Check out these pop up classes, some held by loved teachers from our own studio, and some by world-renowned dance educators!
Pop Up classes are open to ages 16 and up. Cost is variable for each class, not all are eligible for class passes.
Let’s find some freedom, breath, and flow for our day that covers the low, medium, and high spaces while also reawakening the senses into our kinesphere. This class focuses on making and taking time for you to explore your fullest range today through guided movement combinations and exploratory tasks.
Level: Intermediate material with Advanced optional offerings. I also offer modifications for anyone with injuries, disabilities, sensitivities, etc. Any person may take this class seated as well. Stationary chairs can be provided upon request.
All donations earned will be split with CDP. All donations earned by Morgan will go towards the development of her company, MoJo Co.Lab, formerly known as, M.Walker Choreography. For this specific class, earnings will go towards paying dancers for a performance in November and the development of Morgan’s company website.
ALL LEVELS HEELS & VIDEO
Class is 7:15-8:30pm to learn a high energy, all levels heels combo
8:30-9:15pm you’ll have time in the Black Box studio to film yourself as a soloist, in pairs, or in small groups!
Get your stank face ready because our own Nina Rossi is back for a class! If you haven't met her, nothing excites Nina more than letting her passion for dance and the creative arts run wild. She began dancing as a toddler, teaching in her twenties, and continues to train and perform wherever and whenever she can. Nina has always pushed to make dance inviting to people of all ages/skill levels and has worked with organizations including Playhouse Square, Cleveland Public Theatre, Roots of American Music, and multiple studios both in NEO and beyond. As a CDP vet and previous choreographer, she is THRILLED to have this night with her dance family. Her choreography is rooted in hip hop technique, jazz, and belly dance; and she pulls from a variety of influences to create a style all her own. From tutting to twerking, clean lines to out-of-the-box motions; expect a class experience that is fun, thoughtful, and challenging!
Led by our directing staff and open to all, from the beginner choreographer to the seasoned professional, this collaborative workshop will give attendees choreographic tools and tips to inspire future work. There will also be 30 minutes of optional open studio time for all attendees afterwards if they would like to continue to move in the space or film anything, including future choreography submissions for our season 16 showcase
Open to all levels of dancer! Led by our own CDP marketing director
Open to all levels of dancer! Led by our own CDP marketing director
CLass will be held at an int/adv to advanced level
Michelle Barber (she/her) has been a teacher/choreographer for over 30 years. Her dance training began in her hometown of Cleveland, OH, where she studied with Dee Hillier and Karen Colabianchi. At the age of 16, Michelle began working as a choreographer for local cheerleading competitions and national show choir competitions. She also began working all over the Cleveland area performing for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Matrix Hair Care Products, Kirby Vacuum, Francois Girbaud, Electric Avenue, and the Cleveland Ski Fair. In 1995, Michelle came to New York and auditioned for the 2nd National Tour of Guys & Dolls, landed the job, and never looked back!
Soon after moving to New York City, Michelle worked as a dancer in industrials and television specials. She also started teaching and choreographing at local dance studios. While studying at the Broadway Dance Center, Michelle became a part of Frank Hatchett's VOP teaching staff. She soon earned her own classes at Broadway Dance Center and has become one of the studio’s most in-demand faculty members.
Her professional credits are proof of her talent and versatility as a choreographer. Michelle choreographed the Solid Gold Dance Party Tour featuring The Village People, France Joli, Peaches & Herb, and Anita Ward. Michelle was also chosen to honor Director/Choreographer Rob Marshall with her choreography at The Elan Awards in New York City and showcase her work at the Choreographer’s Canvas. Michelle has choreographed for Dance Spirit Magazine, and her work has been featured in musical theatre productions (Guys & Dolls, The Music Man), college dance team performances (John Carroll University, Cleveland State), and dance competitions nationwide.
Michelle has been a guest artist/master class instructor at Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey, Broadway Dance Center Teacher Workshop, Capital Kickline, Cleveland School of Ballet, Cedar Crest College, Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Coupe Theatre Studio, Dance Olympus, DRA, Dance 10, Dance Teacher Magazine, Emjaez Dance Studio, Franck Escuela de Danza (Morelia, Mexico), In House Dance Explosion, Middlebury College, Muhlenberg College, Newburgh Arts Academy, The PULSE, Touch of Class Dance Studio, Dance 10, and Showstopper.
As a testament to Michelle’s abilities as a a teacher and choreographer many of her students have gone on to perform on Broadway, in National Tours, and in Regional Theater. Students and teachers around the US and the world seek Michelle as a Master instructor, choreographer and adjudicator.
This Pre-Audition Workshop will be taught by the CDP directing staff and will consist of a warm up, across the floor skills, improvisation practice, and a mock audition combo, with tips and tricks for auditioning and putting forth your best foot forward in an audition. Every dancer that attends will have the opportunity to receive kind, constructive individualized feedback on their performance from our directing staff as well afterwards (if they want it!)
This is a great workshop to help you prep for CDP auditions, but also a great workshop for pre-professional dancers looking to improve their audition skills. Best suited for an intermediate or advanced level dancer, but adaptations can be made for the more beginner dancer as well.