FCSD Adult Dance Conference
February 18 - 23rd, 2025
Creating accessible opportunities for dance education is at the heart of our mission. Whether you are a beginner or have been dancing for years, the benefits of dance are far reaching. Our adult dance community is thriving more than ever. This conference is for you! A supportive, encouraging space to learn, get active, find community, connect and heal.
2025 Dance Artists
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Musical Theatre
Beginner, Intermediate/Advanced Step into the spotlight and experience the magic of musical theatre through dance! This high-energy class combines the best of Broadway-style choreography with the artistry of storytelling.
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Jazz Choreography
Learn exciting Jazz choreography in an hour! Class begins with a warm-up and then dancers get right to work on learning a dynamic jazz routine.
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Absolute Beginner Tap
Tap dance has many benefits such as improving one’s balance, coordination, mental and muscle memory as well as being a fun way to obtain cardio conditioning. In this class you will be introduced to the rhythms, timing and musicality of some of taps core steps.
Tap shoes available to borrow
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Contemporary Choreography
Experience the creative process of contemporary choreography. Class will begin with a warm-up and then dancers will learn sections of choreography. Marcia will guide dancers on how to vary the choreography using various elements of dance. Then dancers will have the opportunity to add their own creative perspective to the work. Think of it as a choose your own adventure where everyone's input produces a beautiful new original piece of work!
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Pilates
Pilates incorporates low impact exercises designed to improve strength, mobility and alignment. A core-targeted practice with a focus on syncing breath and movement, participants will challenge their balance and coordination. No experience necessary.
Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
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Bachata
In this class you will learn various lead-and-follow frameworks such as open, close, Dominican, modern/urban positions. You are also introduced to fundamental lead and follow techniques, including rhythm recognition, simple turns, change of place, and step touches.
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Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes focus on the fundamentals of Hip Hop dancing. Students will learn the history along with the various techniques and elements such as popping, locking and breakdance through a number of different activities, structures and choreographed combinations within the class.
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Contemporary Ballet Repertoire
Join us for a transformative Contemporary Ballet Repertoire workshop where classical technique meets contemporary innovation. In this immersive session, you’ll explore a range of dynamic ballet pieces that blend the precision of classical ballet with the fluidity and expressiveness of modern dance.
The workshop will guide you through learning and performing contemporary ballet choreography, drawing inspiration from renowned choreographers and evolving styles. You'll refine your ballet technique while embracing the freedom of contemporary movement, developing both your physical strength and emotional expression.
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Classical Ballet Repertoire
Step into the world of classical ballet and experience the beauty and precision of iconic repertoire in this immersive Classical Ballet Repertoire Workshop. Designed for intermediate to advanced dancers, this workshop offers the unique opportunity to learn and perform excerpts from a famous classical ballet work.
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Salsa
Intro to Cuban salsa : A whirlwind tour of the basic steps, rhythm and timing of this "street" version of salsa.Great for dancers of all skill levels from zero to hero.
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Ballet
Whether you are a beginner or have prior experience, you'll enjoy immersing yourself into the art of ballet, its technique, class structure and full body benefits. Ballet's focus is to train dance students to use their bodies correctly by focusing on kinetics, coordination, anatomy and proper body alignment.
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Beg/Int. and Advanced Tap
Are you ready to unleash your inner rhythm and explore the timeless art of tap dance? This class is designed to:
Discover the Roots:** Delve into the history of tap dance and gain insights into its evolution over time.
Feel the Beat:** Explore the fundamentals of music theory and rhythm as they apply to the mesmerizing world of tap.
Master the Techniques:** Develop your skills with essential tap dance techniques.
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GROOV3 Hip Hop Fitness
Scratch your idea of fitness and get intoxicated by GROOV3. Turn Up for the sweatiest, blood-pulsing, beat-dropping, bass-pumping class on the block with GROOV3, the only dance experience that delivers the undeniable power of 3.
1 non -stop , no-holding back , calorie -slaying DJ set
2 speeds of choreography to match and amplify any learning style
3 times the empowerment as you DANCE,SWEAT and LIVE, far beyond your workout!
Join us for the ultimate dance party! No dance experience required.
