Category Archives: Workshops/Master Classes

Workshops: Flamenco with Miguel Vargas

By Karina Valverde I’m signed up for all 14 master flamenco workshops with Miguel Vargas! Why all of them you ask? It’s the perfect opportunity for flamenco immersion. It’s like going to Spain to learn the language, but in this … Continue reading

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Workshops: Intro to Stilettos Shape and Caribbean Vibes Dancehall with Anique Sahara

Anique Sahara has danced for over 25 years and is currently a professional dancer/choreographer. She studied dance at the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and while studying at Howard University, she began her professional career as a member of … Continue reading

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Workshops: Thriller on H Street 2011

Joy of Motion Dance Center was thrilled to host Thriller on H Street Saturday, October 29th at our Atlas studios. More than 70 students participated in the workshops, which were taught by faculty members Nikki Gambhir and Vikki Weinberger. In … Continue reading

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Workshops: Rhythm and Sole Tap Workshop with Quynn Johnson

Quynn Johnson, is a connoisseur of the art of dance, having studied under the masters of Tap and West African dance. She has left her mark on the stage of The Lincoln Center on Broadway, Cirque du Soliel’s Mosaic production … Continue reading

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Performance Workshop: Creative Dance for Adults with Michelle Ava and Jeffrey Strum

By Michelle Ava Invention and imagination in motion is how one of my former students described his experience in one of my Creative Dance Performance Workshops that I facilitated in New York a few years ago. “There is something about … Continue reading

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Workshops: Youth Modern Dance Workshop Series with Helen Hayes

Looking for more ways to improve in modern dance this summer? Helen Hayes, Director of Joy of Motion Dance Center’s award-winning Youth Dance Ensemble, has dedicated four Saturdays in August to a modern dance workshop series for dancers, grades 6-12. … Continue reading

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Master Classes: Christopher Brient of Step Afrika!

Christopher Brient, from Houston, TX, performed in his first step show in the ninth grade, and has been addicted to the stage ever since. His love of dance began while attending Texas A&M University, where he taught hip hop classes, … Continue reading

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Workshops: Moving Meditation with Ilana Silverstein

Ilana Faye Silverstein is a Joy of Motion Dance Center faculty member. She will be teaching Moving Meditation drop-in classes Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at our Atlas studio starting June 26th. Moving Meditation is a course based on … Continue reading

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Master Classes: Jason Berrent Teaches Cirque Du Soleil

Coming up this weekend: Jazz Theater Master Class with Jason Berrent Saturday, April 2, 4:30-6:30 p.m. JOMDC Bethesda more What do you hope students will learn from taking your class? First, we are going to have FUN!  I want students … Continue reading

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Workshops: So What is this Waacking Workshop??

Namaad Jackson is a self taught hip hop dancer born and raised in Washington, DC. He has been dancing for more than 14 years with formal training in jazz, modern, contemporary and tap. Currently, Namaad is a dancer with two professional … Continue reading

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