150: Dance Jr.

Details

Session: Winter 2024
Chapter:  Rockford
Location:  First Baptist Church of Machesney Park
Time:  4:45pm - 6:45pm
Day:  Monday
Starts:  11/27
Ages:  8 - 12
Tuition:  $235.00
Open Spots:  0

This class is full!

Description

Psalm 150 says, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!" That is exactly what we will do in this two-session audition class. Building on the foundation of dance as worship to the Giver of the gift, dancers will focus on using traditional and classical dance techniques and styles to help create a strong foundation for solid dance skills. 150: Dance Jr. is a class for young dancers with strong dance skills or a strong desire to study dance at a high level. Dancers will audition before the winter session and those chosen to be on the team need to commit to the winter and spring sessions. The showcase pieces will incorporate skills learned during class in the areas of classical ballet and other traditional dance styles, while challenging the dancers in the area of expression and performance.

** Please Note:
  • 150 classes are a two-session commitment.
  • Participation in this class is through audition only.
  • There must be a minimum of 8 participants for this class to run.
Auditions will be held: Tuesday November 21st

Audition Time/Location: First Baptist Church Machesney Park 5-9pm 

Teacher:


Josiah Payne

A former CYT student, Josiah Payne performed in 11 productions from 2001-2005. Upon graduation, Josiah began teaching dance and stage combat classes and and worked as a choreographer and fight coordinator on several CYT shows. He was involved in the creation of CYT's Project Dance program in 2008 and was the coach for the Lake County chapter for 2 years. Josiah left CYT in 2010, pursuing a BFA in Theater/Dance Performance at Northern Illinois University, with which he graduated in 2013. He spent 9 seasons performing in a variety of roles at Six Flags Great America and has been a guest artist with Illinois youth Dance Theater, Rockford Dance Company, and Dance Center North. Josiah recently joined CYT's Main Office Staff as a Sets Warehouse Manager and is excited for the opportunity to return to teaching and to share his love of theater, dance, and combat with a new generation of CYT students.

Location:

718 Harlem Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115