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After-School Dance Club Tuesdays
Saturday Youth Series
Summer Session Wednesdays
July 9 – August 13, 2025 (Ages 3-7)
Pre-Ballet | 9 a.m.
Creative Movement | 10 a.m.
Hip Hop | 11 a.m.
Fall Session Saturdays
September 20 – December 13 2025
Pre-Ballet (Ages 3-5) | 9 a.m.
Creative Movement (Ages 5-7) | 10 a.m.
Jazz Dance (Ages 8-12) | 11 a.m.
Fall Session Tuesdays
September 23 – December 16, 2025
Jazz (Ages 3-5) | 3:30 p.m.
Creative Movement (Ages 6-8) | 4:30 p.m.
with Sheri Celentano &
Johnny Holleran
Wed, April 30, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Class Description
with Michelle Thompson
and Caleb Patterson
Class Description
In this Contemporary Partnering class, co-taught by Michelle Thompson and Caleb Patterson, dancers will learn foundational partnering exercises and skills then progress to choreography.
Jazz with
Isaac Kerr
Indian Fusion
with Rohan Bhargava
Wed, April 16, 2025 @ 3 p.m.
Class Description
Through a fusion of dance styles including Contemporary, Bhangra, Bollywood, Floorwork, and Street Jazz, Rohan’s class emphasizes discovering a dynamic flow within the body. The session begins with a holistic warm-up designed to break down the mechanics of moving into, out of, and around the floor. Center and across-the-floor phrases introduce techniques and movements that prepare participants for the choreography later in class. The session concludes with a musical and virtuosic phrase.
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Youth Dance Classes
Class Description
- Our After-School Hip Hop Dance class gives students ages 7-12 a fun, high-energy introduction to the fundamentals of hip hop. This class blends technical skills with freestyle movement, helping young dancers build confidence and develop their own style in a supportive environment.
- Students will learn basic hip hop techniques, including grooves, footwork, and isolations, while exploring rhythm, musicality, and personal expression. Through exciting choreography and age-appropriate music, dancers will develop coordination, strength, and body control, with plenty of room for creativity and improvisation.
- This class is perfect for young dancers who want to express themselves, get active, and have fun with friends. No previous experience is necessary—just a love for movement and music!
Class Description
- Our After-School Modern/Jazz Dance class introduces students ages 7-12 to a dynamic blend of modern and jazz dance styles, focusing on technical skill development and creative exploration. This class covers the fundamentals of both styles, helping young dancers build strength, coordination, and body awareness in a fun, encouraging environment.
- Students will learn core techniques, including jazz turns, isolations, modern floor work, and expressive sequences. Through age-appropriate choreography and creative exercises, dancers will explore musicality, rhythm, and self-expression, developing confidence and their own unique style.
- Ideal for students who love to move and create, this class requires no prior dance experience—just an eagerness to learn, express, and have fun!
Class Description
- Our Pre-Ballet class for young children introduces students to the foundations of ballet in a fun, imaginative, and age-appropriate way.
- This class focuses on developing motor skills, musicality, and basic ballet movements through playful activities and structured exercises designed for 3 and 4 year-olds.
- Children will explore movement, rhythm, and coordination, building body awareness and control while learning fundamental ballet steps and positions.
- Our goal is to provide a positive, nurturing environment where young dancers can develop foundational technical skills and explore the joy of self-expression through movement. No prior dance experience is required.
Class Description
- This engaging class introduces young movers to the joy of dance and creative expression.
- Through imaginative activities, basic dance techniques, and playful exploration, children will develop coordination, rhythm, and confidence through movement.
- Guided by the core values of Notes in Motion/Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre, this class fosters creativity, collaboration, and a love for movement in a supportive and fun environment.
Class Description
- Our Jazz Dance class for ages 7-10 introduces young dancers to the lively world of jazz, combining technical skill-building with energetic, expressive movement. This class focuses on fundamental jazz techniques like kicks, turns, and isolations, all while encouraging each child’s unique style and creativity.
- Students will learn basic jazz steps and sequences, developing coordination, flexibility, and rhythm through upbeat music and fun choreography. In a positive, engaging environment, dancers will explore elements of jazz such as timing, dynamics, and musicality, helping them gain confidence and stage presence.
- This class is perfect for children eager to move with energy and style. No prior dance experience is required—just an enthusiasm to dance and express themselves!
with Sheri Celentano &
Johnny Holleran
Wed, April 30, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Class Description
Michelle Thompson & Caleb Patterson
Thu, May 22, 2025 @ 2 p.m.
Class Description
In this Contemporary Partnering class, co-taught by Michelle Thompson and Caleb Patterson, dancers will learn foundational partnering exercises and skills then progress to choreography.
Featured Workshops
with Isaac Kerr
with Rohan Bhargava
Wed, April 16, 2025 @ 3 p.m.
Class Description
Through a fusion of dance styles including Contemporary, Bhangra, Bollywood, Floorwork, and Street Jazz, Rohan’s class emphasizes discovering a dynamic flow within the body. The session begins with a holistic warm-up designed to break down the mechanics of moving into, out of, and around the floor. Center and across-the-floor phrases introduce techniques and movements that prepare participants for the choreography later in class. The session concludes with a musical and virtuosic phrase.
Your tax-deductible donation will help sustain our programming and support our renovations! Please consider contributing to this next chapter of our organization. Donate TODAY!
GIVE to INSPIRE with DANCE
Your tax-deductible donation will help sustain our programming and support our renovations! Please consider contributing to this next chapter of our organization.
