Register for Adult Classes
Current Classes:
NEW! Horton Essentials
Wednesdays – 10:00 – 11:30 am
Instructor: Courtney Giannone
Description:
Learn the components behind one of the most celebrated techniques in Modern Dance. Taught by Malashock company dancer and CERTIFIED HORTON TEACHER Courtney Giannone, grab invaluable skill and physical prowess in this intimate approach to understanding Horton Technique.
Advanced Contemporary Horton
Tuesdays – 10:00-11:30 am
Thursdays – 10:00-11:30 am
Saturdays – 10:00-11:30 am
Instructor: Khamla Somphanh
Description:
Khamla Somphanh teaches a Horton-based modern technique class that emphasizes physicality, strength, clarity and body alignment. Her classes support and encourage movement expression and self-discovery by way of exploring one’s abilities. The class will be fast-paced, tapping into facets of technique, movement quality, athleticism, phraseology, and articulation.
Intermediate Modern/Acro Dance
Mondays – 7:00-8:30pm
Instructor: Courtney Giannone
Description:
Malashock Dancer Courtney Giannone teaches modern technique with elements of acro dance fundamentals. Students will focus on floor work, partnering, prop work (i.e. silks, boxes, cyr wheel, etc.), inversions, and lifts.
Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary
Wednesdays – 7:00-8:45 pm
Instructor: Erica Buechner
Description:
My class aesthetic stresses qualitative intelligence within the context of technical athleticism. I favor movement that finds motivation in the breath and weighted release that generates momentum. My classes aim to foster body awareness thus, I encourage students to practice efficient movement, promoting the idea of finding “neutral” so as not to expend unnecessary energy. Students learn to utilize precise body initiations in order to liberate the body and provide for longevity. I strive to integrate the methodologies of some of my favorite dance masters such as Doris Humphrey and Jose Limon with principles from somatic practices such as Yoga, Pilates, and Authentic Movement. I believe that as artists we are capable of endless growth; there is no ceiling on our potential of creative possibility except the one we create for ourselves. I hope to create an open, non-judgmental learning environment where students are able to safely explore without limits.
Beginner / Intermediate Modern
Thursdays – 7:00-8:30 pm
Instructor: Nicole Rover
Description:
Nicole’s teaching style incorporates a fusion of modern dance techniques, creating a class that is focused on body awareness and personal growth. This class is designed to accommodate adults who may be relatively new to modern technique, who have taken a break from dancing and want to return, or those who are looking for a welcoming, non-competitive environment to further their dance training.
Beginner Modern
Saturdays – 10:00-11:30 am
Instructor: Rachel Torres
Description:
Rachel’s class is an appropriate class for dancers who are new to Modern Dance vocabulary and techniques. She will focus on body and spatial awareness while interacting through movement, giving personal attention and technical instruction.
Open Level Modern
Tuesdays – 7:00-8:30pm
Instructor: Nicole Rover
Description:
Nicole’s class is a space that encourages athletic movement through a holistic approach. She utilizes anatomical awareness, the dynamic warm-up, technique exercises, and creative exploration to provide a well-rounded movement experience. Nicole’s approach and ability to provide simplifications or challenging modifications welcomes dancers of all levels, even if you have taken a long break from dance training (we love dancers finding their way back into the studio!), striving to create a safe environment for personal growth.
DanceABILITY
Fridays – 4:30-5:30pm
Instructors: Heather Shershun
Description:
Join Teaching Artist Heather Shershun for a weekly class focusing on movement fundamentals, spacial and physical awareness, and creative problem-solving. Families are welcome to take with their adult or teen students. A special $12 drop-in rate exists for this class only! **Class is specifically offered for Malashock students with intellectual disability**
Tuition Rates:
Drop-in: $15 | 4 classes: $50 | 8 classes: $92 | 12 classes: $126
*10% discount on tuition with military or student ID
