Ballet Hispánico Opens Registration For School Of Dance 2024 Adult Program Fall Session

Ballet Hispánico School of Dance has announced its 2024 Adult Program Fall Session with registration available now!

Embark on an exciting dance journey with Ballet Hispánico's Adult Program, where dance enthusiasts explore the dynamic rhythms of Hispanic and Latin American music. Our classes accommodate all skill levels, providing a nurturing and energetic atmosphere for growth and improvement. Receive personalized instruction from our expert faculty as you delve into a variety of dance styles. Whether you're a novice or seasoned dancer, our program offers a distinct opportunity to ignite your passion and refine your skills year-round and during the summer months. Join us and discover your own rhythm as you embark on an unforgettable dance journey with Ballet Hispánico.

The Fall Session will run Monday - Saturday from September 16 - December 14, 2024. Registration closes on September 12, 2024. Pricing begins at $225 for a 10-week session and drop-in classes are $25 per class. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ballethispanico.org/school/additional-learning/adult-classes or email Program Advisor Melissa Castañeda at school@ballethispanico.org.

"At Ballet Hispánico, we've dedicated more than 50 years of service to making dance education accessible to our communities," said Michelle Manzanales, Director, School of Dance, Ballet Hispánico. "Our mission to provide world-class dance training for dancers of all ages is deeply intertwined with our passion for lifting up our students and artists. More than simply dance education, we work to support the development of overall life skills: the ability to access joy and own and express one's individual voice."

ADULT CLASSES

Flamenco: Saturdays 3-4pm and 4-5pm

Join School of Dance faculty member, and former soloist and choreographer for the Jose Greco Dance Company, JoDe Romano "La Chispa", for an Adult Flamenco class series, exploring castanets, movement techniques, inspirational music, and more. ¡OLÉ!

Tango Level 1: Tuesdays 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Join the School of Dance in Adult Tango! In these classes, we will work on the foundational basis you need to dance Argentine Tango. You'll learn individual and couples techniques, and useful tools to take to the dance floor. For Tango 1, no previous experience or partner are required.

Tango Level 2: Tuesdays 7:15pm - 8:15pm

For the tango enthusiast that have prior experience in this dance style, there's Tango 2! The class is designed to provide you with the tools to take your training to the next level using individual and couples techniques, and useful tools to take to the dance floor. Previous experience or partner required.

Salsa Level 1: Mondays 6:15-7:15pm

Join us in this beginner Salsa for Adults! Get your body moving with us while learning the basic steps, shines, and partner work found in New York's Salsa On2 timing. All steps are safe for all ages and no partner is needed. This class explores the Latin dance of Salsa through body isolations, rhythm, and partner work which are explained and demonstrated in detail using dance kinesiology and theory.

Salsa Level 2: Mondays 7:15-8:15pm

Join the School of Dance in the Beginner/Intermediate Salsa for Adults! This class is designed to be the continuation of our Beginner Salsa, and is also be ideal for those who have prior training in this dance style. This class will give you the opportunity to take your training to the next level! Steps are safe for all ages and no partner is needed.

Salsa Open Level: Saturdays 2-3pm

If your desire is to learn how to dance Salsa and don't know where to start, look no more! Designed for dancers with any type of experience, this class will teach you the first steps into enjoying this Latin rhythm.

Ballet Level 1: Wednesdays 7-8pm

Join the School of Dance for this class designed to teach you the basic principles of ballet! If you have ever wanted to learn ballet, this is the perfect class for you. It will provide the necessary tools that will allow you to understand how a ballet class works and how the muscles in your body need to engage to achieve the simple but complex steps of this dance style.

Ballet Level 2: Thursdays 7-8pm

This class is ideal for dance enthusiasts that have at least one year of training experience in Ballet, or that have taken our Beginner Ballet Level course. We will explore new steps and combinations that will allow you to level up your training by building a solid technique.

Mat Pilates: Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm

Whether a dancer or not, having a balanced body will prevent chronic pain and injuries. The Mat Pilates class is designed to improve posture, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Open to all ages and levels, no previous experience in Pilates is required.

Contemporary: Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm

Class will start with a full warm-up that focuses on strength, technique, and flexibility appropriately preparing the dancers bodies in a safe-injury preventive way. We will review the basics as well as work on more challenging elements in a fun non judgmental environment. Dancers will move through the space, learn musicality, explore their artistic choices and build stamina. Class will end working on choreography.

Tap: Wednesdays 7-8pm

Whether you have some tap experience or have never danced before, join us in our adult tap classes! This class will be tailored to meet the needs of each student. We will focus on tap fundamentals, gradually progressing throughout the session. We will dance to a variety of music, from classic jazz standards to contemporary music. As we learn technique, we will be improving balance and our rhythmic awareness. Come have fun dancing in a social, encouraging setting!