Moving People Dance Centre offers professional quality dance training to students of all ages. We provide a well- rounded dance education by emphasizing world-class instruction in technique, proper body awareness and alignment, injury prevention and longevity. We are interested in creating life-long professional and recreational dancers.
*For Espanola Classes, visit our "class calendars" page. Call 505-927-0108 or 505-577-6629
*All classes subject to change.
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*Adult Beg./Int. Ballet (LB) 10:00 - 11:30 |
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Fine Art Home School (Dana) 10:00 - 11:00 |
YCP Jazz I/II (Serena) 1:45 - 2:45 | YCP Ballet I/II (Annie) 12:45 - 1:45
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Ballet II/III (Layla) 11:15 - 12:45 |
Modern III/IV (Echo/Curtis) 12:00 - 1:30 |
YCP Tap ages 8-12 (John) 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Ballet III/IV (Layla) 1:45 - 3:15 | Teen / Adult BEG/INT Tap (JK) 6:00 -7:00 |
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(Salsa, Darrin Visarraga, 7:30 - 10) |
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| Wednesday | ||
*Adult Ballet Basics(LB) 10:00 - 11:15 |
Gyrokinesis (Echo/Erica) 10:00 - 11:30 |
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Ballet III/IV (Layla) 11:45 - 1:30 |
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Creative Movement (Ariel) 11:15 - 12:15 |
YCP Tumbling (Serena)10:45 - 11:45 |
YCP Pre- Ballet (Annie) 12:15 - 1:15 |
Tap ages 9-13 (JK) 5:30 - 6:30 |
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| Teen /Adult Int / Adv Tap (JK) 6:30 - 7:30 | ||
(Tango, David Cohen, 7:30 -8:30) |
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Ultimate Creations (Dana) 10:00 - 11:00 |
*Adult Intermediate Ballet (LB) |
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Ballet II/III (Layla) 11:15 - 12:45 | |||
YCP Ballet I/II (Annie) 12:45 - 1:45 |
YCP Hip-Hop for Kids (Serena) 11:30 - 12:30 |
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Modern III/IV (Echo/Curtis) 12:00 - 1:30 |
Breakdance ALL AGES (Manny) 6:00 - 7:00 |
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Ballet III/IV (Layla) 1:45 - 3:30 |
YCP Ballet I/II (Annie) 12:45 - 1:45 |
YCP Modern (Curtis/Serena) 1:45 - 2:45 |
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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 suggested guidelines.
Young Children's Program (ages 3 - 7, specifically noted for each class)
Level I Beginning (ages 8 - 12)
Level II Beginning / Intermediate (ages 10 - 13)
Level III Intermediate / Advanced (ages 12 - 15)
Level IV Advanced / Professional (ages 15 +)
Adult Program (ages 18 +)
Moving People, Too! - Pre - professional student company, by audition only. Performs twice/year.
Please contact School Director for details (school@movingpeopledance.org).
MPD Faculty
Curtis Uhlemann - Artistic Director,
BFA in Dance, State University of NY
Echo Gustafson - Associate Artistic Director,
formerly Martha Graham Dance Company,
GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer
Layla Amis - Executive Director, Co - Founder,
Erica Gionfriddo - School Director, BFA in Dance, Shenandoah U.,
MPD Company member, certified Pilates Mat Teacher Trainer, GYROKINESIS® Trainer
Lori Brody - formerly San Francisco Ballet
Kate Eberle - Formerly Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Twist & Tone
Christin Severini - Formerly American Ballet Theatre
Ariel Johnson - Graduate, North Carolina School of The Arts, MPD Company Member
Melissa Briggs - MFA, New York University / Tisch School of the Arts
Kelsey Yates - Formerly River North Chicago, Pointe Park University graduate, MPD Company Member
Sean Dahlberg- Formerly Thodos, Universityof Arizona graduate, MPD Company Member
Colleen McKeown -Wise Fool New Mexico, Tumbling
Manny Romero - Break Dance
Rates
Drop-in (single class) $14
10 - Adult Class Card $130
1 month unlimited Adult Class Card $175 (expires in 30 days)
| Levels II, III, IV, and Teen / Adult | ||||
| Rates with Semester Registration | ||||
| Classes / Week | Semester | Monthly Payment |
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| One Class per week | $260 | $52 | ||
| Two Classes per week | $520 | $104 | ||
| Three Classes per week | $780 | $156 | ||
| Four Classes per week | $1,040 | $208 | ||
| Unlimited (5 or more) | $1,200 | $240 | ||
| Young Children's Program (YCP) and Level I | ||
| Rates with Semester Registration | ||
| Classes / Week | Semester | Monthly |
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| One Class per week | $200 | $40 |
| Two Classes per week | $400 | $80 |
| Three Classes per week | $600 | $120 |
| Four Classes per week | $800 | $160 |
Financial aid applications available - Contact School Director - school@movingpeopledance.org - 438 - 9180 ext.1
Directions: 1583 Pacheco St is located near the cross street of San Mateo. From St Francis, go west on San Mateo and turn right at the first light which is Pacheco St. You will see Marshall's Office Supply building on the right and turn into the driveway for 1583 Pacheco.
Our Dress Code
Ballet: 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
ALL DANCE ATTIRE SHOULD ALLOW THE INSTRUCTOR TO SEE YOUR BODY