Adult Program

Adult Schedule

Title	Ages	Days	Dates	Time	Location	Price
Contemporary for Adults	18	M	Jun 21 - Aug 16	08:00pm - 09:30pm	Studio A	$96.00	Register
Dance Conditioning	16 and up	S	Jun 26 - Aug 14	09:00am - 10:00am	Studio A	$80.00	Register
Hand Dancing	18	Th	Jun 24 - Jul 22	06:00pm - 07:00pm	TBD	$50.00	Register
Jazz Technique	18	Th	Jun 24 - Aug 12	08:15pm - 09:30pm	Studio A	$92.00	Register
Latin Club Survival	18	M	Aug 02 - Aug 30	06:15pm - 07:15pm	TBD	$50.00	Register
Latin Club Survival	18	M	Jun 21 - Jul 26	06:15pm - 07:15pm	TBD	$50.00	Register
Salsa - Level 1	18	Th	Jun 24 - Jul 22	06:30pm - 07:30pm	Studio A	$50.00	Register
Salsa - Level 1	18	Th	Aug 05 - Sep 02	06:30pm - 07:30pm	Studio A	$50.00	Register
Salsa - Level 2	18	Th	Aug 05 - Sep 02	06:30pm - 07:30pm	Studio A	$50.00	Register
Swing Level 1	16	F	Jul 30 - Aug 27	07:15pm - 08:15pm	TBD	$50.00	Register
Swing Level 2	18	F	Jul 30 - Aug 27	08:18pm - 09:30pm	Studio A	$56.00	Register
Tap for Teens / Adults Level 1	13 and up	T	Jun 22 - Aug 10	06:30pm - 07:30pm	TBD	$80.00	Register
Tap for Teens/Adults Level 2	13 and up	T	Jun 22 - Aug 10	07:30pm - 08:30pm	TBD	$80.00	Register
Teen/Adult Ballet Level 1	13 and up	M	Jun 21 - Aug 16	05:30pm - 06:45pm	Studio A	$88.00	Register
Teen/Adult Ballet Level 2	13 and up	M	Jun 21 - Aug 16	06:45pm - 08:00pm	Studio A	$88.00	Register
Teen/Adult Hip Hop Level 1	16	T	Jun 22 - Aug 10	07:30pm - 08:30pm	Studio B	$80.00	Register
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance - Level 1	18	W	Jul 28 - Aug 25	05:30pm - 06:30pm	Studio A	$50.00	Register
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance - Level 1.5	18	W	Jul 28 - Aug 25	06:30pm - 07:30pm	Studio A	$50.00	Register
Wedding Survival Dance Kit	18	T	Aug 03 - Aug 31	07:00pm - 08:30pm	Studio A	$60.00	Register
Zumba	18	T	Jul 27 - Aug 24	06:00pm - 07:00pm	Studio A	$50.00	Register
Zumba	18	Th	Aug 05 - Sep 09	05:30pm - 06:30pm	Studio A	$50.00	Register
Zumba	18	S	Aug 07 - Aug 28	09:00am - 10:00am	Studio A	$40.00	Register

Course Descriptions

Company Hip Hop

This is a performance level class. Prior experience dancing hip hop required. Enrollment is by invitation or audtion with the instructor only.

Contemporary Repoitre Class

This class is designed for the contemporary students to prepare a routine for the June showcase. This is by invite only.

Contemporary for Adults

Using solid ballet technique, this class is geared to the intermed/advanced dancer to allow the dancer to explore many shapes and movements found in contemporary dance. This class will focus on release, energy and challenging choreography based in technical dance.

Creative Stretch

Cardiovascular, weight training, and flexibility are the three most important factors to total body conditioning. As a dancer, stretching and strengthening is how to keep your “instrument” in tune. This allows you to move easier, create longer lines, and stay healthy. Stretching is the most neglected component which leaves you vulnerable to injury and shortened tight muscles. This class is a Total Body Stretch class with Core Strengthening and Creative Movement. Learn a fun way to keep your muscles flexible and strong.

Dance Blast

An easy-to-follow workout that’s energetic, effective and lots of fun. This class is irresistible with great music and dynamic movements. Every level is welcome due to the programs unique design of basic progressions to non-intimidating creative choreography. Join us and enjoy an hour class created to improve endurance, burn calories, and improve coordination. Age: 18 and up

Dance Conditioning

This class improves your technique and performance in all dance forms by strengthening the body’s core while improving your balance, alignment, flexibility, coordination, and grace. The expectation is more lift, deeper plies, tighter turns, higher jumps, and improved extension and turn-out. Your movement will advance as you learn through imagery of body mechanics, breath control, increase core, posture and leg power through stability and explosive exercises, release tension, and lengthening movements to increase flexibility. Not a dancer? This class is developed to also help those individuals wishing to seek core and over-all strength, longer leaner bodies, grace, coordination, and the tools to help achieve a “dancer’s body”.

