• Jamorris Rivers is bringing us more TAP this week! Dust off those tap shoes, and join us Friday, 11:30-12:30. . Mr. Rivers is an instructor of ballet and jazz at The University of Alabama. He has danced with Montgomery Ballet, Southern Danceworks, Alabama Ballet, AROVA, and Complexions. . #tdfadultdance #friyay
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    Jamorris Rivers is bringing us more TAP this week! Dust off those tap shoes, and join us Friday, 11:30-12:30. . Mr. Rivers is an instructor of ballet and jazz at The University of Alabama. He has danced with Montgomery Ballet, Southern Danceworks, Alabama Ballet, AROVA, and Complexions. . #tdfadultdance #friyay
  • Dust off your shoes, and join us for a ✨TAP✨ class with Alvon Reed, assistant professor of dance and musical theatre at the University of Alabama. . Friday 11:30-12:30 / $15 at the door . Mr. Reed holds a degree in Spanish from Coe College and an MFA in Dance with an emphasis in Choreography from the University of Iowa. As a professional artist, Alvon’s performance credits include, Nike, PUMA, Levi’s Jeans, Microsoft, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Inland Pacific Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Opus Dance Theatre, and Jennifer Muller/The Works. Alvon performed in Arena Stages first multi-ethnic production of “Oklahoma” under the direction of Molly Smith. Additional performance credits include, “Iphegenia” with Marion Schoevaert and “Othello” with Eloy Barragán. As an instructor, Mr. Reed has taught at prestigious dance institutions both nationally and internationally. Institutions include, The Milwaukee Ballet School, The Ailey School, Butler Ballet, Tanzprokjekt München, and Theatreakademie Prinzregenten in Munich to name a few. He has choreographed musicals for Theatre Cedar Rapids, the Department of Theatre Arts at Coe College, Revival Theatre Company, Department of Theatre at the University of Iowa, and the Department of Theatre and Dance at Cornell College. Musicals include Shrek The Musical, The Little Mermaid (Awarded Best Choreography in 2016), Sister Act The Musical, Peter Pan,” “Newsies,” American Idiot,” “Big Love,” Hattie Mae’s Juke Joint (an original musical about juke joint life in post war America), EVITA,” Ragtime, “9 to 5,” Rent and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Alvon is a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Association (AEA). . #tdfadultdance
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    Dust off your shoes, and join us for a ✨TAP✨ class with Alvon Reed, assistant professor of dance and musical theatre at the University of Alabama. . Friday 11:30-12:30 / $15 at the door . Mr. Reed holds a degree in Spanish from Coe College and an MFA in Dance with an emphasis in Choreography from the University of Iowa. As a professional artist, Alvon’s performance credits include, Nike, PUMA, Levi’s Jeans, Microsoft, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Inland Pacific Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Opus Dance Theatre, and Jennifer Muller/The Works. Alvon performed in Arena Stages first multi-ethnic production of “Oklahoma” under the direction of Molly Smith. Additional performance credits include, “Iphegenia” with Marion Schoevaert and “Othello” with Eloy Barragán. As an instructor, Mr. Reed has taught at prestigious dance institutions both nationally and internationally. Institutions include, The Milwaukee Ballet School, The Ailey School, Butler Ballet, Tanzprokjekt München, and Theatreakademie Prinzregenten in Munich to name a few. He has choreographed musicals for Theatre Cedar Rapids, the Department of Theatre Arts at Coe College, Revival Theatre Company, Department of Theatre at the University of Iowa, and the Department of Theatre and Dance at Cornell College. Musicals include Shrek The Musical, The Little Mermaid (Awarded Best Choreography in 2016), Sister Act The Musical, Peter Pan,” “Newsies,” American Idiot,” “Big Love,” Hattie Mae’s Juke Joint (an original musical about juke joint life in post war America), EVITA,” Ragtime, “9 to 5,” Rent and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Alvon is a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Association (AEA). . #tdfadultdance
  • MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP with Darby Burgess for ages 8 and up. . Saturday, October 19 and 26** 10:00-11:45 AM **Students may register for both OR October 19 only. $20 per day. Call us to register. 870.0073
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    MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP with Darby Burgess for ages 8 and up. . Saturday, October 19 and 26** 10:00-11:45 AM **Students may register for both OR October 19 only. $20 per day. Call us to register. 870.0073
  • Join us for this Friday's feel-good modern dance class with Dance Foundation teaching artist Shellie Chambers. Dancers of all experience levels welcome! . 11:30-12:30 / $15 at the door. . #tdfadultdance
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    Join us for this Friday's feel-good modern dance class with Dance Foundation teaching artist Shellie Chambers. Dancers of all experience levels welcome! . 11:30-12:30 / $15 at the door. . #tdfadultdance
