Ascential Dance"Because we need dance"

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The Ascential Dance program strives to offer progressive artistic education.  At our school, traditional and contemporary syllabi are combined to form a complete “living” dance curriculum. 

As students become further skilled at combining movement and sound, they will study and utilize dance terminology, history, anthropology, anatomy and spatial perception as tools to compliment their learning. 

An “ascential” portion of their education will include discussion, community outreach and special projects which aim to generate forward-thinking artistic individuals who enjoy and admire dance.

Secure Yourself

Combo Ballet/Jam Class

Sound Off 2006 (Miami)

Choreography by: Jen Archer

 Students of the school may choose to concentrate in specialized areas including arts education, community arts outreach and advocacy, choreography, performance, production, arts administration, or academics and research.

CHILDREN'S CLASSES (click here for full schedule)

     Ballet classes will focus on vocabulary, coordination, strength, flexibility, technique and fluidity.  Students will learn typical “barre” exercises and transition into “centre” work and traveling sequences.  Beginner classes learn basic placement and balance and will later be introduced to turns and jumps.

     “JaM” classes (for ages 7 & older).  “JaM” classes present the Afro-fusion technique as developed by Ascential Dance Theater Colorado Founder, Jennifer Fagan Archer.  African influenced movement and contemporary dance styles are blended together with a focus on the isolation of body parts, rhythm and poly-rhythms, turns and shifting weight.  In addition to the technical skills developed in this class, the students will be exposed to international music and culture.  Jazz, Hip-hop, African and Modern techniques will be taught simultaneously.

      The 4-6 year olds will have a Combination (Combo) class of Ballet and JaM dances.  The Ballet portion will focus on strength, technique and fluidity while the JaM portion will simply be an introduction to the JaM syllabus with emphasis on imagination through the use of themes, props and storytelling.  

     Introducing the notion of “musical feet” to students, Stomp classes are a favorite among young dancers.   While developing rhythm, balance and coordination students further explore the integrity of sound by learning the personality and depth of syncopation.  Musical instruments and props will be used to compliment this course.

     Modern courses infuse the traditional styles as introduced by Katherine Dunham, Martha Graham, Lester Horton, and Jose Limon, to name a few.  Dancers will learn vocabulary, study people, invent new shapes, engage in choreographic projects, solve artistic problems and explore emotions through movement. 

     Boys’ classes combine the Stomp and JaM syllabi with special emphasis on imagination through the use of themes, props and storytelling.

   Teaching assistantships.  Students ages 10 and older are eligible for assistantships with the school.  Assistants will be placed in a class according to their interests, strengths and level of training.  Interested applicants should check with their teacher about this scholarship position.

l:Begin Ag@in:l 2008

Choreography by: Carla Menchinella

TEEN/ADULT CLASSES  (click here for a full schedule)

*The following classes begin on January 2nd, 2009

(Please come a few minutes early, classes must start and end on time)

Classical Yoga, Level 1 Class with Candess Giyan

Thursdays, 6-7 PM

a living arts centre

2231 South Platte River Drive

Denver, Colorado 

Classical Yoga is a holistic self-healing practice that includes stretching, alignment, strengthening, breath-work, energy work, and deep meditation.  Candess started practicing classical yoga with her beloved teacher, Swami Jaya, Devi at Kashi Atlanta in 2000. In 2006 she received her classical yoga certification through the Yoga Alliance at Kashi Atlanta. Since beginning her journey in yoga, Candess has had the opportunity to teach a diverse range of courses in professional settings. She believes by practicing yoga one can bring strength, awareness and compassion into one's life and gratefully shares her knowledge of dance, yoga, and energy work with people of all ages.

$40/4 classes or $12 drop in fee.

Contact:

Candess Giyan

678-772-6396

Choreographer and Dance Instructor

Certified Pranic Healing Practitioner

Certified Yoga Instructor

Advanced Modern Class with Candess Giyan

     Class will begin with a guided floor warm-up, breath awareness, and strengthening exercises.  From there we will move into a standing warm-up that will integrate plies, circular and curving movements, roll-downs, swings, yoga and breathing. 

     Throughout the warm-up we will add some leg work such as tendu, degage, leg swings and grand battements.  Next will we will move across the floor working on inversions (fun, upside down stuff) and phrases.  During the class we will explore momentum, physicality and your personal edge and exploration.  Class will end on the floor with a cool down, stretch and meditation. 

Breathless

Debut 2005 (Miami)

Choreography by: Michelle LeNoir