Gateway Dance Theatre
Modern Dance and dance classes.


Gateway Dance Class Schedule

Adult and children classes held at GDT Studio in the Historic East Village
315 E, 5th Street, Suite 12, Des Moines 50309 

For additional information email info@gatewaydance.org 

Day Time Class Instructor
Monday  10:30-11:00am Preschool Class - Activities,  Music, Dance
(GDT)
Penny Furgerson 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com

7:30-8:30pm Taiko -
Japanese Drumming
Kiyo Matsuyama
kiyomatsuyama@yahoo.com
 Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm Jazz & World Rhythms (GDT) Penny Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
  7:35-8:45pm GDT Repertory Ensemble (by invitation) Penny Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
Wednesday 5:00-5:25pm Drums & Percussion (African & Caribbean) Penny Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
  5:30-6:15pm Kids Jazz & World Rhythms, 5-10 years
(GDT)
Penny Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
  6:30-7:30pm Dance of India - Classical and Traditional Folk)
11+ years - Adults.
(GDT)
Penny Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
  7:35-8:30pm GDT Repertory Ensemble (by invitation) Penny Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
Thursday
Special Events/Rehearsals
Friday   Special Events/Rehearsals  
Saturday   Special Events/Rehearsals  
Sunday   Special Events/Rehearsals  
2nd & 4th Sundays HAPA Filipino Folk Dance Julie Hayes

Class Descriptions  (For additional information email info@gatewaydance.org

Dance of India - Classical & Traditional Folk (GDT) Emphasis on Bharatanatyam classical dance and traditional folk dances from North and South India. Basic dance techniques from both styles will be incorporated in the class.  GDT encourages students serious about learning Bharatanatyam to also attend  Special Bharatanatyam classes on Sunday.
Jazz & World Rhythms Dance (GDT) World music and dance styles – emphasis on Jazz, Modern, Dunham, African, Asian Indian movements & routines.

Preschool Class (GDT)

Drums & Percussion - African & Caribbean (GDT)

Tiako Japanese Drumming

HAPA Filipino Folk Dance Classes
 - Learn a variety of folk dances from the Philippines. Classes on the 2nd and 4th Sundays during the academic year.

Tuition
Prepaid GDT members $30 for 6 classes (GDT membership: Individual $35, Family: $50)
Prepaid non-members $42 for 6 classes

Additional charge for Special Classes. Classes other than GDT designated are paid directly to the instructor at their tuition rate.

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ATEWAY DANCE THEATRE • 315 East 5th. Suite 12 Des Moines, IA 50309 • PH 515.283.8383/515.282.8696