Fall 2024

Name
Days
Location
African Drum & Dance
Learn about the beautiful cultures of Africa and the African diaspora through music. In this class students will have the opportunity to drum, sing, and dance. This is a family friendly class for all ages 7 to 99 but adults and children are invited to register separately-whatever suits your family. No experience in dance or drumming is required-just a willingness to learn and have fun. (You may choose to drum only if you don't choose to dance.) Our drum and dance teachers, Miss Olivia and Mr. Max, masterfully teach several levels in one class, so drummers with experience are also welcome to register.

Participants may have the opportunity to participate in a community performance or Festivals of Light, but it is optional for this class.

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Folk Music Collective (Choir)
Welcome to IDAC! This class is for students who are in grades 2nd to 6th (or ages 7-12) and interested in singing. In this semester long class, students will have fun learning the basics of singing/vocal technique. Students will learn to sing folk songs from around the world, as well as rhythmic patterns, and cultural/historic context of the songs. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Singers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 60 min. We are excited to sing around the world with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is an additional $50 costume fee to cover your singer's costume that will show up at checkout.

Dress code for girls and boys for weekly class:
-Comfortable clothes for singing/playing music (IDAC shirts are encouraged)

Teacher: Mrs. Hansen
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Foundations Collective
Welcome to IDAC! If you are a new dancer ages 4-6, this class is for you. In this semester long class, students will have fun learning foundations of folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester family dance scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Foundations Collective is designed for young dancers who are in pre-k through 1st grade to learn foundations of cultural dance with steps like skip-2-3s, grapevine steps, chasse, and spatial awareness. We will also build their ability to remember sequences and perform choreography in a fun and supportive environment. Dancers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 60 min. We are excited to dance with your children!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class. At checkout, it will be included in your registration fee.

Teachers: Ms. Abigail, Ms. Heather, & Ms. Alex
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Elementary Collective 1
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning foundations of folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Students are also encouraged to participate in several other community shows including October 8th and 9th.

Elementary Collective is designed for beginner to early intermediate dancers who are in 1st to 3rd grade (or ages 6 to 9) to learn foundations of cultural dance such as skip-2-3s, grapevines and pony steps, a schottische, pas de basque, cukce, yemenite, and spatial awareness. Dancers will develop their stage presence and ability to learn choreography. Dancers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 60 min. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in the registration fee at checkout.

Teachers: Ms. Heather & Ms. Alex
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Elementary Collective 2
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning foundations of folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Students are also encouraged to participate in several other community shows including October 8th and 9th.

Elementary Collective is designed for advanced beginner to intermediate dancers who are in 4th to 6th grade (or ages 9 to 12) to learn foundations of cultural dance such as skip-2-3s, grapevines and pony steps, a schottische, pas de basque, cukce, yemenite, and spatial awareness. Dancers will also learn longer and more complex choreography. Dancers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 80 min. Instructor permission is needed to register for this class.

We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $260. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in the registration fee at checkout.

Teacher: Ms. Alex
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:20 PM
NCDC Studios
Junior Collective
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Students are also encouraged to participate in several other community shows including October 8th and 9th.

Junior Collective is designed for intermediate level dancers who are in 5th to 8th grade (or ages 10-14) to learn foundational steps of cultural dance such as skip-2-3s, grapevines and pony steps, a schottische, pas de basque, rida, cukce, yemenite, and spatial awareness to name a few. We will also do strength training/conditioning, more complex choreography, and partnering. Dancers are expected to be able to actively participate in the class for the duration of 90 min. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $275. There is an additional $75 costume fee associated with this class. At checkout, this fee will be labeled as part of the registration fee.

Teachers: Ms. Staci and Ms. Abigail
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
NCDC Studios
African Drum & Dance
Learn about the beautiful cultures of Africa and the African diaspora through music. In this class students will have the opportunity to drum, sing, and dance. This is a family friendly class for all ages 7 to 99 but adults and children are invited to register separately-whatever suits your family. No experience in dance or drumming is required-just a willingness to learn and have fun. (You may choose to drum only if you don't choose to dance.) Our drum and dance teachers, Miss Olivia and Mr. Max, masterfully teach several levels in one class, so drummers with experience are also welcome to register.

