Falmouth Dance Classes

*African Dance*

Join Tara Murphy and Kim Amaral of the Cape Cod African Dance and Drum Ensemble to participate in this exciting and exhilarating dance form. Students will learn traditional dances from Mali, Guinea, Senegal and Ghana, West Africa. All ages welcome; live drumming will be provided.

Mon 7:30-9:00 pm 9 weeks (June 16-Aug 11)

$135

Dance, Dance, Dance!

The Conservatory offers classes in ballet, hip-hop, belly dancing, Irish step dancing, and more! Make this your dance spot for the summer. Ballet classes are led by Sheena Gowan, Artistic Director of Dance at the Cape Cod Conservatory, Falmouth.

Ballet I

Creative Movement This class is an introduction to dance. It uses games and props to help students with coordination, rhythmic awareness and imagination. Students will learn a few classical ballet positions and terms. They will also begin to understand the etiquette of the ballet classroom.

ages 3-4 Wed 2:45-3:30 pm 6 weeks $60

Ballet III

Students will focus on repetition and speed while they learn more classical ballet vocabulary and start building the strength and technique to go on pointe. They will spend more time at the barre and will learn across-the-floor and center combinations.

Students need previous ballet training.

ages 8-12 Wed 4:30-5:30 pm 6 weeks $80

Ballet II

Students will learn the fundamental techniques of ballet including work on coordination, focus and memory while using their imagination and having fun. In this class students will be introduced to the barre and will work on growing their understanding of classical ballet.

ages 5-7, Wed, 3:30-4:30 pm, 6 weeks - $80

Ballet IV

Students will continue training on pointe. Students learn classical variations and have multiple performances per school year. Previous ballet training required. Students may register for both days.

ages 13+, Mon, 8:30-10:30 am, 6 weeks - $140

ages 13+, Wed, 8:30-10:30 am, 6 weeks -$140

Ballet Master Classes

Come work with renowned dancer Sheena Gowan! Students will be lead through barre work, floor routines, and center combinations. Students with prior experience may bring pointe shoes. Focus will be given to proper classical technique and performance preparation.

ages 8-12, Mon, 4:00-5:30 pm, 1 session $15

ages 13+, Mon, 5:30-7:30 pm, 1 session $20

July 7, 21 and August 4

Advanced Ballet Intensive

Includes a 2-hour ballet class with pointe work. Following a break students will concentrate on choreography development and classical variations. Previous ballet training required.

ages 13+, 1 week, 8:30 am-1:00 pm, $175 Week of July 14

Adult Ballet

All abilities accepted. Classes include review of barre exercise, floor work and center combinations.

Ages 13+ Mon 5:30-7:00pm 6 weeks $110 ($25 per diem)

Belly Dance with Elena Griffin

Explore a variety of aspects of this incredibly popular dance including slow isolations, fast hip movements, graceful arms, and proper technique. All ages are welcome, please wear comfortable clothing.

Beginner
Thurs 5:30-6:30 pm 7 weeks $84 Intermediate
Thurs 6:30-7:30 pm 7 weeks $84

Session will start on July 3

Irish Step Dance

The Conservatory welcomes instructor Ana Alaya straight from the World Irish Step Dancing competition in Belfast, Ireland!

ages 5-7, Tues, 3:00-3:45 pm, 6 weeks - $60
ages 8-10, Tues, 3:45-4:30 pm, 6 weeks - $60
ages 11+, Tues, 4:30-5:30 pm, 6 weeks - $80

Ballroom Basics

Ellen Brodsky will teach swing, salsa, circle polka, and the basics of ballroom dancing will be covered. Children do not need a partner.

ages 10-12, 1 week, 1:15-2:45 pm, $100

Week of July 14

Hip-hop Workshop

Hip-hop is back at the Conservatory! Come for an afternoon of fun; routine will be performed at the end of the evening. And stay tuned for classes in the fall.

ages 12+, Mon, 4:00-5:30 pm, 1 session $15

July 14, 28 and August 11