
What to expect
FAA’s African Dance and Interpretive Dance classes are lead by FAA dance faculty, Beatrice Parker. Their recent Share Day performance was held in the Corning Auditorium. During one of the numbers, students performed “Over the Rainbow” in sign language.
- for ages 10+
- Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- From January 28 to June 3, 2022
- Class #: DSP2292
Interpretive dance provides an opportunity for people of all ages to experience the power of dance as a way to give life to music while expressing emotion, cultural concepts, and storytelling through movement. Interpretive dance includes a wide variety of dance styles and techniques. This style of dance brings freedom to movements through dance.
- for all ages
- Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- From August 27, 2021 to January 14, 2022
- Class #: DF2192
- From August 27, 2021 to January 14, 2022
Interpretive dance provides an opportunity for people of all ages to experience the power of dance as a way to give life to music while expressing emotion, cultural concepts, and storytelling through movement. Interpretive dance includes a wide variety of dance styles and techniques. This style of dance brings freedom to movements through dance.
- for all ages
- Fridays 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- From January 28 to June 3, 2022
- Class #: DSP2291
- From January 28 to June 3, 2022
Have fun exploring the rhythms and expressive culture found in this art form. No previous training required.
Dancers in African Dance and Interpretive Dance often participate in performances that raise funds for the Sarah Weeden Richardson Minority Scholarship Fund.
- for ages 5+
- Fridays 6:05 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
- From June 18 to July 23, 2021
- Class #: DS2192
Have fun exploring the rhythms and expressive culture found in this art form. No previous training required.
- for ages 18+
- Fridays 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- From January 28 to June 3, 2022
- Class #: DSP2246
- From January 28 to June 3, 2022
Have fun exploring the rhythms and expressive culture found in this art form. No previous training required.
- for ages 5+
- Fridays 6:05 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
- From June 18 to July 23, 2021
- Class #: DS2192
Have fun exploring the rhythms and expressive culture found in this art form. No previous training required.
- for ages 5+
- Fridays 6:05 p.m. to 6:55 p.m.
- From June 18 to July 23, 2021
- Class #: DS2192
Have fun exploring the rhythms and expressive culture found in this art form. No previous training required.
for ages 13+
- Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- From January 25 to May 31, 2022
- Class #: DSP2216
- From January 25 to May 31, 2022
This class will include fundamental ballet positions, body alignment, steps, and vocabulary of a classical ballet barre. Standing barre work will be introduced as well as floor exercises to enhance strength and flexibility. Little or no previous training necessary.
What to wear
Dress requirements can be found here
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All FAA Dance Faculty
- Lindsay T. DePenti (Dance)
- Lisa-Marie French (Dance)
- Beatrice Hammett-Parker (Dance)
- Ariana (Ari) King (Dance)
- Rose Lesak (Dance)
- Alexia N. Rodriguez (Dance)
- Janice Smith (Dance)
- Trinity Tyler (Dance)
- Howard Washington (Dance)