Take Your Skills to the Next Level in 30+ Intermediate and Advanced Classes

In addition to Beginner Classes, Peridance offers classes for pre-professional and professional students. Take your skills to the next level with these Intermediate- and Advanced-Level Classes.

INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL

Mondays

Intermediate Ballet with Graciela Kozak 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Contemporary with Shannon Gillen 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Stiletto Heels with Jessica Castro 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Ballet with Kenny Larson 4-5:30pm

Intermediate Limón Technique with Alan Danielson 6-7:30pm

Intermediate West African with Marie Basse 6-7:30pm

Tuesdays

Intermediate YOGEA (Vinyasa-based Yoga) with Antonia 9-10:30am

Intermediate Ballet with Graciela Kozak 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Hip Hop with Tweetboogie 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Ballet with Dianna Warren 4-5:30pm

Intermediate Street Jazz with KCDC 5:30-7pm

Intermediate Tap with Aaron Tolson 7:30-8:30pm

Wednesdays

Intermediate Ballet with Graciela Kozak 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Stiletto Heels with Jessica Castro 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Ballet with Kenny Larson 4-5:30pm

Intermediate Limón Technique with Alan Danielson 6-7:30pm

Thursdays

Intermediate YOGEA (Vinyasa-based Yoga) with Antonia 9-10:30am

Intermediate Ballet with Graciela Kozak 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Hip Hop with Tweetboogie 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Ballet with Dianna Warren 4-5:30pm

Fridays

Intermediate Ballet with Graciela Kozak 1-2:30pm

Intermediate Ballet with Kenny Larson 4-5:30pm

Intermediate Street Jazz with KCDC 5:30-7pm

Intermediate Limón Technique with Alan Danielson 6-7:30pm

Saturdays

Intermediate Ballet with Graciela Kozak 10:30am-12pm

Intermediate Limón Technique with Logan Kruger 11am-12:30pm

Intermediate Ballet with Rachel List 12-1:30pm

Intermediate Contemporary Jazz with Ashley Carter 4-5:30pm

Sundays

Intermediate Ballet with Bil Badolato 11:30am-1pm

ADVANCED-LEVEL

Mondays

Advanced Ballet with Igal Perry 10-11:30am

Advanced Limón Technique with Limón Faculty 10-11:30am *class resumes Sept 16th

Tuesdays

Advanced Ballet with Igal Perry 10-11:30am

Advanced Limón Technique with Limón Faculty 10-11:30am *class resumes Sept 16th

Wednesdays

Advanced Ballet with Igal Perry 10-11:30am

Advanced Limón Technique with Limón Faculty 10-11:30am *class resumes Sept 16th

Thursdays

Advanced Ballet with Igal Perry 10-11:30am

Advanced Limón Technique with Limón Faculty 10-11:30am *class resumes Sept 16th

Fridays

Advanced Ballet with Igal Perry 10-11:30am

Advanced Limón Technique with Limón Faculty 10-11:30am *class resumes Sept 16th

Learn more about our other class offerings, which include many Open Classes and workshops with exciting guest artists.

25+ Beginner Classes to Break Into Dance

Peridance is home to all genres of dance and all levels of dancers. Our most popular level is for Adult Beginners, check out the Open Classes for newbies below!

BEGINNER-LEVEL

Mondays

Beginner Jazz with Shelly Hutchinson 9-10:30am

Beginner Tap with Vanessa Martínez de Baños 11am-12pm

Beginner Joneeba African with Djoniba 7:30-9pm

Beginner Ballet with Jose Traba 8-9:30pm

Beginner Tap with Tony Mayes 7:15-8:15pm

Tuesdays

Beginner Ballet with Kathryn Sullivan 8:45-10am

Beginner Hip Hop with Nobuya Nagahama 9-10:30pm

Beginner Tap with Karin Rendelman 11:30am-12:30pm

Beginner Salsa with BAILA Society 7-8:30pm

Wednesdays

Beginner Jazz with Shelly Hutchinson 9-10:30am

Beginner Tap with Aaron Tolson 1-2:30pm

Beginner Joneeba African with Djoniba 7:30-9pm

Beginner Ballet with Jose Traba 8-9:30pm

Thursdays

Beginner Ballet with Kathryn Sullivan 8:45-10am

Beginner Modern with Saba 4:30-6pm

Beginner Tap with Tony Mayes 7:30-8:30pm

Beginner Hip Hop with Nobuya Nagahama 9-10:30pm

Fridays

Beginner Tap with Vanessa Martínez de Baños 11am-12pm

Beginner Popping with Tweetboogie 1-2:30pm

Beginner Joneeba African with Djoniba 7:30-9pm

Saturday

Beginner Ballet with Jose Traba 6-7:30pm

Beginner Joneeba African with Djoniba 2-3:30pm

Beginner Tap with Karin Rendelman 3-4pm

Sunday

Beginner Limón Technique with Becky Brown 11:30am-1pm

Beginner Ballet with Peter Schabel 1-2:30pm

Beginner Modern with Saba 1-2:30pm

We also offer various workshops for Adult Beginners, find out more and see the complete class schedule on our website!

