JAZZ DANCE
with Erika Schmidt
Tuesday 6:50 - 8pm
6-week session: Sept. 16—Oct. 28 (first class free trial)

A class for anyone who enjoys learning about the celebrated dance traditions of American Jazz Dance. This class will offer the fundamental techniques for historical and
contemporary genres of jazz dance. The class will include an energizing warm up, followed by progressions and dance phrases. Rhythm, clarity and the expressive quality of movement will be emphasized.
FUN for those who like to dance for enjoyment and exercise as well as those working toward cleaner and more dynamic dance technique. (A great class for improving theater auditioning and performing skill!)

Instructor: Erika Schmidt - jazz dance veteran and choreographer w/ 25 years’ experience teaching Giordano, Luigi and Tremaine jazz styles.

SPECIAL EVENT:
Guest artist-in-residence
Guest artist-in-residence Alejandra Pineiro
Modern Dance and Argentine Tango
Week of October 24—30
Fees: $20 for tango; drop-in/ punch card rates for Modern and Combo
Back by popular demand, our beloved Alejandra—professional Modern and Tango dancer and choreographer, and Buenos Aires native—for another dynamic week of dance!

Class Schedule:
Friday, October 24:
7:15 pm: Argentine Tango
Saturday, October 25:
11:15 am: Nia-Modern Combo
Monday, October 27:
5:30 pm: Modern Dance*
7:15 pm: Argentine Tango
Tuesday, October 28:
11:00 am: Nia-Modern Combo
5:30 pm: Nia-Modern Combo
Wednesday, October 29:
5:30 pm: Modern—PAWLET LOCATION*
*Pre-registration requested! Minimum of 5 enrolled students needed.

Continuing Series:
Argentine Tango
with Gerd Hirschmann
Fridays: Sept. 19, Oct. 3 & Oct. 17
7:15—8:45 class, followed by practica and light refreshments
fee: $20 per class; discounts available for multiple classes, pre-paid
As always, we are delighted to continue learning with Gerd, the maestro, who has gifted us with his talent, technique and superb teaching abilities. Our students have made great progress with Gerd—all classes are open to beginners, as well. If you haven’t tried these excellent classes, now is the time!

Please bring clean leather-soled shoes; no partner necessary, but couples are encouraged to attend.

Gerd Hirschmann started dancing Argentine Tango in 1997 when looking for a contact partner dance to complement his studies and practices of classical ballet. His first teacher was Nora Dinzelbacher from San Francisco and he still credits her for instilling his passionate love for tango. After learning the basics at Dance Manhattan in NYC, he traveled to Buenos Aires first with Daniel Trenner and several times since, where he has studied with many of the masters. His main influences are Gustavo Naveira, Osvaldo Zotto(y Lorena), Gavito, Facundo(y Kelly), Nito(y Elba), Danel(y Maria), Pulpo(y Luiza), to name but a few. For the last eight years, Gerd has been teaching and sharing his insights of tango regularly in Norwich, VT and has taught workshops in NYC, Boston and throughout New England. He also organizes the annual ‘Moonlight in Vermont’ Tango Weekend in Brandon, VT.

FALL CLASSES with Shelby Jones
Shelby is updating her class curriculum: Check out these new offerings!

African Fusion Dance Class
Wednesdays 5:30-6:40pm
Drop-in class: $12, or use punch card
A new twist on Shelby’s always popular, traditional African class: This class will increase your heart rate using dance steps from African, Middle Eastern and Modern dance styles. Each class will include warm-up, strength, dance and cool-down/stretching sections for a complete total body workout. Music will vary from traditional drumming to modern African music and more!

Continuing Belly Dance
Wednesdays 6:50- 8:00pm
6-week Session : September 17th - October 29th (first class is free)
$60 for 6-week session/ drop-in rate, $12 per class
This class is a beginner-intermediate level and recommended for students who have previously taken belly dance classes (even just a few) or have a dance background. We will start with basic belly dance drills to strengthen and encourage flexibility in your core body. After learning a selection of movements we will expand those moves into variations, combinations and a short choreography. The use of veils and zills (finger cymbals) will be introduced throughout the session.

Belly Dance for Teens
Sundays 2:00-3:15pm
6-week Session: September 14th- October 19th
fee: $54 per session
This class is for beginner and intermediate teenage dancers. As an introduction, we will learn essential belly dance drills and basic moves, and then expand those moves into short combinations and choreographies. Tribal style dance including duet and triplet dancing will be taught as well. Traditional and modern Middle Eastern music mixes will be heard throughout the session.