Tickets & Events

The Alloy School Week #2

KST Presents

Saturday, July 23, 2022
10:00am – 1:00pm

KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: Full Registration Begins at $10/Class or $12.50/Class for drop-in

Movement and dance is for everyBODY. The Alloy School is a creative community where individuality is celebrated and all gender expressions and cultures are welcome. In this safe space, learning is a guided collaboration between our teaching artists and the participants. Through The Alloy School’s non-competitive environment, youth, adults, and families of all experience levels can share in the joy of movement while developing body awareness, coordination, and esteem. Learn more about The Alloy School here.

Registration for the full four-week session is encouraged, though participants are also welcome to drop in for classes throughout.

Participant/Caretaker Orientation: Interested in registering for classes or already registered? KST has a one-hour orientation for families at KST’s Alloy Studios. Meet The Alloy School Education Coordinator, Simon Phillips, and hear from our Teaching Artists, each of whom will present their style and share what participants will learn over the course of the session.

Showcase and Let’s Move! Family Dance Party: Celebrate The Alloy School journey with our Showcase and Let’s Move Family Dance Party on at Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Each class will present material from their class session on the mainstage, after which we move to the lobby for family beats and community crafts.


Creative Play: Water World (ages 6 and under) 10:00am – 10:50am

Ready to play as a family? This aquatic-themed “Parent & Me” class is for boosting physicality and imagination! Discover stories, make crafts, and engage in fun games that spark creativity, all while developing body awareness and literacy skills. Parent attendance is complimentary, although not required for parents of participants ages 4 and over.

 


Jazz Ballet (ages 6–14) 10:00am – 10:50am

This class fuses traditional ballet, jazz dance, and music. Participants will have fun learning a blend of movement styles while also exercising drama, acting, and vocal skills. Participants strengthen their connection to dance and music learning basic vocabulary and form while discovering their individual artistry.

 


Hip Hop (all ages) 11:00am – 11:50am

Drawing upon Hip Hop’s rich cultural history, this energetic intergenerational class encourages participants to experience the foundational elements of different Hip Hop styles. Participants are encouraged to celebrate their personality through movement while building body awareness and self confidence. This invigorating class is taught in an adaptive style, allowing all people at all levels to find their groove.

 


Capoeira (ages 12 and up) 11:00am – 11:50am

Also known as “Fight Dance,” Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art created in secret by enslaved peoples during the 16th century. Disguised as a dance and performed to music, this unique and acrobatic form helps increase mobility and coordination while encouraging mindfulness, communication, and improvisation skills.

 


West African (all ages) 12:00pm – 12:50pmA Black woman wearing a colorful headscarf and athletic clothing in mid-dance pose, with one leg lifted off the ground and arms outstretched

Bring your loved ones to experience the fundamentals of traditional West African dance and rhythm. Classes involve grounding full body movements accompanied by percussive rhythms, drumming, and the occasional vocal song. This intergenerational class offers invigorating adaptive exercise for all people.

 

 


DanceFit (ages 18 and up) 12:00pm – 12:50pm

Sweat, stretch, and strengthen your way through this energetic class! Using a blend of eclectic exercise movements, this class focuses on all-around wellness. Rejuvenate your connection between body and mind through aerobic dance phrases and mindful meditations. This class is a dance party that’ll help your physical, mental, and emotional health soar. All levels of ability are welcome to experience the benefits of this motivational community class.

 


The Alloy School is made possible with support from the Arts Equity Reimagined Collective Action for Re-Imagining Vibrancy Fund grant, a funding initiative managed by New Sun Rising; the Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of the Buhl Foundation, The Grable Foundation, and the McElhattan Foundation. Kelly Strayhorn Theater is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). RAD works here. The Alloy School is relaunched in collaboration with PearlArts as part of the PearlArts @ KST Mutual-Aid Residency.

Photo Credit: Kitoko Chargois