Multi-Age Dance Classes with FAA

Meet the Instructors

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Beatrice Parker

Jan Smith

Howard Washingon

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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.

INTERPRETIVE DANCE

Instructor: Beatrice Parker

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.

Dancers in African Dance and Interpretive Dance often participate in performances that raise funds for the Sarah Weeden Richardson Minority Scholarship Fund.

INTERPRETIVE DANCE

Instructor: Beatrice Parker

for all ages
Fridays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- From August 27, 2021 to January 14, 2022
  - Class #: DF2192

Dancers in African Dance and Interpretive Dance often participate in performances that raise funds for the Sarah Weeden Richardson Minority Scholarship Fund.

AFRICAN DANCE

Instructor: Beatrice Parker

for all ages
Fridays 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- From January 28 to June 3, 2022
  - Class #: DSP2291

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.

ABOUT AFRICAN DANCE

Instructor: Beatrice Parker

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.

ADULT HIP HOP

Instructor: Howard Washington

for ages 18+
Fridays 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- From January 28 to June 3, 2022
  - Class #: DSP2246

Have fun exploring the rhythms and expressive culture found in this art form. No previous training required.

ABOUT ADULT HIP HOP

Instructor: Beatrice Parker

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.

ABOUT TEEN/ADULT BARRE AND STRETCH

Instructor: Beatrice Parker

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.

TEEN/ADULT BARRE AND STRETCH

Instructor: Jan Smith

for ages 13+

Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- From January 25 to May 31, 2022
  - Class #: DSP2216

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.