winter 2023 classes
Thursdays | January 26th – March 2nd
@ Ohio Dominican University | Bishop James A. Griffin Student Center Dance Studio
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WINTER 2023 PROGRAMMING
@ ohio dominican university | student center dance studio
Thursdays | January 26th – March 2nd
LITTLE STAGE PERFORMERS (ages 4-5)
THURSDAYS | 6 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
Youth ages 4-5 will love this introduction to stage performance! Little performers will be introduced to stage terminology, learn how to interact with their peer performers, participate in stage games and also learn a song and dance during the 6-weeks. Those enrolled will be invited to participate in the 2023 spring production “Wish You Were Here” hosted April 21-23, 2023 at ODU. Rehearsals for the spring show begin on Sunday, March 12th.
Youth ages 4-5 will love this introduction to stage performance! Little performers will be introduced to stage terminology, learn how to interact with their peer performers, participate in stage games and also learn a song and dance during the 6-weeks. Those enrolled will be invited to participate in the 2023 spring production “Wish You Were Here” hosted April 21-23, 2023 at ODU. Rehearsals for the spring show begin on Sunday, March 12th.
ADULT BEGINNER, BEGINNER TAP
THURSDAYS | 7 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Never tapped before, or haven’t since you were young? This class is for you! We will take it back to basics and focus on fundamentals, across the floor and warm-up exercises and will learn a routine over the 6-week course. Fundamental steps include: shuffles, ball changes, flaps, brushes, taps and heels. Tap shoes required, no experience needed. Wear comfortable attire that you can easily move in.
Never tapped before, or haven’t since you were young? This class is for you! We will take it back to basics and focus on fundamentals, across the floor and warm-up exercises and will learn a routine over the 6-week course. Fundamental steps include: shuffles, ball changes, flaps, brushes, taps and heels. Tap shoes required, no experience needed. Wear comfortable attire that you can easily move in.
ADULT ADVANCED BEGINNER TAP
THURSDAYS | 8 P.M. - 9 P.M.
This class is for those who have tapped before and want to learn more and have fun. We’ll focus on technique and next level steps like time steps, paradiddles, riffs, buffalos, maxie ford, and more! A routine will be taught over the 6-week course. Come ready to sweat! Tap shoes required, some experience tapping is recommended. Wear comfortable attire that you can easily move in.
This class is for those who have tapped before and want to learn more and have fun. We’ll focus on technique and next level steps like time steps, paradiddles, riffs, buffalos, maxie ford, and more! A routine will be taught over the 6-week course. Come ready to sweat! Tap shoes required, some experience tapping is recommended. Wear comfortable attire that you can easily move in.
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
MAGGIE L. ELLISON
As a member of Vaud-Villities since 2006 and a life long performer, Maggie brings positive energy and fun to the classes she teaches through Academy. When she’s not dancing, she works full-time in marketing and loves to spend time with her husband and goldendoodle, Sailor.
"WOULD YOU RATHER SAY I WISH I WOULD HAVE, OR I'M SO GLAD I DID."
Maggie L. Ellison
Choreographer + Instructor