MAD Fall 2009 Training Session II
Moving Arts II Training
4 Class Weeks Nov 2 - Dec 5
Mondays & Wednesdays 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Moving Arts II Training
Level III-IV Ages Teen - Adult

Mondays & Wednesdays 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM
MW 3:45-4:00
On the floor All training programs encourage students to observe respectful behaviors including arriving for class in time to be on the floor stretching 15 minutes before class.

MW 4:00-5:45 Ballet III + MA II  
Large Studio This class increases students understanding of classical ballet technique and terminology.  This class also incorporates workshop experiences in:
• alignment (both still and in motion)
• kinesiology of technique
• history of ballet
• contemporary artists and trends of dance
• Pilates, yoga and stretch technique
• pointe or pre-pointe, etc.

MW 5:45-6:10 Break It is important to set the example for taking care of the dancer’s instrument: their body.  Please bring healthy, light food to keep the body well nourished and the mind alert.

MW 6:10-7:00 Modern III & MA II  
Large Studio Level III Modern will assure that student’s fully understand the theories that set modern dance apart from other training forms, including developing kinesiologically correct technique and learning to use the line and power of ballet along-side the complete, athletic understanding of gravity and release of tension in movement.

MW 7:00-7:30 Modern Repertory MA II  
Large Studio By permission only, students will participate in the creation of original dances to be performed in MAD student productions and in local performances and festivals. .  It is critical that students who enroll in the performance training not incur absences as it slows the entire class progression.

MW 7:30 – 8:00 Advanced MA II Repertory           
Large Studio This 30-minute slot is allocated for advanced MA II students to develop advanced sections of repertory to be included in MAD student performances.   It is critical that students who enroll in the performance training not incur absences as it slows the entire class progression.

Saturdays 10:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Sa  10:45 - 11:00            
On the floor All training programs encourage students to observe respectful behaviors including arriving for class in time to be on the floor stretching15 minutes  before class.

Sa 11:00 - 12:45 Modern III-IV +
Large Studio Teaching a thorough understanding of modern dance theory and technique, this course will include workshop experiences in:
• a variety of modern dance techniques including Nikolias, Cunningham, Louis, Humphrey, Graham, as well as contemporary philosophies and artists.
• history and contemporary trends in choreography
• injury prevention
• alignment, both moving and still
• kinesiology of technique

Sa 1:00 - 3:00  II-III Improv, Partnering and Repertory      
Small Studio This class provides the skills that are unique to the MAD training program, skills that set the dancers we train apart from the group in auditions and performances.  Based on the university method of training the whole person, this important addition to the MAD training program prepares dancers for college dance and careers in dance.  “Without a full understanding of these principals, dancers are not prepared to work in the contemporary trends of the art of dance.” –Anandha Ray