FAA Dance faculty

HOWARD WASHINGTON

Creative Director of Dance

FACULTY

LINDSAY DEPENTI

LISA-MARIE FRENCH

BEATRICE HAMMETT-PARKER

ARIANA KING

ROSE LESAK

ALEXIA RODRIGUEZ

JAN SMITH

TRINITY TYLER

HOWARD WASHINGTON

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For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

Dance Instruction

• The Fine Arts Association dance program offers Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Interpretive and African dance.

• We welcome dancers as they are and at any level, age, and experience. Utilizing these guiding factors, dancers are placed with intention to ensure safety, achievement, and enjoyment. Students are evaluated annually to continue proper placement relative to program, dancer, and family goals.

• Young dancers (ages 7 and under) are offered creative movement and ballet/tap combination classes. These classes provide a foundation of dance terminology and movements. Our instructors will use locomotor and non-locomotor movement to develop and increase coordination and spatial awareness.

• Dancers studying in the upper-level classes will develop technical proficiency, style and performance qualities and an overall understanding of the many paths they can pursue dance.

• Overall, no matter the age, we provide a safe space for students, to learn, express, grow, unite and have fun.

Dance Companies

• Edge, Verge and Emerge are FAA's three-tiered dance companies. Dancers audition to join. These dancers will have the opportunity to experience competitions, conventions and many performance opportunities throughout the region.

• 2023 Dance Company Auditions will be held this fall. For the latest information, visit fineartsassociation.org/education/dance

Private Dance Lessons:

• Refine your technique with individual attention. Classes are tailored to further develop skills based on individual goals. Contact Customer Experience at (440) 951-7500 for further information.