CALENDAR - JULY/ AUGUST 2009

All venues are in NY State and all phone exchanges are (518) unless otherwise noted

A = Adult; S =Senior; St = Student; C = Child 12 & under

Programs are subject to change; confirmation is advised

Performances

Looking Ahead

Studios

Tickets and Reservations

LOOKING AHEAD

Parsons Dance with East Village Opera Company: “Remember Me” Thurs., Sept. 24, 7:30 pm,The Egg.

The Fall NYC bus trip is tentatively scheduled for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1st.  You may plan your own day or attend a matinee performance of MORPHOSES at City Center.  More specific information will be in the September newsletter. 

STUDIOS & CAMPS

June 22 to July 31, evening open classes at the Myers Dance Studio, Ballet –Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 to 7 pm, Modern –Tues. 7 to 8:30 pm. and Jazz -Thurs. 7 to 8:30 pm. TBA special evening dance class with guest teachers: Philip Neal and Jennifer Ringer, principal dancers of NYC ballet. More details visit: Myersnortheast.org. Register : 374-0376 or email Myersdance@aol.com.

 The School of the Albany Berkshire Ballet will be holding it's Summer Dance Program, offering day and evening classes in Ballet for PreBallet through Adult and Pilates Mat Classes for Teens and Adults.  Summer Dance Intensives from July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7. Cinderella Dance Camp, July 6-10 for ages 7-10 from 9am-1am.  Fantasy Garden Dance Camp, June 29-July 2 for ages 4-6 from 9:30am- 12:30am 

Beginning June 29.,The National Museum of Dance’s School of the Arts is offering evening summer dance classes for beginner to advanced level dancers 8 years and older, including adults. Participants can pay for 8 classes card or drop-in classes. Dance styles offered over the summer are: modern, ballet, male ballet, jazz, tap dance, introduction to ballroom, gyrokinesis, belly dancing, and Zumba (dance aerobics). First time dancers are encouraged to sign up and/or stop in to observe a class. We always welcome adults.
The School focus’s on teaching professional quality dance technique within a low-pressure environment. schedule and reg.@ www.dancemuseum.org/schoolt Raul Martinez 581-0858. school@dancemuseum.org

Thru July and August, Zumba Classes at Total Body Trifecta, Thurs. 9:15am –  10:15am . Dance to the Latin rhythms, in a work at your own pace class. Guaranteed to sweat. Cost: $32 for 4 classes or $10 drop- in. More info. dancezumbafit@aol.com, Laurie. No class 7/9.

Dance and fitness classes for teens and adults taught by Gail Tassarotti, Thursdays (now and continuing throughout the summer), Balletone (dance fitness): 6:30-7:15, Ballet: 7:15-8:15, Tina Marie's Dance Academy, 1 Charles Blvd., Albany. More info visit www.albanydancefitness.com or (518) 573-3631
 
The Dance Center of Queensbury, Summer Open Classes, June 22 –August 28, Program for Ages 8 and up, 5:00-7:00pm, program includes: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop. Cost $15.00 per class (5 class pass $65.00) Contact 798-5058, e-mail info@dcqdance.com

The Guilderland Ballet announces its Summer Dance, offering Pre-ballet, Ballet, Jazz, Pilates and Ballroom Dancing. Classes will be held starting June 29, at the Mill Hill Studio, Rt. 155, Slingerlands. Faculty includes: Ricci Adan, Kay Fuller,Julie Gale, Janet Murphy and Vanessa Viscusi. (518) 452-0637.

Starts June 30,  5 Week Introductory Session Tahitian Dance Classes w/ Nicola Martinez, Tues. & Thurs. 6:30pm – 7:30 pm @ Total Body Trifecta, 61 Lawerence St. Saratoga. This class covers basic to intermediate Tahitian dance technique as you learn complete Tahitian dance choreographies. All levels welcome. No previous dance experience necessary. Bring a sarong or hip scarf to class. Walk - in $10 / 5 classes $40, 10 classes $70, trifecta members $6. Nicolamartinez@gmail.com (518) 316-0702.

July 6-24, Myers Dance Studio 440 State St, Schenectady,official school of the Northeast Ballet Co, 3 week summer dance intensive for intermediate and advanced students. Monday through Friday from 9 am to noon (includes ballet, jazz, modern and pilates). Field trip to a SPAC performance every Thursday. For details visit Myersnortheast.org. To register: 518-374-0376 or email Myersdance@aol.com.

July 6 – 29,Mon-Wed. evenings: eba Center for Dance & Fitness Adult and Teen Summer Dance, Hip Hop, Pilates, Ballet, Modern, Dance Workouts, Mid-Eastern Bellydance, Tap, Jazz, and more for ages 14 - & up! eba Theater . Call for info and registration: 518-465-9916, Info@eba-arts.org, , www.eba-arts.org.

