1920 1/2 Perry Street • Durham, NC 27705
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Let’s House!
This beginner/intermediate teen/adult workshop will cover the history, dance technique/styling of House Dance. Participants will learn House steps and choreography that will culminate to a class “House Party”. Open levels; no prior experience necessary! Check out a video clip of Teacher Ife Michelle Presswood showcasing some House steps: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ZU0-IHExEdrB2aWVVagaesqnp0Zhg4i/view?usp=sharing
Fall Session 2023
Saturday, Sept 30, 2:30-4:00 pm
Instructor: Ife Michelle Presswood
Fee: $20 REGISTER NOW FOR SEPT 30 WORKSHOP
Tap Improvisation
Improvising can be daunting…. Learning to rely on your own ability to feel the groove of the music and stay in the pocket can be challenging, but it is a truly unique side of tap dance as an art form that it allows you to explore your own voice. Learning to improvise is simply learning to engage with tap dance not only as a dancer but also as a musician. It provides a unique pathway to self expression through tap.
Learning to improvise is a process and many people who now love to improv started out more than a little nervous. Kat will provide exercises to take you out of your comfort zone in a safe and comfortable learning environment to help you bring your tap to the next level. This workshop will feature topics such as strategies to bring your improv into conversation with others, how to add variation and complexity to your phrasing, how to move in and out of choreography comfortably and ways to bring an improv solo to life. Whether you are just starting out with improv or have been honing your craft for several years, this workshop will provide you opportunities to learn and grow as a dancer and a musician. Join us to learn and play as we explore the world of improv from multiple angles!
This workshop will be targeted towards dancers of the intermediate and advanced levels. The first half will feature instruction and the second hour will be a jam. If you are taking beginner classes and are interested in this workshop, please feel free to reach out to Kat at kathleenomelia@gmail.com to discuss if this workshop would be a good fit for you!
Fall Session 2023
Saturday, Oct 7, 2:30-4:30 pm
Instructor: Kat O’Melia
Fee: $22 REGISTER NOW FOR OCT 7 WORKSHOP
AfroLatino Styles Sampler Workshop
In this 2-hour workshop, you’ll be introduced to the popular Latin dances of Salsa (on 2), Merengue and Bachata, learning fun, easy steps.
We will be covering individual dancing as well as partner dancing. You are welcome to sign up individually or with a partner (although partners are not required) We will offer gender-neutral lead/follow techniques to be more inclusive and have a better understanding for partnering.
Ages 13+ are welcomed and No experience is needed; class fee is for one person. Please register each dancer individually.
Fall Session 2023
Saturday, Oct 21, 2:30-4:30pm
Instructor: Lulu Diaz
Fee: $22/person (Please register every dancer who will attend). REGISTER NOW FOR OCT 21 WORKSHOP
Thriller Workshop
It’s close to midnight And something evil’s lurking in the darkUnder the moonlight..
Perhaps THE “official” zombie-apocalypse dance video from the late and great Michael Jackson (choreography by the late Michael Peters). Costumes very much encouraged for this annual Halloween tradition.
Fall Session 2023
Saturday, October 28, 5:30-7:30pm
Instructor: Angelo Marin
Fee: $22 REGISTER NOW FOR OCT 28 WORKSHOP
Flamenco’s Bata de Cola Workshop
This workshop is an introduction to flamenco’s bata de cola, the long ruffled train worn to perform certain dances. Batas will be provided and may be shared by dancers. The batas available from the instructor can fit people who wear a women’s size 4-14. You are also welcome to bring your own, if you have one. Registration is limited and previous flamenco training is suggested.
This can be a really good workout, so be prepared to work up a sweat! Please wear leggings and full length t-shirt or top, flamenco or character shoes..
Fall Session 2023
Saturday, Nov 11, 230-4:00pm
Instructor: Jeanie “Marisol” Ibanez
Fee: $20 REGISTER NOW FOR NOV 11 WORKSHOP
Sexy Chair Dance
Chair dancing is a Heels dance sub-genre that uses a chair as an aid/centerpiece to the dance. Engaging sensual movements, as well as Heels technique, this Intermediate (brave beginners welcome!) Chair Dance workshop will use chair-based choreography to create a sexy and expressive dance experience. The first hour-long workshop, 2:30-3:30pm is for Singles. The second hourlong workshop (330-430) is for Couples (only).
Participants are encouraged to wear heels and comfortable, “sexy” attire. Knee pads are strongly suggested and encouraged.
Chairs are provided.
18 and up, ONLY!
Space is very limited.
Couples should register 2 people individually for the couples portion. Please only register for one of the workshops as the choreography is the same for each.
Fall Session 2023
Saturday, Nov 18, 2:30-3:30: Singles
Saturday, Nov 18, 3:30-4:30: Couples
Instructor: Ife Michelle Presswood
Fee: $20
REGISTER NOW FOR SINGLES WORKSHOP
REGISTER NOW FOR COUPLES WORKSHOP (Please register each person individually)
The Fine Print
We need to have a minimum number of students enrolled in any particular class in order for it to continue beyond the first meeting. If minimum enrollment in the full series has not been met before the second class, the class will be removed from the schedule.
Due to space restrictions, single class purchases will not be allowed the first week for in-person classes that usually fill to capacity. This prioritizes registration to students who wish to attend the entire series. Drop-in purchases will be allowed after week #1, if space allows. Thank you for your kind understanding as we tweak our policies in order to support our financial sustainability during these challenging times.
Aside from our parent/child class, our children’s classes are designed for children to dance independently. Parents may wait in the lobby and observe class through the window (you are also welcome to run errands and return at the end of class). If your child has a strong need for you to be present in the room during class, please reach out to us before attending so we can see how best to accommodate this need. For attire, please see our FAQ on the About page.
Make-ups for missed classes may be taken during the same session but may not be carried over to the next session.