CURRENT AVAILABLE PROGRAMMING:
Advanced Modern Technique Class
Intro to Dance Class
One-on-One with Shana: Musicians, Weddings, Choreography, Basics
Youth Educational Programming
Creative Performance Workshop (Jan-May 2020)
Creative Performance Workshop
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Advanced Modern Technique Class
Classes January-February 2020
Shana Simmons Dance classes will get the body moving. As a teacher, Simmons pulls from her experience with the Graham technique, release style dance, contact improvisation/partnering, and theatrical performance. Classes usually start on the floor for some somatic exercises/warm up. Transitioning into standing material, center combinations test balance, shifting weight, working off center and generating movement from the core. Classes may end in across the floor material or combinations in center.
These classes are geared towards the experienced adult mover and professional dancer. Classes begin with immediate movement and are meant to challenge the body.
Shana Simmons Dance classes will get the body moving. As a teacher, Simmons pulls from her experience with the Graham technique, release style dance, contact improvisation/partnering, and theatrical performance. Classes usually start on the floor for some somatic exercises/warm up. Transitioning into standing material, center combinations test balance, shifting weight, working off center and generating movement from the core. Classes may end in across the floor material or combinations in center.
These classes are geared towards the experienced adult mover and professional dancer. Classes begin with immediate movement and are meant to challenge the body.
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Time: 9:00AM-10:15AM
Location: East Liberty Presbyterian Church/HOPE Academy 116 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Prices: $10/class $35/4 classes $8/artist rate Cash, Check, or Venmo available at the door. 18 years of age or older. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. |
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Intro to Dance Movement-For Adults
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This 6-week class is designed for beginner level dances or dancers that have been out of training and want to get back into their bodies. You will learn more about dance, have a fun workout, and challenge the brain! Every week this class will rotate it's focus:Week 1- The basics of class Week 2- Warm Up Exercises Week 3- Balance and Stability Week 4- Strengthen and Stretch Week 5- Turns and Spins Week 6- Jumps Drops-ins are welcome at any stage and class will always follow the same set-up: warm up with stretching and strengthening, center warm up with plies and tendues, across the floor fun, and end with a stepping pattern combination to fun music. Music styles range from oldies to current songs of today to engage your full body with movement! When: Wednesday's, 7:30pm-8:30pm Where: Millenium Dance Complex 2504 East Carson St, Pittsburgh PA 15203 Cost: Single Class, $15 5 Session Class Card, $70 To register for class, CLICK HERE |
Private Lessons: |
Interested in learning in a one-to-one environment? Book a uniquely tailored private lesson today!
Simmons didn't begin dance training until the age of 18. Her love of studying the body and how it moves began at Elon College when she was thinking she'd be a Communications Major. She soon discovered she was born to dance and began training at Point Park University through their Conservatory Dance Department. From New York City to London and back to Pittsburgh, Simmons has trained in the Graham technique, release style dance from Alexandra Beller, David Dorfman and others, and studied choreography, analysis of movement and Cunningham technique during her London years. With a variety of styles under her belt and progressing from knowing nothing about movement to being a professional performer, her experiences have given her the ability to suite your specific needs and meet you where you are.
Whether you're a musician wanting to know more about movement and how it can aid your performance skills, a dancer that wants to increase performance ability, or a beginner who is uncomfortable going to a dance class, Simmons can tailor a program to get your where you want to be!
Simmons didn't begin dance training until the age of 18. Her love of studying the body and how it moves began at Elon College when she was thinking she'd be a Communications Major. She soon discovered she was born to dance and began training at Point Park University through their Conservatory Dance Department. From New York City to London and back to Pittsburgh, Simmons has trained in the Graham technique, release style dance from Alexandra Beller, David Dorfman and others, and studied choreography, analysis of movement and Cunningham technique during her London years. With a variety of styles under her belt and progressing from knowing nothing about movement to being a professional performer, her experiences have given her the ability to suite your specific needs and meet you where you are.
Whether you're a musician wanting to know more about movement and how it can aid your performance skills, a dancer that wants to increase performance ability, or a beginner who is uncomfortable going to a dance class, Simmons can tailor a program to get your where you want to be!
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Current Private Lesson Offerings:
Modern Dance Technique & Performance Coaching Movement for Musicians Intro to Dance Wedding Dance & Choreography |
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