ADULT MOVEMENT CLASSES
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Welcome to the Adult Dance Club at the JP Gallery For Performing Arts. Here our motto is "Groove to improve".
It can be intimidating to step into a gym surrounded by body building fitness gurus. Instead, step into the studio! Dancing is a fun way to exercise without feeling daunting. Great music! So many styles of dance! No one to intimidate you! Everyone in the room is there to boogie-woogie and enjoy themselves just like you!
Our classes are great for all ages and levels of ability. We recommend our Adult Dance Club for teenagers who have an interest in dance but did not study it growing up. We also are able to cater to those who are not only agile, but also those who suffer from mobility-restricted conditions such as arthritis. Our class content can be executed at various levels of impact. Each course provides not just the movement itself, but also the education necessary to participate safely with knowledge that will help the individual better reach their goals. The Adult Dance Club at the JP Gallery For Performing Arts strives to provide improvement through movement for all participants and works with individuals to feel good both mentally and physically.
We encourage you to try out a class and discover the benefits of dance!
It can be intimidating to step into a gym surrounded by body building fitness gurus. Instead, step into the studio! Dancing is a fun way to exercise without feeling daunting. Great music! So many styles of dance! No one to intimidate you! Everyone in the room is there to boogie-woogie and enjoy themselves just like you!
Our classes are great for all ages and levels of ability. We recommend our Adult Dance Club for teenagers who have an interest in dance but did not study it growing up. We also are able to cater to those who are not only agile, but also those who suffer from mobility-restricted conditions such as arthritis. Our class content can be executed at various levels of impact. Each course provides not just the movement itself, but also the education necessary to participate safely with knowledge that will help the individual better reach their goals. The Adult Dance Club at the JP Gallery For Performing Arts strives to provide improvement through movement for all participants and works with individuals to feel good both mentally and physically.
We encourage you to try out a class and discover the benefits of dance!
Class Schedule
Classical Jazz
Monday 7:45PM - 8:15PM
An upbeat class that focuses on core strengthening through choreography in center floor and across-the-floor work. This class uses classical jazz training from the Luigi Method while incorportaing modern day techniques to create an experience that is challenging yet easy to follow. This class can be done in both low impact and high impact forms.
Ballet Stretch and Strengthen
Monday 6:45PM - 7:45PM
Learn traditional ballet technique and combinations set to both a mix of classical and contemporary music. Participate in barre routines for the first half of class. Transition to center floor for fluidity training, and end on your mat for strength building and final stretch.
Participants should dress comfortably for this class in clothing that does not restrict movement. Ballet shoes are ideal, however, tennis shoes that provide support and have smooth bottoms will also work. Those attending class should bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
This class is both offered both live and via zoom.
Tap Dance Basics
Monday 8:15PM - 8:45PM
Never tapped before, but would love to learn? Have you taken some tap lessons or grew up dancing and would like to put those shoes back on? This is the perfect course for you! Join us weekly for a tap dance warm up. We learn all the tap basics including various steps, weight distribution and technique. We take learned individual steps and put them to music for fun dance routines!
Participants should dress comfortably for this class in clothing that does not restrict movement. Tap shoes are required. Style of shoe is up to the individual.
Intermediate and advanced tap lessons are available. All participants enter through the Tap Dance Basics Class and branch off. This class is offered both live and via zoom.
Performance opportunities are available for those who wish to participate in our Entertainment Club.
The Rotator This class is scheduled for another 4 week session in June & will be our Swing Swing Swing course!
Sunday, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
The Rotator is a time slot the hosts various styles of dance from month to month. The class can change monthly or be a one-and-done workshop. If a particular class is in session, the title of the class will be highlighted in blue below, and the date(s) it is running will be listed.
The following classes are offered on The Rotator:
Line Dance Groove
Not aerobics. Not high-impact, but you are sure to get your heart rate up and move consistently throughout class once you learn a few of the combinations. Learn actual line dances (some you know... Electric Slide anyone?! We are going waaaaay back)! There are so many! In fact, there are hundreds! Some are popular only in certain cities, and we are bringing them all to you! Come for exercise. Come for fun. Come to get ready for the next wedding or anniversary party when you take to the dance floor! Participants should dress comfortably and wear supportive shoes.
Latin Rhythms
Designed to give individuals the opportunity to learn many of the Latin ballroom and club dances such as cha-cha, salsa, hustle, swing, and night club sway, without the need of a partner. This class can also give individuals a cardio workout in a line dance form. Mini stretch and cool down segments are incorporated to keep you limber. You will gain better coordination and style on the dance floor. This course is not to be confused with Zumba. The content of this class teaches actual International and American category styled dance found in the Latin and Rhythm categories along with night club dancing. You are sure to get an individual workout but will certainly have the ability to easily transfer to partner-styled dancing if you desire to learn.
Hip Hop Holler
A fusion style of dance, incorporating elements of popping, locking, breaking, jazz, ballet, and tap, this style of dance is usually performed to hip hop, r&b, funk, electronic, or pop music. The foot work is intricate and is sure to challenge the dancer in a fun and energetic way. This class introduces the hip hop style in it's most basic form and is sure to make you holler for more!
Swing Swing Swing!
