The Dance Space 

The Dance Space
2615 S King, B310
Honolulu, HI 96826

ph: 808-542-9442
fax: 808-394-3487


Adult Dance Program

Dancing helps us stay young at heart, fit in body, and sound in mind. All of our Adult classes are taught in a safe, respectful and positive atmosphere. We love to dance and want to share that love with you!

 The Dance Space is quickly becoming the favorite spot for adult dancers who are searching for a creative, technically oriented and supportive dance atmosphere. Come see what we are all about!

Our adult classes are offered in 5 week sessions. This format allows instructors to work on a specific set of skills and choreography for a set period of time. Drop-ins are welcome on a space available basis. 

 

5 Week Series Tuition

unlimited per week $110

2 class per week        $85

1 class per week         $55

Drop In                         $15

10 class card                $120


  • Modern and Contemporary Dance

    Peoples Choice # 1 Modern dance classes 2009! 
    Modern 1 and 2: Modern dance (contemporary dance)  encourages students to find confidence and joy in their own creative and physical potential while challenging them to find greater range of movement through healthy body coordination and alignment work. Our modern classes are full of juicy phrases full of motion, oppositional tension, and weight changes to make you feel fulfilled and happy! Choreography phrases follow a full body warm-up that emphasizes body and mind awareness and across the floor progressions. 
    Modern movement vocabulary draws from a wide range of styles: ballet, jazz, hip hop and martial arts (to name a few) as well as a variety of established modern dance techniques.
    Modern Level 1: Our slowest and most beginner friendly class. We take it slow and easy with a focus on developing physical and creative skills. Dancers of all ages and abilities welcome! Class led by Jennifer Butler Shannon and CDT company members. Monday (NEW!) 7:30-8:30  On-Line Registration 
    Modern  Level 2: This is a more advanced class with lots of floor work, partnering and challenging choreography.  Class led by Jennifer Butler Shannon, CDT Artistic Director and CDT members. Wednesday 7:30-8:45   On-Line Registration!

  • Contemporary Ballet 1: A smooth blend of ballet and modern dance. Appropriate for new and experienced dancers this class expands body awareness, coordination, balance and strength through somatic and traditional exercises. Barre work encourages clarity of focus and purity of 'line' during the gentle warming and strengthening exercises. Center work is devoted to learning and representing fluid and original dance passages to beautiful music Taught by Jennifer Butler Shannon. Tuesday 6:30-7:30 On-Line Registration

     

    Contemporary Ballet 2: Join us for Sunday morning ballet! The class focus is on the expressive quality of ballet through technical clarity and body awareness. Barre work encourages clarity of focus and purity of 'line' during the vigorous warming and strengthening exercises. Center work is devoted to learning and representing fluid and original dance passages to beautiful music. Be prepared to work hard, sweat and have lots of fun!  Taught by Malia Yamamoto. Cancelled this session. 

    Jazz Dance: This fast paced technique jazz class keeps it fresh by combining jazz styles from Fosse, Giordano, Matt Mattox and more to create a contemporary and fun dance class. Meghen leads the class through a traditional style jazz warm up featuring isolations, stretches and conditioning followed by progressions in various jazz technique styles. She rounds class out with exciting and fun choreography to a variety of music.  Taught by Meghen McKinley Squires. Tuesday 7:30    On-Line Registration 

     

  • Hip Hop

    Hip Hop 1-  Looking to pick up new moves? Work on rhythm? Get some exercise? Meet new people and have fun?  This beginning level HH class gets you groovin', sweating and in a great mood.  Taught by Professional choreographer Hymie Huckso.  Monday 6:30-7:30 On-Line Registration

    Hip Hop 2 : This high octane hip hop class is choreography driven, with lots of great movement, style and attitude. Class begins with a super intense warm-up and conditioning session to make you lean and mean. Followed by delicious choreography. Led by CDT dancer Roxie Ingano. Wednesday 6:30-7:30  On-Line Registration

     


  • Hula

    Professional Hula dancer Nani Elm leads this gentle Hula class with a focus on musicality and technique.  Each 5 week session students will learn 2-3 3 Hula's from a variety of music and style. Tuesdays 5:30-6:30  On-Line Registration
  • Private Lessons and Special Group Classes

    Privates: We encourage students of all ages and abilities to dance!  While our classes are small and supportive some times groups classes are not the best option for everyone. We offer private lessons for students who are looking to work on a specific technical element in dance, can not fit group classes into their weekly schedule or may be apprehensive about joining a group dance class.

    Special Group Classes: Want to dance with your friends? Need to build team spirit at work? Don't see the class that fits your schedule? We are happy to teach short term classes for groups of 6 or more. Based on space and teacher availability.

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The Dance Space
2615 S King, B310
Honolulu, HI 96826

ph: 808-542-9442
fax: 808-394-3487