Danse4Nia Conservatory
2019-2020 Teaching Artists:
Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore, Founder/ Artistic Director
Dana Nichols- Conservatory Manager
Alexis Hagan, Joan Huckstep, Kacei Womack- Administrative Program Assistants
Dana Nichols- Ballet
Antoinette Coward-Gilmore- Horton
Clarrica Golden, Alexis Hagan- Intro 2 Danse, Contemporary Jazz, Tap
Nicole Murphy- Street Funk, Hip-Hop
Diane S. Leslie- Kuumba Movement 4 Children Diane S. Leslie, Latasha Morris, Patricia Scott Hobbs- Musical Theatre
2019-2020 Teaching Artists:
Antoinette M. Coward-Gilmore, Founder/ Artistic Director
Dana Nichols- Conservatory Manager
Alexis Hagan, Joan Huckstep, Kacei Womack- Administrative Program Assistants
Dana Nichols- Ballet
Antoinette Coward-Gilmore- Horton
Clarrica Golden, Alexis Hagan- Intro 2 Danse, Contemporary Jazz, Tap
Nicole Murphy- Street Funk, Hip-Hop
Diane S. Leslie- Kuumba Movement 4 Children Diane S. Leslie, Latasha Morris, Patricia Scott Hobbs- Musical Theatre
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Danse4Nia Conservatory
The official training program of Danse4Nia and Nia-Next
"Dance with a Heart, Train with a Purpose"
REGISTER NOW!
2019-2020 Season
ages 6 - 17
Every Friday and Saturday
September 6, 2019 - June 13, 2020
Time: 6:45 pm- 8 pm- Fridays, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm- Saturdays
*New Students Can Sample Any Class for $12 per Class
Friday Schedule:
Hip-Hop/Street Funk: 6:45- 8 pm
Saturday Schedule:
Intro 2 Danse (Ages 6-7 Only) 10 am- 10:50 am Ballet I: 11 am- 11:50 am
Contemporary Jazz- 12 pm- 1:15 pm Ballet II- 1:30 pm- 2:45 pm
Horton (Modern)- 3 pm- 4:15 pm
Tap- 4:30 pm- 5 pm
Advanced Technique/ Nia-Next Company Class
(By Director's Recommendation Only)
5:15 pm- 7:30 pm
Tuition Investment*
2 classes - $100/month + one time activity fee
3 classes - $140/month + one time activity fee
4 classes - $180/month + one time activity fee
5 classes - $220/month + one time activity fee
6 classes - $260/month + one time activity fee
Early bird registration (now until September 1, 2019) or sibling discount 10% off tuition
Bring a friend to register and receive an additional $25 off tuition!
Danse4Nia Conservatory Musical Theatre Program
"Tell That..."
Wednesday & Thursday Schedule:
5 pm- 8 pm
September 4, 5, 2019
Tuition Investment* 140/ month + one time activity fee
On-Site registration:
New students can sample any class for $12 per class!
After September 7, 2019, Registration is the following days & times:
Every Friday 7 pm & Saturday between 10 am and 4:30 pm.
****LOCATION****
Studio of Danse4Nia
143 W. Walnut Lane, Suite 106
Rear Building
Philadelphia PA, 19144
*Students are required to take a minimum of two classes. This will ensure they are receiving comprehensive instruction and allow them to develop into well-rounded dancers.
For more information email conservatory@danse4nia.org or call 267-987-5581.
The official training program of Danse4Nia and Nia-Next
"Dance with a Heart, Train with a Purpose"
REGISTER NOW!
2019-2020 Season
ages 6 - 17
Every Friday and Saturday
September 6, 2019 - June 13, 2020
Time: 6:45 pm- 8 pm- Fridays, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm- Saturdays
*New Students Can Sample Any Class for $12 per Class
Friday Schedule:
Hip-Hop/Street Funk: 6:45- 8 pm
Saturday Schedule:
Intro 2 Danse (Ages 6-7 Only) 10 am- 10:50 am Ballet I: 11 am- 11:50 am
Contemporary Jazz- 12 pm- 1:15 pm Ballet II- 1:30 pm- 2:45 pm
Horton (Modern)- 3 pm- 4:15 pm
Tap- 4:30 pm- 5 pm
Advanced Technique/ Nia-Next Company Class
(By Director's Recommendation Only)
5:15 pm- 7:30 pm
Tuition Investment*
2 classes - $100/month + one time activity fee
3 classes - $140/month + one time activity fee
4 classes - $180/month + one time activity fee
5 classes - $220/month + one time activity fee
6 classes - $260/month + one time activity fee
Early bird registration (now until September 1, 2019) or sibling discount 10% off tuition
Bring a friend to register and receive an additional $25 off tuition!
