Master Classes & Workshops:
Over the last 21 years, DDC has been able to offer dozens of master classes in ballet, jazz, modern, flamenco, tap, and hip-hop. It is our philosophy that young dancers benefit greatly from the expertise of professionals in education and from the stage, hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the “old days,” to what’s happening in the video industry now, and more! Because DDC is home to the Denton City Contemporary Ballet, our students also take advantage of the company’s Community Master Class Series held throughout the year.
MASTER CLASS WORKSHOP
with ALLAN KINZIE
August 9-12, 2010
Monday thru Thursday from 10-11:30am
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
$80 per dancer
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EXTREME DANCE WORKSHOP
with JOSE ZAMORA
June 14-17, 2010
Monday thru Thursday from 7-8:30pm
Intermediate/Advanced/Pre-Professional Level
Modern & Jazz Workshop
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José Zamora began his training as a traditional Mexican and Latin American folklorico dancer in La Joya, Texas. After graduating high school, he relocated to Denton, Texas and trained in post-modern dance for four years, receiving his BA in Dance Studies from Texas Woman's University in 2004.
After receiving a degree in dance José pursued a teaching career in Texas between the years of 2004 to 2007. During his career he became District Director of Dance for the Donna Independent School District and later the Co-Director of dance for LakeView Centennial High School's dance Magnet program.
In 2010, Zamora received his Master of Fine Arts degree from Texas Woman's University, where he was also awarded a Jacob K. Javits Fellowship in 2008. This fellowship is awarded by the U.S. Department of Education in selected fields of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. It is a prestigious award for students who have demonstrated superior academic ability and achievement and exceptional promise. Only 30 people were awarded this fellowship in the United States in 2008-09. With this award, José produced his first evening length contemporary dance concert titled CholoRock, a work inspired by Mexican-American pop-culture and traditions in November 2008. In 2009 and 2010 Zamora toured and has been touring with his company CholoRock Dance Theatre in North and South Texas, as well as in Cholula, Puebla Mexico where he and his company led a residency in La Universidad de las Americas for the second time in April 2010. In April of 2010 Zamora’s choreography Curios y Serpentinas was selected to be showcased at the American College Dance Festivals National Gala concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
Mr. Zamora is looking forward to teaching Advanced Jazz and Modern at Denton Dance Conservatory this coming Fall and Spring 2010-2011!
MODERN MASTER CLASS
w/ dancers from
BodyArt Dance Company of New York City
Intermediate/Advanced dancers ages 12+
FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd from 7-9pm at DDC Studio A
$15/dancer and $8/observer
Ms. Leslie Scott, Artistic Director of BodyArt Dance Company is a graduate of Texas Christian University and founded her company in 2005. BODYART is a New York City Based dance theatre company whose artistic work consistentaly creates a content based, emotionally charged and strongly visual dialogue with the audience through performances, research, and teaching.
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Master Classes with World Famous Prima Ballerina
OLGA PAVLOVA
Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Intermediate Level Ballet (ages 11-14) 1-2:30pm
Advanced Level Ballet (ages 14+) 2:45-4:15pm
$30/dancer
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Some of the many notables that have taught Master Classes and Workshops at DDC are James Clouser, Thom Clower, Thomas Enckell, Comfort Fedoke, Dr. Lisa Fusillo, Elizabeth Gillaspy, Dr. Janice LaPointe Crump, Sergie Pakarov, Stephanie Rand, Susan Roberts, Lesley Snelson-Figueroa, Arlene Sugano, Nathan Trice, Astrid Von Ussar, and others!
Pilates
Pilates exercises focus on posture, strength, and flexibility - all three are important components for any good dancer. The use of Pilates results in a strengthening of the upper body that enhances a dancer's balance, alignment of body parts, better posture while still or turning, and other spinal muscle alignments. Pilates exercises are also good at lower body parts like the ankles and feet that play a key role in any form of dance.
Benefits of Pilates
- Flat Abdominals, Powerful Core
- Lean, Fit and Flexible Muscles
- Spinal Mobility and Healthy Back
- Restored Posture
- Greater Balance
- Functional and Integrated Movement
- Coordination
Pilates Level I Class Description
(Mondays, 7-8pm)
The purpose of this class is to increase strength, flexibility, range of motion, coordination and ease of movement through the Power Pilates method. The course will encourage the application of a conditioning program to enhance the student’s own long-term health and wellness activities. Basic through intermediate level exercises will be introduced in Power Pilates mat-work. The instructor will also incorporate student needs such as target areas, toning, and resistance work.
Pilates Level II Class Description
(Mondays, 8:15-9:15pm)
The class objective is similar to that of Pilates Level I, however, the class will explore the intermediate, advanced, and super advanced exercises of the Power Pilates mat-work as well as incorporating the use of props (theraband, hand weights, magic circle, etc).
