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Children and Teen Classes
• DANCE BEGINNINGS - (Ages 3 & 4) A class especially for pre-schoolers to learn about dance and the joy of movement through body awareness and creativity.
  Instructor(s): Elizabeth Hall    Bonnie Gombos    Debbie Vingo    Kari Nealis Gomez    Marie Maccarone   
  D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 D10 D12 D13 D14
  
• PRE-BALLET - (Ages 4-5, pre-requisite: Dance Beginnings) A fun introduction to ballet using imaginative techniques learn the primary elements of classical ballet including floor & center work. Time during each class devoted to creativity providing children with an opportunity to apply ballet technique to their own dances.
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos    Kari Nealis Gomez    Elizabeth Hall    Debbie Vingo    Marie Maccarone   
  D11 D15 D16 D17 D18 D19 D20 D21D24
  
• KINDERBALLET - (Kindergarten) See "Pre-Ballet" description. This class is a continuation of the ballet curriculum.
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos    Marie Maccarone    Elizabeth Hall    Debbie Vingo    Kari Nealis Gomez   
  D31 D32 D33
  
• KINDER-JAZZ/HIP HOP - (Kindergarten) Introduction to jazz and hip hop techniques using lively pop music to build skills & have fun learning new dances.
  Instructor(s): Kari Nealis Gomez    Debbie Vingo   
  D27 D26
  
• BALLET 1B - (grade 1 & 2) Beginning level class for students who have already had introductory ballet classes. Warm-ups at the barre teach primary elements of classical ballet: posture, positions of feet, arms, head, qualities of movement, center floor and elementary combinations across the floor.
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos    Elizabeth Hall   
  D37, D38
  
• BALLET 2 - (grade 3 & 4) Advanced beginners & intermediate students who have had 2 years or more experience in ballet technique or equivalent. Refer to Ballet 1 description.
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D40
  
• BALLET 3 - (grade 5 & up) Pre-requisite - Ballet 2. intermediate students who have had at least 3 years more experience in ballet technique or equivalent.
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D45
  
• BALLET 4 - (by permission only) Classical ballet technique for serious dance students. Should take with at least one other technique class.
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos    Kari Nealis Gomez   
  D46
  
• JAZZ/HIP HOP 1 - (grade 1&2) Learn jazz technique and the latest hip hop moves.
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo    Kari Nealis Gomez   
  D51 D52 D53
  
• JAZZ/HIP HOP 2 - (grade 3-5) Must have at least one year experience.
  Instructor(s): Kari Nealis Gomez    Debbie Vingo   
  D56 D58
  
• JAZZ/HIP HOP 3 - (grades 6 & up) The study of jazz technique including hip hop from warm-ups to complete routines.
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo    Kari Nealis Gomez   
  D52
  
• MODERN/JAZZ 4 - (grade 6 & up) Intermediate level technique class combining modern & jazz dance. Fast-paced challenging class - must have appropriate experience.
  Instructor(s): Kari Nealis Gomez    Debbie Vingo   
  D65
  
• TAP 1 CHILD - (grade 1-3) An introduction to tap rhythms & basic steps designed especially for the young dancer. Tap shoes required.
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo   
  D70
  
• TAP 2 CHILD - (grade 4 & up) For the dance student with some tap background. Basic steps with fun routines
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo   
  D71
  
• DDC JR CO TECHNIQUE - Teacher Approval Required
  Instructor(s): Kari Nealis Gomez    Dana Rodriguez   
  D75
  
• DDC JR CO REHEARSAL - Teacher Approval required
  Instructor(s): Kari Nealis Gomez    Dana Rodriguez   
  D76
  
• DDC SR CO TECHNIQUE - Teacher Approval Required
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D78
  
• DDC SR CO REHEARSAL - High School Teacher Approval required
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D79
  
• BROADWAY JAZZ HS - High School students In this high-energy dance class, you will learn original Broadway choreography from "Fosse" to "Pajama Game" to "A Chorus Line", and from contemporary musicals such as "Hairspray". The main focus of the class will be the performance aspects of the dance. Students will learn how to incorporate acting into their movement and how to "sell" a dance number. Attention is given to the beginner dancer so that they learn the basics as well as the more experienced dancer so that they can advance and build upon their skills. The atmosphere will be fun, supportive, non-commpetitive and challenging.
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo   
  D95
  
• DDC SR CO BALLET - Teacher Approval Required
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D49
  
• DDC JR CO BALLET - Teacher approval required
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D47
  
• BALLET 2/3 - Grades 4-6 See Ballet 2
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D41
  
