Adult Open Classes
Adult Open Classes
Join us for Adult Open Classes Mondays – Thursdays at 6:30pm EDT/ 3:30pm PDT from January 11th, 2021 – February 25th, 2021:
Mondays: Ballet Barre & Basics on Zoom
Tuesdays: Modern – Horton Technique on YouTube
Wednesdays: Ballet For Everyone on Zoom
Thursdays: Umfundalai African Dance on Zoom
Whether you’re dancing for fun or working toward your fitness goals, we have a class for you.
Our Adult Open Classes are $8 each with the exception of our Modern – Horton Technique classes on Tuesdays which remain free. Classes must be paid for online only. All purchases for open classes must be made by 6pm EDT/ 3pm PDT the day of the class. After that time, purchases will be closed. Once your purchase is made, the Zoom details will be included in your confirmation email. Please be sure to check your spam and junk mail for the email. If you don’t receive the Zoom details, please contact our Arts Education & Outreach Manager, Sophia Morris directly at smorris@dancetheatreofharlem.org.
Adult Open Classes Instructors subject to change
See our class schedule below:
Mondays | 6:30 – 7:45pm
Ballet Barre & Basics
$8 on Zoom
DTH Company Artist
Sanford Placide
This Ballet Barre & Basics class is designed to tone, strengthen, increase flexibility and agility through a traditional classical ballet barre. Join us for an inspired workout for all levels!
Tuesdays | 6:30 – 7:15pm
Modern – Horton Technique
Free on YouTube
DTH Company Artist
Anthony Santos
Dive into the fundamentals of Lester Horton’s technique building strength, stamina throughout the whole body and brain stimulation. Students will engage in a series of anatomical exercises that deal with lengthening muscles and releasing the body while creating a grounded foundation for flexibility, coordination and freedom of expression. Anthony’s approach to the Horton-based class is built with preserving the technique with added modifications making it suitable for every level. Enjoy this dynamic class as we play with percussive musicality and challenge the body and mind.
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Wednesdays | 6:30 – 7:45pm
Ballet for Everyone
$8 on Zoom
DTH Company Artist
Crystal Serrano
This Ballet for Everyone class is for all who want to learn the principles of ballet and develop the basis of technique. We will explore its fundamental concepts, and develop strength and flexibility through the pleasure of dancing.
Thursdays | 6:30 – 7:45pm
Umfundalai African Dance
$8 on Zoom
DTH Instructor
Erin Bryce Holmes, M.S., LCAT, BC-DMT
Welcome to Umfundalai (ma-foon-da-la), a Kiswahili word meaning, “essential”. This contemporary Pan-African dance technique draws from movements and traditions of the African Diaspora. The technique espouses a wholistic view of the body and the arts including theater, drumming, song, masquerade, and vocalization. The codified technique of Umfundalai stands on the shoulders of the Katherine Dunham and Pearl Primus technique. It is great cardio and history all in one class!
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Past Open Classes:
Alumni, DTH School Instructors and Company Artists
Ballet Barre: "Get On Your Leg!" with DTH Alumnus Kevin Thomas
Enjoy a Ballet Barre with former DTH Principal Dancer Kevin Thomas. This class will focus on placement and alignment to maximize a dancer’s ballet technique.
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GYROKINESIS® with DTH Alumna Anjali Austin
Gyrokinesis methodology is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. Exercises are conducted seated, standing and as floor work. It is an original and unique method, which coordinates movement, breath and mental focus.
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GYROKINESIS® with DTH Alumna Dr. Adesola Akinleye
Dr. Adesola Akinleye will be teaching a GYROKINESIS® class with a focus on how this movement system can support ballet practice. By the end of a GYROKINESIS® session, one’s entire system is awakened and brought into greater balance. Focus on the breath stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in a sense of calm, well-being and mental clarity. Adesola’s classes emphasize the connectedness of dancing/moving body with environment through breath and imagery.
*Those taking part in the class should have a steady stall or chair they can sit on. Please wear loose comfortable workout clothing.
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Classic Ballethnic Masterclass - Ballet Barre with DTH Alumnus Waverly Lucas
This masterclass with DTH Alumnus Waverly Lucas will provide students with functional information and practice of classical ballet.
