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Contemporary Dance

Mondays 7-8pm

Sept. 22- Nov. 17

Ages 11-17

Tuition: $195

Taught by Eloise McFarlane, the class will focus largely on contemporary and modern, with the potential to expand into other styles from there, including hip-hop and jazz.  Students will learn and develop short combinations as well as build skills to improvise and make up their own choreography.

A West Coast native, Eloise McFarlane has been dancing since the age of two. She began her training at Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, WA, where she gained a classical foundation, and continued studying ballet at the Eugene Ballet Academy, Oregon Ballet Academy, and Flex Studios, all based in Eugene, Oregon. Eventually, she began to shift her focus to modern, contemporary, and hip-hop styles, and was a member of Flex Studios’ competitive team for three years, participating in competitions throughout Oregon and Washington.

Taiji Quan/ Qigong for Beginners

Mondays 5:30-6:30pm

Sept. 22 - Nov. 17

Ages: 18+

Tuition: $225

Here’s a chance to step away from the usual day-to-day activities and retreat to an experience of slow, steady and quiet movements. Listening, breathing, following...increasing balance, coordination, flexibility and resilience, reclaiming a sense of wholeness and ease.  

Each class begins with warm-up exercises followed by form practices.  The curriculum focuses on the Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong and postures from Yang Style Taiji Quan.  Each class ends with standing or sitting meditation.

No experience is necessary, only the key ingredients of curiosity and a willingness to try this unique method of exercise and approach to health and wellbeing

To see if this series is right for you, attend a complementary introductory class 

Cat in the Hat

Thursdays 3:30-5pm

Sept. 25- Nov. 20

Ages 6-8

Tuition: $225

Come perform a play of this quintessential Dr. Suess story! You know it as a picture book, but this theatrical adaptation has all the same charm while also providing an opportunity to embody these beloved characters.

The class will culminate with a performance on Nov. 20th at 5pm!

This class is taught by Associate Director of the Center for Learning and Engagement, Keziah Wilde. Keziah is a Middlebury College graduate with a degree in Film and Media Culture. Most of her stage experience comes from comedy- both sketch comedy and standup which she performs around Burlington and Montpelier.

Self Defense for Seniors

Fridays 11am-noon

Sept. 26- Nov. 21

Ages: 60+

Tuition: Free!

^{In these classes, Master Kellie Thomas (7th Degree Black Belt) will adapt the workouts and techniques to everyone’s needs and abilities focusing on self-defense skills.  Come learn a traditional martial art, get healthy, learn self-defense and most importantly HAVE FUN!!!  Master Thomas is 55 years old and has had 3 hip replacements, 1 knee replacement and has osteoarthritis & fibromyalgia – so she completely understands the need to adapt moves and has created a whole new warm-up, stretches, etc. that can be done using and/or sitting in a chair.}  

Acting for the Screen

Saturdays 11:30am-1:30pm

Sept. 27- Nov. 22

Ages: 18+

Tuition: $395

A nine week film and tv Acting exploration- for any level- I’ll meet you where you are. Can I teach you everything I know about film and tv acting in nine weeks? I’m sure going to try!! 

This class will explore basic camera techniques, text work,  building a scene, an audition, what to wear, how to prepare, and how to enjoy it all. We will work with the camera and a big screen to see what works in real time, ending in a screening celebration of our work together. Taught by House of Cards actor Jeremy Holm.

Creative Dance Ballet Blend

Saturdays 11:30am-12:30pm in the Byers Studio

Oct. 25 - Dec. 20

Ages: 7-10

Tuition: $175

Town Hall Theater presents:

THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL

Monday evenings at 7:00 pm
Oct. 27th, Nov. 3rd, Nov. 17, Nov. 24

Tuition: $120

Part history class, part film festival, Doug Anderson takes you through the glorious history of the Hollywood musical.

Each session will begin with Doug lecturing about the studios, the directors and the stars who defined each era, followed by one of the key films of those years, shown the way they were meant to be seen, on the big screen in the THT Rothrock Mainstage.

The 4-session Fall course will explore the early years, when Hollywood searched for ways to transfer the success of Broadway musicals into film, only to realize that film – and especially the moving camera – opened up entirely new possibilities for the musical. 

FALL 2025: THE EARLY YEARS 1930-1952

 October 27: THE GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933 (1933)

This early “backstage musical” features Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler and the astounding staging and camera work of Busby Berkeley, who reinvented the movie musical in the 1930s with 6 major films for Warner Brothers.

November 3: TOP HAT  (1935)

The classic pairing of Fred Astair and Ginger Rodgers, who eventually made 9 films together for RKO. Music and lyrics by the incomparable Irving Berlin.

November 17: SHOWBOAT (1936)

One of the most successful transfers from Broadway to the big screen, starring Helen Morgan and Paul Robeson, with an unforgettable score by George and Ira Gershwin.

November 24: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)

Perhaps the most thoroughly delightful film ever made, it frequently turns up on lists of The 10 Greatest American Movies. With Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds.

Stay Tuned For: 

SPRING 2026: BROADWAY ON FILM 1945-1975

February 9 – March 2, 2026 Registration will open in the new year for Part Two of this series, which will feature films and stars from World War II to the present

Pole Dance

Thursdays 5:30-6:45 

4 weeks long!!

Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13 & 20

Ages: 18+

Tuition: $145

Learn the basics of pole dance technique, safety, and strength in this 4-week course for beginners. The course will cover beginner-level holds, spins, and moves both on and off the pole. 

Participants should bring: water, a yoga mat or towel, and a small washtowel/rag to wipe down your pole. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing that can be adjusted to expose skin from the knees and elbows down. No body lotions or jewelry, please.

HaQuyen Pham tried her first pole class in 2019 and was immediately hooked. As someone trained in both dance and weightlifting, she loves the combination of strength and movement in pole, in addition to the wide range of styles, abilities, and bodies that are showcased in the pole community.

Wednesdays 7-8:15pm

Nov. 5th, Nov. 12th, Nov. 19th

Ages: 18+

Tuition: $80

Already know the basic six-count pattern and have a little dance floor experience? This class will take your East Coast Swing to the next level! Please tell us if you are a lead or follow or it doesn’t matter. 

You’ll learn:

• More advanced turn patterns
• Variations with some 8 count Lindy hop patterns 
• Techniques for smoother leading and following 

Perfect for dancers ready to expand their repertoire, improve partner connection.

A note from instructor David Rose: "I learned to dance in San Francisco during the swing dance craze some 20 years ago.  I was taught and studied under many world class dancers and teachers. 

I specialize in swing, East Coast, Lindy Hop, Balboa and Collegiate Shag. I have traveled throughout the US and Europe teaching and dancing.  Since arriving in Vt. 12 years ago I have taught dance at Middlebury College, St Michael's College, the Waldorf schools and  many of our Town Halls from North Nero to Brandon.  I love to dance and want to share this art form with as many students as possible."