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General School
Offering Adult Classes in Modern DancE.
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| “Our classes are designed to develop strength and self-confidence. Dancers have the opportunity to enjoy movement for its own sake, and to engage their expressive potential.” |
| -- Patricia Fraser, Artistic Director |
The General School program at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre is designed for individuals who are looking to increase their fitness level and have fun! Both beginners and experienced dancers can benefit from these classes.
Faculty*
Wendy Chiles
Syreeta Hector
Nicole Nigro
*For biographical information, please click here.
Accompanists
Tita Evidente
Laurie Hood
Ed Squires
Stitch Wynston
MODERN DANCE CLASSES
classes subject to sufficient registration
Fundamentals of Dance
Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm I September 15 – December 1 (12 Sessions)
Designed for the beginner dancer with a curiosity for modern/contemporary dance, Fundamentals of Dance builds on basic movement principles and progresses to more challenging exercises. This is a foundation class to better prepare you for more advanced techniques such as Contemporary and Graham. To ensure consistency and best results, registration for the full session is required. Single class drop-ins may be permitted only during the first three weeks.
Contemporary Technique
(pre-requisite: Fundamentals of Dance or similar experience)
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm I September 16 – December 9 (12 sessions)
Building on principles learned in the Fundamentals class, Contemporary Technique will focus on integrating the use of torso and limbs, articulation of different body parts, alignment, and use of energy, weight, and space. Single class drop-ins and class cards are available.
graham Technique
(pre-requisite: Fundamentals of Dance or similar experience)
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Saturdays 1:30 – 3:00 pm I September 14 - December 11 (26 Sessions)
Derived from the work of dance pioneer, Martha Graham, these classes progress from Fundamentals to more intricate and advanced floorwork, standing work, and movement phrases resulting in increased flexibility, control, and coordination. Single class drop-ins and class cards are available.
CARDIO/CONDITIONING *NEW*
FACULTY: Heather Berry
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Six-week session; September 14 – October 21 (12 Sessions)
Master teachers Patricia Miner and Darryl Tracy crafted this special class to meet the fitness needs of adults (both
dancers and non-dancers), with an aim to improve strength, stamina, coordination, flexibility, and postural control.
Participants will engage in energetic whole-body movements as well as muscle-specific activities. This dynamic hour-long class
is perfect for fitness enthusiasts with a busy schedule, without the commitment of a gym membership. To ensure consistency and
best results, registration for the full session is required. Single class drop-ins may be permitted only during the first three weeks.
FALL 2010 SESSION:
September 15 to December 11
September 14 to October 21 (Cardio/Conditioning)
NO CLASSES ON:
October 9
(No Graham Technique)
*all dates and times are subject to change
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Wednesday |
Thursday |
Saturday |
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Time |
6:30 - 7:30pm |
6:30 - 8:00pm |
6:30 - 7:30pm |
1:30 - 3:00pm |
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Course |
Cardio/ |
Fundamentals |
Cardio/ |
Graham |
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Instructor(s) |
Heather Berry |
Nicole Nigro |
Heather Berry |
Wendy Chiles |
Time |
6:30 - 8:00pm |
6:30 - 8:00pm |
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Course |
Graham Technique |
Contemporary Technique |
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Instructor |
Wendy Chiles |
Syreeta Hector |