NYC Dance Week feat. Jazz & More! Meet Faculty Shelly Hutchinson

"These last couple of years, what's inspired me most as a choreographer and instructor, are classic comeback stories and the human spirit. These tales of tenacity and resilience consistently renew my creativity." - Shelly Hutchinson

Shelly and son, who's already learning to dance ;)

With her 18-month old son in her lap and students from Wednesday's Adult Beginner Jazz class exiting the room and showering her with compliments on a fun learning experience, Shelly Hutchinson is an energetic artist who clearly has also mastered the art of multitasking. Shelly teaches Jazz at Peridance, and is one of the all-encompassing dance studio's roster of talented faculty.

"I began choreographing when I was four years old!" she beamed, trying to put into words how important dance is to her. Shelly explained how she loves teaching beginner's classes and instilling students with the basics and fundamentals of movement. It was almost as if it was her way of bringing sunshine into the world, "I just love putting that out there!" Shelly said.

When considering which dance class is right for you, she advised, "You can never go wrong with a basic or slower-paced class. Though, at the same time, you shouldn't be afraid to push yourself to the next level."

Not only has Shelly pushed herself to new heights, she's working hard to mold, shape and mentor young dancers. Her workshops "Uncovered Choreographers" aims at helping 13-25 year-old dancers discover their unique artistic voices and choreographic styles. The program is also open to established professionals and offers to help them channel and reconnect to "sources of creativity," she adds.

As we wrapped up our brief conversation, Shelly insisted, "The best teacher is the best student." So whether barely beginning or very advanced, the classroom is productive place for all!

Interested in trying a new style? Peridance has several to choose from, see our NYC Dance Week promotions to get started.

We have two more free classes today, Friday June 28th!

Advanced Beginner Ballet with Jamie Salmon 5:30-7:00pm
Open Zumba Workshop with Sifa 6:30-8:00pm

Be sure to register to take advantage of the NYC Dance Week offer:
http://nycdanceweek2013.eventbrite.com/

Interview by Judi Huck

Absolute Beginning Jazz Workshop

Be introduced-or reintroduced-to Jazz!

Jul 6, 2010 - Jul 17, 2010
Tuesday/Thursday: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Courtney Wissinger, accomplished performer and choreographer, has students start from scratch with this popular technique.

Class begins with a traditional warm up to guide students on proper stretching and strengthening methods. After, participants learn the fundamentals of center work and the secrets of leaps and turns. The workshop culminates in a fun final choreography.
Questions are encouraged!

Register Today!

World Jazz Workshop with Cecilia Marta

Cecilia Marta, artistic director of the Cecilia Marta Dance Company, will be conducting a five day workshop this summer!

Jun 28, 2010 - Jul 2, 2010
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

An extended class of two hours combining Latin roots mixed with African, hip hop, funk, contemporary and ballet, make for a unique experience of World Jazz. The warm-up will enhance strength and develop awareness of body alignment preparing dancers to fully experience this distinctive technique.

Cecilia Marta is a Peridance faculty member and internationally sought after and acclaimed choreographer. Her dynamic force in dance has built bridges and inspired other choreographers to create works for artist like Beyonce, En Vogue and Janet Jackson.

A combination of skill, sensuality, intuitive musicality, and absolute self expression enable her to maintain her status as one of the freshest and most exciting forces in dance today.

Learn more about Cecilia Marta and register today!

Teacher Feature: MAY 2010

WES VELDINK
Advanced Contemporary Jazz
Tuesday & Thursday 7:30pm-9:00pm

Who was your favorite dancer growing up? Who inspired you to be a dancer?
Growing up in a small town in Oregon, I didn't have much exposure to art or dance so I taught myself to dance by watching old movie musicals and MTV.
I was really inspired by such artists as, Bob Fosse, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.

Who would you say is your favorite dancer/choreographer/company now?
DV8, Rubberbandance Group, Batsheva, La La La Human Steps, William Forsythe, and Mats Ek.

