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Masterclasses &
University Intensives.
These intensives are designed to help the students gain the essential dance skills needed in opera, operetta and musical theater. Our work together will help them feel confident in applying for auditions or taking part in productions that require some level of dance. Expanding their movement and dance skills will strengthen their impact onstage and increase career reach across genres and companies.
About Jessica
Jessica is an international opera singer. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, and with companies like Opera San Jose, Opera Santa Barbara, Pacific Opera Project. She has also performed in Mexico with the Orquesta Sinfonica de Michoacan and in Europe, including Vienna, Berlin and at the historic Estates Theatre in Prague.
Jessica has an extensive dance background, in various styles of dance. She joined two professional dance companies at age 6 and has 34 years of performance experience under her belt. She specializes in Flamenco, Mexican Folklorico, Bellydance, Hawaiian dance and Ballet technique to name a few.
Her ability to move, dance, and teach has only strengthened and diversified her career as an operatic performer.
The Goals
This program will help students to...
- Feel confident and capable when moving and dancing in front of colleagues, peers, and production staff.
- Modify and adjust movement or choreography to prevent strain, injury, or the aggravation of a chronic physical condition.
- Feel secure to volunteer for any dance or movement opportunities presented by the director, and develop a language to discuss their skills and abilities clearly.
-Learn how to dance and sing at the same time and how to memorize choreography.
Their body is unique and moves in its own unique way. How can we get the best out of THEY move?
Intensive Descriptions
One Day Intensive
A one time 90 minute In-Person Group Class
Three Day Intensive Series
Three 90 minute In-Person Group Classes (Includes a more in depth, detailed breakdown of the basic skills listed below over the course of 3 days)
Intensives include:
-Learn the fundamentals of the various dance styles needed in opera, operetta and musical theater.
-Basic Ballroom Skills (waltzing, essential combinations)
-Basic Jazz Dance skills (box steps, jazz walk, kick ball change and more)
-Basic Flamenco skills (arm and hand movement, palmas and footwork)
-Basic Period Movement (how to sit/stand in a period costume, bowing and walking)
The intensives can also be customized to the university’s needs/interests.
Personal single- or multi-session classes available to individuals upon request.
Client Testimonials.
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