REACH Student Dance Group

Photos © Alan Alabastro

A collaboration between PNB and Spectrum Dance Theatre, REACH Student Dance Group offers 8-week intensive dance workshops for students to learn different dance styles, create original choreography, attend live performances, and perform at McCaw Hall. REACH is open to students ages 11–15; all abilities and experience levels welcome.

Fall Session, 2011
Hip Hop with Maya Soto

Begins September 17. Experience Hip Hop! Bring your sneakers! You will need them as you learn the basics and try out a variety of hip hop styles including new trends and old school funk. This high energy class starts with strength work and stretching, isolations and lots of footwork. Fun, fast paced combinations will really get you moving as we progress across the floor. Class will finish with a fun upbeat combination inspiring dancers to let loose and leave it all on the dance floor. Learn to work collaboratively through choreography. Create your own moves, share them with a friend and build a dance. In this class, dancers discover their own unique voice through exciting choreography and the chance to get creative. View instructor bio
Rehearsals: Saturdays from 3:30–5:00 pm, Sept. 17–Nov. 5
Performance: November 12, 2011, 2:00 pm, McCaw Hall
Space is limited. For more information, or to register, email reach@pnb.org

Spring Session, 2012
Afro Brazilian with Daniel Nery dos Santos Filho & Aileen Panke

Come celebrate Afro-Brazilian rhythm and dance in this fun and energetic class. Learn dances that draw from the rich cultural traditions of Bahia and Northeast Brazil, including Afro, Samba Reggae, Samba de Roda, Dances of the Orixas, Forro and Carnaval/Street dances. The cultural context and history behind these dances are also integrated into class.

The class introduces basic Afro-Brazilian movement, starting with a warm-up that emphasizes stretching, strengthening, and breathing. You’ll learn movement sequences and choreography working individually, in pairs and in groups. Each class concludes with a cool-down session.

A diverse selection of the enchanting rhythms and music from Brazil accompanies you throughout class. You’ll learn how to recognize the rhythms specific to each dance. This blend of vibrant Brazilian rhythms and movement leaves your body invigorated and your spirit refreshed!  Class is taught both in Portuguese and English.  Join us!

Rehearsals: Saturdays from 3:30–5:00 pm, January 21–March 17 (no class on February 25).
Performance: March 24, 2012 at 10am, McCaw Hall
Space is limited. For more information, or to register, email reach@pnb.org

Photo © Alan Alabastro

To Enroll

Please download, complete, and mail in the registration form.
For more information, please contact:
reach@pnb.org or 206.441.9411 x: 4229.

Tuition

$125 per session or $200 for both sessions
Scholarships available. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the scholarship request form and return it with your registration form.

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