April 19th, Schedule and Details

East Coast Times

11am-11:30am* - We start by welcoming all of the dancers participating in the event. MDC director, Michael Vadacchino will guide participants through a centering warm up to facilitate a feeling of grounding, openness and togetherness. 

*timing could go over and we will have minutes to spare for any delays or extra details that need reviewing. 

Classes begin at 12pm

All classes are about 75 minutes. 

Classes will be assisted by and monitored by Michael and Sarah. They will be helping the teacher with music and any extra visual cues needed in the class. 

A really cool part of your class experience: After classes are finished, Michael and Sarah will take 15-20 minutes to have a Q&A / Review session with the teacher for the students to listen in on.  They will discuss any skills or techniques or corrections from class that may need to be reinforced to the students and / or inquire about additional content that would be valuable to the dancers. If possible (and easily manageable in a zoom meeting setting) students may be able to ask questions too! 

April 19th, Schedule and Details

East Coast Times

11am-11:30am* - We start by welcoming all of the dancers participating in the event. MDC director, Michael Vadacchino will guide participants through a centering warm up to facilitate a feeling of grounding, openness and togetherness. 

*timing could go over and we will have minutes to spare for any delays or extra details that need reviewing. 

Classes begin at 12pm

All classes are about 75 minutes. 

Classes will be assisted by and monitored by Michael and Sarah. They will be helping the teacher with music and any extra visual cues needed in the class. 

A really cool part of your class experience: After classes are finished, Michael and Sarah will take 15-20 minutes to have a Q&A / Review session with the teacher for the students to listen in on.  They will discuss any skills or techniques or corrections from class that may need to be reinforced to the students and / or inquire about additional content that would be valuable to the dancers. If possible (and easily manageable in a zoom meeting setting) students may be able to ask questions too! 

12:00pm-1:15pm -  Ballet with (TBA instructor) 1 hour class + 15 minute “Q&A / talk back”

1:30pm-2:45pm - Jazz with Brandon Leffler: 1 hour class + 15 minute “Q&A / talk back”

3:00pm-3:30pm - Break time: Michael and Sarah will stay online with any other teachers that would like to hang out and do some extra talk back with the students. Or they will help facilitate a general group discussion with the attendees. 

3:30pm-4:45pm - Pilates / Anatomy / Mechanics with Stephanie Lang Bittner: 1 hour class + 15 minute “Q&A / talk back”

5:00pm-6:15pm - Contemporary Choreography with Chris Hale: 1 hour class + 15 minute “Q&A / talk back”

6:30pm-7:00pm - Closing Session: Michael and Sarah close the event with a cool down and centering experience (and perhaps a dance party after). 

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Details: Small group virtual hangout to check in with our dancers and talk to each other about what their new home life / dance life is like during this corona shut down. We will share some feelings, advice, ideas and support during this unusual time. 

Limit: 8 dancers + parent or caretaker per each dancer (for at least the first 5 minutes) if younger than 13.

Let us know what topics you would like to chat about! Click on the the Request a class button to complete the feedback form to let us know what stuff you would like to chat about. We would love to hear from you!

“Open Mike” Strength and Conditioning
 

Price: Free
 

30-40 minute virtual classes focussed on building strength and stability hosted by Michael Vadacchino, president and Co-founder of boysdancetoo.® and the Male Dancer Conference. Michael has 20+ years of experience in movement and fitness education and will be guiding attendees through an array of exercises to build more powerful, stable, and mobile muscles. He has an arsenal of exercises to use so “Open Mike” means you might be getting something different each time if he chooses. Expect precision cues and corrections too! 

“Open Mike” offerings: 

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Don't see the class you want? Click on the the Request a class button to complete the feedback form to let us know what virtual classes you would like to take at MDC @ home.