Name a living choreographer whose latest work you are always interested in seeing.
I am always excited to see what Ohad Naharin and his company are doing.

What books, movies, music, or works of art have most recently inspired you?
I recently discovered a visual artist named Andy Goldsworthy, who does art installations in nature using only natural materials. He creates sculptures using ice, rock, leaves, branches; and they are only temporary, as the sun, wind or tide eventually takes the organized creation back to it's original state. His art is so inspiring because of his detachment from the work and his ability to make things that are harmonious with the chosen environment. He has a book called Time and a documentary called Rivers and Tides, both of which I highly recommend.

Name an upcoming performance or class (besides your own) that you recommend everyone attend.
Go see the show Fuerza Bruta! and check out Move at www.movethefilm.com

What are your favorite qualities in a dancer?
I especially value imaginative, hard working dancers that have a strong sense of self and a desire for growth and evolution.

Name one thing that no dancer should be without.
No dancer should be without the uncontainable and unexplainable need to tell their story through movement.

Are there any personal or professional updates that you would like the Peridance community to know about?
I just choreographed Gwyneth Paltrow and Leighton Meester in a movie musical called Love Don't Let Me Down, which will be released in the fall. I am currently writing, directing and choreographing a dance short film that will be produced in the South of Italy this summer. I am really excited about this project since portions of it will include underwater choreography.

What do you think of the quality of the Peridance facility, students, and fellow faculty members? What is unique about Peridance?
I love that the rooms don't have poles, which is rare in NYC studios! The students work hard and have great focus. Furthermore, I am honored to be included in such an amazingly talented and diverse faculty.

NEW TEACHER!

JASON PARSONS joins the Peridance faculty!

Contemporary Jazz
Intermediate Level
Wednesday 7-8:30pm
*Starting April 21st

Jason Parsons has been an inspired artist since he grew up in Rochester NY. Landing in NYC, Jason has trained with some of the best master teachers and choreographers. He has performed with companies such as River North Dance Company, Mia Michaels R.A.W, Dinyos Dance Company (Japan) and the POZ Dance Theater (South Korea). His Industrial credits include Sony, BMW, DaeWoo and General Motors. He has danced with Recording Artist Diana King, SWV and Celine Dion and his television credits include Fame L.A, Star Search and The Essence Awards.

Jason has created work for Rasta Thomas's Bad Boys of Dance, Odyssey, HoustonMet and the Evolution Dance Company. Internationally his work has been performed at the Gwang Ju Biennale Festival (South Korea), Baudelaire (Japan), Artedanza (Italy), Nokia Awards (Czech Rep.), Minjockchoom Cultural Festival (South Korea), Puglia Danza (Italy) and the Seoul Contemporary Jazz Dance Festival (South Korea). In February 2008, Jason initially formed his own company called Jason Parsons Company. His company has performed in New York City at the Joyce Soho, Dixon Place, Manhattan Movement and Art Center, Alvin Ailey and for APAP at Carnegie Hall.

NEW FACULTY!

Put a little SPRING in your step this APRIL and take class with Peridance's NEWEST FACULTY MEMBERS!

BALLET: Jose Traba - Starting April 3rd- Adv/Beg Ballet, Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30pm-4pm & Beginner Ballet, Saturday, 6:30pm-8pm

CONTEMPORARY: Korhan Basaran - Starting April 1st- Advanced Intermediate Contemporary, Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30am - 1pm

JAZZ: Derek Mitchell - Starting April 6th- Intermediate Contemporary Lyrical, Tuesday & Thursday, 11:30am - 1pm

MODERN: Saba - Starting April 8th- Beginner Modern, Thursday 5pm-6:30pm & Sunday 1pm-2:30pm

BODY CONDITIONING: Lauren Tepper - Starting April 4th- Align & Flow Yoga (Open Level), Sunday 10am-11:30am

ZUMBA: Sifa Marti - Starting April 4th - Wednesday & Friday, 12pm-1pm & Sunday 4:30pm-5:30pm

Contemporary Workshop with Cherice Barton

Peridance is pleased to welcome internationally renowned choreographer, director, dancer, actor, casting evaluator, movement coach and teacher, Cherice Barton, for a week-long contemporary/jazz workshop!

Feb 8, 2010 - Feb 12, 2010; Mon - Fri
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Cherice has collaborated with such companies as Aszure Barton & Artists, American Ballet Theater, The Juilliard School, Acroback and the ABRI Agency. Most recently she joined Danny Ezralow, Julie Taymor, Bono & The Edge as the assistant & resident choreographer for “Spider-Man;" scheduled to open on Broadway in 2010.

