The School of Spectrum Dance Theater

Session 2 at The School of Spectrum Dance Theater begins today!

Have you enrolled for classes?

The School of Spectrum Dance Theater offers a variety of in-person, hybrid and virtual classes for ages 5-18+. Class offerings range from Ballet to Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop and beyond.

Link here to view the full schedule of classes: https://bit.ly/3mBf4G2

All academy and dance students enrolled at The School of Spectrum Dance Theater receive instruction that is a diverse reflection of the artistic standards set forth by Spectrum’s Artistic Director Donald Byrd, exemplified by the motto “Dance for All.”

Link for enrollment here: https://spectrumdance.org/school-of-spectrum-dance-theater/

A reminder that Session 1 at The School of Spectrum Dance Theater began last week. Enrollment is still open!

We offer a range of classes from Tap, Ballet, Jazz, and more for those ages ranging from 5 years old to 18+.

Classed with Available Enrollment:
Pre-Tap / Beginning Tap
(In-Person)
Wednesdays
4PM - 4:45PM
Ages 5-10

Adult Open Ballet
(In-Person)
Thursdays
7:30PM - 9PM
Ages 18+

Intro to Modern
(In-Person)
Fridays
4PM - 4:50PM
Ages 8-18

Adult Fitness
(In-Person)
Fridays
7:30PM - 8:30PM
Ages 18+

Conditioning
(In-Person)
Saturdays
11AM- 12PM
Ages 12+

More information regarding our Session 1 classes and enrollment here: https://bit.ly/3zCphFh

Welcoming our families, students and faculty back for our Fall Session which began yesterday!

We have a few new class options for our adults and teens; Monday evening Virtual Global Dance, Wednesday afternoon Community Tap, Friday Introduction to Modern, Adult Fitness and Teen Hip-Hop, and Saturday Virtual Teen and Adult Open Level ballet!

Please check out our website for our full schedule and class offerings: https://spectrumdance.org/the-school/

With the return of the school year comes the anticipation of the holidays! We are bringing back Donald Byrd’s Harlem Nutcracker!!

Join us as we enter Phase III of this much-awaited production performed by Spectrum Dance Theater’s professional company.

Students ages 12 years and up with proof of vaccination are eligible ENCOURAGED to audition for this production on Sunday, September 19th from 12 pm- 3 pm. If selected, they will join the cast for this event.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

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Today is our final day of the Byrd Workshop! We will be hosting company auditions tomorrow. We are looking forward to welcoming our new 2021-2022 season Company Artists to Spectrum Dance Theater!

Academy Auditions at The School of Spectrum Dance Theater are today!

Today, 2pm-5pm, we welcome prospective students who have submitted their required application materials. Applications included a video submission and form.

The audition will include a ballet class, learning Academy repertoire, and improvisation. There will be time at the end of the audition for a Q+A session with the School Director and Academy Coordinator.Students should wear proper ballet attire for their audition. For female-identifying dancers: black leotard, pink convertible tights, and ballet shoes. Dancers of color have the option of wearing flesh-tone tights and shoes. For male-identifying dancers: white or black shirt, black convertible tights, and black ballet shoes.

We are looking forward to welcoming our prospective Academy Students and families to The School of Spectrum Dance Theater!

Reminder! Academy Audition Applications are due tomorrow, July 16th 11:59pm PST. In-person auditions will be held the next day, Saturday, July 17th 2pm-5pm PST at Spectrum Dance Theater.

The audition will include a ballet class, learning Academy repertoire, and improvisation. There will be time at the end of the audition for a Q+A session with the School Director and Academy Coordinator.

Again, students please submit your applications by Friday July 16th at 11:59pm. If students are auditioning by video, they need to include a video link in their application (YouTube and Vimeo preferred, no passwords). Link here: https://rb.gy/jjycbo

For more information regarding video submission requirements and application details, click the application link above. Any further questions regarding the audition process can be directed to [email protected] and [email protected].

Enroll for Summer at Spectrum
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Byrd Workshop: Pre-professional and Professional Workshop
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Ages 14+ The Byrd workshop consists of a 2-hour technique class followed by 2.5 hours of process/repertory. Technique class focuses on Mr. Byrd’s movement aesthetics and emphasizes a relaxed, strong, and flexible torso with highly articulated feet and legs, and increasing rhythmic and spatial exactness. With this focus, the dancer becomes more efficient in the management of energy and more able to control the visual, emotional, and physical impact of their body moving.

For more information about The Byrd Workshop and other Summer Classes at The School of Spectrum Dance Theater Link here:

https://spectrumdance.org/the-school/summer/

Thank you to all of our staff, instructors, dancers and families for their safety efforts this weekend in response to the heat advisory; and thank you to our Dance For All Instructors Bahia in Motion: Aileen + Daniel, Jaclyn, Myles, Nile, Noelle and Heather.

