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Ballroom Fundamentals

Ages 10-18

November 22 & 23

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Ballroom Fundamentals for Ages 10-18

November 22 & 23

  • Program Highlights

    BALLROOM TECHNIQUE

    Classes will focus on the basic elements of International Latin and Classic Ballroom. Depending on the pace of the class, the following ballroom technique elements will be introduced: alignment, grace, poise, posture, weight transfer, frame, rhythm, timing, musicality, forward-and-back movements, box steps, and arm and foot styling.

    BALLROOM STYLES

    Classes will cover ballroom styles such as Cha-Cha (a lively dance derived from the mambo, characterized by its catchy rhythm and quick steps), Samba (a Brazilian dance that incorporates rapid steps and a bouncing rhythm), and Jive (a lively, fast-paced dance that is generally danced to up-beat swing or contemporary music).

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    BALLROOM TECHNIQUE

    Classes will focus on the basic elements of International Latin and Classic Ballroom. Depending on the pace of the class, the following ballroom technique elements will be introduced: alignment, grace, poise, posture, weight transfer, frame, rhythm, timing, musicality, forward-and-back movements, box steps, and arm and foot styling.

    BALLROOM STYLES

    Classes will cover ballroom styles such as Cha-Cha (a lively dance derived from the mambo, characterized by its catchy rhythm and quick steps), Samba (a Brazilian dance that incorporates rapid steps and a bouncing rhythm), and Jive (a lively, fast-paced dance that is generally danced to up-beat swing or contemporary music).

  • Faculty
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    As Associate Director and Choreographer for the National Tour of "Anything Goes," Jen Savelli was instrumental in helping make ballroom dancing more than just a separate performance in the show, but instead, weaving it into the narrative, particularly around the character of Hope Harcourt, a debutante preparing for her wedding.

    Jennifer Savelli has danced professionally for over 25 years. At 17 she joined The Pennsylvania Ballet. She was a Radio City Rockette under the direction of Maurice Hines. Her Broadway credits include Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, The Boy From Oz, Dance Of The Vampires, and Fosse. Jennifer was Kathleen Marshall's Associate Director and Choreographer for the National Tours of the Tony Award-winning Anything Goes! Jennifer has been in the casts of five City Center Encore Productions and was featured opening The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas with Hugh Jackman. Her movie and TV credits include CHICAGO, Not Your Time, PBS' Broadway: The American Musical, and CBS' NYC 22. Jennifer has danced in TV award shows including The Kennedy Center Honors, The Tonys, Academy Awards, MTV Movie Awards, the VMA's; and she has directed and choreographed shows for Princess, Radisson, Carnival, and Oceania cruises. Jennifer is a permanent guest faculty at The Rock School and has taught at Akron University and Pennsylvania University's Dance Arts.

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    Jennifer Savelli has danced professionally for over 25 years. At 17 she joined The Pennsylvania Ballet. She was a Radio City Rockette under the direction of Maurice Hines. Her Broadway credits include Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, The Boy From Oz, Dance Of The Vampires, and Fosse. Jennifer was Kathleen Marshall's Associate Director and Choreographer for the National Tours of the Tony Award-winning Anything Goes! Jennifer has been in the casts of five City Center Encore Productions and was featured opening The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas with Hugh Jackman. Her movie and TV credits include CHICAGO, Not Your Time, PBS' Broadway: The American Musical, and CBS' NYC 22. Jennifer has danced in TV award shows including The Kennedy Center Honors, The Tonys, Academy Awards, MTV Movie Awards, the VMA's; and she has directed and choreographed shows for Princess, Radisson, Carnival, and Oceania cruises. Jennifer is a permanent guest faculty at The Rock School and has taught at Akron University and Pennsylvania University's Dance Arts.

    As Associate Director and Choreographer for the National Tour of "Anything Goes," Jen Savelli was instrumental in helping make ballroom dancing more than just a separate performance in the show, but instead, weaving it into the narrative, particularly around the character of Hope Harcourt, a debutante preparing for her wedding.

  • Enrollment - Click Here to Register

    Ballroom Fundamentals if for ages 2-18. Cancellations are not allowed unless another dancer takes your spot. Tuition is $35 per class, or $60 for both classes. Click 'Register' below to enroll:

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