Participants may have the opportunity to participate in a community performance or Festivals of Light, but it is optional for this class.

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Senior Clogging (4th - 8th grade)
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Senior Clogging is designed for advanced intermediate cloggers who are in 4th to 8th grade (or ages 9 to 13) and who have passed the placement audition for this class AND can execute the tested skills correctly. All cloggers must have white clogging shoes for this class by our first October performance. Instructor approval is needed to register for this class. We are excited to dance with you!
The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included with the registration fee at checkout.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
NCDC Studios
Junior Clogging
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Junior Clogging is designed for advanced beginner to early intermediate level cloggers who are in grades 1st to 6th (or ages 6-12) and who have had at least two semesters of clogging. ALL cloggers must have white clogging shoes by our first performance in October. Talk to instructor for purchase information. We are excited to dance with you!
The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in your registration fee.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Senior Collective Boys
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance which is scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Students are also encouraged to participate in several other community shows, including October 8th and 9th.

Senior Collective is designed for intermediate to advanced level dancers who are in grades 8th to 12th (ages 13 to 18) and will teach them foundational steps of cultural dance and differentiation of styling across cultures. At this level, we are emphasizing technique, styling, strengthening/conditioning, more complex choreography, and performance. Much of our choreography will focus on boy/girl partnering and lifts. Students who participate in Senior Collective for Fall and Spring semesters will be eligible to go on a cultural exchange tour in summer of 2025. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $260. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class. At check out, it will be included in your registration fee.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:45 PM
NCDC Studios
Senior Collective Girls
Welcome to IDAC! This class requires an audition and/or instructor approval.

In this semester long class, students will have fun learning folk dance technique as well as dances from different cultures and/or time periods. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance which is scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Students are also encouraged to participate in several other community shows including October 8th and 9th.

Senior Collective is designed for intermediate to advanced level dancers who are in grades 8th to 12th (ages 13 to 18) and will teach them foundational steps of cultural dance and differentiation of styling across cultures. At this level, we are emphasizing technique, styling, strengthening/conditioning, more complex choreography, and performance. Much of our choreography will focus on boy/girl partnering and lifts. Students who participate in Senior Collective for Fall and Spring semesters will be eligible to go on a cultural exchange tour in the summer of 2025. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $275. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class. At check out, it will be included in your registration fee.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:45 PM
NCDC Studios
Novice Clogging (Teen)
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Novice Clogging (Teen) is designed for brand new cloggers ages 11 and up. Cloggers may wear tap or clogging shoes for the first semester. After one semester, white clogging shoes are required. Talk to instructor for purchase information. We are excited to dance with you!
The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200.
There is a $60 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in your registration fee.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
NCDC Studios
Senior Clogging (Teen)
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Students will also be encouraged to perform at two community shows October 8th and 9th. Senior Clogging (Teen) is designed for advanced intermediate cloggers who are in 8th to 12th grade (or ages 13 to 18) and who have passed the placement audition for this class and can execute the tested skills correctly. This class requires instructor approval to register. All cloggers must have white clogging shoes for this class by our first October performance. We are excited to dance with you!

The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200. There is a $75 costume fee associated with this class that will be included with the registration fee at checkout.
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
NCDC Studios
Novice Clogging (1st-5th)
Welcome to IDAC! In this semester long class, students will have fun learning traditional American clogging steps and a routine. All students in this class are expected to perform in the end of semester Festivals of Light performance scheduled for November 8th and 9th. Novice Clogging (Elementary) is designed for brand new cloggers ages 6-11 or 1st-5th grade. Cloggers may wear tap or clogging shoes for the first semester. After one semester, white clogging shoes are required. Talk to instructor for purchase information. We are excited to dance with you!
The investment for this class for the entire semester is $200.
There is a $60 costume fee associated with this class that will be included in your registration fee.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
NCDC Studios