Adult Classes
Are you seeking classes to find or re-gain the joy of movement, as well as deepen in a movement practice? Word Dance Theater offers classes taught by Duncan Master Teacher, Cynthia Word. The Duncan technique stresses expressivity, creativity, musicality, and the beauty of the human form. It is a fusion of body, mind, and spirit fueled by beauty, strength, and freedom. In each class we build strength and flexibility through our floor work, barre, and locomotor motifs followed by improvisations and choreographic studies inspired by the philosophy and technique of Isadora Duncan.
Registration for Summer 2022 weekly technique classes is now open!
Summer: June 7 - June 30, 4 weeks
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, in person at the Dance Exchange
Drop in rate: $20 per class (pay via paypal here)
Tuition for 4 weeks: $72 (register here)
Types of Classes Offered
Adult technique classes: Regularly offered weekly on Tuesdays at 6:00-7:15 pm at the Dance Exchange in Takoma Park, Maryland. Email cynthia@worddance.org with questions or for a drop in class; register for full session online here >>
Movement for Well-Being: 30 minute online (for now) classes ideal for businesses seeking to provide their employees with a restorative break in their work day. Students will breathe, stretch, and rejuvenate! These classes are fun, interactive, and team-building experiences. Appropriate for all.
Private classes for youth or adults: one hour classes with Cynthia Word; ideal for exploring a specific dance more deeply, coaching in your dance technique, or coaching for a specific project.
Master Classes in the Art of Isadora Duncan: these two (2) hour classes provide an opportunity to delve more deeply into the Duncan technique and philosophy of movement, which laid the groundwork for Modern Dance in America and the world. Some movement experience required.
“I truly want you to know how special your class is to me. It’s as if I found the missing puzzle piece to my ever changing and growing chaotic life puzzle!” — Mindy
“Thank you for your dedication and patience in teaching us more than just the steps Isadora performed. Each week, you give us so much more to carry us through our week.” — Mel
Cynthia Word, Founder and Director of Word Dance Theater (2000), holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas/Austin and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois/Champaign-Urbana. She achieved her Master of Fine Arts from the George Washington University, Washington DC. She holds a certificate of Isadora Duncan Studies from the Isadora Duncan International Institute. Cynthia is a third generation Duncan, tracing her lineage to Maria Theresa Duncan (an adopted daughter of Isadora’s) via legendary Duncan dancer, Jeanne Bresciani. Since 2006 Cynthia has been sharing her passion for Duncan technique with all ages of movers… locally, nationally, and internationally.
Additionally, Cynthia is an early practitioner of integrating dance into school classrooms. In her capacity as teaching artist, Cynthia has touched the lives of thousands of students and trained hundreds of teachers via classroom residencies, professional development workshops, master classes, and lecture demonstrations. Prior to devoting all of her time to Word Dance Theater, Cynthia taught and developed arts integration programs for The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts; The National Gallery of Art; George Washington University; The National Cathedral School; The Texas Institute for Arts Education; the Nashville Institute for Arts Education, and many smaller schools and institutions.
For more information on all services please contact Cynthia Word, cynthia@worddance.org
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