  • Did you know that the right brain is responsible for empathy, intuition, imagination and creativity?...and that the right brain develops first? “It is where we wonder, dream, connect and come alive. Through the right brain we dwell in the space of no-time, in being absolutely present. While the left brain is more interested in outcomes or product, the right brain cares much more about process—the journey is what matters, not the destination.” . “Understanding this we can better appreciate why play is so important in child learning and development, and why we need to be extra careful with the amount and timing of academic agendas created for children; with how much we emphasize product—what kids have accomplished at school—versus process—who they are becoming and what they feel in their explorations.” . Movement-to-Music is our unique curriculum that offers an imaginative environment to explore dance concepts appropriate for each developmental stage, which is why classes are separate for each age group - 2, 2 ½, 3 and 4. Live piano accompaniment is an important aspect of these classes – to create an atmosphere of spontaneity, encourage the imagination, develop the dancers musicality, and so that the teacher can focus on the class rather than searching through a playlist. Parents can enjoy watching the class from our observation areas that feature two-way glass. . Source: vincegowman.com . #musicmovement #dancetogrow #rightbraindevelopment
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    Did you know that the right brain is responsible for empathy, intuition, imagination and creativity?...and that the right brain develops first? “It is where we wonder, dream, connect and come alive. Through the right brain we dwell in the space of no-time, in being absolutely present. While the left brain is more interested in outcomes or product, the right brain cares much more about process—the journey is what matters, not the destination.” . “Understanding this we can better appreciate why play is so important in child learning and development, and why we need to be extra careful with the amount and timing of academic agendas created for children; with how much we emphasize product—what kids have accomplished at school—versus process—who they are becoming and what they feel in their explorations.” . Movement-to-Music is our unique curriculum that offers an imaginative environment to explore dance concepts appropriate for each developmental stage, which is why classes are separate for each age group - 2, 2 ½, 3 and 4. Live piano accompaniment is an important aspect of these classes – to create an atmosphere of spontaneity, encourage the imagination, develop the dancers musicality, and so that the teacher can focus on the class rather than searching through a playlist. Parents can enjoy watching the class from our observation areas that feature two-way glass. . Source: vincegowman.com . #musicmovement #dancetogrow #rightbraindevelopment
  • Join us for this Friday’s adult class with Rachael Inman - Conditioning Ballet. This one hour class set to nontraditional, upbeat music will move slowly, warming up the body to find deep release. We will work on both strength and flexibility with freedom built into combinations to allow for personal modifications. Come revisit the ballet barre and simple floor work with us. . Friday, 11:30-12:30 $15 at the door. . #tdfadultdance #movingintotheweekend
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    Join us for this Friday’s adult class with Rachael Inman - Conditioning Ballet. This one hour class set to nontraditional, upbeat music will move slowly, warming up the body to find deep release. We will work on both strength and flexibility with freedom built into combinations to allow for personal modifications. Come revisit the ballet barre and simple floor work with us. . Friday, 11:30-12:30 $15 at the door. . #tdfadultdance #movingintotheweekend
  • You asked for it! So, we’re bringing you Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) for this Friday’s adult class. . PBT improves dancers’ alignment and stability and enhances each dancer’s foundation so that they can maximize their training as not only a ballet dancer but a strong artist. Founded by teacher of 40 years, Marie Walton-Mahon of Sydney, Australia, this innovative program helps dancers to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best in class. TDF Teaching Artist Ariana Pellegra, certified PBT instructor, will lead this class. . Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm . Open to dancers ages 16 and up, of all experience levels. $15/drop-in basis . #tdfadultdance #progressingballettechnique #pbt
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    You asked for it! So, we’re bringing you Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) for this Friday’s adult class. . PBT improves dancers’ alignment and stability and enhances each dancer’s foundation so that they can maximize their training as not only a ballet dancer but a strong artist. Founded by teacher of 40 years, Marie Walton-Mahon of Sydney, Australia, this innovative program helps dancers to understand the depth of training muscle memory in achieving their personal best in class. TDF Teaching Artist Ariana Pellegra, certified PBT instructor, will lead this class. . Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm . Open to dancers ages 16 and up, of all experience levels. $15/drop-in basis . #tdfadultdance #progressingballettechnique #pbt
  • It is such a joy to dance with the children at The Bell Center each week, and we are grateful for their partnership of 16 years! . #communitypartnership #tdfcommunitypartner #thebellcenterforearlyintervention @thebellcenter #dancetogrow #givetowhatmovesyou
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    It is such a joy to dance with the children at The Bell Center each week, and we are grateful for their partnership of 16 years! . #communitypartnership #tdfcommunitypartner #thebellcenterforearlyintervention @thebellcenter #dancetogrow #givetowhatmovesyou
