Saturday, September 21
FREE and open to the public. Click here to register.
Join us for National Dance Day! Choose from several different workshops that match your age and experience level.
- Beginner Jazz with Heather Rigg (12:30-1:15pm) (ages 7-12) in MP3
Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of dance and a willingness to learn in a patient, low pressure environment. Her warm-up concentrates on strength and flexibility which is used in her fast-paced and fun choreography. Jazz/dance shoes recommended. - JazzFunk with Chio (12:30-1:15pm) (ages 13+) in MP1
This style is based on jazz lines and movement with a flavor of street groove and steps. Students should have a basic understanding of jazz technique. The warm-up is designed to strengthen the student’s ability to adopt jazz and funk movements. Jazz shoes or sneakers recommended. - Creative Movement (12:30-1:15pm) (ages 3-6) in MP2
Young movers will explore the basic concepts of rhythm and movement using exercises and their own creativity and movements to engage their imagination. Class will consist of a warmup, guided movement and games. Dance shoes or sneakers recommended. - Dance Team Performance/Break for refreshments (1:15-1:30pm) (all ages) in MP3
- Beginner Jazz with Heather Rigg (1:30-2:15pm) (ages 13+) in MP3
Heather is an energetic, enthusiastic teacher whose class focuses on developing strong jazz technique. Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of dance and a willingness to learn in a patient, low pressure environment. Her warm-up concentrates on strength and flexibility which is used in her fast-paced and fun choreography. Jazz/dance shoes recommended. - JazzFunk with Chio (1:30-2:15pm) (ages 7-12) in MP1
This style is based on jazz lines and movement with a flavor of street groove and steps. Students should have a basic understanding of jazz technique. The warm-up is designed to strengthen the student’s ability to adopt jazz and funk movements. Jazz shoes or sneakers recommended. - Move and Groove (1:30-2:15pm) (ages 3-6) in MP2
Young movers will explore the basic concepts of rhythm and movement using exercises and games designed to engage their imagination and expand individual creativity. Class will consist of a warmup, games and an improvised dance routine. Dance shoes or sneakers recommended. - National Dance Day Dancing time! (2:15-2:30pm) (all ages) in MP3
A quick, fun and easy dance for the whole family, in celebration of National Dance Day!
This education program is made possible in part by a 2024 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
About the Instructors:
Heather Rigg (she/her) moved to New York City to work for Frank Hatchett as an elite VOP instructor. Her talent, passion, and positive energy have taken her across the United States, Europe and Asia.
Heather has been fortunate enough to perform in shows with artists such as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé (Destiny’s Child), and P!nk. She was also an NBA Dancer for the Nets.
She has choreographed for television (CBS), international promo tours, Off-Broadway performances, and numerous music videos. Some of her other performance and choreography credits include national and international industrials for American Express, Coca-Cola, MAXIM, and Volkswagen. She has also taught extensively for several prestigious studios in Nagoya, Japan.
At BDC she is credited for her inspirational work with the ISVP, the Children and Teen Program (AIM), and the Absolute Beginner Workshop. She has been featured in numerous articles, such as in Dance Teacher Magazine | How I Teach Commercial Jazz, and on Dance-Teacher.com, among many others.
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