East Coast Swing Level 1 Class

Come out and have fun while learning to swing dance to tunes of the 1940’s and up. In this class you will learn the basic steps of East Coast Swing, single step and triple step, partnering and timing to the music. No partner required. Must register by February 15, 2010. For further information please contact Dawn at dairenn@live.com

East Coast Swing Level 2 class

In this class you will build on the basic steps you learned in Level 1. Steps will become more complicated and class will run on a faster pace then Level 1. Registration for this class is based on auditions or approval from the instructor.

EveryBODY Stretch class

This stretch class is designed to compliment exercise or just improve overall well-being by releasing muscle tension, decreasing stress, reinforcing proper alignment, and enhancing coordination. Stretching is the most neglected component of a healthy lifestyle which leaves you vulnerable to injury and shortened tight muscles.

This class is a total body stretch class with core strengthening and functional movement. Learn a dynamic way to stretch smarter and stretch healthier. All levels are welcome.

Hand Dancing

Hand Dancing is THE dance originated right here in Washington DC back in the early '50's. It is the precursor of "West Coast Swing" which some of the dancers took out to California, renamed it and turned it into a different dance for the slower, bluesier type of Jazz and Motown music. In this class, you will learn 6-count basic foundation, timing, partnering techniques, turns and footwork in a friendly, social environment. No partner required. Dance Attire: Please wear something comfortable and easy to move. Shoes: Suede, leather bottoms or dress shoes. Sneakers or rubber soles NOT recommended. Location: House of Dance. For more information about this class; please contact the House of Dance at 301-373-6330.

Hip Hop for Adults Level 1

So you think you can dance? If you want to learn top notch hip hop choreography, then this is the class for you. Emphasis will be placed on hip hop technique, feel, style, and movements. Dance styles may include, but not be limited to popping, locking, gliding and video style music choreography. Focus on more on movements and combinations and building pieces of a choreographed routine. Dancewear needed: regular sneakers with low tread strongly recommended. Loose, comfortable clothing a must.

Jazz Technique

An intermediate technique class that focuses on arms, turns and leaps with some choreography. Students should have of ballet technique and terminology.

Latin Club Survival

Always wanted to go to a hot Latin club or on a cruise, but you’re not familiar with the music or dances? This class will provide an introductory snapshot of the three of the hottest Latin social dances – salsa, merengue and bachata. In addition to footwork and partner communication, the class focuses strongly on the different styles of music associated with each dance. All dances will be taught at a beginner level. No partner required. Shoes: Suede, leather bottoms or dress shoes. Sneakers or rubber soles NOT recommended. For more information about this class, please contact the House of Dance at (301) 373-6330.

Leslie Scott Hip Hop Choreography Class - Advanced

Renowned Hip Hop Choreographer, Leslie Scott, will be returning to House of Dance on Monday, February 1, 2010 for two Hip Hop Master Classes. Do not miss your chance to work with one of today's leading choreographers. Leslie has made numerous television and film appearances as well as working with top stars such as Beyonce’. She is also a featured Master Class Instructor at the famous Millennium Dance Complex in LA. Class space is limited so register today either by phone, credit card, paypal or onsite (HOD) registration. For more information, please contact Dawn at
301-904-3692 or dairenn@live.com or you can call the studio line at 301-373-6330.

Leslie Scott Hip Hop Choreography Class - Beginner

Renowned Hip Hop Choreographer, Leslie Scott, will be returning to House of Dance on Monday, February 1, 2010 for two Hip Hop Master Classes. Do not miss your chance to work with one of today's leading choreographers. Leslie has made numerous television and film appearances as well as working with top stars such as Beyonce’. She is also a featured Master Class Instructor at the famous Millennium Dance Complex in LA. Class space is limited so register today either by phone, credit card, paypal or onsite (HOD) registration. For more information, please contact Dawn at 301-904-3692 or dairenn@live.com or you can call the studio line at 301-373-6330.

Performance Level Hip Hop

A performance level class for the interm/advanced hip hop students. This class will focus on cutting edge hip hop choreo and emphasis placed on performance skills and energy. Placement in this class is by audition or approval by the instructor only.

R&B Line Dancing - Level 1

Learn the latest R & B line dances to some of the most popular rhythm and blues songs out today. This not your old electric slide – so much more! Dances such as “Cupid Shuffle”, “The Rip”, “The Baltimore” as well as many more will be taught. This class is 100% fun and a great workout. Never again be stuck to your seat at that next wedding, club or party! For more information, please call the House of Dance at 301-373-6330.

