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GSDP School of Performing Arts Presents...

The 2008 Fall Student Showcase

Elias M. Kababa is co-founder and artistic director of the Garden State Dance Project, company in residency at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey, providing the art of dance through instruction, education, outreach, and performance. Eli began his dance career outside of the dance studio. At the age of 15 he studied Tae Kwon Do. After earning his black belt he went on to study his first dance technique, break-dancing. He practiced and learned from local crews in NJ while beginning advanced studies in dance at the County College of Morris where he graduated with an Associate in Fine Art Degree. Since then he has instructed, choreographed, and performed in the Tri-State area. Accomplishments include receiving special recognition at the Prague International Dance Festival for his work in Dance Theater and currently he is in his fourth year with New York City Ballet Education Department where he is a teaching artist in the Ballet Bridges Middle School Program.

Creative Movement Dance Explorers
3:15-4:00 pm
Ages 4-5
$210 Member | $260 Non-Member
19 Week Season Begins 1/5/09 | Ends 6/1/09 | No Class 1/19, 2/16, 4/6, 5/25
Student Showcase 6/12/09 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
Creative Movement uses rhythmic movement, instruments and free-dance to express impulses, ideas and feelings. Dance Exploration is a sampling of true dance techniques, such as ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and even a little break-dancing! This combo of creative movement and dance exploration is designed to help students learn to love dance and movement, as well as help them identify their favorite style(s) of dance so we can encourage them to continue in their choice as they grow!

Hip-Hop | Level I
4:00-4:45 pm
Ages 5-7
$210 Member | $260 Non-Member
19 Week Season Begins 1/5/09 | Ends 6/1/09 | No Class 1/19, 2/16, 4/6, 5/25
Student Showcase 6/12/09 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This is a beginner level hip-hop class. Students will learn basic movements as well as specialty combinations. Styles include, popping - locking, break-dancing and more!

Hip-Hop | Level II
4:45-5:30 pm
Ages 8-10
$210 Member | $260 Non-Member
19 Week Season Begins 1/5/09 | Ends 6/1/09 | No Class 1/19, 2/16, 4/6, 5/25
Student Showcase 6/12/09 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This is an intermediate level hip-hop class. Class begins with a warm-up, moves to an isolation practice and ends with practicing a multi-styled hip-hop movement combination. Students will have fun as they develop a real sense for the art of hip-hop.

Class Instructor | Miss Ashley

Ashley Spicer has lived dance, in and out, for the past 16 years. Her love and passion for this beautiful art form has brought her to the place where she is now proficient in performing, choreographing and teaching Polynesian & Tahitian, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Theatre, and Cheerleading.  Some of her work includes choreographing the musical Grease, Sound of Music, and Beauty and the Beast.    Accomplishments include, 2002 Cheerleading State Champion. An appearance in Sinque Grier's music video as well as appearing as an extra on the WB's Dawson's Creek and Christina Aguleira’s stripped in NYC.  Some of her performance experience includes performing at Slave Hall of Fame’s Benefit Concert for Hurricane Katrina Relief and the What's Next Concert in New York City as a backup dancer for Justin Timberlake and Sean Paul.  She will be lead dancer in Jeffrey Williams’s upcoming tour.  Her most recent endeavor was competing in FOX'S Hit Show 'SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE'.  After many days of auditions she made it to the top 3% out of 1400 people.  This has only made Ashley more determined to perform and continuing her education of dance. She is very enthused to join the great team here at the YM-YWHA and give the gift of dance.  

Intro Ballet / Tap / Jazz
3:15-4:00 pm
Age 4
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/6/09 | Ends 6/9/09 | No Class 2/17 – 4/7
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This is a beginner level Ballet / Tap / Jazz class. Students will learn basic movements as well as specialty combinations. Styles include, Traditional, Broadway, Contemporary and more!

Ballet / Tap / Jazz I
4:00-4:45 pm
Ages 5-8
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/6/09 | Ends 6/9/09 | No Class 2/17 – 4/7
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This is an intermediate level Tap/ Jazz class. Class begins with a warm-up, moves to an isolation practice, and then ends the class with practicing the routine of the week. Students will have fun as they develop a real sense for the art of Tap & Jazz.

Waikiki Workout Presented by the Fitness Department
5:00-6:00 pm
Ages 13 to Adult
$ Free - Member | $15 per class Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/6/09 | Ends 6/9/09 | No Class 2/17 – 4/7
In this class you will workout and sweat while you learn dances from the Islands such as, Hula, Polynesian, Tahitian, Merengue, Salsa, Bachatta, & More!


