Open Adult Pre-/Professional Contemporary
Saturdays 10-11:30 AM
Saturday, July 25: Contemporary with MEL YOUNKER
Image by Marissa Mooney.
Class Description: This contemporary class incorporates improvisation and momentum-building sequences that explore efficiency, gravity and individual expression. Mel believes that nothing the body does is wrong and that the practice of dance is the process of awareness and intention. Class will offer geek-out details as we dive into curiosities and celebrate our unique dance approaches. Music matters in this playful class that moves through a curated playlist, getting our hearts pumping and bodies jumping.
MEL YOUNKER: (she/her) is an artist and creative with a multidisciplinary dedication to dance. A deeply collaborative human, she thrives in environments that invite curiosity, experimentation, and play. Her work spans performance, choreography, costume design, film, and education to create interdisciplinary experiences that center togetherness. Originally from California, Mel received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from California State University, Long Beach. She has toured in Croatia, France, Mongolia, Poland, South Korea and throughout the United States as a professional dancer and cultural ambassador – exchanging ideas with a sense of wonder.
Image by Marissa Mooney
When: 10:00-11:30 AM
Where: Performing Dance Center: 3310 S 2700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Look for our Class Host, MADS, to check in!
Image by Mylo Ornowski
Cost: Venmo, check, and cash are accepted
Drop-Ins: $15
5 class cards: $60
Special Sliding Scale Rate: For those in financial need, a sliding scale is available of $9-14. No questions asked.
Work Study: Work Study is offered for one to two people each season. Work Study is intended for those in financial need who intend to take classes regularly. Please contact Nichele if you are interested!
Logistics: Preregistration is not required. Please arrive early to complete payment and sign liability waivers. Class will start and end right on time! New-to-class dancers, please allow at least 10 minutes to complete paperwork and settle in.
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