Dance residencies require a large space like a gymnasium or a multi-purpose room. Dillahunty, Roger Roger Dillahunty has a long history as a dancer, choreographer and teacher. He is currently performing with the New Shoes, Old Souls Dance Company and recently finished choreography for the Kairos Children s Choir. Mr. Dillahunty has taught dance to adults and children in Austria, Germany, Alaska, and at over thirty schools throughout the Bay Area. Residency Roger gets everyone moving while introducing them to the basics of modern and jazz dance with visualization and warm-up exercises, creative movement, rhythm, and music.
Children learn how to isolate movements in each part of the body through observing and mirroring.
Roger teaches children how to explore various movement qualities like collapsing, expanding, vibrating, and sustaining movements, changing levels, using imaginary obstacles, and responding in varied environments. Roger s enthusiasm for dance is contagious and he provides an outstandingly supportive and encouraging environment that engages quiet and timid students as well as challenging those that are already kinesthetically oriented. Residency sessions provide a rigorous cardiovascular workout that meets children s need for exercise, as well as challenging them creatively. Choose from Helen s many residency offerings such as beginning singing, reading music, Black music, choral singing, gospel and spirituals. Residency - Learning American History through Music Helen has a strong background in American music.