Class Instructor | Miss Kim

Kim Urba graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Richmond, where she majored in Theatre Arts and was a member of the dance company, The University Dancers. Kim has trained in several forms of dance with numerous prestigious teachers and choreographers in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia and London, England. For the past two years, during the month of July, Kim has been running an International Dance Program in Switzerland. Currently she performs, is a lead choreographer, as well as a teacher for the Garden State Dance Project.
 

Tap III
6:00-7:00 pm
Ages 9-12
$250 Member | $300 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/6/09 | Ends 6/9/09 | No Class 2/17 – 4/7
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This combo class focuses on teaching age appropriate jazz and tap technique. Dancers get the best of both worlds in a class that begins with a fun rhythmic tap combination warm-up. Dancers then slip on their jazz shoes and learn everything from Broadway to contemporary jazz movement. Styles will vary each week so you won't want to miss a thing. Registration Code:

Lyrical
7:00-8:00 pm
Ages: Open
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/6/09 | Ends 6/9/09 | No Class 2/17 – 4/7 Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
Modern dance is a form of dance which focuses on the expression of inner emotions, using a free-flowing, interpretive style, rather than following the rigid rules characteristic of many dance disciplines.


Belly Dancing with Gia al Qamar
8:00-9:00 pm
To Register Call 973.365.2063
www.Idreamofgia.com
You will unlock the mysteries within yourself as you learn hypnotic undulations, sizzling shimmies & exotic movements that characterize the world's most ancient dance. You will be taught authentic core movements of this sensuous and life affirming dance; including hip circles, figure 8's, hip lifts, drops, snake arms isolation, shimmies, veil dancing, finger cymbals and so much more! Wear comfortable clothing, no jeans or street shoes. Coin hip scarves are optional and will be available to purchase. You can expect a whole lot of fun while making new friends and enjoying the fitness benefits from this very low impact, aerobic dance.
 

Class Instructor | Mr. Eli

Elias M. Kababa is co-founder and artistic director of the Garden State Dance Project, company in residency at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey, providing the art of dance through instruction, education, outreach, and performance. Eli began his dance career outside of the dance studio. At the age of 15 he studied Tae Kwon Do. After earning his black belt he went on to study his first dance technique, break-dancing. He practiced and learned from local crews in NJ while beginning advanced studies in dance at the County College of Morris where he graduated with an Associate in Fine Art Degree. Since then he has instructed, choreographed, and performed in the Tri-State area. Accomplishments include receiving special recognition at the Prague International Dance Festival for his work in Dance Theater and currently he is in his fourth year with New York City Ballet Education Department where he is a teaching artist in the Ballet Bridges Middle School Program.

Class Instructor | Mr. Adam

Adam has been funky since he was a child. Michael Jackson was his first inspiration as a dancer, and from the moment he saw his friend do backspins, he knew that B-boying was the dance he wanted to pursue. Since then, he's been B-boying (break-dancing) for six years. He's traveled across the country to participate in events, jams, and battles. He's been teaching people who want to learn for a few years now, and has kept a numerous amount of students interested and fully committed to b-boy culture and everything that comes with it.
 

Creative Movement – Mr. Eli
12:30pm -1:15pm
Ages 2 & 3
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/7/09 | Ends 6/10/09 | No Class 4/8 – 4/15
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
Creative Movement is a form of self-expression where the child uses rhythmic movement, instruments and free-dance to express his or her impulses, ideas and feelings. This class secretly requires students to inquire, think, sense, observe, feel, invent, respond and evaluate…It is both personal and fun! Your child will grow in confidence as they move through an environment that is always accepting of their personal expressions.

Creative Movement | Dance Explorers – Mr. Eli | Assisted by Miss Kristen
3:00-3:45 pm
Ages 4 & 5
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/7/09 | Ends 6/10/09 | No Class 4/8 – 4/15
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
Creative Movement uses rhythmic movement, instruments and free-dance to express impulses, ideas and feelings. The Dance Explorers component of the class is a sampling of true dance techniques, such as ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and even a little break-dancing! This combo of creative movement and dance exploration is designed to help students learn to love dance and movement, as well as help them identify their favorite style(s) of dance so we can encourage them to continue in their choice as they grow!

