Vernacular Jazz Dance: Beginner

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Dates:September 15 - October 6, 2026
Meets:Tu from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location:St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall
Cost: $69.00

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This session, our theme centers on basic Charleston movements that originated in Black communities during the jazz and swing era. This class focuses on authentic, traditional solo jazz dance, distinct from Broadway or Bob Fosse styles. Class material will be tailored to the overall needs of the class, but students should be ready to have their balance and coordination challenged.

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Recommended shoes include sneakers or other smooth-soled shoes.
Fee: $69.00

Fee Breakdown

Category Description Amount
Course Fee (Basic)Course Fee$ 69.00

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall

22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave

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Frances Emberley

is a dancer, instructor, and researcher with an interest in early twentieth-century American social dances originating in Black communities, such as the Lindy Hop and Charleston. She has been teaching dance for the past twenty years and is a second-year PhD student in Dance at Temple University, where her research focused on both historical and ethnographic perspectives to explore the culture, aesthetics, pedagogy, and preservation of Black American social jazz dances.
Date Day Time Location
09/15/2026Tuesday6:30 PM to 7:30 PM St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall
09/22/2026Tuesday6:30 PM to 7:30 PM St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall
09/29/2026Tuesday6:30 PM to 7:30 PM St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall
10/06/2026Tuesday6:30 PM to 7:30 PM St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall

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