R&B Line Dancing - Level 2

Learn the latest R & B line dances to some of the most popular rhythm and blues songs out today. This class is for dancers who have either taken a R& B Line Dance I or are familiar with intermediate line dances. Dances such as “She’s the One”, “B2H”, “25” as well as many more will be taught. This class is 100% fun and a great workout. Never again be stuck to your seat at that next wedding, club or party! For more information, please call the House of Dance at 301-373-6330.

Salsa - Level 1

This class is designed for people who have never danced salsa or who haven’t danced at all. You will learn salsa rhythms, timing, partnering techniques, turns and footwork in a friendly, social environment. No partner required. Dance Attire: Please wear something comfortable and easy to move. Shoes: Suede, leather bottoms or dress shoes. Sneakers or rubber soles NOT recommended. Location: House of Dance. For more information about this class; please contact the House of Dance at 301-373-6330.

Salsa - Level 2

This class is designed for people who have taken Salsa Level I or are already familiar with salsa’s rhythm, footwork and partner communication. At this level, students are expected to know basic rocks steps, outside and inside turns, cross body leads footwork and salsa timing. This class will build on the beginning foundation by introducing more turn patterns, combinations and salsa technique. No partner required. Dance Attire: Please wear something comfortable and easy to move. Shoes: Suede, leather bottoms or dress shoes. Sneakers or rubber soles NOT recommended. For more information about this class, please contact the House of Dance at 301-373-6330.

Swing Level 1

In this class you will learn the basics of partnering technique, basic step of East Coast Swing and a few minor turns. This class is a progressive class and each night builds on the other.

Swing Level 2

Swing 2 is an advanced leveled class. In this class you will learn more advanced steps and complicated choreography.

Tap for Teens / Adults Level 1

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of tap dance. Basic steps and combinations will be taught at center floor and through across the floor progressions. Attire needed: snug, close-fitting clothing that students can move in. Tap shoes are required.

Tap for Teens/Adults Level 2

In this class the students will review tap terminology and learn advanced foot work. Combinations will be gone over.

Teen/Adult Ballet Level 1

This ballet class focuses on proper technique at the barre and center floor. Some combinations and across the floor progressions will be taught. This class helps to develop great posture, flexibility, balance, core body strength and overall grace and alignment. Great for enthusiastic adults of all ages. Great also for ballroom dancers currently taking classes or those interested in taking ballroom training. Attire needed: Snug, close-fitting clothing that students can move in. Ballet slippers, paws, or foot undeez required. No dance sneakers.

Teen/Adult Ballet Level 2

This 8 week class will work on technique,advanced moves and advanced choreography. It will continue to build from level 1. Must have prior ballet experience or have taken the level 1 class for a year.

Teen/Adult Hip Hop Level 1

This class will teach you basic hip hop movements, timing and basic choregraphy.

Teen/Adult Hip Hop Level 2

In this level 2 class you will work on advanced hop hip movements at a quick pace. You will learn choregraphy. Emphasis will be on technique.

Tester Dance Class

This is a tester to ensure that the course description and schedule is working online.

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance - Level 1

Tribal Fusion is a dance style with a foundation in belly dance and pulling influence from a variety of dances around the world. You will learn the basic elements of belly dance by using your core energy to create strong and precise movements. In this class you will be introduced to the philosophy of this dance and its yoga influence. As part of the tribal fusion style, the instructor has been personally inspired by dance styles such as Latin, African, hip hop. No prior dance experience required. For additional information, Dawn Campbell at dairenn@live.com or the House of Dance at 301-373-6330. Registration is limited so that we can provide individual attention.

Tribal Fusion Belly Dance - Level 1.5

Level 1.5 will build on the elements learned from Level I. In addition, we will continue to learn and explore various movements and increase our core strength while beginning to incorporate movements into combinations. With these movement's, we will learn to create combinations with fluid transitioning. If Level I has not been taken, permission is needed by the instructor. For more information, please contact Dawn Campbell at dairenn@live.com or call the studio. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or the House of Dance at 301-373-6330. Registration is limited so that we can provide individual attention.

Wedding Survival Dance Kit

This 8-week course will concentrate on the basics of Foxtrot, Waltz, and other smooth wedding social dances. Ideal for those who will attending a wedding in the near future or the bride and groom to learn the foundation of their first dance. Dance Attire: Please wear something comfortable and easy to move. Shoes: Suede, leather bottoms or dress shoes. Sneakers or rubber soles NOT recommended. For more information about this class, please contact the House o f Dance at 301-373-6330.

Zumba

Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got Zumba®!