World Dance Day is coming! We'll post more details soon. For now, save the date and join us on Thursday, April 29th on the Piazza at Schmidts to celebrate dance around the world.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Classical Mat Pilates for Dance!
Starts on Thursday, December 3rd and continues on each and every Thursday @ 4pm
Class is only $7 for current/former students of dance and professional dancers. Please bring your own mat.
Mat Pilates benefits: Ballet. Modern. Jazz. Bellydance. Hip Hop. Tap. Ballroom. African. Fusion & Your Own Creative Movement.
As a certified classically trained mat and equipment Pilates instructor Ava Adames has always wanted to promote this ballet-inspired fitness art form to dancers and all lovers of movement. With over 5 years of experience and help from the 954 Dance Collective she has gotten her chance! Learn more about Ava Adames at www.avaadameswellness.com
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Have you ever wanted to teach burlesque?
From Nicole Carlin...
Burlesque Dance Teachers Required
POP Fizz Burlesque is looking to recruit motivated, creative and charismatic teachers for a new dance venture opening in Philadelphia early 2010. POP Fizz Burlesque organizes dance lessons for Bachelorette, birthday and hen parties (mostly Burlesque, but occasionally other styles of dance).
POP Fizz is looking for:
Passionate, charismatic, and energetic women to teach 2-4hr Burlesque classes for Bachelorette parties in or near Philadelphia on some weekends. This is a part-time position and bookings are not guaranteed by POP Fizz Burlesque. As a booking comes into the office, POP Fizz teachers will be notified and will have the option to accept or decline the booking. POP Fizz teachers are paid $20-25/hr depending on booking.
Qualifications:
Previous dance experience or training, or a strong interest/love for dancing (Burlesque experience is not necessary, but would be an extra bonus when applying)
Ideally some teaching experience would be desirable, but also not essential for the right candidate
Preferred-- Driving license and car
Honest and dependable
Must be able to work weekends, as bookings will be for Saturdays mostly (and some Sundays)
This position is as an independent contractor, so applicants must have the ability to work independently (you will be required to pay and complete your own taxes, as well as acquiring public liability insurance. )
Why teach for POP Fizz Burlesque?
POP Fizz is dedicated to empowering women through dance. We embrace women of all shapes and sizes and allow our teachers the freedom to express their own individual style and personality. POP Fizz holds it’s teachers in high esteem, setting high standards for both teachers and company and we pay our teachers very well. We will support your through your training and will communicate with feedback.
Why Burlesque?
Burlesque is fun, sexy and empowering for women and inspiring to teach! There is no nudity in our workshops and the atmosphere is always supportive.
Teacher Training
All of POP Fizz teachers will be required to attend a half-day teacher training the weekend of December 19, 2009 at 954 DMC, 954 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Through the teacher training, you will learn basic Burlesque routines, use of props, Pin-up poses and teaching role-play. The training will prepare you for Bachelorette bookings from January 2010 onwards. Teacher training cost is $250 and includes all props and teaching materials needed.
We at POP Fizz Burlesque look forward to hearing from you! Please respond to POPFizzburlesque@gmail.com with a resume, a photograph (does not have to be professional) and a covering letter explaining your qualifications and stating why you think you would excel as a Burlesque dance teacher.
Burlesque Dance Teachers Required
POP Fizz Burlesque is looking to recruit motivated, creative and charismatic teachers for a new dance venture opening in Philadelphia early 2010. POP Fizz Burlesque organizes dance lessons for Bachelorette, birthday and hen parties (mostly Burlesque, but occasionally other styles of dance).
POP Fizz is looking for:
Passionate, charismatic, and energetic women to teach 2-4hr Burlesque classes for Bachelorette parties in or near Philadelphia on some weekends. This is a part-time position and bookings are not guaranteed by POP Fizz Burlesque. As a booking comes into the office, POP Fizz teachers will be notified and will have the option to accept or decline the booking. POP Fizz teachers are paid $20-25/hr depending on booking.
Qualifications:
Previous dance experience or training, or a strong interest/love for dancing (Burlesque experience is not necessary, but would be an extra bonus when applying)
Ideally some teaching experience would be desirable, but also not essential for the right candidate
Preferred-- Driving license and car
Honest and dependable
Must be able to work weekends, as bookings will be for Saturdays mostly (and some Sundays)
This position is as an independent contractor, so applicants must have the ability to work independently (you will be required to pay and complete your own taxes, as well as acquiring public liability insurance. )
Why teach for POP Fizz Burlesque?
POP Fizz is dedicated to empowering women through dance. We embrace women of all shapes and sizes and allow our teachers the freedom to express their own individual style and personality. POP Fizz holds it’s teachers in high esteem, setting high standards for both teachers and company and we pay our teachers very well. We will support your through your training and will communicate with feedback.
Why Burlesque?
Burlesque is fun, sexy and empowering for women and inspiring to teach! There is no nudity in our workshops and the atmosphere is always supportive.
Teacher Training
All of POP Fizz teachers will be required to attend a half-day teacher training the weekend of December 19, 2009 at 954 DMC, 954 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Through the teacher training, you will learn basic Burlesque routines, use of props, Pin-up poses and teaching role-play. The training will prepare you for Bachelorette bookings from January 2010 onwards. Teacher training cost is $250 and includes all props and teaching materials needed.
We at POP Fizz Burlesque look forward to hearing from you! Please respond to POPFizzburlesque@gmail.com with a resume, a photograph (does not have to be professional) and a covering letter explaining your qualifications and stating why you think you would excel as a Burlesque dance teacher.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The latest and greatest
November is in like a lion (or is it March that does that?) and SEPTA is now on strike. But we're still dancing! Change note: Kiona's yoga class for the next 3 weeks will be Saturday mornings at 9am, so come out and start your weekend right. Alison's bellydance class is back on for this Friday at 8pm and Sunday at 6PM (see picture). Jill's Creative Movement for Kids continues on Saturday at 10:30AM and Tony starts his contemporary jazz class on Friday at 2PM and Sunday a 11AM. What's coming up? Modern Dance, two Hip Hop Classes and a Mommy & Me Class. Check out the details at http://www.954dmc.weebly.com.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Sunday, October 4, 2009
NEW CLASS: YOGA FOR MOVERS W/ KIONA BROWN
Whether you are a movement artist, or someone looking to move a little more, this is a yoga class for you. This is a mixed-level yoga class that is appropriate for beginners, experienced students, dancers, and anyone in between. Class begins with five minutes of seated meditation to let go of the busy world outside the space. Focus will then be on poses, flowing yoga, and breathing to improve balance, flexibility, and general health of the body-mind. Five minutes of meditation seal the finished practice. Class is based on the Bihar school of yoga in the Hatha style. It also incorporates the instructor’s knowledge of the needs of movement artists and their community in today’s Philadelphia.
Schedule
Starts October 13th
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00PM-7:15PM
Saturdays 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Cost
$15 single adult class
$120 adult class pass for 10 classes
$12 single student class (ID required)
$100 student class pass for 10 classes
Student = 21 or younger with student ID (ID required)
Single Class Drop-in Offer: 2nd class is FREE
Contact: dmc@keilacordova.com or 215.627.1157
BIO
Kiona received her yoga certification studying under Sraddhasagar in the style of the Bihar school at 7 Centers Yoga Arts in Sedona, AZ. She has studied hatha, kundalini, vinyasa, and yin yoga along with meditation, and ayurveda. Kiona has been dancing since childhood in Arizona and teaching all ages for the last seven years in aerial dance, modern dance, and creative movement. She is very excited to explore yoga and dance with the community of 954 Dance Movement Collective.
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