• MODERN/JAZZ 2/3 - GRADES 3-6 The study of Modern Dance techniques
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D54
  
• BROADWAY JAZZ MS - Middle School Students see "Broadway Jazz" description
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo   
  D94
  
• DDC JR/SR CO BALLET TECHNIQUE - A solid multi-level ballet technique class for DDC Jr and Sr Company members only. You will not learn a dance for the spring dance concert in this class. Focus is on building individual strength to become stronger and more versatile dancers. Instructor: Bonnie Gombos
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D50
  
• JUST BEGINNINGS - 3-4 a creative movement class for pre-school children using games, music and props to learn how to focus their energy in a fun imaginative way. Students must be 3 by Jan. 30.
  Instructor(s): Marie Maccarone    Elizabeth Hall    Bonnie Gombos   
  D3,D4
  
• Teen Contemporary - Grade 6 & up Contemorary dance draws on Modern dance technique and an array of still developing philosophies of movement based on the study of the human body and body/mind inter-relationships.
  Instructor(s): Kari Nealis Gomez    Bonnie Gombos   
  D66
  
• Teen Lyrical - Grade 7 & up Lyrical dance is a modern dance which fuses modern dance , jazz and ballet
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo   
  D67
  
• ABC Dance - 4&5 An intro to jazz /hip hop dance for boys and girls.
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo   
  D23
  
• Tiny Tigers - 4 & 5 yrs old This class is designed to refine motor and organizational skills, improve self-disipline and teach teach proper behavior through respect and self-control, while having fun.
  Instructor(s): James Gombos   
  DK01
  
• Little Leopards - 6-9 yrs old This class is designed to refine motor and organizational skills, improve self-disipline and teach teach proper behavior through respect and self-control, while having fun.
  Instructor(s): James Gombos   
  DK02
  
• Developing Dragons - 10-12 yrs old This class is designed to refine motor and organizational skills, improve self-disipline and teach teach proper behavior through respect and self-control, while having fun.
  Instructor(s): James Gombos   
  DK03
  
• Shaolin Teens - 13-16 yrs old This class is designed to refine motor and organizational skills, improve self-disipline and teach teach proper behavior through respect and self-control, while having fun.
  Instructor(s): James Gombos   
  DK04
  
• Ballet 1A - (K-1) Beginning level class for students who have already had introductory ballet classes. Warm-ups at the barre teach primary elements of classical ballet: posture, positions of feet, arms, head, qualities of movement, center floor and elementary combinations across the floor.
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos    Elizabeth Hall   
  D36, D55)
  
• Advanced Tap - By permission only For students who have excelled in basic tap technique.
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo   
  D72
  
• M.S. Latin Dance - Grades 6-8 Students will learn many different latin styles such as mambo, salsa and tango.
  Instructor(s): Luis Lopez   
  D96
  
• H.S. Latin Dance - Grades 9-12 Students will learn various latin styles such as mambo, salsa and tango
  Instructor(s): Luis Lopez   
  D97
  
• Beg. Lyrical - grades 6 & up
  Instructor(s): Debbie Vingo   
  D68
  
• Pointe - Ballet 4 & Company This will be a class in all levels of pointe work
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos   
  D99
  

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Adult Classes
• ADULT BALLET - All Students are encouraged to try this popular intermediate level class. Each class will include a thorough barre, center floor, and a well-balanced combination in a relaxed, and positive atmosphere. Pointe class available on Fri.
  Instructor(s): Bonnie Gombos
  D82
  
• PILATES MATWORK - This method of body conditioning is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises developed over 90 years ago by Joseph Pilates. It strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, unites body and mind and creates a more streamline shape.
  Instructor(s): Oleg Belousov
  D83
  
• Adult Latin Dance - Students will learn various Latin styles such as Mambo, Salsa and Tango
  Instructor(s): Luis Lopez
  D85
  
• Adult Martial Arts -
  Instructor(s): James Gombos
  MA84
  $25 first time uniform fee

