Inspired by the passion and emotional connection of Isadora Duncan and the tenacity and high skill level of Anna Pavlova and all of the legendary pioneers of dance, Shari's classes offer to students an awareness and appreciation of the source of movement in the body and are encouraged to connect with their creative energy with the understanding that movement begins not from the limbs, but from the center. This movement is led by a connection to the emotion or vision the dancer is intending to express. Students will learn a variety of styles to the backdrop of inspiring artistic music, as well as exciting, fun music of today's pop hits. Shari's eclectic style is primarily of a contemporary nature fusing jazz, ballet, modern and funk.
Students learn to interpret the music and tell a story through movement. The word "theater" is used in Shari’s program to identify the elements of storytelling through dance. Students learn to execute movement with technical accuracy, develop muscular strength and agility and passionately express themselves freely and authentically through dance. Students are given the opportunity to do improvisational dancing, as well as choreograph their own pieces.
Schedule
Kids and Teens
Beginner Beg/Intermediate intermediate/Advanced Intermediate/Advanced
ages 6-7 ages 7-9 ages 9-13 ages 9-13 Monday 4:00 Tuesday 4:00 Tuesday 5:00 Wednesday 5:00
sign up by $12 per class
Dec 15th Pay per session only
get $15 off *1st class free to new students*
Spring Session (24 weeks) January 3rd - June 20th
$338 (includes show fee)
****** Installments of 2 payments of $169 or 3 payments of $113 accepted ******
Annual performance in June! @ Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood. Costumes paid for by parents in approx April.
Details TBA
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Munchkins
ages 3-5
These classes are an introduction to dance. Students practice the basic principles of movement, rhythm, creative self-expression and class participation on their own, including following, listening skills, paying attention and class etiquette. Self-confidence is enhanced in this safe and nurturing, positive environment. Parents are very welcome to watch class through glass doors from the courtyard. Parents are not allowed inside the studio during class.
Monday 3:00
45 min class
$180 per session
Winter Session: January 2nd - March 19th
Spring Session: March 26th - June 4th
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Baby and Me
age 2 yrs
These classes are a delightful adventure for little ones. Parents support students in learning creative movement and rhythm, developing fine and gross motor skills, balance, muscle strength and control, and listening skills while building self-confidence through positive nurturance and praise using our "encouragement without pressure" philosophy. As you know, these little guys and gals are learning as they model parents' class participation--so let loose have fun!!!
Monday 10:00am
45 min class
$180 per session
Winter Session: January 2nd - March 19th
Spring Session: March 26th - June 4th