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RIBBON-CUTTING- MAY 5th, 5-7pm
The New Dancewave Center Blossoms in Downtown Brooklyn!
On Monday May 5 from 5-7 pm , the press and public are invited to celebrate the opening of a new Brooklyn cultural treasure. After a few opening remarks by Borough President and Ms. Jacobowitz, the public will have the opportunity to view ongoing dance videos of Dancewave programs in action, and enjoy refreshments and networking with the community.
Dancewave is delighted to announce the opening of the new Dancewave Center located at 45 Fourth Avenue on the corner of Dean Street, one block from the Atlantic Avenue subway. Classes have been in session since February 29th, and the official ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Borough President Marty Markowitz will take place on Monday, May 5 th from 5-7 pm .
“What a thrill for us to have a home that is ours; a place where we can plant the seeds of inspiration for Brooklyn's young people, their families, adults and seniors,” stated Diane Jacobowitz, Dancewave's Founder and Artistic/Executive Director.
This location greatly expands Dancewave's ability to meet the needs of different communities and to bring together its diverse populations under the common love of the arts. It also gives Dancewave greater visibility and presence in the downtown Brooklyn scene. Ms. Jacobowitz acknowledged that “Until now we have spread our classes and rehearsals over several rented venues in order to meet the demands of a growing Dancewave student body. It has been difficult for us to a build a brand name and identity without our own space. Our downtown Brooklyn location changes all that and we could not be more pleased about it.”
The new Dancewave Center is the realization of a lifetime of work. The organization's citywide reputation has grown from knowing Dancewave as a place where young artistry is cultivated--and now--where the community, and particularly the artistic community, can network and gather. “We want to hear the diverse voices of our neighborhood in our new home”, said Ms. Jacobowitz.
Creative Movement for 3-6 year olds
Mondays 3:30-4:15pm(3-4yrs), 4:15-5:00pm (5-6 yrs)
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Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm(3-4 yrs), 1:15-2:00pm (5-6 yrs)
Uses imagination, children's stories, and music to help youngsters explore movement, while introducing students to the basics of dance technique.
Only $225 for 15 sessions (February 25th -June 19th)
Monday classes take place at Old First Reformed Church (729 Carroll Street & 7th Ave.)
Saturday classes take place at The Dancewave Center (45 Fourth Avenue).
Registration is currently underway; please call Dancewave for more information 718-522-4696, or register online.
NEW THIS SPRING !
Immerse yourself in dance
OPEN HOUSE, Saturday, February 23rd, 2008m, 12-5pm :
Curious? All are invited to try out sample classes in Ballet, Modern & Hip Hop at our OPEN HOUSE Saturday, February 23rd, from 12pm to 5pm. The classes will be held at The Center at Dancewave, 45 Fourth Avenue (on the corner of Dean St.) just one block away from the Atlantic-Pacific Avenue Subway. Please come and take a sample class and register for Spring semester!
CLASS NOTICES:
Our well reputed advanced class offerings continue to raise the bar for the Brooklyn dance community this semester. We are excited to welcome back the insprirational and energizing Nia Love (Blacksmith's Daugher), to teach the Tuesday ADVANCED MODERN class. YOUNG MOVERS ENSEMBLE rehearsal & MODERN I have both been moved to Tuesdays at Dean St. BALLET I & JAZZ will be held a half-hour earlier than they were last semester at Dean St. Saturday's CREATIVE MODERN has been moved to Dean St.
NEW CLASSES AT DANCEWAVE!:
We are also pleased to announce several new additions to our program:
PILATES W/BABYSITTING A floor class that stretches and tones muscles, while building core abdominal strength. An excellent supplement to dance training. Conditions the body and soothes the mind. Great for moms & teens. CREATIVE MODERN, for 3-7 year olds, will also be taught at Old First on Mondays and at Dean St. on Saturdays. This class willl encourage children to exlpore movement in a fun, nurturing an exciting environment. BEG MODERN, taught by Elisa Osborne (Dusan Tynek), will be held on Wednesdays at Dean St. This delightful introduction to modern dance, will infuse improvisation technique and creative skills. HATHA YOGA will be offered at several convenient times throughout the week by Beth Miller: Mon 7:15am, 10am& 7:15pm; Wed 7:15am & 10am; Sat 10:30am. All Yoga classes take place at Dean St.
YOUNG MOVERS ENSEMBLE:
We are excited to introduce a new choreographer for the YOUNG MOVERS ENSEMBLE. Faye Driscoll, a former Doug Varone dancer, is an emerging downtown choreographer whose work is described as voracious and witty. YME is composed of talented students, ages 10-13, from our program who demonstrate the elements of both technical facility, performance capability, and a strong dedication to their dance study. The group will have performance opportunities including our annual Spring Celebration. Tuesdays rehearsals start Feb 26th , following MODERN I at Dean St.
KIDS COMPANY I & II:
Kids Company is thrilled to premiere PAUL TAYLOR 's Esplanade at the Kids Cafe Festival, Feb 9th. In the sprig we will bring back our famous repertory from Twyla Tharp, Trisha Brown, and Garth Fagan. Rehearsals resume on Wednesday February 27th at PS 77.
Kids Company II begins rehearsals with Astrid VonUsssar (VonUssarDANCEWORKS), a modern dance choreographer whose edgy an unique work is bold and intensly energetic. Rehearsals resume on March 1st at The Berkeley Carroll School.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Looking for community service hours? Dancewave has a variety of volunteer opportunities in the Park Slope neighborhood, including escorting younger children from local schools to our classes, flyering, and assisting administrative staff at events and at the office . If you are interested, please contact us.
Dancewave is a non-profit organization under the artistic direction of Diane Jacobowitz. In addition to the After School Dance program, Dancewave produces Kids Company, the Kids Cafe Festival, Summer Dance Intensive for teens, and brings its arts-in-education program, D-wave in Motion, to New York City public schools.
To register for classes and to inquire about Kids Company auditions or any Dancewave program, please call Dancewave at 718.522.4696.
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