Dance with the dancers: NYCB Sampler Series at Total Body Trifecta, 61 Lawrence St. Saratoga
Mon., July 6, Philip Neal, 6:25-8pm class w/ chor..inspired by jazz/soft shoe in Slaughter on 10th Avenue
Sat., July 11, Andrew Scordato, 10:05-11:05, class w/ chor. inspired by striptease in Slaughter on 10th Ave.
Mon., July 13, Jenifer Ringer, 6:25-8pm,class with chor. inspired by valse & mazurka of Coppelia.
Sat. July 18, Jon Stafford, 10:05- 11:05, class and chor. inspired by finale of Stars & Stripes & Firebird.
Cost for Trifecta members $18 per class or 4 for $70. Non-member is $20 per class or 4 for $75.

Story, Dance and Play Ballet!  A music, movement and craft class for children ages 3-6 centered around New York City Ballet's children's ballets coming to SPAC.  July 9, 10:30- 11:30 am Firebird and July 16, 10:30-11:30am, Coppelia. Kindermusik's Renee Hostetler and daughter Lydia will teach the classes at Total Body Trifecta Fitness Studio, Saratoga. The cost is $8 per class.  www.trifecta.niramar.com 518- 581-8025.

The Dance Center of Queensbury, 12 Maple Street, Glens Falls, Summer Dance Camp
July 20 – July 24, Program 1, 9:30-11:40am for ages 3-4. Program 2. 9:30 am-12:30 pm for ages 5-8. Programs include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics & Dance Activities. Call 798-5058, info@dcqdance.com

The Dance Center of Queensbury, Summer Intensive, July 27 –August 7. Program for ages 8 and up. Program includes: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Choreography, Turns & Leaps, Master Workshop with renowned artist. Contact 798-5058, info@dcqdance.com.

Aug. 24 - Sept. 24, M - F. 8am- 4:30pm: Kids Dancspace @ eba  & Albany Art Room "MYTH & LEGENDS" Summer Day Camp at eba Theater. Kids ages 7-12 write their own story, make their own book, create and perform their own pieces based on their own myth or legend. Choose 1 or 2 weeks of camp. Register NOW! eba, Theater at 518-465-9916, e-mail: Info@eba-arts.org, www.eba-arts.org.

Aug. 24 - Sept. 24, M - F. 8am- Noon: AM 1/2 Day "MYTH & LEGENDS" Summer Camp at eba Theater.  Kids ages 7-12 will dance and develop characters to bring their own story to life!  Choose 1 or 2 weeks of camp. eba Theater ,Albany  518-465-

August 31 –Sept. 4, Adult Dance Camp, held at the Swyer Studios at the National Dance Museum.
 Adult Dance Camps are a first class, intensive ballet program for men and women. Morning classes include pilates, ballet technique, men’s technique, pointe, pirouettes, men’s and women’s variations. Afternoon classes include pas de deux, performance class, jazz, modern, lectures and stretching. The program culminates with a performance of works learned in class. More info:Director- Heidi Winton-Stahle at info@sunkingdance.com.For an open class schedule, contact :info@sunkingdance.com and request to be placed on the open class list for Saratoga.,

More Member Studios/Schools/Venues:

Tina Fretto-Baird, The Rhythm Room, Saratoga Spr., 581-1791

Creative Dance Arts, Clifton Park, 383-9967,

Creative Dance Studio, Johnstown, 762-7526

Dance Department, Clifton Park, 371-1568

Dance Dimensions, Albany, 446-1131

Dance Experience, Delmar, 463-1195

Dance Force, Schenectady, 382-8480

Isabelle School of Dance, Castleton, 477-2441www.isabelledance.com

Movement and Dance Studio, Troy, 273-1926

Mary Ann Fortune's Studio, Mechanicville, 664-7082

Carlos Osorio, Woodstock, 845/679-2704 www.cumbiaspirit.com

Saratoga Ballet Academy, Saratoga, 587-9500  www.saratogaballetacademy.com

Saugerties Ballet Center, Saugerties, 845/246-4316 www.saugertiesballet.com

School of the Arts at the National Museum of Dance, 518- 581-0858 www.dancemuseum.org/school

Studio North: A Centre for Dance, Sharon Springs, 284-3340

UAlbany, Albany, PAC: 442-5738; Dance: 442-3813

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FOR TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS,
The Egg: 518/473-1845
Emma Willard: 518/833-1340
Palace: 518/465-4663
Proctors: 518/346-6204
Skidmore Dance Theater info only: 518/580-5392
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 413.243.0745
Kaatsbaan International Dance Center 845.757-5107
SPAC 518.587.3330

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