DANCE CLASSES
Emma’s classes are high energy while suiting the challenge and pace each of her students seek. She brings her background as both a dance artist and fitness trainer to provide mindful instruction, emphasizing choice moments of body awareness and stylistic elements.
Dance is hands down the most dynamic form of cardio and brings a wealth of additional health benefits including coordination, cadence, flexibility, balance, strength, boosts creative spirit, and increases self confidence, awareness, and expression. Most importantly, these classes are ridiculously FUN.
OCTOBER 2024 Dance Class Schedule:
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Wednesdays 5:15p-6:30p ​​
​Rhythm & Motion, Essentials
A Vermont satellite class to the actual San Francisco treat. R&M dance classes balance the challenge of learning choreography with the dance-floor euphoria of a good party. Experience joy, expressiveness and freedom of movement in this high-energy (but low pressure) class I taught for a decade in SF and now get to share with my green-mountain home. We blend popular and global music & dance styles for an invigorating workout while exploring fundamentals of choreography.
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Location: Dance and Movement Center @ 162 N Main St, Barre, VT - entrance and ample parking in the back!
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Cost: $18-$20 drop-ins or series pass
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Bare feet, socks, or jazz shoes are good for this floor. Bring a water bottle!
Alt. Tuesdays 7-8p (1st and 3rd Tues of the month)​​​
Curtain Call: An exploration in Contemporary Dance
​Twice a month, join Dance Artist and Choreographer Emma Manion for an evening of studies in Contemporary Dance. The first half of class brings phrases that mobilize/warm the body and activate the core while exploring a vocabulary of movement and techniques that have elements of jazz, ballet, modern and improvisation styles. The second half of class is spent delving into a longer combination of choreography drawn from concepts we’ve previously explored. Emphasis on playfulness, expressing ourselves and building mind-body connection while making art!
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Where: Blossom Wellness Center, 2nd floor of 7 Main St Montpelier VT
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Cost: Pre-register or drop in! $15-$17 sliding scale, class passes available.
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Bare feet and/or socks are best for this class :)
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Sundays, 11a-12:15p starts Oct 13
Sunday Service!
Featuring choreography created solely by yours truly, this dance-workout class is where I share my soul’s pure joy on the ritualistic day of reflection. It’s seriously my favorite part of the week. We sweat and get our Dance Medicine dose, moving and getting MOVED. An expansive library of dance movement and catharsis is explored and we leave feeling released, restored and connected. ​
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Where: New studio! Dance and Movement Center @ 162 N Main St, Barre, VT - entrance and ample parking in the back!
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Cost: $18-$20, drop-ins or series pass
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Bring a water bottle! Bare feet, socks or indoor jazz shoes are good for this floor.
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Come n GET IT.
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Please contact me for more info and inquiries regarding private / group lessons!
"Perfect after a long workday to de-stress! Emma is a fantastic dance teacher and brings so much energy that you stop feeling self-conscious and just have fun.. and I guarantee you'll have your butt kicked into exhaustion!"
~ Stephanie Chen, Rhythm and Motion student
"I have been doing dance/fitness classes with Emma for three years. Emma is a wonderful leader creating an atmosphere of joy, learning and respect for all! Join her if you want to smile and challenge yourself at the same time, all while meeting others who share the delight of movement to music." - Rick Molz, a regular student who commutes from Montreal!