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Pilates for Dancers with DTH Alumna Elena Dominguez-Bartley
This particular Classical Pilates Class is dedicated to dancers that want to understand how to find your center, strengthen your core, understand “The 2 way stretch” to create length, and move with ease and grace.
We will follow the original basic sequence created by Joe Pilates.
Watch her class:
Monday, July 20th
Intermediate Advanced Ballet with DTH Almunus Donald Williams
Former DTH Principal Dancer Donald Williams will teach a classical ballet barre with center exercises for dancers with at least intermediate ballet knowledge.
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Yoga Class with DTH Alumna Tai Jimenez
Former DTH Principal Ballerina, Tai Jimenez’s Yoga class will include breath-work followed by an all-levels creative vinyasa flow.
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Meditation Class with DTH Alumna Ramona Lisa Ortiz-Smith, MBA
During this meditation class participants will be offered a basic understanding of what it means to meditate and how to incorporate a basic practice into their daily lives. Ramona Lisa will talk briefly about her path to meditation through dance as well as offer a brief description of the tradition she currently practices. Following the introduction, there will be at least 20 minutes of guided silent meditation practice followed by questions and responses.
All are welcome. No meditation experience required.
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Intermediate Advanced-Ballet Barre with DTH Alumna Lorraine Graves
This Intermediate-Advanced Ballet Barre class will feature structured exercises that every aspiring dancer does from inception. We will focus on proper execution, form and how understanding ballet technique and terminology builds strength and stamina.
This class will have something for everyone and most ages, so don’t be nervous.Lorraine Graves will also share her personal story about being diagnosed with LUPUS after an almost 18-year career as a Dance Theatre of Harlem Principal Ballerina and Ballet Mistress.Come along for the journey and let’s have some fun.
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Tips and Advice for Training En Pointe with DTH Alumna Karen Brown
Legendary Ballerina Karen Brown’s Tips and Advice for Training En Pointe class is for all dancers interested in learning how to develop strength and stamina for training en pointe. The class will explain how to sew, tie and care for your pointe shoes. Learn how to warm up and improve your ankle and foot strength. Basic barre combinations and simple pointe combinations in the center will be reviewed and demonstrated. All levels welcome!
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Contemporary Ballet Explorations Warm-up and Barre with DTH Alumna Endalyn Taylor
This Contemporary Ballet Explorations Warm-up and Barre is for all levels of Ballet lovers who enjoy applying contemporary methodologies to the fundamentals of classical ballet.
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Pilates with DTH Alumna Courtney Cochran
Align, balance, and strengthen your body through a blend of Pilates mat, barre, and active stretching. This Pilates class is designed to access your deepest core and stabilizing muscles, redefining how you approach movement and power your body. Open to all levels of movers!
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Classical Pilates Mat Class with DTH Alumna Gina Papalia
This Classical Pilates Mat class will focus on your core, alignment, strengthening and lengthening your body all at the same time. Learn how to correct yourself in the exercises and set yourself up for continuous growth and understanding of the exercises as Joseph Pilates intended you to do them. It is an open level class, set to give you the basics and challenge you as well.
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Contemporary Ballet Barre with DTH Alumna Charmaine Hunter
During this challenging and stressful time, it’s important to stay safe AND stay in shape. Ms. Hunter’s classes keep dancers inspired and uplifted. This contemporary, Vaganova-based ballet barre with Balanchine accents is for dancers of all levels. Enjoy!
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Intermediate Ballet Barre with DTH Company Artist Lindsey Donnell
Company Artist Lindsey Donnell will teach an Intermediate Ballet Barre that will focus on developing strength and coordination.
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Contemporary Ballet
DTH Company Artist Stephanie Rae Williams’ Contemporary Ballet class is rooted in the basics of ballet and at the same time challenges the student to find her or his personal expression in the form. All levels are welcome!
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Intermediate Ballet
Company Artist Yinet Fernandez will teach an Intermediate-level ballet class that will focus on developing strength and coordination.
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Ballet for Everyone
This class is for all who want to learn the principles of ballet and develop the basis of technique. We will explore its fundamental concepts, and develop strength and flexibility through the pleasure of dancing.
