I was ecstatic when I was offered a position to teach there hoping I could do the same to the newest generation of dancers. Assistant Director Happendance Impulse Student Company, Faculty member. Celebrate your child's' special day with their friends at IMDC. He choreographed Brookes tours and music videos, including Everything to Me. My parents noticed and formal training began. He serves on a state-wide Fatherhood board the: Michigan Action Plan for Fatherhood Involvement (MAP-FI), serves in leadership for the Iota Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and volunteers for the West Michigan Dads Count! collective. It is known as Happendance In Schools-Education Exchange., In 1981 and again in 2007, Diane was honored by the Michigan Dance Council as Michigan Dance Educator of the Year. Click on the TEXT to see the whole article. She is now in the leadership positions of Artistic Director of the Conservatory Ballet Company at Dance Conservatory, Charlotte, Assistant Artistic Director of Impulse (a student dance company) and as Dance Department Co-Chair at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Private lessons are held outside of the regularly scheduled classes including weekends.

Please have a positive attitude, be a hard working enthusiastic dancer and come grow with our dance family! By default will use the calendar color, Weather data is currently not available for this location, stec_replace_current_temp stec_replace_current_temp_units, Wind stec_replace_current_wind stec_replace_current_wind_units stec_replace_current_wind_direction, Feels like stec_replace_current_feels_like stec_replace_current_temp_units, stec_replace_min / stec_replace_max stec_replace_temp_units. with a small group of performers on the banks of the Red Cedar River at MSU. Founder and Director Emerita, Faculty member, My Self responds to the integration of rhythm and movement and always has. Music, dress and movement, all geared to reflect God's glorious character as we praise His Name in the dance! 3) Get in touch with the dreams of your soul. 2022 Summer Dance Camps More Info click here!! Use tab to navigate through the menu items. All our welcome to be a part of our program, you will be put in the appropriate level for your skills, try the full team or the Introductory team. Through dance I can express aspects of my human experience that there are no words for. August 4th (returning only), 22nd, 23rd, and 27th. In addition to choreographing the music videos and stage performances for many of todays top music icons and being asked to offer a special performance to Morrocos king, Mohammed VI Glenns work was featured on NBCs Saturday Night Live and on HBO.. At the senior age I am now, dancing is a welcome comfort. Music: Pretty Woman by Rockapella, 2019 by Dance City West. Students will gain self-confidence, flexibility, musicality and sense of discipline while having fun at the same time. Additionally, Diane created an outreach component of Happendance that continues to provide dance performances, classroom workshops, and extended teaching residencies throughout mid-Michigan. We are excited to offer a variety of options for our students & families! With hundreds of choreography videos, WERQ Instructors have the power to create unique playlists based on routines designed by high-caliber WERQ choreographers. 1290 Eisenhower Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Her thesis, An Investigation into Business Models in Nonprofit Dance in the United States was published by Arizona State Press in 2008. That is Jennahs why do you dance?, it has pulled her out of mental and emotional lows and gave her a purpose to keep going forward. There are many famous people I admire but they are distant heroes. Thanks for contacting our studio! Why do you choose to continue working at Happendance? The two became fast friends; their antics can be seen on the hit VH1 reality show, Brooke Knows Best.. Happendance not only taught me dance technique, but also professionalism and maturity, and helped me in discovering who I was even at a young age. RUFUS is a former collegiate gymnast and still trains in the southeast area of Michigan. Engaging students in school requires a variety of strategies, none more effective than physical movement and integrated learning. I dance because its my escape from reality. We look forward to hearing from you. I could not be happier and could not imagine enrolling my children anywhere else!

