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Monday, December 21, 2009

Broadway Fit - work out to Broadway tunes!

Broadway Fit Aerobics Class

Get in shape while dancing to your favorite Broadway standards!

This aerobics-style dance class is designed for adult musical theatre lovers of all levels and backgrounds.

Whether you are a beginner, or a more advanced dancer looking for a fun, energetic workout, Broadway Fit is for you.

The instructors, all 5th Avenue dancers, create an encouraging, light-hearted, and fun atmosphere for all skill levels. Each class includes a warm-up that focuses on stretching and flexibility, a cardio-workout focusing on strength, and a fun dance combination from your favorite musicals.

Winter Session: January 4-March 10, 2010

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 pm

Class prices vary. Please click here for information, or call the education department at 206 625-1418.

Dance Classes for Kids & Teens!

Have you heard about our Saturday dance classes for teens? This makes a great gift for the holidays for the dancers and performers in your life!

For Broadway-bound children and teens, The 5th Avenue Theatre offers Saturday morning classes in ballet, jazz and tap. Whether you’re just starting out, or well on your way to the Great White Way, you’ll find a class to fit your needs.

All classes are taught by professional dancers and choreographers.

THREE NEW CLASSES ADDED:

NEW! Intro to Musical Theatre Dance (ages 8-13)This is a mixed level class that introduces musical theatre dance to young students. Emphasis will be on ballet and jazz techniques and will combine barre, center work and basic dance combinations from musicals. Jazz or ballet shoes required.

NEW! Beginning Tap for Musical Theatre (ages 13-18)This class is designed for the beginning tap student, or students looking for a refresher course on the basics of tap dance. Students will learn tap techniques from the first step through the basic steps that any tap dancer must know including shuffle, flap, cramp-roll, riff, pullbacks, and wings. Class will focus on introducing the basics and learning beginning tap dance combinations. Tap shoes required.

NEW! Intermediate/Advanced Tap for Musical Theatre (ages 8-13)This class is designed for the more advanced tap student. Students will practice basic tap steps while learning essential skills that include transition steps and combinations such as flap-ball-change,waltz clog, maxi ford, shim sham, time steps, etc. Focus will be on presentationand musicality and students will learn essential tap dance skills to prepare for auditions. Tap shoes required. We also have classes in Ballet and Jazz for Musical Theatre. Prices and times vary. For more information and to download a registration form, please visit www.5thavenue.org/education/danceclasses