Inspiring Children With Dance

Welcome to Modern Dance with Ginny Martin!

Modern dance, sometimes called contemporary dance, is unique and different. The creative, inventive elements involved in modern dance are limitless, allowing this dance form to be truly exciting.

The creative energies I incorporate in my modern dance curriculum make Modern Dance with Ginny Martin a wonderland of movement magic not to be missed by any child who loves to dance. Taking children from that natural place where they explore movement freely without hesitation and gently expanding their repertoire of fun and interesting ways to move – that is what I do.

Announcement

SUMMER DANCE CLASSES

New Summer Offering: “The Gumbie Cat” dance class for 7-10 year old Beginning I dance level:
For dancers presently in the 7-10 year old Beginning I Modern Dance class level and those who will be moving into that level from the 6-8 year old Beginning class level, plus new 7-10 year old students.

Teacher – Ginny Martin with Dana Wojcik assistant teacher.
Time choice – Tuesday 5:15-6:30 pm or Thursday 5:30-6:45 pm (whichever time suits most people)
When – begins week of July 10-12 and ends week of August 28-30
Where – Grange Hall (the Grange is now air conditioned!)
Content:
We will learn “The Gumbie Cat” dance. She's the glamorous cat from the musical Cats.
Choreography by Ginny Martin. Of course we will also dance wonderful improvisation! Each dancer will make a rag boa like my “dragon's tail” to wear on the last day of class as part of your Gumbie Cat costume to show off our dance to anyone who would like to come and see.

I will provide you with cat ears, a cat tail and a dance skirt for you to keep along with the rag boa that you will make in class. You will definitely be a glamorous cat!! If we have time we will do some other cat crafty activities.
Fee - for the 8 weeks is $110. Call Ginny Martin to enroll, 399-5802

Dana Wojcik will be offering an 8-week summer dance session July 10-August 30, 2012.

Where: The Grange Hall, Pashley Road, Glenville
WHEN: 8 weeks July 10 through August 30, 2012
FEE: You will pay for 7 weeks but there will be 8 classes offered. Many people will be away for at least one of these weeks, so I’m charging you for only 7 weeks. If you don’t go away, one class is free!
- One hour classes will be $88.00 for an 8 week session
- 90 minute class will be $105 for an 8 week session
- (taking two classes the second class will be half price
Class Descriptions with times: Listed below are class time possibilities. When we get more feedback from you we may add classes or shift class times to please the majority of interested students.

Tuesday 7:30-9:00 pm Intermediate III and Intermediate IV Modern Dance Combined — A modern dance class that involves basic technique, learning choreography, and exploring improvisation. For students who have been in either level or who are moving up into Intermediate IV. Dancers will learn a new short dance that will be shown at the last class.
Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm Beginning II Modern Dance for 9-13 year olds — A modern dance class involving choreography and exploring improvisation. Dancers will learn a new short dance that will be shown at the last class.
Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm Intermediate II and Intermediate III Modern Dance Combined — A modern dance class that involves learning new choreography and exploring improvisation. For students currently in these levels and for students moving into Intermediate III. Dancers will learn a new short dance that will be shown at the last class.
Wednesday 7:30-9:00 pm Intermediate III and Intermediate IV Technique — A modern technique class where students will learn key elements and foundational skills used within standard moden dance technique. For students who have been in either level, or for students moving up into Intermediate IV.
Thursday 7:00-8:00 pm Creative Modern Dance for Adults — A modern dance class for adults involving basic modern dance movement, pilates, and yoga for easy exercise. Exploration of improvisation and choreography will be involved during the class.