New Teacher Tamara Levinson!

Teacher, choreographer, dancer, aerialist and contortionist, Tamara Levinson is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. When Tamara moved to New York City she found ways to incorporate her rhythmic gymnastics training into dance to created her own style. Her unique movement quality led to jobs dancing for MADONNA on three world tours (Drowned World, Reinvention, Confessions). She has also worked with other recording artists, such as GWEN STEFANI, AVRIL LAVIGNE, TONI BRAXTON, NO DOUBT.

Join Tamara at the NEW Peridance Capezio Center for Advanced Contemporary Jazz on Thursday nights at 9:30pm!

Peridance Announces 2010 Summer Intensive

Peridance Center's Summer Intensive is a four-week comprehensive training program designed for dancers ages 14-18, whose goal is to develop and increase their level of technique, strength, self-confidence and artistry. Over the course of an intensive four-week period, dancers are encouraged to recognize and develop their artistic selves. Participants of the Intensive are given the unique opportunity to become immersed into Peridance Center's renowned training program and its diverse community, and will walk away with an amplified understanding of movement, performance skills and a fresh sense of artistry. The Program culminates in a pre-professional final Showcase, presented at Peridance's new in-house Salvatore Capezio Theater.

Audition and Program details here

PeriChild Program 2009 Registration

If you haven't done so already, it's not too late to register your child for for the Fall session of the PeriChild Program 2009.

We have so many different styles of classes for dancers from toddlers to teens!

Register on the Peridance website or by calling 212-505-0886.

Absolute Beginner Jazz Workshop

Beginner Jazz Workshop with Grant Chang and Courtney Wissinger
Aug 31, 2009 - Sep 4, 2009; Mon - Fri
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

In this workshop, you will be introduced to the basics of jazz dance. Starting from scratch, you will learn (or brush -up on) the fundamentals you need to move on to higher levels of class and performance. We will break down the jazz basics for the first time (or returning) dancer . Working through a traditional warm up routine, we will concentrate on plies, tendus, footwork, proper stretching and strengthening techniques and an in-depth explanation about how turns and leaps "work". Everything will be explained and questions are strongly encouraged! Across the floor (traveling steps) and center combination work will be broken down in detail and used in a short, fun, multi-level choreographed piece to be performed at the end of our two weeks! Even if you have never danced before, are a dancer looking to return to your training, or just want to brush upon your basics and techniques- this is the workshop for you !!

Diego Funes- New Stretch Class Added!

In addition to Diego's current JAZZ class Tuesday's and Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 and STRETCH class Tuesdays 1:30-2:30, there will now be a New Thursday STRETCH class from 1:30-2:30 (Beginning Aug 6).

Class Description: Jazz
Diego Funes’ class starts with a warm-up designed to reinforce body alignment, balance, strength, stretching and technique. Following the warm-up is a series of across the floor exercises consisting of turns and jumps in combination. Finally, original choreography is taught in which musicality and expression are emphasized along with good technique. Diego's style is formed through a combination of different techniques of ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. He calls his musical theatre work “Contemporary Theatre” and his lyrical work “Urban Lyrical". Diego believes in a holistic, individualized approach to teaching. Each student is evaluated individually and held to his or her own standard regardless of body type. A student can have all the potential in the world but without the eagerness to learn and expand, the potential never reaches the kinetic. As a teacher, Diego motivates each student to become the best dancer possible.

Class Description: Stretch
This active and deep stretch class is excellent for gaining flexibility and body alignment. Throughout a series of interacting exercises students will focus on lengthening the hip flexers, spine, and hamstrings so as to develop healthy body awareness. This class also focuses on the importance of breathing, relaxation and the relation between mind & body.

PeriChild Annual Performance

What's the latest with the PeriChild Program?!

This years annual performance was a huge success! Each spring semester culminates with an Annual PeriChild Performance featuring PeriChild students involved in Pre-Ballet and up, ages 4 to their late teens. This is an excellent way for the dancers and classes to showcase what they've learned throughout the year. This year's Annual PeriChild Concert was on June 6th & 7th and held at the Marien Anderson Theater at Aaron Davis Hall, attended by over 700 parents and family members. The concert included Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Hip-Hop and was rich with creativity, energy, a variety of styles and techniques and a whole lot of excitement!

Below is a slide show of pictures from this year's concert - all photos were taken by professional photographer Melissa Birnbaum / Meems Images.



The PeriChild Summer program is currently in progress. The upcoming Fall Session is beginning September 14, 2009. See the website for more details!

Give your child the best gift, the gift of dance!