Adult Dance Summer Camp
Class Descriptions & Schedule

Mr. Bratcher's jazz class combines the styles of Jack Cole (considered to be the first to codify jazz dance, by the use of tap, Middle Eastern, and isolations (African), Bob Fosse (isolation, ballet, and contemporary), and Gus Giordano (isolation and contemporary).  The phrases that make up concert and Broadway jazz dance styles. 

This Rockette-inspired class will bring Radio City Musical Hall to St. Augustine Beach! We will explore the dynamic blend of jazz, musical theatre, and precision dance with across the floor work and a fun combo focusing on performance quality and the element of entertainment. Dancers may wear jazz shoes or character heels.

Looking for a class with a fusion of movement styles including the rigors of ballet, the weight and release of modern dance techniques and the subtleties of jazz? Well, this is your class. The class starts with getting the heart rate up and then flows in a structured manner that allows all levels of participants to be challenged and to have fun!  

Dance Flex will explore the dynamic relationship between the hamstrings and the abdominal muscles that allow the dancer to maintain a level pelvis positioned on top of the legs rather than “back in the heels”. This complimentary relationship allows the psoas muscle group to lift the thigh into retire without lifting the hip. Exercises based on Bartenieff Fundamentals will be used to facilitate the heel-sit bones connection imperative to many dance steps. To the extent time allows we will explore dynamic connections of the limbs through the core and parameters affecting flexibility. A great class for beginner dancers the class may offer new insights to the experienced dancer and new concepts for teachers to share with their students.

In our Fosse Jazz Class, we’ll be dancing some of Bob’s famous steps, along  with fun choreography.

Ms. Scott will be teaching a West African rhythm and dance called Dansa/ Yado- from Southern Mali.  This dance originally was a competition dance for men, but this Groovy Rhythm quickly became popular for any occasion! Class will begin with a quick history lesson on the rhythm, during that time Alesia will explain the break or signal to start stop or change a step; she then will lead a warm up and begin breaking down the steps.  After this, everyone will line  up and progress across the floor. Class will end with a Bantuba (semi-circle) jam session to show us your moves!!! 

Ellie is teaching a Cunningham Technique Modern Class.  Cunningham technique looks a bit like ballet with the

same turned out position of the legs, quick footwork, and

strong spine, but differs in many ways. Cunningham

dancers utilize their torsos, bending sideways, forward

and backward, and holding balances for long periods of time.

A challenging but fun, fast-paced Balanchine inspired Ballet class.

Contemporary dance class is a culmination of warm-up exercises coupled with traveling combinations across the floor that open dancers to new, and unconventional dance movements. The class centers around a piece of contemporary choreography influenced by classical ballet, modern dance and jazz dance styles. 

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Adult Ballet class is geared towards the specific needs of the adult student, allowing flexibility for the dancer to choose and/or adapt challenges in class that are appropriate for their current skill level, physical limitations and general ballet comprehension. While the class and material therein are given in a serious manner, moments of levity are encouraged to allow the student a chance to relax, refocus and not take themselves too seriously. An atmosphere of genuine acceptance and encouragement is cultivated through thorough explanation of ballet choreography and technique.

Fusion Belly Dance is a modern style of belly dance, incorporating elements of Contemporary Dance, Flamenco, Hip Hop, Pop & Lock, Odissi, and more. The class will begin with a good warm-up, go into isolation drills, piecing them together for a short combo, and finishing with a nice cooldown.