Below is a selection of classes and workshops run by Dance Centre members. Please visit the Scotiabank Dance Centre section for a diary of classes and events taking place in the facility. The Dance Centre is not responsible for the accuracy of these listings - we recommend you contact the company or artist direct to confirm details.
BALLET
DNC Dance Nouveau Co. weekdays and weekends @ Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Adults and children. Contact 604 312 4408 www.dancenouveau.com
Avril Johns, RAD: info 604 488 1098 avriljohnsATshaw.ca
Marek Fiertek - Vaganova method. At Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. www.marekfiertek.com
Dancers of a Certain Age - Vaganova/Cecchetti - info 604 926 4669.
Ballet Masterclasses with Victor Litvinov (former Principal Dancer, Odessa Opera House and former Ballet Master, Rome Opera House and National Ballet of Canada) Presented by The Vancouver City Dance Theatre at Scotiabank Dance Centre, various dates throughout September 2010. Further information 604 639 2163 infoATVancouverCityDanceTheatreDOTcom
BELLYDANCE
Lava: beginner tribal bellydance and body conditioning. Info: 604 734 1969 www.lavastudio.ca
Bellydance Vancouver: Ongoing drop-in sessions for bellydancing & yoga - Monday thru Friday - Arabic Drum (doumbek) classes on Sundays. Studio 505 - 505 Hamilton St, Vancouver. Tel: (604)708-0225 www.bellydancevancouver.com.
Musical Theatre for Children with Stagecraft Theatre School. Various locations. Info: 604. 924.4491 www.stagecraft.ca
DNC Dance Nouveau Co. weekdays and weekends at Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Contact 604 312 4408 www.dancenouveau.com
CLASSICAL EAST INDIAN
Mandala Arts and Culture/Jai Govinda Dance Academy presents classical East Indian dance, Bharata Natyam. All levels welcome. Info: 604 602 1676 www.mandalarts.ca
CONTACT IMPROVISATION/IMPROVISATION
EDAM Dance contact classes, ongoing: Peter Bingham's morning Contact classes run Mon-Fri, 10am-noon. Anne Cooper's Sunday afternoon Contact classes run noon-2pm. $10 drop-in, everyone welcome. EDAM Dance, 303 East 8th Avenue, Vancouver. Info: 604.876.9559, www.edamdance.org
actualPLAY presents: PLAYprov - a 2 hour class and jam session that includes a warm-up, improvisational games/tasks, and contemporary repertoire. Fridays 10am - 12pm starting April 9 at Drive Dance Centre (1839 Commercial Drive). Cost: $7 drop in or $60 for 3 months unlimited. For more details see: danceactualplay.blogspot.com or email danceactualplayATgmailDOTcom.
CONTEMPORARY
Working Class: Professional level contemporary dance classes, Mon-Wed-Fri 9.30-11am at Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver starting Sept 7, 2010. Info and schedule: www.trainingsocietyofvancouver.ca
Open level classes with stARTdance at the Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Info: infoATdesireedunbar.com
Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy: Oscar Nieto and Kasandra teach intro, beginner, intermediate and advanced classes. 828 East Hastings St, Vancouver. www.mozaicoflamenco.com tel 604 671 9182.
Centro Flamenco ongoing classes, all levels. Centro Flamenco, 102-2083 Alma Street (at West 4th Avenue), Vancouver Tel: 604 737 1273 www.centroflamenco.com
Traditional, classical and contemporary Flamenco with choreographer and teacher Eleonora Acuna, Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. All levels. 604 327 8651
HIP HOP
Hip hop and street dance with SVS Style, Vancouver: www.svsstyle.com
INDO JAZZ
Shiamak's Indo Jazz Dance Movement. Info 604.722.5724 www.shiamak.com
Experience Nia, a blending of dance, martial arts and the healing arts. Saturdays 11am-12:15pm. 604.644.9362 jATjoiworksDOTcom
SALSA
Salsa, Cha-cha, Swing with Dance 4U. No partner required. New series every 5 weeks. Beginner and Intermediate level. Classes at Scotiabank Dance Centre Fridays and Sundays, other downtown locations during the week. Info 778 322 7783 www.dance4u.ca
Latin Rhythms Salsa with Ricardo Amar at Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Info: 604 669 3261
Yoga with Anton Michael Rocke: Saturdays. Yoga Flow 3-4pm, Yoga and Meditation 5-6.30pm, Gentle Yin Yoga Sat 6.30-7.30pm. March 13 through to the end of June. Info 604.722.6080 www.antonmichaelrocke.com
OTHER
Dance Divine. An un-facilitated, ecstatic, free-style dance session. At Scotiabank Dance Centre, Sundays 10.30am-12.15pm.. Info dancedivinevancouverATgmailDOTcom Jelena 778 865 7987
GENERAL
Arts Umbrella offers dance training for students aged 6-19 years. With a strong foundation in classical ballet, jazz and modern technique, young dancers are given the opportunity to explore the art form as artists, athletes, performers, audience members and creators. Artistic Director: Artemis Gordon L.I.S.D. Info: www.artsumbrella.com
Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip hop, Street Jazz, Yoga, House Dance, Hoofing, Capoeira, Break Dance and Barre a Terre available at Harbour Dance Centre, 3rd Floor, 927 Granville Street, Vancouver. Classes for adults, beginner to professional level on a drop-in basis. Info: www.harbourdance.com or 604. 684.9542.
Kokoro Dance classes: Jay Hirabayashi teaches Butoh Zen Jazz Dance Mon-Wed 9.30-11.30am, and Barbara Bourget teaches modern dance Thurs-Fri 10-11.30am, both at Harbour Dance Centre, 927 Granville St, Vancouver. Info: 604 662 7441 or http://kokoro.ca/dance)classes.htm
