The Studio                              
A Dance & Performing Arts Center

ERJA FISCHER CLASSICAL JAZZ WORKSHOP

Classical Jazz
Warm up, Technique, Dance 90 minutes, Stretching 30 minutes
 Mark your calendar! Here's a rare chance to dance with master jazz teacher, Erja Fischer. Ms Fischer runs an amazing class with all participants working at their own level. This classical jazz workshop is based on Matt Mattox's technique and influenced by Luigi and Linn Simonson. With over 25 years of teaching experience in Europe and the United States, Ms Fischer brings a huge background to her jazz classes and can give you the technique to take your dancing to a new level. At least one year of jazz dance (or ballet) recommended. Please register by calling 401-789-3029.

BRIAN JONES TAP WORKSHOPS

Beginner Tap
 Start your tap career on the right foot! With the amazing Brian Jones leading the way and some sweat equity on your part, you'll be tapping like a manaic in no time! Brian requires a minimum number of dancers. For more information or to register, call THE STUDIO at 789-3029.

VERY IMPORTANT: PREREGISTRATION IS ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED TO INSURE YOUR SPOT ON THE DANCE FLOOR. Just call The Studio at 789-3029 or you can respond to Ann’s email: amzarrella@cox.net

Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Rhode Island's top tap dancer, Brian Jones will teach a routine suitable for performance or audition. The workshop fee includes a notation of the dance and a cd of the music. Brian requires a minimum number of dancers. If you are planning on attending, please register by calling 789-3029.

Intro to Dance (4-6 yrs) A full hour of movement, both creative and organized. The first half hour is dedicated to the very basic Ballet movements of hands & feet along with music–induced free expression; the last half hour is devoted to tap - where the children change shoes and learn to make noise & move to rhythmic music.

Ballet I (7-9 yrs) Foundation for all dance forms starts here with beginner barre & center work. The emphasis is on simple, clean technique and musicality. Knowledge of dance terminology and body awareness are also stressed.

Ballet II (10-12 yrs) A more serious student is required for this twice a week class commitment when the teacher deems the student ‘ready’ pointe shoes are introduced. Pointe work is done mostly at the barre, with simple basic steps in the center.

Ballet III (13+) At this level 3 classes a week is mandatory, with extra classes if desired. Students must have focus with the intent on perfecting technique. Expression and music interpretation are developed along with individual style and strength.

Ballet IV This level is for students who maybe considering Dance as a career or who desire to perform with The Studio Ensemble. They take at least 4 classes a week, working very hard, fine tuning their art. Enrollment in this class is at the discretion of the teacher.

Adult Ballet will be taught in the same classical tradition as all ballet classes at The Studio. This class is for adults of all ages who have always wanted to take ballet lessons or for those who stopped years ago and want to start up again.

Adult Beginner Tap If you are looking for an hour to relieve your mind of stress, to learn something new and have some fun, then this is the class for you! Students in this class are introduced to the techniques through barre work, “across the floor,” and center work. There is no prerequisite for this class, except a willingness to learn and to let go.

Pre-Teen Jazz (8 yrs+) This class is for students with little or no experience in jazz, but who have had at least 1-2 years of Ballet or 1 year plus taking a Ballet class along with Jazz I. Traditional Jazz is taught as well as different techniques varying from classical to street Jazz.

Teen Beginner Jazz This class is for students with little or no jazz experience. It is highly recommended that students enrolled in this class take at least one class of ballet per week in conjunction with this class. (Ballet is the core foundation for ALL forms of dance.) The focus of this class is to build and strengthen the basic jazz techniques. Also, students develop a keen sense of rhythm and an individual sense of style. The hour class begins with isolations, full body warm up, and stretches. We then proceed to “across the floor” and center combinations.

Theatre Our class focuses on strengthening the actor's tools - the body, the voice, and the imagination. We use improve games, tongue twisters, rhythm instruments, poetry, fun props and costumes to help young people grow. They gain confidence as individuals and also learn to work others in an ensemble. Whether they have their sites set on Broadway or just want to have a good time learning this class will provide them with the foundation they need for success.

Playing with Purpose This is a Theater-based class for pre-school children together with an attending adult, a class that will combine elements of music and movement to stimulate imagination and creativity. Using costumes and props, this class will encourage interaction between adult and child – a fun-filled learning experience

Lyrical / Contemporary In a high energy class, dancers will work on flexibility and strength in a jazz warm-up based on ballet technique. Jump and turn progressions across the floor will introduce dancers to some new and unusual "tricks." Focus on musicality and performance are a major emphasis in combinations taught in contemporary, lyrical and jazz. Dancers are challenged to become magnetic and confident performers.

Yoga Basics Truly a class designed to reach participants of every level. The one hour format consists of breath work, vinyasa flow {which is coordinating breath with fluid movement}, balance, deep stretching postures, and guided relaxation.

Pilates This class format teaches the basic fundamentals of utilizing deep core/abdominal muscles to achieve spine stabilization. Participants can tone their midsection while promoting strength of their back muscles.

Active Stretch This class format focus totally on flexibility and range of motion. Deep holding stretches combined with breath work will assist in releasing tension, relaxing muscles and reducing pain and stiffness. A guided relaxation segment concludes the class.

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