Danse4Nia Conservatory Musical Theatre Program
"Tell That..."
Wednesday & Thursday Schedule:
5 pm- 8 pm
September 4, 5, 2019
Tuition Investment* 140/ month + one time activity fee
On-Site registration:
New students can sample any class for $12 per class!
After September 7, 2019, Registration is the following days & times:
Every Friday 7 pm & Saturday between 10 am and 4:30 pm.
****LOCATION****
Studio of Danse4Nia
143 W. Walnut Lane, Suite 106
Rear Building
Philadelphia PA, 19144
*Students are required to take a minimum of two classes. This will ensure they are receiving comprehensive instruction and allow them to develop into well-rounded dancers.
For more information email conservatory@danse4nia.org or call 267-987-5581.
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Students of Danse4Nia Conservatory & Intro 2 Danse
2017-2018
7th Annual Training Season
Photo Credit: Monique Antoinette of Monique Antoinette Photography
2017-2018
7th Annual Training Season
Photo Credit: Monique Antoinette of Monique Antoinette Photography
Kuumba (Creative) Movement 4 Children Program (ages 3-5).
Every Saturday Morning
Beginning September 6, 2019- June 13, 2020
9:00 am- 9:50 am
Registration with Early Bird Special (10 % off Tuition) begins June 24, 2019- September 1, 2019
*****Tuition $675 + Activity Fee, ******
$15 Non Refundable Registration Fee for All New Danse4Nia Conservatory & Kuumba Movement 4 Children Students
Every Saturday Morning
Beginning September 6, 2019- June 13, 2020
9:00 am- 9:50 am
Registration with Early Bird Special (10 % off Tuition) begins June 24, 2019- September 1, 2019
*****Tuition $675 + Activity Fee, ******
$15 Non Refundable Registration Fee for All New Danse4Nia Conservatory & Kuumba Movement 4 Children Students
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2018-2019 Kuumba Movement 4 Children Students & their Danse4Nia Conservatory Siblings
Photo Credit: Jaci Downs Photography
Photo Credit: Jaci Downs Photography
Dana Nichols
Danse4Nia Conservatory Manager, Ballet Teaching Artist
Dana began training in classical Russian Vaganova technique at the Yuri Grigoriev School of Ballet in Los Angeles at the age of seven. Soon after she started training in modern dance, flamenco, and lyrical jazz. She has participated in training programs at Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre and has interned with the Dean of Student Affairs at Debbie Allen Dance Academy. In 2014 she graduated from Haverford College with a degree in English Literature and Africana Studies. During that time, she trained in the Bryn Mawr College Dance Program, where she performed regularly in the ballet, modern, and West African dance ensembles. She co-founded Haverford College Dance Company. After graduating, she joined D/2 (Apprentice Company of Philadanco). She is currently in her fourth season with Philadanco, performing works by Talley Beatty, Christopher Huggins, Gene Hill Sagan, Hope Boykin, and Francisco Gella. She serves as the Conservatory Manager at Danse4Nia as well as the ballet instructor. She has choreographed several works for Nia-Next, Danse4Nia Ensemble's Junior Company. She is also Power Pilates Certified and an avid student of Anatomy and Physiology.
Danse4Nia Conservatory Manager, Ballet Teaching Artist
Dana began training in classical Russian Vaganova technique at the Yuri Grigoriev School of Ballet in Los Angeles at the age of seven. Soon after she started training in modern dance, flamenco, and lyrical jazz. She has participated in training programs at Dance Theatre of Harlem and Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre and has interned with the Dean of Student Affairs at Debbie Allen Dance Academy. In 2014 she graduated from Haverford College with a degree in English Literature and Africana Studies. During that time, she trained in the Bryn Mawr College Dance Program, where she performed regularly in the ballet, modern, and West African dance ensembles. She co-founded Haverford College Dance Company. After graduating, she joined D/2 (Apprentice Company of Philadanco). She is currently in her fourth season with Philadanco, performing works by Talley Beatty, Christopher Huggins, Gene Hill Sagan, Hope Boykin, and Francisco Gella. She serves as the Conservatory Manager at Danse4Nia as well as the ballet instructor. She has choreographed several works for Nia-Next, Danse4Nia Ensemble's Junior Company. She is also Power Pilates Certified and an avid student of Anatomy and Physiology.