the popular Indian film dance style that draws on folk and traditional elements as well as MTV and Arabic dance. This new choreography promises high spirited hip swinging fun for the whole village. All students are required to attend class, be prompt and participate on a regular basis in order to perform. Students must purchase their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors. 

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Latin Hip Hop Performance Class
 with Juli Calderon
(3/25 - 6/10/07) (No class 4/8/07)
Sunday, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.., Bethesda
$193 for 11 weeks  Registration is closed.
Level: Low intermediate and Above Hip Hop

This low intermediate class will challenge students to learn Hip Hop choreography that is fused with Latin dance while also exploring modern and African movement. The class will also include the history and significance of all these dances. All students are required to attend class, be prompt and demonstrate a command of the choreography in order to perform. Students must purchase or create their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable.  This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m., at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors. 

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Modern Dance Performance Class
 with Helanius J. Wilkins
(3/22 - 6/7/07)
Thursday, 8:30-10:00 p.m., Friendship Heights
$210 for 12 weeks   Registration is closed.
Level: Prerequisite: Intermediate and above Modern and/or Ballet
*It is suggested that students participating in this class also take at least one 
additional modern technique class weekly.

Don’t miss this opportunity to go to the edge with award-winning choreographer Helanius J. Wilkins. Here’s a chance for you to learn a brand new full-length performance piece that is viscerally charged and gravity defying; and is derived from modern dance technique fused with pedestrian and classical movements, improvisation, and dynamic partnering.  All students are required to attend class, participate on a regular basis, be prompt and demonstrate a command of the choreography in order to perform. Students must purchase or create their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable. This class will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, June 16, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m., at our Jack Guidone Theater, admission $15.00 general admission, $12.00 students/seniors. 

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