EDUCATION INITIATIVES
All of these programs can be customized to fit your community and education needs.
DCDC is adept at working with audiences of all ages and skill levels.
Full-Concerts
A repertory concert showcasing works by established and emerging choreographers. Ranging from 75-90minutes in length.
Mini-Concerts
A repertory concert showcasing works by established and emerging choreographers. Ranging from 30-60 minutes in length.
Children's Performance
These performances are specifically for youngsters with full costumes and lighting, providing children with a theatre experience. Performances are one hour in length.
Family Matinees
Is designed for adults and children of all ages. Audiences learn creative movement with the DCDC dancers on stage, sing songs, hear stories related to the performance theme in a family-friendly environment, plus see a full-length ballet. Ranging from 75-90 minutes in length.
Lecture Demonstrations
This demonstration is suitable for all ages. A specifically choreographed performance designed for school venues. The presentation includes an educational component, a performance and a question/answer session. A lecture demonstration is typically 45 minutes in length.
Master Classes
These technique classes taught on various levels from beginning to advanced in ballet, modern and jazz. Ranging from 60-90 minutes in length.
Repertory Master Classes
A technique class which includes the teaching of excerpts from DCDC's repertory. This class is ideal for college and university dance departments, local dance schools and dance companies. Classes range from 60-90 minutes in length.
Liturgical Dance Workshops
Designed to explore movement and dance in a religious and spiritual context. This workshop Includes discussions and choreographic exercises. These workshops are 2-3 hours in length.
Community Workshops
This workshop is an introductory to dance that includes an information session, a participatory session and a movement presentation. This workshop is ideal for community centers, churches, daycare centers and after school programs. The workshop is 90-120 minutes in length.
Creative Movement Classes
These classes are taught by DCDC dancers for dance enthusiast who have never taken a dance class. Available for different age groups. Typcially 30-60 minutes in length.
Dance Immersion
Is an intensive program that ranges from 4 hours to 2 weeks in length and taught by DCDC dancers. This customized program includes technique, composition, and repertory classes, culminating in a student presentation.
Residency Programs
Residencies are customized workshops. Activities may include a master class, career lectures, a performance and a lecture demonstration. Short and long-term residencies are available.
Career Lectures
Dancers speak about their careers as dancers, teachers and choreographers. Visual aids, such as videotape, costumes, posters and photos may be used during the presentation. Ranging in length from 30-45 minutes.
Educator's Workshops
Assist educators with integrating dance and creative movement into classroom curricula and presenting dance in the classroom setting.
Pre and/or Post Performance Talks
Informal discussions designed to engage the audience in dialogue with DCDC dancers and artistic Staff before and after a performance.
For fees and specific program information contact
Donald E. Hubbard, Director of Education & Community Outreach
126 N. Main Street, Suite 240, Dayton, OH 45402
937-228-3232 x101 or don@dcdc.org
