Dance Party with Studio Playground

Movement Class for Ages 11-14

Winter Session: Mondays, 4:30pm-6:00pm

January 26 - March 16 (No Classs Feb 16)

Class Description

Not an experienced dancer? No worries! This class is for everyone, whether it’s their first movement class or they have experience as an actor or dancer. Students explore multiple styles of dance in a supportive environment.

There is an invited showcase for friends and family during the last class giving students an opportunity to share their work. Dance Party is instructed by Alexander Crespo-Rosario. Students of all abilities are encouraged to join.

Curriculum Includes

• Build a foundational vocabulary for movement

• Create movement phrases

• Learn dance combinations from multiple styles, including traditional musical theater.

• Perform in a showcase for friends & family

Instruction

Alexander Crespo-Rosario (he/him) is a Native Taino, born in Puerto Rico. He is a graduate of Rhode Island College, an experienced movement teacher, and accomplished professional dancer, actor & singer. As Artistic Associate for Studio Playground, Crepso has led programs for students of all ages since 2021.

Crespo started his career as a B-boy representing the All City Rockers crew. He then studied and worked with Alexandra Beller, Billy Siegenfeld, Rennie Harris, and Marta Renzi, among others. He most recently worked in Burbage Theatre Company’s productions of Our Dear Dead Drug Lord as Pablo, JUNK as Raul Rivera, and Rhode Island Latino Arts/Trinity Reps production of La Mancha as Filiberto, Andres, and ensemble.

Crespo is one of the first recipients of the Miranda Scholarship, an award given by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Miranda Family for artists of color who have shown, “exceptional passion, drive, and unique points of view in various artistic mediums.” As an active artist, his work focuses on connection and emotional range through theatre and dance. Crespo is an Artistic Associate for Studio Playground and member of Metamorphosis Dance Company.

Safety Guidlines

Please note this policy is subject to change. Wearing a mask is optional for staff and students. Class size is limited. Staff keep daily attendance records for contact tracing, provide hand sanitizer, and encourage hand hygiene. Any student who has a fever or who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is advised not attend class.