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Teachers
• Oleg Belousov - Oleg Belousov is the owner of The Pilates Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. He has been personally trained by Romana Kryzanowska, Master Teacher and president of The Pilates Guild. Back in his native Russia, Oleg was a high ranking national competitive wrestler. Last Fall he attended an International Pilates Conference in California.
• Bonnie Gombos - Bonnie Gombos, Director of Dance & DAC Summer Workshops has been teaching for over 25 years in Queens and Fairfield County.She has been at DAC for more than 12 years working with students from ages 3-adult; with a wide range of dance styles from classical ballet, to jazz and modern. She has also worked at the Connecticut Ballet for many years as a teaching artist; working with Kids in Crisis, Trailblazers and in Juvinile Detention Centers. Bonnie is one of the founders/directors of the Reach Dance Project, a group that produces Dance Productions to raise funds for local charities. Bonnie was a Dance Theater major at Queens College,N.Y. and received most of her training from Hannah Kroner and the New York School of Ballet, and has received a degree in Avionics from the College of Aeronautics. She is the artistic Director of the Darien Arts Center's Adult Troupe which performs for many local nursing homes and senior citizen centers, and directs and choreographs for the annual adult showcase performance every Oct. and "Scenes from teh Nutcracker" every Dec.
• Kari Nealis Gomez - Kari Nealis Gomez, has been committed to teaching dance to children of Southern Connecticut for the past Eight years. Kari has been a dance educator with the Connecticut Ballet Center, CBC's Dance Exposure Project, Darien Arts Center, Allegra Dance Studio, Stamford's Youth Foundation's Art Infusion and the International School at the Rogers Magnet enrichment program. Kari received professional dance training from the Ailey School in NYC and has a BA in Liberal Arts from the New School University.
• Debbie Vingo - Debbie Vingo has studied dance throughout Fairfield County and New York for over 25 years. She graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Dance/Theater from Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York with a specialization in performance and choreography. Debbie has attended numerous movement residencies and has performed at the American Dance Festival in North Carolina and with MAK Movement Group at the Joyce Soho in NYC. She currently performsat numerous venues across CT, and dances professionally with teh Riskallah Riyad Middle Eastern Dance Company. For the past 9 years, Debbie has performed with the Darien Arts Center's adult company. Her teaching spans many disciplines, including jazz, hip-hop, tap, ballet, ballroom, group fitness, bellydance and creative movement for children.
• Marie Maccarone - Marie has been dancing and performing for over twenty years. She received her training in NYC at Dancespace where she studied modern dance and ballet with Lynn Simonson and Jamie Brendell. She was a member of the dance troupe "Earth Song" and "Betsy Ceva's Moving Mantras", and now is a member of the DDC Adult Troupe. Marie has a BA from SUNY Purchase and has taught pre-school in Brooklyn.
• Elizabeth Hall - Elizabeth holds a BA in Literature and Dance from Hunter College, and holds a full teaching diploma from the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing in Singapore. Elizabeth has performed with the Windmere Ballet and Fellow Performance Group.Elizabeth now performs with the Darien Arts Center Dance adult troupe. Elizabeth has taught at Steps in Stamford, the Dance Club at Sacred Heart Academy in Stamford and at The Children's House Montessori School in Malaysia
• James Gombos - Sensei James Gombos is a 3rd degree black belt in the art of Shaolin Kempo Karate. He has been studying various types of Martial Arts for over 20 years and has taught many students through out Fairfield County.
• Luis Lopez - Luis provides one of the few studios in the State of Connecticut, with his specialty in Modern Style Salsa. Luis Lopez from Latin Moves Dance Studio in Stamford. I was born and raised in Stamford, CT and have been in business for over 10 years. I host and event that expresses our Latin Salsa Culture here in Connecticut. The Connecticut Salsa Fest - www.ctsalsafest.com Hosting our 4th Annual CT Salsa Fest on May 30-31, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel - Stamford, CT. This is an event people will look forward to coming year in and year out. Luis specializes in: Modern Style Salsa/Club style, Group Salsa On1 & On2, Private Instruction available by appointment for Single/Partner/Groups. Youth Salsa Classes, Choreography Classes.
• Emily Frangipane - Emily Frangipane holds a BFA in dance from Emerson College. She then went on to study dance in New York.Her choreography has been performed at the Magestic and Suffolk theaters in Boston and venues throughout Fairfield County as well as various choreographers showcases in New York City. As a performer, she toured the U.S. and Canada with teh national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar as well as various roles in regional theater such as Fastrada in "Pippin". Emily is currently working in film, TV, commercials, industrials ans print. Emily also dances and presents her choreography witht the Adult Company.
• Dana Rodriguez - Dana has graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Dance. She has toured extensively with Shari Lewis' Lamb Chop & Friends. She is certified in Active-Isolated Stretching by Maximum Performance International and received her Pilates mat/ equiptment certifications from the Kane School of Core Intergration in NYC. After receiving her Master of Fine Arts degree in performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College, Dana worked as an administrator for NYC Ballet, Dance Theater Workshop and New York City Center. Dana is the Co- Artistic Director of Monroe Dance Company and Arts education consultant.

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