Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Class Cancelled Tonight

Hip Hop w/Jerome Harris is Cancelled. There will be no class this evening at 7PM.

Thank you

New photos - finally!



Friday, April 16, 2010


Philadelphia - 954 Dance Movement Collective is partnering with other movement organizations in the community to bring Philadelphia’s first celebration of World Dance Day to The Piazza at Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties on Thursday, April 29, 2010. World Dance Day is an internationally honored festival to promote and celebrate all forms of dance. This event will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and FREE for all ages. The location will be North Second Street and Germantown Avenue, below Girard in Philadelphia. The rain date for this event is exactly one week later on Thursday, May 6, 2010.

World Dance Day will start with an outdoor TEACH-IN, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM. This will be an opportunity for the community to try out dance classes of different disciplines including salsa, tap, modern, hula, yoga, Argentine tango, hip hop, and more. All levels of movers are encouraged to dust off those winter cobwebs and dance into spring.

Word Dance Day will continue with an array of performances from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM. These performances will showcase all walks of dance ranging from Indonesian traditional dance, modern, hip hop, Argentine Tango, etc., from Philadelphia and beyond.

World Dance Day was established in 1982 by the International Dance Council - CID of UNESCO to bring attention to the art of dance every year on the 29th of April. This festival also coincides with First Lady Obama’s Let’s Move initiative, which was presented this February in Philadelphia. http://www.letsmove.gov/

Wednesday, March 31, 2010



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.

Thursday, December 31, 2009



Happy New Years!

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”
Lao Tzu

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.