beginner Contemporary jazz with greg
monday 6:00-7:30pm
Greg's class challenges the body physically while exploring artistic approaches to phrase work. An upbeat jazz warmup prepares the body for traveling across the floor, while a guided improvisation sets the tone for a movement combination to end the weekly class. Greg's class is accessible to those with dance training or individuals looking to try something new!
This class is designed for novice dancers or students who have not danced for many years. We will continue to emphasize proper posture, muscle development, flexibility, musicality, and grace of movement through beginner-level combinations. Students are expected to know basic dance vocabulary and have a desire to improve their strength and technique.
Greg Anmuth began his dance training at his mother’s studio in New Jersey. Having waited until sixteen to begin taking technique classes, Greg fought to catch up to his peers. This began a process of self-exploration that continued through his time at Rowan University. Under the guidance of Paule Turner and Melanie Stewart, Greg sought clarity in his approach to choreography. Using every resource available, Greg pioneered original programs that helped define his movement style and launch his teaching career. While at Rowan, Greg was the first student to present an original evening-length dance work and develop a unique internship using the Franklin Method to facilitate a group therapy model. He was elected the president of Rowan’s Contemporary Dance Company and was awarded the Bryna G. Goldhaft Medallion for Dance Excellence in 2012 upon his completion of his B.A. in Health and Exercise Science.
Greg has earned numerous choreography awards for his original concepts and style. His students are lovers of the creation process and deliver rich story-driven pieces on stage. In class, the development of personal growth remains paramount. Greg challenges individuals to try all things and learn from every experience. Classes are heavily influenced by his Yoga background, Nan Giordano’s NGCP, Luigi, Bob Fosse, Ronen Koresh, and Melissa Rector. Performance credits include works by Diane Sharp (SHARP Dance Co.), Joe Cotler, Jim Bunting, Asya Zlatina, and Michael Nickerson-Rossi (NRD), among others. Greg is currently a freelance performer in Philadelphia, the Artistic Director of his family’s studio “Dance Class” in Clementon, NJ, and a passionate teaching artist with the Koresh School of Dance.