DANCE DEPARTMENT

THE SCHOOL AT MMT

WHETHER TRAINING FOR A CAREER AS A PROFESSIONAL DANCER OR SEEKING A WAY TO INCREASE MUSCULAR STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, AND MOTOR FITNESS - MMT EMBRACES ALL ASPIRATIONS. DANCE STUDENTS ARE ORGANIZED BY ABILITY AND EXPERIENCE AND WE ENCOURAGE OUR INSTRUCTORS TO DIFFERENTIATE BASED ON ABILITY TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE CONTINUES TO GROW AT THEIR OWN LEVEL. THE FALL SESSION BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 16 AND COMMENCES DECEMBER 11.

BALLET I

Instructor: SHARON RUDDA

Beginning level

TUESDAY 4:15 - 5, Commodaro Studio 

$225 / student 

This beginner level class will focus on fundamental ballet techniques. Each class is built on the base of extensive barre work, taking care to focus on the positioning of arms and legs. This course is designed to improve flexibility, extension, and introduce students to turns and jumps.

BALLET II

Intermediate level

TUESDAY 5 - 6, Commodaro Studio 

Instructor: SHARON RUDDA

$300 / student

This intermediate level class will focus on developing ballet techniques; advancing work on jumps and turns, and traveling across the floor. Students will also continue to expand their vocabulary of classical French terminology and learn to apply it to musical theatre ballet.

BALLET III

Instructor: SHERRI SEVICK

Advanced level

WEDNESDAY 6 - 7, Commodaro Studio  

$300 / student 

This advanced level class will focus on applying ballet techniques. Following the structure of a traditional ballet class, placing emphasis on rhythm and musicality, students are provided an engaging technique class and highly challenging choreography.

THEATRE DANCE I

Instructor: JILL GIBILISCO

Beginning level

MONDAY 6 - 7, Whitman Studio  

$300 / student 

This beginner level class will focus on basic theatre dance and traditional jazz techniques. In this course, students will gain knowledge of theatre dance terminology, and experience dancing several styles of theatre choreography.   

THEATRE DANCE II

Intermediate level

TUESDAY 7 - 8,  Commodaro Studio 

Instructor: DANIELLE FAIRWEATHER

$300 / student

This intermediate level class will focus on developing theatre dance and traditional jazz techniques. Dancers will focus on strength, flexibility, balance, and musicality; incorporating turns, and leaps.

THEATRE DANCE III

Advanced level

TUESDAY 8 - 9, Commodaro Studio 

Instructor: DANIELLE FAIRWEATHER

$300 / student

This advanced level class will focus on applying theatre dance techniques while continuing to explore various dance styles used in theatre. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience, and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.

TAP I

Instructor: JILL GIBILISCO

Beginning level

MONDAY 5 - 6, Whitman Studio  

$300 / student 

This beginner level class will focus on basic tap techniques. Students will work on developing new motor skills, enhancing coordination, gaining better balance, and strengthening leg and ankle muscles.   

Intermediate level

TUESDAY 6 - 7,  Whitman Studio 

TAP II

Instructor: JILL GIBILISCO

$300 / student

This intermediate level class will focus on developing tap techniques. Building on principles learned in Tap I, this class continues the development of technique with a focus on speed, transitions, and style.

TAP III

Advanced level

TUESDAY 5 - 6, Whitman Studio 

Instructor: JILL GIBILISCO

$300 / student

This advanced intermediate level class is ideal for dancers with greater tap experience. Students will focus on clean sounds and varying rhythms; applying tap techniques to more complex combinations and choreography.

TAP IV

Professional level

TUESDAY 7 - 8, Whitman Studio 

Instructor: LOUIS PALENA

$300 / student

This advanced level class is specifically designed for tap dancers at the professional level. This course follows the structure of a traditional tap class, placing emphasis on technique and musicality.

ADULT TAP

All levels

TUESDAY 8 - 9, Whitman Studio 

Instructor: LOUIS PALENA

$300 / student

This open level class for adult dancers will be tailored to the needs and wants of those enrolled. Students will experience the joy of tap dancing in a non-competitive environment, improving musicality and stamina.