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Intermediate Burlesque
Dip your toes into the Sparkling world of Burlesque!
A fun, sexy, jazzy dance number, complete with the option to practice your peel!
Bring your heels, and consider a couple of extra layers to take off if you're game. We will be exploring individual choices, self expression, and character throughout this choreo. We will be turning and kicking, so some dance experience is an asset.
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Improvisation
This class focuses on improvisation as an ensemble practice. Using a shared set of movement systems and scores we will learn to co-create movement. You will learn how to source movement from within yourself and from the environment around you, understand time in your body, and techniques for working as an ensemble. In all this practice we will always be asking the question “What does the space need?”
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NIA
Nia is a holistic fitness practice that blends elements from the dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts to condition and strengthen your body. Nia's simple sequences help you tune into your body and personalize every move, making it perfect for everyone. Nia enhances flexibility, mobility, and balance, helps release stuck stress, and improves your mood.
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Counter Technique
Unlock your body’s full potential with Countertechnique, a modern dance method designed to improve your movement efficiency, strength, and agility. This class focuses on building awareness of the body’s natural movement patterns while addressing alignment, coordination, and release of tension.
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Contemporary
Contemporary dance is based in ballet and has its roots in modern technique. The form also borrows from other genres, such as African dance, jazz, hip hop and martial arts. Some of the cross features are the use of parallel legs, contraction and release, spiral and tilting of the spine, grounding, embracing gravity and floor work.
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Jazz
Combining strength and flexibility, jazz employs movements that are quick, clean, precise and percussive. Dancers will experience the traditional structure of a jazz class and learn a dynamic combination.
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Cape Breton Step
Cape Breton Step Dance - Cape Breton Step Dance is a hard shoe, percussive style of dance unique to Cape Breton that is said to have originated in the highlands of Scotland, Ireland, and Cape Breton itself. Dancers are noted for dancing with straight backs and emphasis of the body is from the knees down. The footwork is very much kept “close to the floor. This class will focus on the fundamental steps that connect the dancers to the different types of songs that are danced too.
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Swing Dance
Swing dance is gaining new popularity because of its highly contagious energy and fun foot work. Swing dance is a social dance that grew out of Harlem, New York City in the late 1920s. It continued its popularity through to the late 1940s. The Lindy Hop is its most popular form because of the fun swing beat in Jazz music. Bring a partner or come alone. Everyone will love this social and invigorating dance form.
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Yoga Dance Conditioning
In this 45-minute class we’ll dive into what we need to strengthen and stretch for Adult dance
classes. We’ll use Yoga as our practice to assist us by moving in and out of postures to find more
strength and flexibility for our dance classes.
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80s Jazz Choreography
Step back in time and unleash your inner dance star in our 80s Jazz Choreography class! Get ready to groove to the electrifying beats of iconic 80s hits while mastering classic jazz dance moves. This high-energy class combines jazz technique with the bold, expressive style of the 80s, featuring vibrant, fun choreography inspired by the era’s unforgettable music videos and dance scenes.Perfect for dancers of all levels, this class will leave you feeling inspired, sweaty, and ready to take on the next dance floor challenge. Come join us for a totally tubular throwback experience!
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Dance Yoga Flow
The fusion of yoga and dance elements, which are combined in a simple choreography.
YogaDanceFlow is a class that brings together dance, yoga, music, and emotions in a beautiful way. You learn a simple routine and express yourself through it.
The class starts with some warm-ups and moves on to rehearsing the DanceYogaFlow choreography. The goal of the session is: to have fun!
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Creative Movement Skills
Creative Movement Skills is a dynamic and welcoming space to explore movement in a fun and creative way. This class emphasizes self-expression, body awareness, and improvisation, providing a supportive environment where you can let go, be playful, and rediscover the joy of movement.
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I have no experience or limited experience in dance - Absolute Beginner Classes and All Level Classes
I haven’t danced in a long time, but danced as a student - Some Experience and All Level classes
I’ve been dancing as an adult in recent years - Some Experience and All Level Classes
I have years of experience or am a professional dancer - Some Experience, Advanced and All Level classes