Summer dance series begins June 2 at Appalachian

Posted May 6, 2015 at 1:51 p.m.

BOONE—The Summer Dance Series sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance begins June 2 at Appalachian State University.

The series, which runs through June 25, will offer mixed beginning level classes featuring a variety of dance styles and bodywork classes. The classes are open to the public.

All classes will be held in Varsity Gym room 208 with open classes meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Intermediate and advanced technique classes will meet Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to about 7 p.m.

The series will offer mixed beginning level classes with rotating teachers, dance styles and bodywork classes. Classes include African, hip-hop, modern, hula hoop, jazz, yoga, musical theatre dance, ballet, Pilates, samba and more.

There is no obligation to attend all classes. Many of these classes are kid friendly. Children ages 10 and older are welcome and younger children are welcome with an adult.

In lieu of a class fee, donations are welcome.

Contact Regina James at Jamesrg@appstate.edu to be included on an email list that will provide details on teachers, classes and the calendar line-up.

About Appalachian State University

As the premier public undergraduate institution in the state of North Carolina, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls more than 19,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.