Hip-Hop-N-Tumble I – Mr. Eli | Assisted by Mr. Adam
3:45-4:30 pm
Ages 4-6
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/7/09 | Ends 6/10/09 | No Class 4/8 – 4/15
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This class begins with a hip-hop isolation technique warm-up. After stretches and exercises, students go to a tumble station to practice one basic tumble technique for a period of time then, move onto the next station and so on. At the end of class, students will combine their tumbling and hip-hop skills in a class ending combination!

Junior B-boy Crew – Mr. Eli | Assisted by Mr. Adam
4:30-5:15 pm
Ages 6-8
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/7/09 | Ends 6/10/09 | No Class 4/8 – 4/15
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
B-boy is a term that originated from the South Bronx during the birth of hip-hop culture. It refers to a Bronx-boy or a boogie-boy, more commonly known today as a break-boy. In this class students learn break-dance basics such as up-rock, drops to the floor, floor work, flavor moves and beginner level power moves such as backspins and freezes! Focus is placed on the students' ability to freestyle their own movement combo's with style and ease!

Hip-Hop Cardio Workout –Mr. Eli
Presented by the Fitness Department
5:30-6:30 pm
Ages 13 to Adult
$ Free - Member | $15 per class Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/6/09 | Ends 6/9/09 | No Class 2/17 – 4/7
Hip-Hop Abs step aside! This is the real deal a true hip-hop class that makes you sweat without any of those cheesy moves they sell you on TV! Come out and socialize with the Wayne ladies that get down with the get down…From 16 to 66…come on out – let's work-out!

Hip-Hop & Tumble II – Mr. Adam
5:45-6:45
Ages 7-9
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/7/09 | Ends 6/10/09 | No Class 4/8 – 4/15
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
The sequel to Hip-Hop & Tumble I, this class is the next step for the student that has the developed body control to successfully move through the basics of tumbling and the basic hip-hop dance technique. Class consists of a warm-up stretch, isolation practice, class combo and cool-down.

'Just the Boys' Hip-Hop Techniques Crew – Mr. Eli
6:45-7:30 pm
9-12 years
$250 Member | $300 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/7/09 | Ends 6/10/09 | No Class 4/8, 4/15
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
It is structured like a New York City dance class! We begin with a warm-up that prepares your body for the movement to come. We move through body isolation techniques, go across the floor, and then we dance until the end of class, as we learn and practice the combination of the week. Our combinations teach popping and locking, breaking, house, step and more. An emphasis is placed on developing freestyle abilities.

Senior B-boy Crew – Mr. Adam | Assisted by Mr. Eli
7:30-8:45 pm
Ages 10 and Up
$270 Member | $320 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/7/09 | Ends 6/10/09 | No Class 4/8, 4/15
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
B-boy is a term that originated from the South Bronx during the birth of hip-hop culture. It refers to a Bronx-boy or a boogie-boy, more commonly known today as a break-boy. In this class our first priority is to teach the students foundational movement. They will build on this foundation, learning more advanced up-rock, drops to the floor, floor work, flavor moves and power moves such as windmills, head-spins, and air-freezes! As with the Jr. B-boy class, focus is placed on the students' ability to freestyle their own movement combo's with style and ease!
 

Class Instructor | Miss Alice
Alice has been teaching dance extensively in local dance schools for the past 6 years, conducting classes in tap, classical ballet technique, pointe, classical ballet repertoire, and contemporary ballet; during this time she has also given private ballet lessons to a number of dedicated students. In 2004, Alice launched her own ballet troupe, Ballet Enchanté, a local performing arts troupe that seeks to share the joy of ballet as an expressive art form with serious dance students and the general community alike. Over the course of the past 4 years, the ballet troupe has given over 50 public performances, with its diverse repertoire of 6 original choreographic projects. Alice graduated from Millsaps College with a B.A. in English and has done graduate coursework in Public Administration at Seton Hall University. She was recently accepted into the inaugural class for a Masters in Dance in Higher Education with a Concentration in Ballet Pedagogy – a program that is being launched jointly by New York University and American Ballet Theatre. Alice currently studies ballet technique with former Boston Ballet dancer, Mr. Warren Lynch, and with the New Jersey School of Ballet; she also serves as a dance coach for the Rettig's Gymnastics Team in Cedar Knolls and is a ballet teacher at Dance Perfect Performing Arts Academy in Rockaway.

Intro Ballet / Tap / Jazz Combo
3:15-4:00 pm
Ages 3-4
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
21 Week Season Begins 1/8/09 | Ends 6/11/09 | No Class 4/9, 4/16
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This is a beginner level Ballet / Tap / Jazz class. Students will learn basic movements as well as specialty combinations. Styles include, Traditional, Broadway, Contemporary and more!

