Tap Dance as a style utilizes the dancers feet to create different sounds and rhythms. Tap Dance sessions can be offered at the beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels, and are open to a full range of age levels, from pre-K to adult. Tap Dance sessions work best as a series of classes, or a singular master class with a specific focus. Tap Dance sessions have a maximum of 26 participants, and can be offered as private lessons. Please note that for the best quality, Tap Dance sessions should be offered in a room with wood or other dance studio flooring, and students should have their own Tap Shoes. I can offer beginner/introductory sessions with participants wearing hard-soled sneakers.
Developed alongside Jazz Music in the 1920s, Jazz dance is an upbeat style utilizing grounded movements. Jazz Dance sessions can be offered at the beginner and intermediate levels, and are open to a full range of age levels, from pre-K to adult. Jazz Dance sessions can be offered as a series of classes, a single exploratory session, or a master class with a particular focus. Jazz Dance sessions have a maximum of 26 participants, and can be offered as private lessons.
Musical Theater Dance takes the foundations of Jazz Dance and combines it with acting and storytelling! Musical Theater Dance sessions make an incredible master class, and can also be offered as a series of classes. Musical Theater Dance sessions can focus on a particular song or musical, or a genre/time period (such as the 1920s, 1960s, or Fosse), and can be offered at the beginning, intermediate, or advanced levels. Musical Theater Dance sessions are open to ages 8+, and require a minimum of 4 participants, up to a maximum of 26. (Larger groups may be accommodated by request.)
Creative Movement brings the foundations of movement and music to young children! Using movement activities such as Simon Says and Red Light, Green Light, and movement songs such as Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes and The Wheels On The Bus, Creative Movement classes offer fun ways for kids to learn about how their bodies move, how they interact with music, and how they can use their bodies in creative ways. Creative Movement classes are offered for ages 3-5, and have a maximum of 10 participants.
The Cha Cha Slide, the Macarena, the Electric Slide, the Cupid Shuffle - learn and enjoy all these dances and more with a Party Dance session! Offered exclusively as a single session, Party Dance is open to all age levels, from pre-K to adult. Whether this is part of the celebration itself, or a refresh on dance moves for your next one - have fun dancing together! Party Dance sessions require a minimum of 8 participants, with no maximum (other than that of the space provided).
Looking for someone to choreograph for your musical, be a guest artist for your dance concert or recital, or work with you on another choreographed work? I have extensive experience choreographing in Jazz, Tap, and Musical Theater styles. Contact me to discuss thoughts and scheduling!
Questions? Email me at ms.katy.performing.arts@gmail.com