This weekend, June 26th - 27th, The School of Spectrum Dance Theater is offering Dance For All!

Dance For All is a weekend of free dance class for our community. Join us for a vibrant exchange with Spectrum Dance Theater Artists and Instructors.

Open to youth and adults (ages 8 & up) Dance For All participants will explore dance as a medium for self expression and connection. Join us as we exchange in movement, rhythm, and community. No prior dance experience required, we welcome students of all levels. Bring the whole family!

The registered participants will receive a comp code to Spectrum Dance Theater’s Race and Climate Change Festival, available until June 30th, 2021.

Classes will range from Open Ballet to Hip Hop to West African from 10am - 3:45pm.

Registration Link: https://rb.gy/kpshpu

Dance/ Instructors:

Bahia in Motion | Aileen + Daniel
Byrd Technique | Jaclyn
Afro and W*acking | Myles
West African Dance | Nile
African Diaspora Expression | Noelle

Summer at The School Spectrum Dance Theater is now in session!

Welcome to all of our Summer Students.

Please read our previous post to learn about our COVID regulations for in-person classes and beyond.

Hello families and dancers,

We are so excited to have you join us this summer at the School of Spectrum Dance Theater. It is our priority to keep everyone safe in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We strive to abide by governmental guidelines as we keep our community, as well the general public’s health in mind.

This post serves as a guide for what to expect while attending our camps this summer. Please read below to learn more.

● All individuals are required to wear masks for the duration of their time in the building.

● Before classes start, a COVID monitor/instructor will wipe down all commonly touched surfaces.

● Parents walk their child to the glass doors, students enter and parents remain outdoors.

● Students are greeted by a COVID monitor who will take their temperature and ask a few simple questions about their symptoms, or if they’ve been exposed to family or friends who have been infected. If they answer yes, they must exit the building immediately.

● If students feel ill, they must exit class and have the front desk call their parents to collect them immediately (if possible).

● Students are offered hand sanitizer and a disposable mask if they do not have their own cloth mask, then are directed to place their belongings in a cubby, wash their hands, and find their designated spot in the studio for their class.

● If the studio is not cleaned yet, students may wait in designated waiting places in the hallway that will be marked 6 feet apart until entering the studio.

● Studios will have designated barre spots marked with tape. Large squares will delineate each student’s space to stand in the center.

● Each student will be assigned a color or a letter that will remain the same for that particular class for the entire session.

● Along the perimeter of the room will be taped “zones,” also color coded, where students may place their water bottle and take “mask breaks” when needed.

● Students may leave the studio at any time (only one at a time) to take a mask break, including standing outside for fresh air if needed (entrance and exit procedures followed, please sanitize again upon entrance).

● Instructors will be responsible for strict cleaning procedures between classes before a new group of students enters the studio.

● After class, students retrieve their belongings, clean their cubbies with provided wipes, and exit the building immediately (within 5 minutes of class ending) through the south side door.

● Parents may line up and wait for students outside the south side door with masks on and appropriate 6ft distance between them.

● Depending on which phase the state is in class size will reflect the greater . Live classes may be substituted with online classes.
It is important to note that these protocols are subject to change based on state and local guidance, and the pandemic itself. Should any student, company member, or staff member test positive for COVID-19, we may or may not close the building for cleaning. We will make every effort to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Now for the FUN part of the programming!
Your dancer will be busy for the full time that they are with us.

● Please have them dress in clothing that is comfortable enough for them to move in without being a distraction. If your dancer is enrolled in a program that requires dance attire (Saturday Ballet with Miss Heather, Dance Samples, or the School of Spectrum Dance Theater Summer Intensive), please have them wear their dance clothing UNDERNEATH their street clothing. Our locker rooms are currently not available for changing.

● You may send your dancer with a light sweater or sweatshirt in the event the room gets too cool during the day.

● Please leave all jewelry and accessories at home as they tend to either break, pull the focus, or get left behind. Due to sanitary reasons we currently do not have a lost and found at this time. These items will end up discarded so please refrain from bringing them to the studio.

● Please send your dancer ONLY with what is needed for dance classes, water breaks, and mid-morning lunch. Dance Day Camp and the School of Spectrum Dance Theater Summer Intensive are the only two programs that observe lunch times.

● Water bottles are mandatory as we DO NOT provide cups. Regular breaks will be safely taken to hydrate.

● Please DO NOT send your dancer with food to share.

● All personal items need to be LABELED all of your dancers’ belongings. Feel free to ask any questions as we look forward to dancing with you soon!