Dance

Dance

The diversified JCC dance program offers everyone – from age 4 to adults, beginners through professional – the opportunity to enjoy dance. Our dance curriculum constantly evolves to meet the needs of our students and interests of our community. Through our classes and performances, we hope to enrich students’ lives by instilling a lifelong interest in dance.

Our youngest students can enjoy age-appropriate dance classes such as the creative combo class, which combines tap and creative movement for a terrific introduction to the world of dance.
Youth and Tween & Teen classes are offered in yoga, ballet, tap, modern dance, jazz, and hip hop.
Performances are an integral part of the dance department. Dance students perform in the JCC’s Kreeger Theatre, and often perform at JCC events, such as our Annual Meeting and holiday celebrations.
The JCC Maccabi Dance Team is always an outstanding representative of our area at the national JCC Maccabi Games. Participation in the Games enriches the teens’ Jewish identity and encourages identification with the State of Israel.
For adults, we offer dance and body wellness classes, such as a “Stress Transformation/Flexibility” class that incorporates Swedish and deep tissue self-massage techniques, Chakra Energy Healing, Yoga, and Guided Imagery.
The JCC Guest Artist Modern Dance Workshop received the prestigious 2007 Metro Dance Award for Teaching Excellence. Alvin Mayes continues to bring together the JCC with the University of Maryland and the active dance community.
Kinor is the JCC’s contemporary Israeli folk dance company. They perform at folk festivals and senior living facilities, delighting audiences throughout the community.

Fall Dance Programs
Please note: Registration will open in mid-August.

Ballet/Modern Dance

Grade K-1 and 1-3 (second year ballet students). Taught by Wolf Trap "Learning Through the Arts" dance specialist Rachel Knudson Quynn, this class introduces the basic elements common to ballet and moden dance through creative exploration.

Grade K-1 (19 classes)	Grade 1-3 (19 classes)
Tuesdays	Tuesdays
September 14-January 25	September 14-January 25
4-5 p.m.	5-6 p.m.
No class: Dec. 28	No class: Dec. 28
$314 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/ $371 gen. public	$314 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/ $371 gen. public
Code 10FCD001	Code 10FCD021

Moving with Props and Obstacles

Grade K-2. Fabulous world music, rhythmic instruments, balloons, bean bags and an assortment of obstacles make this class a unique learning experience. Creative thinking will be fostered through movement games, problem solving and structured improvisation.

Session A (18 classes)

Mondays

September 13-January 24

4-5 p.m.

No class: Dec. 27; Jan. 17

$297 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$351 gen. public

Code 10FCD003

Beginning Jazz
Grade 1-2. Students will learn basic jazz elements. Students should remain in this section for two years unless notified by instructor. Dress code: jazz shoes and jazz pant, t-shirt or black leotard. Instructor: Shannon Quinn.

Session A (16 classes)

Mondays

September 13-January 24

4-5 p.m.

No class: Dec. 27; Jan. 17

$297 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$351 gen. public

Code 10FCD007

Tap I/II — Beginning Tap
Grade 1-3. Coordination and rhythm skills will be developed while learning introductory tap steps such as Shuffle, Flap, Cramp Roll and Buffalo. Students should remain in this section for two years unless notified by instructor. Instructor: Leanne Regan.

Session A (16 classes)

Wednesdays

September 15-January 26

4-5 p.m.

No class: Sept. 22, 29; Nov. 24; Dec. 29

$264 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$312 gen. public

Code 10FCD002

Intermediate Jazz
Grade 3-4. Students will strive to develop strength, agility, fluidity and precision. This physically-demanding class will build multiple movement skills. Students should remain in this section for two years unless notified by instructor. Dress code: jazz shoes and jazz pant, t-shirt or black leotard. Instructor: Shannon Quinn.

Session A (16 classes)

Thursdays

September 16-January 27

5-6 p.m.

No class: Sept. 23, 30; Nov. 25; Dec. 30

$264 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$312 gen. public

Code 10FCD008

NEW! Yoga Kids with Parent Invitational
Grade 3-5. Students will learn the principles of yoga using music, props, art and creative concepts, and will be challenged by rhythmic and noncompetitive yoga games using percussion instruments and world music. Parents are invited to join their child for the last two classes. Instructor: Lucia Lima.

Session A (18 classes)

Mondays

September 13-January 24

5-6 p.m.

No class: Dec. 27; Jan. 17

$297 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$351 gen. public

Code 10FCD004

NEW! Hip Hop — Just Us Guys
Grade 3-5. Jasmine Artis and associates from Culture Shock D.C., nationally-known hip-hop dance company, teach this high-energy, challenging class for guys only. Students will learn basic elements of break fance, as well as current and classic hip-hop moves to the latest hit music. This should be a two-year course.

