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The Hartford Dance Collective

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1800 Park Street

Hartford, Connecticut 06106

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http://www.thedancecollective.org/

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7 programs

About The Hartford Dance Collective

The Hartford Dance Collective, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a vibrant community hub dedicated to fostering artistic expression, connection, and leadership through dance. Founded in July 2017, the Collective champions female identifying choreographers and believes firmly that everyone can and should dance, cultivating an inclusive environment for individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels. Offering a diverse range of movement classes and pop-up workshops, their schedule changes monthly and features styles including contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, street jazz, social Latin, tap, krump, commercial dance, modern, improvisation, creative movement, breaking, popping, locking, African, Folk, and Caribbean. The studio's esteemed instructors bring a wealth of expertise, including Jillian Foley Cusano (Ballet Pedagogy), Gabby Dominguez (LA institutions), Michelle Montano (commercial dance), Lauren Horn (movement and text-based artistry), Susannah Marchese (former Principal Dancer Ballet Omaha and The Hartford Ballet), Susan Rodriguez (hip-hop, street jazz, social Latin), Katie Cavenagh (CT Tap Collaborative), Ginette Christie (local krump pioneer), Rosanna Karabetsos (former Brooklynette), Colby Connelly (BFA in dance), Emily Daly (Verve Dance, modern/yoga), Raechel Manga (versatile training, Graham/Horton), Caitlyn Hydeck (jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, breaking, popping, locking), Chantal Edwards-Matthews (contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, African, Folk, Horton, Caribbean), and Bonita Weisman (modern, improvisation, creative movement). The Collective provides choreographic and leadership opportunities, shares professional contemporary dance with new audiences, and makes performances accessible in diverse locations. They host professional dancers from companies like Pilobolus and David Dorfman Dance, and organize the annual Hartford Dance Festival, the largest free dance festival in the state. Classes are open to adult movers aged 16 and older, with discounts available. Located at 1800 Park Street, Studio B within Parkville Sounds, contributions are tax-deductible for this 501(c)(3) organization.

Styles offered at The Hartford Dance Collective

Programs from The Hartford Dance Collective

7 programs available

Classes

Movement for Singers/Musicians

Movement for Singers/Musicians is a specialized private lesson offered at The Hartford Dance Collective, designed to enhance the physical expression of vocalists and instrumentalists.

Stretch & Strength / Dance Conditioning

Stretch & Strength and Dance Conditioning are offered as private lessons at The Hartford Dance Collective, focusing on physical preparation for dancers of all ages and abilities.

Contemporary, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Heels, Tap, Improvisation, etc.

A variety of dance styles are taught in private lessons, including Contemporary, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Heels, Tap, and Improvisation, suitable for all ages and abilities.

Audition Preparation or Pre-Screens

Audition preparation or pre-screens are available as private lessons at The Hartford Dance Collective for all ages and abilities, helping artists prepare for their auditions.

Choreographing & cleaning routines in various styles

Choreographing and cleaning routines in various styles is part of the private lesson offerings at The Hartford Dance Collective, catering to all ages and abilities.

Private Lessons

Artists at The Hartford Dance Collective are experienced in teaching private and small group lessons, birthday parties, wedding dances, and more. This includes choreographing, cleaning routines, audition preparation, and pre-screens in various styles. It also covers Contemporary, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Street Jazz, Heels, Tap, Improvisation, Stretch & Strength, Dance Conditioning, and Movement for Singers/Musicians.

Movement Classes

The Collective offers movement classes with a variety of genres and levels. We offer both pop-up workshops and weekly class series. Our schedule changes seasonally.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The Hartford Dance Collective?

Visit The Hartford Dance Collective at http://www.thedancecollective.org/.

What city is The Hartford Dance Collective in?

The Hartford Dance Collective is in Hartford, Connecticut.

Does The Hartford Dance Collective have a website?

Yes, you can find The Hartford Dance Collective online at http://www.thedancecollective.org/.

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