Join YAH Teaching Artists from Open Dance Project for a highly energetic dance program suitable for kids of all ages. Participants will learn to combine elements in dance, music, and theatre while expressing themselves
through creative movement. We will use the fundamentals of dance to focus on story-telling while building skills in self-awareness, social awareness,
relationship skills, and responsible decision making.

Flamenco is an artistic expression that resulted from the combination of singing, dance, and guitar accompaniment, respectively called cante, baile and toque. Join professional Flamenco dancers and learn more about the beauty, strength, and variety that exists within the Flamenco dance and culture. Participants will gain a deeper appreciation of this art through a brief introduction to the origin and history of Flamenco, as well as an explanation of the performance elements that compose this dance. The participants will complete the program by learning choreographed routines. Also available as a performance, call for details.

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Available on Tuesday & Friday

In this workshop you will learn not only the fundamentals of breakdance, but more importantly the fundamentals of how to feel comfortable using your body to learn anything physical! Balance, body control, coordination, flexibility, and self confidence is what this program will focus on. We want everyone leaving each class inspired and with a big smile!

Capoeira is a unique fusion of acrobatics, dance, and music. Classes emphasize strength, coordination, agility, endurance, balance, and rhythm. The energy of the game, the rhythm, and speed are determined by the music, led by the Berimbau, an African string instrument. Participants will learn essential moves and strategies, as well as how to play the music and of course, practice all the skills together in the Roda!

Asé Martial Arts aims to help students learn self discipline while becoming physically stronger and having fun. Asé is a Yoruba term that means power or energy. Asé Martial Arts offers both residency programs and workshops for students. If desired, the program can culminate in a student performance for parents and community to observe students’ mastery and acquisition of skills. Asé Martial Arts is led by Baba Mosiah, who is a third degree black belt in Ichin Ru and Kupigana Ngumi Kusini styles of martial arts. He has a specialty in teaching children and over 20 years experience in martial arts training.

This multidisciplinary residency offers Aztec dance, drum and song. A 9-week residency offers students the chance to learn 2 dances and selected students will learn the drumming patterns and one Nahuatl (Aztec) song with a final performance for student body/parents. In a  15-week residency students will learn 4 dances and selected students will learn the drumming patterns for 2 songs in the Nahuatl (Aztec) language. Students will be guided with the circle of respect concept that also integrates racial tolerance, acceptance as all 4 colors of the medicine wheel will be explained as the template of the Native American medicine wheel. These four colors represent the four stages of life, the four original people of color of the earth as well as the four changes of season.

In this cultural dance workshop, participants will journey through various parts of China by exploring authentic Chinese dance techniques. Learning the origin of these techniques will help participants better understand the customs and traditions of China’s various aboriginal groups. Participants will also experiment with Chinese dance props and view excerpts of Chinese dance.

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*Very limited availability for May 2023

Internationally acclaimed performer Rathna Kumar utilizes her 30 years of teaching experience to integrate Indian dance into school curricula. Participants learn new means of communication through the elaborate vocabulary of Indian dance, which uses hand gestures to tell stories. For hearing- or speech-impaired participants, the dances become an exciting new sign language, and for any class, TEKS elements can be incorporated to fit individual lesson plans in language arts, social studies, history, science, or math.

A hip-hop dance workshop with Isaac Barron is filled with fun and exciting movement. Students will learn combinations and be introduced to new movement vocabularies such as top rock, freezes, and more. Classes can be tailored to fit the youngest dancers up to more experienced levels, but, whether beginner or expert dancer, the goal is for students to enjoy dancing and find the spark that leads to positive change!

Through writing exercises participants in grades, 6 through 12 will use poetry and prose to express and idea, emotion, opinion or experience. The group will be guided to further express their ideas in movement, drawing from the imagery they created with words. This residency may be offered in as few as 6 sessions or as an ongoing program. Public performance options require a minimum of 12 sessions.

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Virtual Option Available 

JAM dance is a highly energetic movement class for boys and girls who love to move. The classes will cover the basics of dance including foundations of movement through jazz and hip-hop dance. It will be a JAM packed class designed to inspire creativity, self expression and incorporate age appropriate current trends in social dancing. Suggested 8 sessions.

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Virtual Option Available 

In this class, students will experience a colorful choice of music filled with rhythms from across all genres. Starting with a warm-up and progression (some across the floor), participants will combine individual movements into a phrase that incorporates elements from the entire class.

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Students will enjoy a diverse selection of dance styles that range from contemporary to jazz and hip hop. This program may be offered as a single workshop or as a residency of up to 8 weeks.

Experience the high-energy world of hip-hop. Perfect for all skill levels, this class focuses on dynamic choreography, foundational moves, and freestyle sessions. You'll develop your rhythm, style, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment.

Dive into the vibrant world of African dance with our African Dance Fusion. This class blends traditional and contemporary African dance styles. Experience powerful movements, infectious rhythms, and dynamic choreography.

Enhance your flexibility, strength, and overall dance technique in this workshop. This class focuses on targeted stretching routines and conditioning exercises to improve muscle tone, increase range of motion, and prevent injuries.