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Classes: 2009-2010 Fall & Winter - U of A Orchesis

7 posing dancers in a group

Photo: Jose Teres     Dance Motif 2008

MODERN AND JAZZ CLASSES 2009-2010

  • REGISTRATION FOR FALL AND WINTER BEGINS AUGUST 27TH

  • For more information on the Orchesis Dance Program registration/attendance policy and procedures, please consult the Campus Recreation website at www.campusrec.ualberta.ca or call the Activity Registration Zone-Sales Office at 780-492-2231.

Full membership offers participants:
- Dance training through weekly modern and jazz dance classes;
- Dancers may register for one class at the level appropriate to their training and may take an optional 2nd class at no additional charge
- Performance opportunity is an option with yearly membership: Dance Motif, an annual concert showcasing Orchesis choreography and talent
- All classes consist of preparatory exercises, locomotor work across the floor, stretching and the learning of dance phrase combinations
 
Please Note:- G.S.T. is included in all fees
- Annual membership is required to participate in Dance Motif, 2010
- An additional fee ($126/class for annual members) will be charged to participate in more than the two weekly classes included in the basic membership
- Annual Members may register in Fall, Winter and Spring classes
- Fall Members may only register Fall session classes. A 3rd fall class over the 2 weekly maximum would be charged an additional $63
* For a down-loadable copy of the Orchesis class schedule go to the bottom of this page and click on the link
 
Category
Code
Cost
Annual Membership
(valid September 2009 – June 2010)
 See Campus Rec Activity Guide
U of A Student $251
Alumni & U of A Staff $290
Public (no U of A affiliation) $334
Fall Membership
(Valid September – December, 2009)
 See Campus Rec Activity Guide
U of A Student $142
Alumni & U of A Staff $162
Public (no U of A affiliation) $184
 
Orchesis Modern
- Various technical styles of modern dance with floorwork, barre exercises and traveling movement phrases, accompanied by live musicians
 
Orchesis Modern I - Introductory
- For beginning dancers or those with relatively little dance experience.
- This class is a great way to get physically active, and be creative with movement and body awareness.
 
Date
Time
Location
Instructors
Sept 16 – Dec 2, 2009
 No class Nov. 11
Wed 1830-2000
E-19
Jodie
Vandekerkhove
 
Jan. 6 – Apr. 7, 2010
 
No class Feb 17
Wed 1830-2000
E-19
Jodie
Vandekerkhove
 
 
Orchesis Modern II - Intermediate
- Mixed level class recommended for dancers with 2 years of experience or solid foundation in modern dance.
- Recommended for Level III dancers as supplementary training.
 
Date
Time
Location
Instructors
Sept. 14 –Nov. 30, 2009
No class Oct. 12
Mon 1830-2000
E-19
Kathy Metzger-Corriveau
Jan. 11– Apr. 12, 2010
No class Jan 18
Feb 15 and Apr. 5
Mon 1830-2000
E-19
Kathy Metzger-Corriveau
May 5 – June 16, 2010
Wed 1830-2030
E-19
Various Instructors
 
 
Orchesis Modern III - Advanced
- Fast paced and technically challenging. This class is recommended for dancers with 4 or more years of modern dance experience.
- Instructor must place dancers in this class.
- Dancers wishing to take part in Level III classes must attend first placement class on Thursday September 17 from 1830-2030 in E-19.
 
Date
Time
Location
Instructors
Sept. 16 – Nov. 26,  2009 
Thu 1830-2000
E-19
Kathy Ochoa, Raena Waddell, Linda Turnbull 
 
Jan. 7 – Apr. 8, 2010
No class Jan 21, Feb 18
Thu 1830-2000
E-19
 Kathy Ochoa, Raena Waddell, Linda Turnbull
 
 
  
Orchesis Jazz
- Dance for fun and fitness accompanied by today’s contemporary music.
- Jazz classes emphasize the practice and perfecting of technique, within the jazz idiom
 
Orchesis Jazz I
- Appropriate for beginning dancers with no experience and those with less than 2 years prior dance 
  experience.
- Basic technique is addressed and phrases are broken down more slowly
 
Date
Time
Location
Instructor
Sept. 19 – Nov 28, 2009
No class Oct 10
Sat 0930-1055
E-19
Wendy Gervais
Jan. 9 – Apr. 10, 2010
No class Feb 13
No class Mar 6
No class Apr 3
Sat 0930-1055
E-19
Wendy Gervais
May 1– Jun. 19, 2010
No class May 22
Sat 0930-1055
E-19
Wendy Gervais
 
 
Orchesis Jazz II – Intermediate
- Mixed level class recommended for dancers with 2 years of experience
- Must have a strong, basic technical foundation
 
Date
Time
Location
Instructor
Sept. 19 – Nov 28, 2009
No class Oct 10
Sat 1100- 1230
E-19
Lysa Downey and
Vanessa Harris 
 
Jan. 9 – Apr. 10, 2010
No class Feb 13
No class Mar 6
No class Apr 3
Sat 1100- 1230
E-19
Lysa Downey and
Vanessa Harris  
May 1– Jun. 19, 2010
No class May 22
Sat 1100 - 1230
E-19
TBA
 
Orchesis Jazz III – Advanced
- Fast-paced, physically challenging class for strong technicians
- Must be able to pick up phrases quickly
 
Date
Time
Location
Instructor
Sept. 15 – Dec. 1, 2009
No class Nov 10
Tue 1830-2000
E-19
Laura Krewski, Stephanie (Buddle) Lilley
Jan. 5 – Apr. 6, 2010
No class Jan 19, Feb 16
Tue 1830-2000
E-19
TBA
 
 
*Campus Recreation NCI Ballet classes precede Modern II, & Modern I on Monday &  Wednesday and are also offered Friday from 5 – 6:25 PM. Because of the ideal training placement for Orchesis dancers, members are encouraged to enrol in these Ballet classes if seeking more dance training. Refer to the Campus Recreation Activity Guide for Ballet registration details.

 

 

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