  • This is the LAST week of our costume sale! All remaining costumes are $4, or 3 for $10. 😮 . Need dancewear? Fill a bag with used or new dancewear for only $10! You can stuff a lot of leotards in a brown paper shopping bag! 😉 . Help us clear out this room! All for a great cause - tuition assistance for students in need. Thank you! . #bargaincostumecloset #supportthedancefoundation #givetowhatmovesyou
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    This is the LAST week of our costume sale! All remaining costumes are $4, or 3 for $10. 😮 . Need dancewear? Fill a bag with used or new dancewear for only $10! You can stuff a lot of leotards in a brown paper shopping bag! 😉 . Help us clear out this room! All for a great cause - tuition assistance for students in need. Thank you! . #bargaincostumecloset #supportthedancefoundation #givetowhatmovesyou
  • Dance Foundation Artistic Director Rachael Inman will lead us in exploring shapes and tension in this Friday’s contemporary modern dance class. Join us 11:30-12:30. Dancers ages 16 and up of all experience levels welcome. . #tdfadultdance #moderndance #contemporarymoderndance #alwinnikolaisdancecompany
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    Dance Foundation Artistic Director Rachael Inman will lead us in exploring shapes and tension in this Friday’s contemporary modern dance class. Join us 11:30-12:30. Dancers ages 16 and up of all experience levels welcome. . #tdfadultdance #moderndance #contemporarymoderndance #alwinnikolaisdancecompany
  • The Traumatic Brain Injury Care Coordinator at Children’s Rehabilitation Service recently shared, “I discovered your studio about the time that you developed the first movement to music class for children with special needs. I had two patients who participated, and watching them in class made me an instant fan of your program. To see how much your agency has grown to provide this level of community service is such a testimony to vision and creativity. We are so blessed to see you continue to grow. Thank you for making the joy of music and movement accessible to all.” . Our Movement to Music curriculum was developed in the 1970’s by Jennie Robertson and the early Children’s Dance Foundation dancers and musicians to include preschool children and children with special needs, including sight and hearing impairments. The curriculum growth was closely tied to the burgeoning insight into child development and the fresh approach to more holistic education for young children. Movement to Music was being created to serve everyone, and in the very beginning that included Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. Jennie and her team traveled there to gain a better understanding of how to teach students with sight and hearing impairments. Live music was such an essential part of that exploration. Students with hearing deficiencies could place their hands on a piano or an instrument -- or have bare feet on a floor, feel the vibrations, and dance! The teachers and musicians were very creative to ensure that everyone would participate and benefit. . Forty+ years later, we now partner with thirteen sites, including The Bell Center, United Ability and a handful of pre-K programs, to provide movement and live music to students with special needs. Additionally, we have two studio classes especially for children with Down Syndrome and/or Autism. . #artsinedweek #artsineducation #dancetogrow #tdfmovementtomusic
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    The Traumatic Brain Injury Care Coordinator at Children’s Rehabilitation Service recently shared, “I discovered your studio about the time that you developed the first movement to music class for children with special needs. I had two patients who participated, and watching them in class made me an instant fan of your program. To see how much your agency has grown to provide this level of community service is such a testimony to vision and creativity. We are so blessed to see you continue to grow. Thank you for making the joy of music and movement accessible to all.” . Our Movement to Music curriculum was developed in the 1970’s by Jennie Robertson and the early Children’s Dance Foundation dancers and musicians to include preschool children and children with special needs, including sight and hearing impairments. The curriculum growth was closely tied to the burgeoning insight into child development and the fresh approach to more holistic education for young children. Movement to Music was being created to serve everyone, and in the very beginning that included Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind. Jennie and her team traveled there to gain a better understanding of how to teach students with sight and hearing impairments. Live music was such an essential part of that exploration. Students with hearing deficiencies could place their hands on a piano or an instrument -- or have bare feet on a floor, feel the vibrations, and dance! The teachers and musicians were very creative to ensure that everyone would participate and benefit. . Forty+ years later, we now partner with thirteen sites, including The Bell Center, United Ability and a handful of pre-K programs, to provide movement and live music to students with special needs. Additionally, we have two studio classes especially for children with Down Syndrome and/or Autism. . #artsinedweek #artsineducation #dancetogrow #tdfmovementtomusic
  • Sara Wallace is bringing us a class that is electric⚡️Dance with us this Friday, 11:30-12:30. #adultcontemporarydance #tdfadultdance
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    Sara Wallace is bringing us a class that is electric⚡️Dance with us this Friday, 11:30-12:30. #adultcontemporarydance #tdfadultdance