2015 Workshop Schedule | Philadelphia Dance Day

The 2016 workshop schedule will be posted by May, but please see below for an idea of what to expect at this year’s celebration!

Join us for as many workshops as you like! No need to pre-register, just show up ready to dance.

Daytime workshops are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure your spot. A few of our smallest studios may offer a limited number of guaranteed entry spots for a $2 donation. Even for these classes, the majority of the spots are available for free walk-ins. There is a one-time $5 entrance fee for the evening events at the Ethical Society. For more information see our Frequently Asked Questions.

Headlong Studios

1170 S Broad Street

Time	Workshop	Description
9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.	Indonesian Dance	An introduction to the dynamic, expressive and exquisite dance of Bali, Indonesia, taught by Sinta Penyami Hite of Modero Dance Company. Using accessible exercises, you will learn the fundamental movement vocabulary and basic techniques of male and female Balinese dance. Develop strength, grace and flexibility through this ancient art form that engages the body, focuses the mind and enlivens the spirit.
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Power Jam Stretch	Elongate and strengthen your entire body with this invigorating combination of tai chi, yoga, Pilates and dance. Stretch and sweat at the same time. Bring a mat or towel. No need for shoes. Taught by Kathy Silvestri of Philly Dance Fitness.
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.	Impact Jazz	Imagine you’re on stage in this high-energy twist on contemporary jazz. Class begins with a warm-up followed by breakdowns of moves that you’ll string together in a non-stop cardio workout. Led by Kathy Silvestri of Philly Dance Fitness.
12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.	House Party Fitness	This cardio hip-hop program features the hottest urban music from hip-hop (old and new school), ragga, house, Top 40, R&B, electronic and reggaeton. In addition to cardio conditioning, House Party Fitness strengthens major muscle groups by incorporating resistance training of the arms, lower body and core. Taught by Sharice Sloan-El of Philly Dance Fitness.
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.	Bhangra	Expect lots of energy in this fusion of traditional North Indian folk dance and modern hip-hop. Taught by the members of Allarh Mast Jawani, the women's Bhangra team at Drexel University.
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.	Striptease	Leave your inhibitions at home for this racy striptease aerobics class. Warm-up with isolations and follow-the-leader routines to get the heart pumping, then piece together a series of sexy moves to build a hotter-than-hot combination. Ages 18 and up. With Timaree Schmit and Deborah Hirsch of Philly Dance Fitness.
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.	Dance Party Boot Camp	Groove while you step up your fitness routine using the proven method of High-Intensity Interval Training. This class incorporates explosive, athletic exercises into dance routines. With Timaree Schmit of Philly Dance Fitness.

Major Moment Studio

1624 South St.

Time	Workshop	Reserve	Description
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Tap Tonic	Purchase Tickets	Stomp, shuffle and spin into shape in this tap fitness program. The steps are basic enough for any beginner, yet fast enough to challenge even those with tap experience. Tap shoes are not necessary, but wear them if you have them! With Pam Hetherington of Philly Dance Fitness.
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.	BalletEXTREME	Purchase Tickets	An invigorating, innovative combination of ballet and body conditioning designed to build strength, flexibility and grace. Don’t let the name intimidate you – absolutely no prior dance or ballet experience required. Fitness is the goal, ballet movements are the vehicle. So leave your tutu at home and come ready to push your muscles to the EXTREME. With Beverly Holskin of Major Moment Studio and Philly Dance Fitness.
12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.	JazzTech	Purchase Tickets	From box steps to jazz walks, showcase your style as you build a foundation of traditional jazz movements. This class is designed for adults who want to learn technique, but just for the fun of it. Led by Beverly Holskin of Major Moment Studio and Philly Dance Fitness. Shoes with a smooth surface for turning such as jazz shoes or dance sneakers are ideal, but socks work, too.
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.	Cardio Pop	Purchase Tickets	Amp up your heart rate as you jam to all the latest hits in this fast-paced dance fitness program. No need to remember steps — just follow along with instructor Trina Lyons of Philly Dance Fitness.
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.	African Jazz	Purchase Tickets	Get ready for kicks, jumps, spins and high energy torso movements in this dynamic blend of modern jazz with West African dance technique. Every muscle in your body will get a workout in this heart-pumping cardio class taught by Sherrilyn Billger of Philly Dance Fitness.
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.	Cardio Bellydance	Purchase Tickets	A fun uptempo workout that blends bellydance moves from the Middle East and North Africa with uniquely American flair. Get a feisty, sensual whole body workout while strengthening your core in all dimensions. With Sherrilyn Billger of Philly Dance Fitness.
4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.	Action Adventure Story Dance for Kids Ages 2-8	Purchase Tickets	This high-energy class will have kids leaping, scooting, swooshing, balancing and sneaking through the room. We'll read a story and act it out with games, dances, characters, imagination and lots of surprises. Led by ZoomDance.

Koresh School of Dance

2002 Rittenhouse Square

Time	Workshop	Description
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.	Adult Beginner Hip Hop	Inspired by street dance styles, this class emphasizes isolations, stretching, rhythms, upper body strength and funky footwork. Instructors incorporate elements from popping, breaking, locking and house dance. Wear clean, indoor-only sneakers (no outdoor footwear is permitted in the studio) and come ready to move! Taught by Tyger B.

