Join CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work for two free and fun dance classes! Offered in partnership with the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services Department, the FREE Experience Dance Program shares two free, fun, and no experience necessary dance classes. In addition to the fun of dancing with us, by participating in the Experience Dance Program you'll receive a reduced price $5 ticket to the 2019 festival performance of your choice! Register now either online at parks.bellevuewa.gov/connections or by calling 425.452.6885.
Two classes are offered as part of the program:
Reading Dance is your chance to engage directly with festival artists as they discuss the craft of choreography. Join the dancers of The Stone Dance Collective and Artistic Director and choreographer Eva Stone as they demystify and reveal the creative process behind contemporary dances. Discover the type of movement language contemporary dance uses, learn different ways that dances are formed, and ask questions of the choreographer and dancers themselves. Reading Dance is open to all ages and abilities.
Introduction to Modern Dance is a fun dance technique class for those interested in learning basic modern dance movement vocabulary: no previous dance experience is necessary! Instructor Eva Stone will lead you through a series of dance exercises exploring the type of movement presented at CHOP SHOP: Bodies of Work. Introduction to Modern Dance is open to all over the age of 8 and all abilities. Please dress in comfortable clothing that's easy to move in.
Experience Dance Program: Crossroads Community Center - Class Schedule
Wednesday, January 23, 2018
6pm - 7pm: Reading Dance
7pm - 8pm: Introduction to Modern Dance
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Both classes will be held at Crossroads Community Center. You can view a map of the location on Google Maps here.
If you're traveling by car, Crossroads Community Center offers free parking in the lot in front of their building, including ADA accessible parking spaces.
If you're traveling by public transit, Crossroads Community Center is within walking distance of several bus stops. Learn more about public transit options by using King County Metro's online Trip Planner tool or by calling 206.553.3000.
Is there an admission charge or fee to participate in the Experience Dance Program classes?
No - all Experience Dance Program classes are offered completely free of charge! We do ask that you please register in advance through the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services Department. You may register online at parks.bellevuewa.gov/connections or by calling 425.452.6885.
Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Reading Dance is open to all ages and Introduction to Modern Dance is open to ages 8-adult.
Are participants required to take both classes?
We recommend that participants engage with both classes, but you may take either Reading Dance or Introduction to Modern Dance or both - it's entirely up to you.
Are any other Experience Dance Program classes offered in 2019?
We are offering Experience Dance Program classes in January and February 2019 at several Bellevue locations. Please visit chopshopdance.org/edp to view the full 2019 Experience Dance Program class schedule.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions you may have at 206.799.6004 or info@chopshopdance.org.