Learn to Dance in Santa Fe!
Class Information
Moving People Dance Centre is a comprehensive
dance training program for both serious and recreational dancers ages 8 to Adult.
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Registration is ongoing. Please call for details.
Adult classes
continue throughout the year.
Santa Fe Class Schedule – Fall Session 2008
September 8 - December 13, 2008
Parent/Student Handbook -
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Moving People Dance Espanola Sept. 15 - Nov. 15
Call 505-927-0108 for more information.
Espanola Class Schedule - Click Here!
Circus Ariel Trapeze, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Gymnastics, Hip-Hop/Break-dance,
Toddler Tumbling, Flamenco, Mexican Folklorico, Toddler Creative Movement
Levels of Instruction
MPDC faculty place each student at an appropriate instructional level based on an assessment of individual needs, ability, and experience. Ages listed for each level are only general guidelines.
Level I Beginning (ages 8 - 12)
Level II Intermediate
Level III Intermediate/Advanced
Level IV Advanced
Students age 8 and younger are encouraged to contact Pearl Potts at the Children's Dance Program (505-982-1662) for a schedule of classes.
| Studio A | Studio B | Studio C |
|---|---|---|
| *All classes in Red has been modified* | ||
| Monday | ||
| Twist and Tone (KE) 12:00 - 1:15 * | ||
| Ballet Folklorico I (AR) 3:30 - 4:30 | ||
Ballet II/III w/ pointe (CS) 4:30 - 6:00 |
Jazz IV (EG) 4:30 - 6:00 | Ballet Folklorico III (AR) 4:30 – 6:00 |
| Twist & Tone Plus! (KE) 6:00 - 7:30 * | Ballet IV (CS) 6:00 - 7:30 | Adult Ballet Folklorico III (AR) 6:00 – 7:30 |
| Tuesday | ||
| Beginning/Int. Adult Ballet (LB) 10:00 - 11:30 * |
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| Modern III (CU) 4:30 - 6:00 | Ballet IV (LB) 4:30 - 6:00 | Choreography III (CU) 6:00 - 7:00 |
Teen Adult Modern (KE) 6:00 - 7:30 * |
Modern IV (EG) 6:00 - 7:30 |
Flamenco II (JC) 7:00 - 8:00 |
| Flamenco III (JC) 8:00 - 9:00 | ||
| Wednesday | ||
| Intermediate Adult Ballet (CS) 9:00 - 10:30 * | ||
| Dance Conditioning (KE) 12:00 - 1:15 * | Adult Modern (CU) 10:30 - 12:00 * | |
| Ballet II (Erica G.) 4:15 - 5:30 | ||
| Jazz II (AJ) 5:30 - 6:30 | Ballet III w/pointe (LB) 4:30 - 6:30 | |
Jazz III (EG) 6:30 - 8:00 |
| Thursday | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beg. Adult Ballet (LB) 9:00 - 10:15 * | ||
| Int. Adult Ballet (LB) 10:15 - 11:45 * | ||
Ballet I (Erica G.) 3:30 - 4:30 |
Moving People Class (Erica G.) 4:30 - 5:30 |
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| Urban Contemporary I (Deollo J.) 4:30 - 5:30 | Gyrokinesis III/IV (EG) 5:30 - 6:30 |
Flamenco II(JC) 6:00 - 7:00 |
| Jazz I (Genoveva S.) 5:30 - 6:30 |
Modern III/IV (Erica G.) 6:30 - 8:00 | Flamenco Technique (JC) 7:00 - 8:00 |
| Flamenco III (JC) 8:00 - 9:00 | ||
| Friday | ||
| Twist & Tone (KE) 12:00 - 1:15 * | Adult Modern (Erica G.) 10:30 - 12:00 * |
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| Moving People Class (Erica G.) 4:30 - 5:30 | Ballet Folklorico II 3:30 - 4:30 (AR) |
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| Modern II (Erica G.) 5:30 - 6:30 | Ballet III/IV (LB) 4:30 - 6:00 | Ballet Folklorico III 4:30 - 6:00 (AR) |
| MP Too! Rehearsal 6:30 - 8:00 | MP Too! Rehearsal 6:00 - 8:00 | Adult Ballet Folklorico 6:00 - 7:30 (AR) |
| Saturday | ||
| Ballet II w/ pre-pointe (CS) 10:30 - 12:00 | Stretch (CU) 10:30 - 11:30 | |
| Ballet III (CS) 12:00 - 1:30 | Modern IV (CU) 11:30 - 1:30 | |
| MPD Rehearsal 1:30 - 7:30 | MPD Rehearsal 1:30 - 7:30 | MPD Rehearsal 1:30 - 7:30 |
| Sunday | ||
| Salsa I - 4:30 - 5:45 Santiago Candelaria |
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| Salsa II 7:30 - 8:45 Santiago Candelaria |
* Santa Fe's comprehensive Adult adult class program - beginner through professional levels
Moving People, Too! - Pre- professional student company, by audition only
MPD Faculty
Ronn Stewart - Co-Artistic Director,
formerly Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
Curtis Uhlemann - Co-Artistic Director,
BFA in Dance, State University of NY
Echo Gustafson - Associate Artistic Director,
formerly Martha Graham Dance Company,
GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer
Erica Gionfriddo - School Director, BFA in Dance, Shenandoah U.
MPD Company member, certified Pilates Mat Teacher Trainer
Lori Brody - Ballet Mistress, formerly San Francisco Ballet
Kate Eberle - Adult Program Director, Jazz & Modern,
formerly Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
Christin Severini - Formerly American Ballet Theatre
Ariel Johnson - Graduate, North Carolina School of The Arts
Deollo Johnson - Urban Contemporary
Kevin Ghallager - Tap, call for privates (505 - 506-7094)
Dance Centre Faculty:
Julia Chacon - Flamenco, Maria Benitez' Teatro Flamenco, (602- 741- 9495 or julia@juliachacon.com)
Antonina Romp - Ballet Folklorico (505-384-2894 or losninosdesantafe@yahoo.com)
Santiago Candelaria - Swing, Salsa, Ballroom (505- 577- 4202 or a56a5678@yahoo.com)
Mike Garcia - Swing, Lindy Hop (505- 577- 2294 or mike@garciastudio.org)
Carlos Mora - Salsa, Rueda (505 - 426 - 7471 carlos_mora@santarueda.com)
Darren Visarraga - Salsa, Rueda
Rates
Drop-in (single class) $14
Semester rates for enrollment, depending on number of classes per week
**NEW FALL RATE FOR LEVEL I STUDENTS: $5/CLASS!**
Adults - 10 class card (any 10 classes open to adults) $120
Financial aid applications available
Directions: Going south on Cerrillos Rd. - Cross Airport Rd. and go to the next light at Camino Entrada. Turn right. Just past the first cross street there is a building on the left. Look for our sign at the end of the building. Turn into the driveway and drive around the end of the building. MPDC is located next to Comcast.
Enrollment: 438-9180 or school@movingpeopledance.org
Our Dress Code
Ballet: Pink tights, solid colored leotard, ballet shoes and hair securely fastened off neck and face
Boys: Black tights, fitted t-shirts and ballet shoes
Jazz and Modern: Fitted dance clothes, appropriate shoes, hair securely fastened off neck and face