Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre announces exciting new programs

Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre (GHDT) and The Academy of Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre (AGHDT) announces multiple new programs at The Academy, 329 Gradle Drive, Carmel.

GHDT’s open house and registration window for these programs is set for 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Keep up to date at GregoryHancockDanceTheatre.org.

The Professional Training Program for Emerging Artists at GHDT

This new day-time program is designed for the dancer who is seeking a more professional level of training and performance opportunities, and it allows for training alongside the professional company dancers of GHDT.

• The Professional Training Program for Emerging Artists is for the dance student who wants to take their training to the next level and gives valuable professional level performing experience that enhances any resumé. It also gives internship credit for high school or college dancers seeking or needing these requirements. There is an easy acceptance process and is open to dancers age 16 to 22.
• Members of the Professional Training Program are expected to be available for weekly training from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and during concert Tech Weeks (schedule to be announced). The schedule can be modified slightly to accommodate special school requirements.
• Professional Training Program Expectations 9 to 11 a.m. Class with the Company Dancers of GHDT. This varies daily as the Company switches from Horton Modern, to Ballet, to Contemporary and/or Jazz classes throughout the week. The schedule will be given upon admission to the program.
• Dancers who are admitted into the Professional Training Program for Emerging Artists are considered on the basis of maturity, availability for the daytime program from September through early June, dance technique capabilities (upper-intermediate to advanced student level dancers), age, and professionalism. The highest level of professional conduct is expected.
• Tuition includes five classes and rehearsals per week for 33 weeks, costuming and production expenses for three repertory concerts, community and outreach performance opportunities, guest artist residencies, and professional development.

BalletFit C.O.R.E. (Come On Relevé Everyone!) for Adults

This new program is specially curated for the adult (aged 18 and older) dancer seeking fitness, fun, and to either start their dance journey or continue one that was put on “pause.”

Curated and taught by professional dancers who are also certified fitness instructors, get your ballet fix, mixed with toning and stamina building fitness, and dance your stress away in a fun, non-judgmental, meet-you-where-you-are-and-take-you-higher, adults-only environment.

Happy Feet Hip-Hop Combo Class (Hip-Hop and Tap) & Happy Feet Combo Class (Ballet and Tap)

These classes for dancers aged 5 and up are entry-level classes filled with fun dance that builds:

• Cognitive skills
• Social awareness
• Small and fine motor skills
• Large motor skill coordination
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Confidence

Your little one will be building super powers that will shoot them confidently into the future, all disguised as dance that also burns energy and creates focus. With caring, supportive, and fun instructors who are professionals in their field.

Master Class with Gregory Hancock: Director’s Choice

Saturdays belong to Gregory Hancock at AGHDT!

If you are a professional dancer needing class, an upper intermediate or advanced student dancer seeking to push themselves, elevate your dancing, or gain knowledge, then this is the class for you. Class with the award-winning, Emmy-winning, director/composer/choreographer is at your feet. It may be choreography, or it may be a demanding class. It’s Director’s Choice!