From east coast to west coast, jive, jitterbug, lindy, and everything in between, this class focuses on the elements of swing! We teach you all the basics and how to work with a partner in this fun social dance class. Even though this class focuses on partner styled dancing, you do not need a partner to participate. The class instructor will guide you on the dance floor. Participants in this class have the opportunity to visit one of Pittsburgh's largest swing dance clubs for weekly Saturday night dance parties if they so desire!
Ballroom Boogie
Ballroom, used loosely as a term that encompasses any style of dance that requires a partner, this class focuses specifically on the traditional styles of dance found in both the International and American Schools of Dance, primarily the smooth and standard categories. These dances include waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, fox trot, quick step, and east-coast swing. While this class focuses on partner dancing and the development of mastering the lead and follow, you do not need a partner to participate. The class instructor will guide you on the dance floor.
Monday 7:45PM - 8:15PM
An upbeat class that focuses on core strengthening through choreography in center floor and across-the-floor work. This class uses classical jazz training from the Luigi Method while incorportaing modern day techniques to create an experience that is challenging yet easy to follow. This class can be done in both low impact and high impact forms.
Ballet Stretch and Strengthen
Monday 6:45PM - 7:45PM
Learn traditional ballet technique and combinations set to both a mix of classical and contemporary music. Participate in barre routines for the first half of class. Transition to center floor for fluidity training, and end on your mat for strength building and final stretch.
Participants should dress comfortably for this class in clothing that does not restrict movement. Ballet shoes are ideal, however, tennis shoes that provide support and have smooth bottoms will also work. Those attending class should bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
This class is both offered both live and via zoom.
Tap Dance Basics
Monday 8:15PM - 8:45PM
Never tapped before, but would love to learn? Have you taken some tap lessons or grew up dancing and would like to put those shoes back on? This is the perfect course for you! Join us weekly for a tap dance warm up. We learn all the tap basics including various steps, weight distribution and technique. We take learned individual steps and put them to music for fun dance routines!
Participants should dress comfortably for this class in clothing that does not restrict movement. Tap shoes are required. Style of shoe is up to the individual.
Intermediate and advanced tap lessons are available. All participants enter through the Tap Dance Basics Class and branch off. This class is offered both live and via zoom.
Performance opportunities are available for those who wish to participate in our Entertainment Club.
The Rotator This class is scheduled for another 4 week session in June & will be our Swing Swing Swing course!
Sunday, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
The Rotator is a time slot the hosts various styles of dance from month to month. The class can change monthly or be a one-and-done workshop. If a particular class is in session, the title of the class will be highlighted in blue below, and the date(s) it is running will be listed.
The following classes are offered on The Rotator:
Line Dance Groove
Not aerobics. Not high-impact, but you are sure to get your heart rate up and move consistently throughout class once you learn a few of the combinations. Learn actual line dances (some you know... Electric Slide anyone?! We are going waaaaay back)! There are so many! In fact, there are hundreds! Some are popular only in certain cities, and we are bringing them all to you! Come for exercise. Come for fun. Come to get ready for the next wedding or anniversary party when you take to the dance floor! Participants should dress comfortably and wear supportive shoes.
Latin Rhythms
Designed to give individuals the opportunity to learn many of the Latin ballroom and club dances such as cha-cha, salsa, hustle, swing, and night club sway, without the need of a partner. This class can also give individuals a cardio workout in a line dance form. Mini stretch and cool down segments are incorporated to keep you limber. You will gain better coordination and style on the dance floor. This course is not to be confused with Zumba. The content of this class teaches actual International and American category styled dance found in the Latin and Rhythm categories along with night club dancing. You are sure to get an individual workout but will certainly have the ability to easily transfer to partner-styled dancing if you desire to learn.
Hip Hop Holler
A fusion style of dance, incorporating elements of popping, locking, breaking, jazz, ballet, and tap, this style of dance is usually performed to hip hop, r&b, funk, electronic, or pop music. The foot work is intricate and is sure to challenge the dancer in a fun and energetic way. This class introduces the hip hop style in it's most basic form and is sure to make you holler for more!
Swing Swing Swing!
From east coast to west coast, jive, jitterbug, lindy, and everything in between, this class focuses on the elements of swing! We teach you all the basics and how to work with a partner in this fun social dance class. Even though this class focuses on partner styled dancing, you do not need a partner to participate. The class instructor will guide you on the dance floor. Participants in this class have the opportunity to visit one of Pittsburgh's largest swing dance clubs for weekly Saturday night dance parties if they so desire!
Ballroom Boogie
Ballroom, used loosely as a term that encompasses any style of dance that requires a partner, this class focuses specifically on the traditional styles of dance found in both the International and American Schools of Dance, primarily the smooth and standard categories. These dances include waltz, Viennese waltz, tango, fox trot, quick step, and east-coast swing. While this class focuses on partner dancing and the development of mastering the lead and follow, you do not need a partner to participate. The class instructor will guide you on the dance floor.
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Do you have questions? Want to register?
Email us today to request a copy of our Welcome Guide. In this document you will
find all of the registration information you need including class policies,
suggested attire, and membership rates, along with links to our
registration forms. Get your copy today! Click here!
Email us today to request a copy of our Welcome Guide. In this document you will
find all of the registration information you need including class policies,
suggested attire, and membership rates, along with links to our
registration forms. Get your copy today! Click here!