Session A (16 classes)

Thursdays

September 16-January 27

4-5 p.m.

No class: Sept. 23, 30; Nov. 25; Dec. 30

$264 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$312 gen. public

Code 10FCD013

Hip-Hop
Grade 4-5. Learn current and classic hip-hop moves to the latest hit music, including some of the familiar moves seen on favorite music videos. This should be a two-year course. Instructor: Valerie Branch.

Session A (19 classes)

Tuesdays

September 14-January 25

4-5 p.m.

No class: Dec. 28

$314 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$371 gen. public

Code 10FCD014

Tap III/IV — Intermediate Tap

Grade 4-6. Students learn and review the basics of tap dancing and tap vocabulary such as shuffle, ball change, heel and toes the move on to time step, essence, various riffs and developed sequencing. Students should remain in this section for two or three years unless notified by instructor. Instructor: Leanne Regan.

Session A (19 classes)

Tuesdays

September 14-January 25

5-6 p.m.

No class: Dec. 28

$314 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$371 gen. public

Code 10FCD005

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz
Grade 5-6. Students in this physically-demanding class will develop strength, agility fluidity and precision. Students will focus on more advance skills such as turns and leaps. Dress code: jazz shoes and jazz pant, t-shirt or black leotard. Instructor: Shannon Quinn.

Session A (16 classes)

Thursdays

September 16-January 27

4-5 p.m.

No class: Sept. 23, 30; Nov, 25; Dec. 30

$264 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$312 gen. public

Code 10FCD009

Junior Company
Grade 5-6. Members will be introduced to various dance styles and will work on creative projects, building a repertory. This class will allow students to gain the skills needed to audition for the Youth Company in grade 7. Students must also be registered for another dance class (Intermediate/Advanced Jazz or Hip-Hop are suggested) at the JCC. Instructor: Shannon Quinn.

Session A (18 classes)

Mondays

September 13-January 24

5-6 p.m.

No class: Dec. 27; Jan. 17

$297 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$351 gen. public

Code 10FCD010

Hip-Hop

Grade 6-7. Learn current and classic hip-hop moves to the latest music, including some of the familiar moves seen on favorite music videos, in this fun and fast-paced class taught by Jasmine Artis, artistic director of the dance company, "Mini Shock D.C." This should be a two-year couse.

Session A (16 classes)

Thursdays

September 16-January 27

5-6p.m.

No class: Sept. 23, 30; Nov. 25; Dec. 30

$264 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$312 gen. public

Code 10FCD015

Advanced Jazz & Step Dance
Grade 7-9. Jazz technique and terminology and step will be taught as students learn warm-up stretches, isolations and proper use of body placement. Center work and across-the-floor combinations emphasize rhythmic use of movement familiar to jazz. Students should remain in this section for two or three years unless notified by the instructor. Dress code: jazz shoes and jazz pant, fitted t-shirt of tank top. Instructor: Leanne Regan.

Session A (16 classes)

Wednesdays

September 15-January 26

5-6:15 p.m.

No class: Sept. 22, 29; Nov. 24; Dec. 29

$296 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$344 gen. public

Code 10FCD011

Advanced Tap
Grade 7-11. The upbeat music in this fast-paced class encourages the development of good listening skills and quick response. Students increase their tap vocabulary as skills rapidly advance. Students are accepted with teacher's approval and should remain this section for two years unless notified by the instructor.

Session A (19 classes)

Tuesdays

September 14-January 25

6-7 p.m.

No class: Dec. 28

$380 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$418 gen. public

Code 10FCD006

Hip-Hop
Grade 8-10. Learn current and classic moves to the latest hit music, including some of the familiar moves seen on favorite music videos. This should be a three-year course.

Session A (19 classes)

Tuesdays

September 14-January 25

5-6 p.m.

No class: Dec. 28

$314 mem., CESJDS & MJBHA/$371 gen. public

Code 10FCD016

Alvin Mayes Guest Teacher Workshop

Alvin Mayes is a member of the dance faculty at the University of Maryland and co-founder of the dance duo Karen & Alvin, which has performed throughout the region. He has danced featured roles in works by Eric Hampton, Doug Varone and Doris Humphrey. Mr. Mayes has created dances for many of the companies in the DC area, including the Maryland Youth Ballet, CityDance Ensemble and CrossCurrents Dance, and has presented concerts at the JCC. His classes are enjoyable, flowing and challenging.

Session A	Session B
Thursdays	Thursdays
October 7-November 18	December 2-January 27
9:30-10:45 a.m.	9:30-10:45 a.m.
$126 mem./$140 gen. public	$144mem./$160 gen. public
Code 10FCA016	Code 10DCA017

For more information, please contact Bunnye Levey at blevey@jccgw.org or 301-348-3777.