Let's Dance!
The 6th Annual Dance Explosion 2017! dance workshop will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 9:00am to 6:00pm at Power & Grace School of Performing Arts, 425 Ashley Ridge Blvd., Suite 120, Shreveport, LA (71106). Classes being offered are Ballet, Modern, West African, Jazz and Tap. $20 per class if purchased individually. Group rates (10 or more students) will be offered online only until March 1, 2017 by 12 midnight (CST). A portion of the proceeds will help benefit the Shufflin’ Along Foundation & Performing Arts Scholarship Fund.
DE 2017 Master Classes and Instructors
West African Master Class (All Skill Levels - 4:30pm)
Luther Cox, Jr. has been a dominant force in dance in the Ark-La-Tex for over two decades. In October of 1981 Cox established Inter City Row Modern Dance Company. Inter City Row Modern Dance Company has traveled the Ark-La-Tex, with dance performances that have delighted audiences. This class will provide all the elements of traditional West African movement and lots of HIGH energy!
Luther Cox, Jr. has been a dominant force in dance in the Ark-La-Tex for over two decades. In October of 1981 Cox established Inter City Row Modern Dance Company. Inter City Row Modern Dance Company has traveled the Ark-La-Tex, with dance performances that have delighted audiences. This class will provide all the elements of traditional West African movement and lots of HIGH energy!
Modern Dance Master Class (Beginning Modern - 10:30am and Intermediate Modern - 2:30pm)
Dianne Maroney Grigsby, artistic director/choreographer of the world-renowned Orchesis Dance Company of Grambling State University for 30 years. Grigsby is an award-winning choreographer that has a gift of training non-dancers into professionals. These classes will provide all the elements of Lestor Horton modern dance technique!
Dianne Maroney Grigsby, artistic director/choreographer of the world-renowned Orchesis Dance Company of Grambling State University for 30 years. Grigsby is an award-winning choreographer that has a gift of training non-dancers into professionals. These classes will provide all the elements of Lestor Horton modern dance technique!
Tap Master Classes (Beginning Tap - 1:00pm and Intermediate Tap - 9:00am)
Sherricka Fields Jones has over 2 decades of experience in dance, music and theater from Shreveport, LA. Jones has performed on the Apollo Theater stage in New York City and danced on the televised Bobby Jones Gospel Artists Industry Retreat in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She can also be seen dancing in the 2008 Denzel Washington film "The Great Debaters." Jones is a dance instructor at Christian Dance Center, a PoundFit instructor and currently serves the City of Shreveport as its Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. These classes will provide skill levels in tap that will enhance your rhythm, timing and coordination!
Sherricka Fields Jones has over 2 decades of experience in dance, music and theater from Shreveport, LA. Jones has performed on the Apollo Theater stage in New York City and danced on the televised Bobby Jones Gospel Artists Industry Retreat in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She can also be seen dancing in the 2008 Denzel Washington film "The Great Debaters." Jones is a dance instructor at Christian Dance Center, a PoundFit instructor and currently serves the City of Shreveport as its Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. These classes will provide skill levels in tap that will enhance your rhythm, timing and coordination!
Ballet Master Classes (Beginning Ballet - 9:00am and Intermediate Ballet - 1:00pm)
Born with the last name “arts” and passionate about dance for as long as she can remember, Marie Arts brings with her an extensive background in choreography and dance education. Marie has taught ballet, variations, modern, jazz, musical theater, acting, choreography composition and improvisation, extensively throughout the United States, for professionals and students. Marie Arts is the owner and director of Del Mar Ballet in San Diego, CA. and she is the owner of Arts Dance Center in Pierremont Mall! Arts Dance Center. Marie is thrilled to be back home in Shreveport! These classes will provide all of the elements of great ballet technique!
Born with the last name “arts” and passionate about dance for as long as she can remember, Marie Arts brings with her an extensive background in choreography and dance education. Marie has taught ballet, variations, modern, jazz, musical theater, acting, choreography composition and improvisation, extensively throughout the United States, for professionals and students. Marie Arts is the owner and director of Del Mar Ballet in San Diego, CA. and she is the owner of Arts Dance Center in Pierremont Mall! Arts Dance Center. Marie is thrilled to be back home in Shreveport! These classes will provide all of the elements of great ballet technique!
Jazz Master Class (Intermediate - 10:30am and Beginning - 2:30pm)
Latasha Gray has traveled the country dancing and performing with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleader's as their former captain. Now, she is the founder/director of “All Star Dance & Cheer Camp” out of Houston, TX. She has professional training under Dianne Maroney-Grigsby of the "World Renowned" Grambling State University Orchesis Dance Company (former captain) and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. These classes will provide all of the elements of great jazz technique!
Latasha Gray has traveled the country dancing and performing with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleader's as their former captain. Now, she is the founder/director of “All Star Dance & Cheer Camp” out of Houston, TX. She has professional training under Dianne Maroney-Grigsby of the "World Renowned" Grambling State University Orchesis Dance Company (former captain) and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. These classes will provide all of the elements of great jazz technique!
Registration
Online registration is now open for the 5th Annual Dance Explosion! Please follow the link below to register.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are also accepting corporate sponsorships with levels starting at $100 and up but any donation of any kind will be most appreciated. For more information please give us a call at 877-507-1913.
Sponsors who donate $250 or more to the Shufflin' Along Foundation will receive the following:
Sponsors who donate $250 or more to the Shufflin' Along Foundation will receive the following:
- Listing on the Shufflin’ Along website
- Any radio, tv, newspaper, social media mentions
- Recognition in event program
- Pre-reception and photo opp Saturday, May 7, 2016 at ArtSpace, 6pm 710 Texas Street, Downtown, Shreveport, 71101
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
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