Studio 1831

1831 Brandywine St.

Time	Workshop	Reserve	Description
1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.	Bellydance	Purchase Tickets	Tone your core as you learn to pop, undulate and shimmy muscles you never even knew you had. Taught by bellydance performer Valerie Rushmere of Studio 1831.

Christian Street YMCA

1724 Christian St.

Time	Workshop	Description
10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.	Zumba Toning	Join Fabiola Drummond of the Christian Street Y for this fusion of high-energy cardio dance and targeted body sculpting. Using Zumba® toning sticks or 1-3 pound dumbbells, you’ll work every muscle group while you groove. Weights will be provided, but you can bring your own if you prefer.
2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.	Body Jam*	BODYJAM™ is a Les Mills cardio workout where you are free to enjoy the sensation of dance. An addictive fusion of the latest dance styles and hottest new sounds puts the emphasis as much on having fun as on breaking a sweat. Instructor Sharon Hughes from the Christian Street YMCA will teach you to move with attitude, so grab a friend, get front and center, and get high on the feeling of dance.
3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.	Sh'Bam Family Dance*	SH’BAM™ is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star – even if you’re dance challenged. Set to a soundtrack of chart-topping popular hits, dance music that is heard in the hottest nightclubs around the world, familiar classics remixed and modernized Latin beats, this Les Mills program is the ultimate fun and sociable way to exercise. Led by Jacqui S of the YMCA.

CEG Performing Arts Academy

684 N. Broad St.

Time	Workshop	Description
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Open Movement*	Join Diamond Edmonds, the former Miss Philadelphia, to learn the basics of movement and rhythm. Get your body moving to today’s latest hits and explore individual expression and the development of personal style! Perfect for children or anyone who loves music and dancing!
11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.	Beginner Jazz*	Turn, leap, jump and run in this fun-filled, high-energy class. After stretching exercises and passes across the floor, you'll learn some basic jazz technique, terminology and routine filled with attitude and personal style.
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.	Tap	Turn your feet into a percussion instrument while you learn intricate footwork in this hoofing style class. By the end, you'll have pieced a repertoire of steps into a basic choreography. Please bring tap shoes.

Step by Step Dance Expressions

1314 Cottman Avenue

Time	Workshop	Description
9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Yoga Flow	Stretch and strengthen all the muscles in your body as you relax and de-stress in various postures and asanas, or poses. This can be your first, fifth or fiftieth yoga class; it will be structured for all levels. Bare feet are best. Bring a mat if you have one.
11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.	Beginner Jazz	Come strut your stuff as you learn the basics of jazz technique. The class will include turning, jumping, leaping and stretching. Shoes that allow for smooth turning are best, but socks work, too. Class will be taught at an adult level but children 10 and older may attend if accompanied by an adult. Absolutely no dance experience required.
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.	Modern Dance	Let loose in this expressive class as you break the rules of ballet. Modern fuses many dance forms together and harmonizes the whole body in an engaging, freeing way. Bare feet are best. All experience levels welcome. Instruction will be geared toward adults, however, children 10 and older may attend if accompanied by an adult.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Zumba	Party the day away with easy-to-follow steps set to Latin and international beats. Wear sneakers or dance shoes and arrive ready to have fun! For all levels. Children 10 and older must be accompanied by an adult.

The Ethical Society of Philadelphia

1906 Rittenhouse Square

Purchase Advance Tickets (tickets may also be purchased at the door)

Time	Workshop	Description
4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.	National Dance Day Hip Hop Master Class* (first floor)	Learn the official Hip Hop routine for National Dance Day. Open to all ages, however please note that the choreography may be a little more complex. Adults must accompany children under age 14. Team-taught by Maya Sethuraman, Trina Lyons and Diamond Edmonds.
4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.	Argentine Tango (second floor)	Learn to dance Argentine Tango! Sarah Chung and Damian Lobato teach a fun and intriguing introductory class. No partner or prior experience required.
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.	Zumba Party* (first floor)	Ditch the workout, join the party! Zumba fuses Latin and international rhythms with easy-to-follow steps into a fitness class that feels more like a dance party than a workout. Led by a team of instructors, including Sydney Schatz, Margo Ling, Maya Sethuraman and Deborah Hirsch. All ages.
5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.	Blues (second floor)	Learn how to partner dance to sultry, soulful blues songs with volunteers from Philadelphia Lindy and Blues.
6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.	Rumba (second floor)	While rumba requires slow, sexy styling, the basic patterns can be applied to many popular songs, making it one of the most useful partner dancers. With Ballroom Bliss.
7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.	Salsa (first floor)	If you love going out and dancing late, salsa is an essential. Learn the basic step, cross-body lead and more in this intro course. With Veronica and Andrew Hudacek.
8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.	Social dance, performances and prizes (first floor)	Practice what you've learned and watch a performance showcase featuring instructors and students from participating dance studios.

Note: For all of the above social dancing workshops, no need to bring a partner because you’ll rotate around to practice with everyone.

*Suitable for all ages. Dancers under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.