DTH On Demand: Open Classes
Missed a live class? Watch and take any of our open classes at your convenience!
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.
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 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
Wednesday May 28th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Rita Castro De Silva-Bearden
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!
Monday, April 20, 2020
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!
Monday, April 27, 2020 with Company Artist Stephanie Rae Williams
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.
Monday, May 11th, 2020
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!
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, May 26th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Alexis Andrews
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!
Thursday April 23, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Erin Bryce Holmes
Saturday, June 6, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Erin Bryce-Holmes
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.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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!
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Bomba
“Bomba” is an Afro- Puerto Rican style of traditional music that reflect 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!
Thursday May 14th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Luz Iturbe
Thursday May 21th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Luz Iturbe
Modern- Horton Technique
This beginner level Horton class will enlist the core foundation of the technique amongst students. We will put into practice some of the most fundamental studies of Horton including flatbacks, lateral stretches, leg swings, Egyptian walks, T positions and more, challenging students to explore musicality, dynamics and artistry to percussive sound, it’ll leave you pleasantly sore the next day!
Friday April 17, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday, April 24th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday, May 29th, 2020 with DTH School Instructor Devika Chandnani
Friday May 1, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Daphne Lee
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. Daphne’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.
Friday, May 8th, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Daphne Lee
Friday, May 15th, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Anthony Santos
Friday, May 22nd, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Anthony Santos
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.
Saturday, May 2, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Da’ Von Doane
Saturday, May 9th, 2020 with Da’Von Doane
Stay Fit is a fun, high energy fitness class that includes warm up, cool down, cardio, core strengthening, upper and lower body exercises. The intent is to get the entire body engaged, while using dynamic movement to increase the range of motion and prevent injuries.
Saturday, May 16, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Derek Brockington
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with DTH Company Artist Alicia Mae Holloway
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!
Monday, May 18, 2020