Ballet First Steps
4:00 – 4:45 pm
Ages 3-5
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
Begins 9/11/08 | Ends 12/18/08   No Class 10/9, 11/6, 11/27
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This class is the next level up from Creative Movement Dance Explorers. It is for the student that enjoys ballet and wants a more in-depth study. This class is dedicated to nurturing an appreciation for the art of ballet while building a strong foundation for the little dancer. Students will develop a basic ballet movement vocabulary while growing in grace, agility, flexibility, strength and technique. This is Ballet's First Steps…

Ballet I
5:00-6:00 pm
Ages 6-9
$230 Member | $280 Non-Member
Begins 9/11/08 | Ends 12/18/08   No Class 10/9, 11/6, 11/27
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
Class starts out with a traditional ballet bare where we focus on and improve upon technique and flexibility.. Then we will move to the center where we will stretch as to make sure the dancers' muscles are warm. The center consists of not just a stretch, but center work, so the dancers can find their center and their balance. Dancers will then learn combinations, which include turns and jumps, then practice them taking them across the floor. Then they will change into their Pointe shoes. To warm up their feet we will give them a traditional releve combination in first and second position, practicing on one foot, transferring weight from side to side. Dancers will learn how to roll through their feet in pointe shoes. Class will conclude with a combination that consists of a medley.

Ballet II
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Ages 9 - 13
$250 Member | $300 Non-Member
Begins 9/11/08 | Ends 12/18/08   No Class 10/9, 11/6, 11/27
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
Whether you're looking to discover what ballet is all about, or just want to improve the technique you already have, this class is what you are looking for. Class begins with a traditional ballet barre during which dancers focus on improving grace, agility, flexibility, strength and technique. Dancers then come to the center, where they put their training to work while focusing on the beauty and life of balletic movement. *Must be thirteen years of age to take Pointe.

 

Class Instructor | Mr. J

Mr. J has been with the Y for over a year as a personal trainer in our Fitness Department. If you know Mr. J, you know of his love for Club Music and the over all dance scene. The current hottest dance style is known as frolicking, which Mr. J will now be teaching here at the Y. Check it out…

Frolicing 101
7:00-8:00 pm ~ Open to A Wide Range of Ages
$250 Member | $300 Non-Member
Begins 9/11/08 | Ends 12/18/08 No Class 10/9, 11/6, 11/27
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This class teaches the basics of the club dance known as "frolicing". This style of House stepping may involve steps such as, jumps, leaps, turns, skips, hops, two steps, stomps, hand throws and much more. This dance has the appearance of a "frolicing" nature. Lose control with style! The possible combinations are endless and the instructor will work with students to help them find their individual style within this movement.

Belly Dancing with Gia al Qamar
8:00-9:00 pm
To Register Call 973.365.2063
www.Idreamofgia.com
You will unlock the mysteries within yourself as you learn hypnotic undulations, sizzling shimmies & exotic movements that characterize the world's most ancient dance. You will be taught authentic core movements of this sensuous and life affirming dance; including hip circles, figure 8's, hip lifts, drops, snake arms isolation, shimmies, veil dancing, finger cymbals and so much more! Wear comfortable clothing, no jeans or street shoes. Coin hip scarves are optional and will be available to purchase. You can expect a whole lot of fun while making new friends and enjoying the fitness benefits from this very low impact, aerobic dance.

 

'Just the Girls' Hip-Hop Techniques Crew
4:30-5:30 pm
Ages 9 and Up
$250 Member | $300 Non-Member
19 Week Season Begins 1/9/09 | Ends 6/5/09 | No Class 2/13, 4/10, 5/29, 6/12
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
This class is open to all levels. We begin with hip-hop warm-ups and isolations to prepare the body. The class is then taught a routine to be practiced individually and as a crew.

Junior B-Girl Crew
5:30-6:30 pm
Ages 9 and Up
$250 Member | $300 Non-Member
19 Week Season Begins 1/9/09 | Ends 6/5/09 | No Class 2/13, 4/10, 5/29, 6/12
Student Showcase 6/12/09 | 5:30-6:30pm at the Y's Rosen Theatre
In this all girl class, students practice break-dancing moves such as up-rock, floor-work, and power moves as they relate to each girls ability and personal style. Anything you can do, I can do better! Break-dancing is for the ladies too!

BELLY DANCING