CALLING ALL DANCERS AND DANCE LOVERS! If you "think you can dance," you can join the Centenary Stage Company and Centenary College this fall in the new Lackland Center, which houses one of the largest dance studios in NJ!
Dancers 14 years of age and older will receive affordable, low-pressure, high-quality dance training assisted by qualified dance concentration students guided under the tutelage of professional dance instructors.
The Dance Conservatory is designed to introduce dancers to professionals who are currently working as choreographers, dancers and educators in the disciplines of modern, ballet, jazz, tap, introduction to dance, Chinese dance, Adult Yoga and Adult Pilates. Dancers will have opportunities to perform in Centenary College’s annual dance concert.
Fall classes run Tuesday–Thursday evenings and Saturday morning from September 1–December 20, 2010. Fall semester tuition for 1 to 3 classes is $130–$275.
The Conservatory of Dance is led by Lea Antolini-Lid, assistant professor of dance and theater at Centenary College. Antolini-Lid received her BMA in classical voice from the University of the Arts and her MFA in acting from Brandeis University where she also taught movement classes. Antolini-Lid has performed professionally in NYC and on the east coast.
Instructors in the Dance Conservatory include local professionals Christine Mase (teaching artist at Centenary College and Branchville Dance Center), Kristen Egan (Adjunct professor of dance County College of Morris and Centenary College), Trayer Run-Kowzun (Adjunct professor of dance County College of Morris and Centenary College), Lea Antolini-Lid (Assistant professor of Dance and Theater Centenary College, teaching artist Growing Stage Theatre Company, Certified Yoga Instructor) and Pat Lanciano (Adjunct dance professor Centenary College).
Class description, day, and time are as follows:
Modern 1: Tues. or Thurs., 4-5 PM (Ages 14 to Adult) A combination of different modern dance techniques for the beginner dancer as well as those wishing to refresh their skills in modern dance. Vocabulary will be broken down and emphasis will be placed on understanding proper placement, coordination, musicality and the joy of moving the body in space.
Jazz I: Thurs., 7–8:40 PM (Ages 14 to Adult) A beginner level jazz course designed to introduce the student to the technical fundamentals of Jazz dance. The class will focus on building a dance vocabulary which will bring the dance student to the next level .The student will be introduced to the various styles and techniques of the jazz world.
Ballet I/II: Tues. or Thurs., 5:20–6:30 PM (Ages 14 to Adult) for the beginner student who wishes to learn and work slowly on the fundamentals of Classical Ballet. Vocabulary will be broken down and emphasis will be placed on understanding proper placement, coordination, musicality and the joy of moving the body in space
Introduction to Dance: Tues., 7–8:40 PM (Ages 14 toAdult) So you think you can’t dance? Well, come to this class and learn the joy of dance in a fun supportive environment. This class will take you through the basics of ballet, modern and jazz.
Chinese Dance: Wed., 7–8:40 PM (Ages14 to Adult) an introduction to the various styles of traditional Chinese folk dance. Students will engage in various techniques including fan and ribbon dance used in this beautiful dance style.
Adult Yoga/Pilates: Wed., 5:20–6:30 PM (Age 16 to Adult) A great way to increase flexibility, strength and energy while improving muscle tone. No previous experience required. Emphasis will be placed on deepening awareness of the body and the understanding of alignment principles.
Beginner Tap: Sat., 10–11:15 AM (Ages14 to Adult) Technique and terminology is taught through rhythm exercises, short combinations of steps and across the floor work which is then put together into a longer combination. Also different style of tap are introduced in this basic course.
For more information and registration, contact the Centenary Stage Company at 908.979.0900 X4 or visit http://www.centenarystageco.org/.
