Contemporary Dance - Pre-College Program
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Pre-College Quick Links:
If you would like information about our upcoming Summer Camp sessions, please contact Susannah Windell via email or phone.
swindell@indiana.edu (812)855-9509
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Congratulations to Susannah Windell for being in the February edition of Dance Teacher magazine. Read the article here.
Mission Statement
The IU Pre-College Contemporary Dance Program is committed to providing professional dance instruction that enhances children’s motor learning and physical development within a positive, supportive environment. The pre-college program focuses on creating dancers with outstanding technique while encouraging individual creativity and freedom of expression.
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Youth Company
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A youth company is planned for the Spring of 2009. Program faculty are well qualified and experienced (many hold graduate degrees) to work with children, and instill in them a love and appreciation of the art of dance. The pre-college program brings into the community the highest quality of instruction and education in contemporary dance.
Class Descriptions:
Creative Movement (CM) ages 3-6
This is a fun, energetic class which emphasizes coordination and creativity, allowing young minds to explore and connect with their bodies. This introduction to dance provides a strong foundation for dance technique, while enhancing body awareness, creativity, and self-confidence.
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Tap (T) ages 5-15
Want to make some noise? Learn to shuffle or do a time step? Then this is the right class for you! A fun dance class that introduces students to the basics of tap. This style teaches your feet to make music!
Pre-Ballet (PB) ages 6-7
Students will continue with skills acquired in Creative Movement and will be introduced to a more structured class format while learning basic ballet technique.
Ballet Technique (BT) ages 7-15
Our Ballet classes for ages 7 through 15 teach students the fundamentals of ballet technique. This will give young dancers a strong sense of proper placement while strengthening their body, instilling poise and grace, increasing flexibility, and developing musicality.
Advanced Ballet Technique (ABT) ages 15+
This class is for advanced students and will include college and adult dancers.
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Hip-Hop (HH) Ages 7-15
This class is designed for FUN! High energy and quick movement set to fast paced, popular music. No missing the beat here! Great for students with lots of energy and for those who want to learn the latest dance moves.
2011-2012 Class Schedule and Calendar:
Fall Semester Dates:
Sept. 10 - Dec. 16
Thanksgiving Break:
Nov. 20-27 (No classes on these days)
Semester Break:
Dec. 17-Jan. 6
Spring Semester Dates:
Jan. 7 - May 4
Spring Break:
March 10-18 (No classes on these days)
Spring Show:
Sunday, April 29, 3 pm at Willkie Auditorium, 150 N. Rose Street.
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Contact Information:
For more information, please contact:
Susannah Windell, Coordinator of the Pre-College Program, 855-9509 swindell@indiana.edu
Mildred Perkins, Department of Kinesiology, 855-6172
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Dance Faculty
Susannah Windell – Pre-College Contemporary Dance Program Coordinator
Susannah (Susie) graduated with distinction in 1989 from Indiana University with a B.S. in Dance and Exercise Science. Susannah studied with Bill Evans, Paul Taylor, Susan McGuire, David Parsons, Ken Tosti, Michael Mao, Jan Miller, Gelsey Kirkland, Maggie Black, David Howard, Peter Sparling, Jessica Fogel, Judy Rice, Marat Daukayev, Reid Olson, and many others. She has performed, taught, and choreographed professionally for 20 years with companies from New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, and Bloomington. Susannah attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City from 1997-1998. In 2003 she was awarded a full scholarship and teaching fellowship from the University of Michigan. She graduated in 2005 with her MFA in Dance. In addition, she has been a Certified Personal Trainer since 1989 and certified Pilates instructor since 1999. In 2007, Susannah became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA. Susannah taught Jazz, Modern, and Ballet from 2005-2008 as an adjunct faculty member at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California. Susannah is currently an adjunct faculty member teaching Modern Dance, Pilates, and Conditioning for Dancers with the Department of Kinesiology and the PAIP program in the School of HPER.
Student Teachers and Assistants
Katie Biegel is a junior majoring in Modern Dance at IU. Katie is trained in Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip-hop. This is Katie’s second year teaching
Hip-hop with the Pre-College program.Lauren Haza is a sophomore majoring in Modern Dance at IU. Lauren has trained extensively in Ballet and Modern Dance and performed for many years with The Dancer’s Studio Inc in Columbus, IN.
Sarah Mattingly is a sophomore majoring in Modern Dance at IU. Sarah has performed extensively and is experienced in Hip-hop, Ballet, Modern, and Jazz dance. This her first year teaching for the program.
Rachael Newbrough began her training at a studio on the Southside of Indianapolis where she studied Modern, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, and Musical Theater. She has taught and assisted classes at her local studio and has attended Music Works Teacher Workshops. Rachel is a senior majoring in Modern Dance at IU.
Rebecca Newbrough began her training at a studio on the Southside of Indianapolis where she studied Modern, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe and Musical Theater. This is her second year teaching with the Pre-College program. Rebecca is a sophomore majoring in Modern Dance at IU.