Bridget holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Oakland University. Her tap training has come from educators and artists such as Jerry Flint, Jason Samuel Smith, Diane Walker, Arthur Duncan, Michelle Dorance, and Jason Janas. Since 2005, DANCE Lansing has given opportunities to adult choreographers and dancers, from beginners to professionals. He planned to take over the family business until at 19 years old, his entire world was turned upside down. 1640 Haslett Road, Haslett, Michigan 48840, United States. He is also the Artistic Director of Michigan Dance and Movement Collective, If you wanna see more of Taiwo, click here http://www.taiwoadeleye.com, Our vision, mission and values align very well. Having 2 daughters and a son who are very interested in the performing arts, dance, and gymnastics it was important to me to research local dance studios in our area. She is an Assistant Director for Impulse and is currently teaching Contemporary and Dance Composition at Happendance. She has recently graduated with her degree in human biology (2019) and works for an environmental lab in Holt. Dance changes Everything! During this time, Glenn was also introduced to Brooke Hogan. She believes that as they learn to really let go and listen to their feet, the magic will truly begin. I am inspired every day by so many of my amazing mentors over the years. RUFUS has goals of working commercially on dance TV shows and in movies. Jennah has loved dance since a very young age and has used dance as an outlet throughout her life. I teach at Happendance because its where I grew up dancing, and it played a very important role in shaping me into the person I am today. Fueled by a love of dance and peoplethis studio is fun, caring and exactly what you need to grow your passion for dance. | Login | Teacher Portal, stec_replace_current_wind stec_replace_current_wind_units stec_replace_current_wind_direction, stec_replace_current_feels_like stec_replace_current_temp_units. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Visit Glenn online at GlennDouglasPackard.com! Taiwo Adeleye is a Dancer/Dance Teacher/Choreographer, Movement Therapist/Analyst, Registered Somatic Movement Therapist, Event Organizer, and Motivational Speaker. A dance center committed to community, doing good, and building character. Spaces available! At TNJ an emphasis is placed on learning and developing a strong technical foundation, as well as developing a sense of creativity and stage presence. We offer Discounts on dance/gymnastics lessons if also enrolled in our music program! PDC has unmatched success in competitive dance. All performances are free to see and happen all over the city at a variety of venues. I am beyond thankful for the continued progress that my children are making year after year at The Next Jennaration. The routines are choreographed to the hottest pop and hip-hop music, so many of the songs are recognizable. Without all the positive role models mentoring me through my education at Happendance, I might have never pursued dance after high school. Proudly created with. @TheNextJennarationOfficial on Instagram and Facebook. We felt as if we were viewing a NYC Broadway Show. Diane also co-authored 101 MOVEntures: Interdisciplinary Learning through Dance, which features lessons for the K-5 classroom teacher who wants to use dance and movement to reinforce core curriculum and the arts. All events must be approved by our moderators before they go live, Color. Chloe has been training in modern and ballet for over 20 years and attended the University of Michigan to pursue a BFA in dance (2017). As a young child I was whirling wildly and totally investing myself without judgment. katie@katiesdance.com At Katie's Acrobat, Dance and Music Studio, we want to give every student the experience that will develop their skills, and teach them the joy of the arts to last a lifetime! The talent on the stage was beyond anything we could imagine for Lansing, NY. Working here means that I get to express and share this with my community. All programs provide accessible, low-cost educational and performance opportunities for all dancers of all ages. After 45 years I suppose it is somewhat a habit, a ritual. This process gave me the tools to create a life for myself that makes me feel empowered, joyful and satisfied. Copyright 2022 Great Commission Studios Corp. - All Rights Reserved. With hundreds of choreography videos, WERQ Instructors have the power to create unique playlists based on routines designed by high-caliber WERQ choreographers. Amy loves teaching tap students of all ages and levels how to create musical and percussive artistry with their feet. Our goal at The Next Jennarationis to provide top quality instruction to all our dancers in a positive and friendly atmosphere. As a concert dance performer, she has danced in works by Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Isadora Duncan, Doris Humphrey, Peter Sparling, Yvonne Rainner, Mark Haim, David Dorfman, Robin Wilson, Bill DeYoung, Jessica Fogle, and more. She also instructed the K-2 division of Impulse, the Happendance performing ensemble, for 3 years.

We'll be in touch soon. Offering dance classes for childrenin the styles Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Partnering, Hip Hop, and Tumbling, as well as Cheer classes. 2019 by Dance City West. She is always excited to share her experiences with other movers, whether that be in the studio or at a safe, virtual distance (though her cat whose credentials are un-verified may insist on co-teaching). Her choreography has been shown in venues across the state of Michigan, as well as in Chicago and Marthas Vineyard; in 2014 Patricia was among the four finalists for the Maggie Allesee Choreography Award. Proudly created with Wix.com. 3-day Camps and Fun day, One day Camps are filling up fast! All Rights Reserved. Were passionate about dance and spreading access to dance as a gateway for personal development for people., As a West Michigan native, Deavondre Jones is Entrepreneur, Artist, and Father to a toddler. While lying in the hospital, Glenn promised himself that if God helped him recover, he would do the one thing he always dreamed of doing enroll in dance school. Amys life has taken her to various parts of the Midwest, where she participated in the fields of dance, music, and theatre, including Timberlake Playhouse and Elkhart Civic Theatre. In addition to dancing at Taris, Kortnei trained in gymnastics at Twistars. As the thread of my life continues to unfold, dance remains my beloved partner.. At Kick It Out, we celebrate ALL of our students at every level and ability! Choreography by: Ms.Mikayla Temple That is how she wound up dancing at Taris Cornerstone. WERQ is the wildly addictive cardio dance fitness class based on trending pop and hip- hop music. We will be posting a schedule and more information soon!! Help Happendance continue to set the barre for the next forty years! Making dance accessible is our Purpose. Be the first to hear about upcoming course registration and special events, and trial dance classes in Lansing. Her performing credits include the Happendance Professional Company (now Velocity! for dancers ages 3-18 in a variety of dance styles. Todays Happendance, serves 14,000 diverse people per year with our many innovative and exceptional programs. Right after WERQ will be a Yoga with Allie class 9:15 am to 10:00am, Drop In Class $9.25 on-line rate ($8.00 cash on-site), Kick It Out Dance Studio LLC 2012 All rights reserved, Check out the new schedule for the 2022-2023 Dance Season.