Watch the previous classes:
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Rita Castro De Silva-Bearden
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Rita Castro De Silva-Bearden
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Christopher Charles McDaniel
Wednesday May 6, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Christopher Charles McDaniel
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Amanda Smith
Thursday, June 4th,2020 with DTH School Instructor Rita Castro De Silva-Bearden
Thursday, June 11th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Rita Castro De Silva-Bearden
Thursday, June 18th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Rita Castro De Silva-Bearden
Thursday, June 25th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Rita Castro De Silva-Bearden
Saturday, July 25th,2020 with DTH Company Artist Sanford Placide
Ballet Barre & Basics
This class is designed to tone, strengthen, increase flexibility and agility through a traditional classical ballet barre. Join us for an inspired workout for all levels!
Watch the previous classes:
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Alexis Andrews
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Sanford Placide
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Sanford Placide
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Crystal Serrano
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Crystal Serrano
Tuesday, June 30,2020 with DTH School Instructor Alexis Andrews
Tuesday, July 7,2020 with DTH Company Artist Christopher Charles McDaniel
Tuesday, July 14,2020 with DTH Company Artist Stephanie Rae Williams
Tuesday, July 21,2020 with DTH Company Artist Stephanie Rae Williams
Umfundalai African Dance
Welcome to Umfundalai (ma-foon-da-la), a Kiswahili word meaning, “essential”. This contemporary Pan-African dance technique draws from movements and traditions of the African Diaspora. The technique espouses a holistic view of the body and the arts including theater, drumming, song, masquerade and vocalization. The codified technique of Umfundalai stands on the shoulders of the Katherine Dunham and Pearl Primus techniques, it is great cardio and history all in one class!
Watch the class:
Thursday April 23, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Erin Bryce Holmes
Saturday, June 6, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Erin Bryce Holmes
Saturday, June 13, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Erin Bryce Holmes
Saturday, June 20,2020 with DTH School Instructor Erin Bryce Holmes
Saturday, June 27,2020 with DTH School Instructor Erin Bryce Holmes
Bomba
“Bomba” is an Afro- Puerto Rican style of traditional music that reflects the influence of three different cultures that shaped Puerto Rico’s History: Taino (natives indigenous), Spanish and African. The “Bomba” music and dance focused on the powerful expression of Puerto Rico’s African Heritage. In this Bomba class, we are going to learn the basic steps, “paseo” and “piquetes” of some of the most popular “bomba” rhythms. Open to all level of movers!
Watch the previous classes:
Thursday May 14th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Luz Iturbe
Thursday May 21th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Luz Iturbe
Thursday, July 23rd,2020 with DTH School Instructor Luz Iturbe
Modern- Horton Technique
Dive into the fundamentals of Lester Horton’s technique building strength and stamina throughout the whole body and brain stimulation. Students will engage in a series of anatomical exercises that deal with lengthening muscles and releasing the body while creating a grounded foundation for flexibility, coordination and freedom of expression.
Watch the previous classes:
Friday April 17, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday, April 24th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday May 1, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Daphne Lee
Friday, May 8th, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Daphne Lee
Friday, May 15th, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Anthony Santos
Friday, May 29th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday, June 5th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday, June 12th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday, June 19th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday, June 26th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Stay Fit
This Stay Fit class is designed to strengthen and stabilize your core muscle group ( of the lower back, glutes, inner thighs and hamstrings). Dynamic stretches help to increase the range of motion and prevent injuries. Emphasis is placed on rhythm, dynamics of breath, moving in space, and cardio.
Watch the previous classes:
Saturday, May 2, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Da’ Von Doane
Saturday, May 9th, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Da’Von Doane
Saturday, May 16, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Derek Brockington
Wednesday, May 27th,2020 with DTH Company Artist Alicia Mae Holloway
Wednesday, June 3rd,2020 with DTH Company Artist Alicia Mae Holloway
Wednesday, June 17th,2020 with DTH Company Artist Alicia Mae Holloway
Wednesday, June 24th,2020 with DTH Company Artist Alicia Mae Holloway
Wednesday, July 1,2020 with DTH Company Artist Alicia Mae Holloway
Wednesday, July 15,2020 with DTH Company Artist Derek Brockington
Wednesday, July 22,2020 with DTH Company Artist Derek Brockington