Beginner Dance for Adults

Beginner Dance for Adults with Cynthia Vokey

Tied of being told you have two left feet? Want to strut your stuff on the stage? Time to give ol' twinkle toes a try?

Brush off your dancing shoes with this new course designed for people who are curious with no experience necessary. Beginner adult dancers are encouraged to try this 12-week course and get their feet wet while having fun. Cynthia Vokey (bio below) leads you through a variety of steps and combinations with something for everyone, with an emphasis on basic technique, jazz, musical theatre, and a variety of other styles. It’ll be fun, low-pressure, and will hopefully get you out of your comfort zone. No experience necessary! Participants must be 14 years of age or older.

Classes for Beginner Dance for Adults will run on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30PM starting September 19th, 2019 and running for 12 consecutive weeks to December 5th.

Registration is accepted on a "first come, first served" pending payment of Registration Fee.

Registration Fee: $150

Cynthia Vokey started dancing at the age of 5 and now has 20 years of experience in many forms of dance including ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and musical theatre to name a few. While training with the Cape Breton School of the Arts, Cynthia had the opportunity to study under the A.D.A.P.T Dance Syllabus (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers). In the past, Cynthia had the opportunity to travel to Spain with the Candance National Dance team and has taken intensive programs at places such as Toronto Dance Theatre and Broadway Dance Centre. Vokey also is a certified dance instructor and educator through the Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers syllabus where she received training in tap, jazz and ballet. She continues to teach locally in Cape Breton for dance schools, has been a guest teacher at Neptune Theatre in Halifax, choreographs many shows for The Savoy Theatre and is the Resident Choreographer at the Highland Arts Theatre. Vokey is also a certified Barre Instructor and teaches for Breathing Space Yoga Studio. Cynthia has also been chosen as a Chrysalis Project participant in the choreography stream with Neptune Theatre for their 2019/2020 season and will be working on Peter Pan and Billy Elliot. Recent credits include, Disco Nights (Highland Arts Theatre),Beauty and the Beast (Savoy Theatre); Dream (Highland Arts Theatre); The Nutcracker (The Savoy Theatre); Rocky Horror Picture Show (The Savoy Theatre); The Drowsy Chaperone (HAT); and Grease (The Savoy Theatre)

Limited registration! Sign up today to avoid disappointment. First come, first serve.