DANCE
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.
2023 FALL SESSION: September 11 - December 6
BEGINNER TAP
TUESDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00PM
$390 / 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.
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Instructor: JILL GIBILISCO
Instructor: SHARON RUDDA
INTERMEDIATE TAP
TUESDAY 5:00PM - 6:00PM
$390 / student
This intermediate level course will focus on expanding dance vocabulary and comprehending choreography. The class consists of a warm up, across the floor combinations, and a choreography piece that will change every couple weeks. Students will move at a faster pace and will start to integrate acting while dancing.
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Instructor: JILL GIBILISCO
INTERMEDIATE JAZZ
TUESDAY 6:00PM - 7:00PM
$390 / student
This intermediate level course will focus on expanding dance vocabulary and comprehending choreography. The class consists of a warmup, across the floor combinations, and a choreography piece that will change every couple of weeks. Students will move at a faster pace and will start to integrate acting while dancing.
Instructor: JILL KALFIN
ADVANCED JAZZ
TUESDAY 7:00PM - 8:00PM
$390 / student
Advanced Jazz focuses on musicality, style, and proper technique. Each class includes a technical warmup to stretch, tone and condition the body, specifically the core, progressive work with leaps and turns across the floor, and fun, challenging, and engaging choreography.
Instructor: JILL KALFIN
ADVANCED TAP
TUESDAY 6:00PM - 7:00PM
$390/ student
In this class you are expected to know the basics and will learn how to execute combinations at a
brisk clip. This is not a cumulative class, so each week is different which is helpful to those who are looking to go into the professional world of auditioning. Intricate combinations, dancing with dynamics, feeling the music and finding the pocket are all things we aim for in Advanced Tap. The Style is Traditional Broadway Tap, with occasional lessons in Rhythm Tap.
Instructor: LOUIS PALENA
Instructor: JILL GIBILISCO
ADULT TAP
TUESDAY 7:00- 8:00 PM $390/ 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.
Instructor: LOUIS PALENA
MUSICAL THEATRE MOVEMENT
WEDNESDAY 4:00PM - 5:00PM $390/ student
In this introductory movement class, students will develop the basics of choreography from a wide range of popular Broadway musicals in a supportive environment with an overall focus on how to present yourself in a performance or audition. The class will offer the best of many worlds, exploring varied dance steps, movements, and styles to help you be your best, grounded self, and more comfortable with choreography when on stage!
