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

Day Time Class Instructor
Monday   Special rehearsals/events  
Tuesday 5:45-6:15 pm Drum (Djembe & Conga)
(GDT, by appointment)
LeeMan Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
  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 Pre school Jazz & World Rhythms (GDT), 3-5 years Penny Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
  5:30-6:15pm Kids Jazz & World Rhythms (GDT), 6-10 years Penny Furgerson; 515-283-8383
gatewaydance@gmail.com
  6:30-7:30pm Dance of India (classical - Bharatanatyam and folk). 11 and above. Includes adults. 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 7:30-9:00pm Capoeira Professor Xará - Capoeira Cordão de Ouro www.rootscapoeira.com
ValadaoMauro@johndeere.com
Friday   Special events/rehearsals  
Saturday   Special events/rehearsals  
Sunday

10-11am
(advanced students)

11am-12pm
(kids, new students)

Bharatanatyam
(Indian classical dance)

Hema Sharma, 913-696-0213
hemavathisharma2001@gmail.com

Haema Nilakanta
haema.nilakanta@gmail.com

Classes

Capoeira (Introductory Fee: $5 per class). Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art form developed by the African slaves in Brazil over 400 years ago. It combines the potency of a Martial art, the fluidity and expressiveness of dance, the soul-calling power of music, the wit and playfulness of clever games, and the challenge of the acrobatics into one beautiful art form.

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.

Special Bharatanatyam Classes an intensive Bharatanatyam course that can lead to an Arangetram or formal debut depending on student’s commitment. Students are also encouraged to attend Bharatanatyam class on Wednesdays to continue their training and avail of performance opportunities.

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.

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