Upcoming Events
HDC Master Class Series
Join us on the third Saturday of every month this Fall for a special Master Class with expert dance educators.
Classes will run 10-11:30 and are $25 each. More information about each of our experts can be found on our teachers tab.
There are no virtual options for these classes at this time.
Saturday, October 21
Floorwork with Sandra Grinberg
(bring knee pads!!)
Saturday, November 18
Modern with Ryan Corriston
Classes will run 10-11:30 and are $25 each. More information about each of our experts can be found on our teachers tab.
There are no virtual options for these classes at this time.
Saturday, October 21
Floorwork with Sandra Grinberg
(bring knee pads!!)
Saturday, November 18
Modern with Ryan Corriston
BeHolding Love & Loss: An Interdisciplinary Arts and Humanities Series on Grief
Come out to the studio for a night of the "beholding love and loss" series; Moving Through Grief: A Discussion on Dance in Grief and Healing.
Featuring Certified Yoga Therapist Jennifer Matthaei Cottrell, Licensed Dance Therapist and Co-Owner of Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative Anna Morris, Rubén Graciani (Dean of JMU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts and Professor of Dance), and a performance choreographed by Ellie de Waal, Co-Owner of Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative.
Wednesday October 11. 7:00pm-9:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm.
More information about this series can be found here. Any questions can be directed to Michael at trocchmx@jmu.edu.
Featuring Certified Yoga Therapist Jennifer Matthaei Cottrell, Licensed Dance Therapist and Co-Owner of Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative Anna Morris, Rubén Graciani (Dean of JMU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts and Professor of Dance), and a performance choreographed by Ellie de Waal, Co-Owner of Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative.
Wednesday October 11. 7:00pm-9:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm.
More information about this series can be found here. Any questions can be directed to Michael at trocchmx@jmu.edu.
First Friday Performance
Join us for our first performance in our new studio in downtown Harrisonburg!
There will be several pieces in each show showcasing different choreographers and dancers work. More details to come.
There will be 4 opportunities to see the performance:
Friday November 3; 6pm (doors open at 5:30) and 7:30pm (doors open at 7)
Saturday November 4; 6pm (doors open at 5:30) and 7:30pm(doors open at 7).
Tickets can be acquired online (details to come) or at the door for a suggested donation of $10 to support our non-profit dance studio. We hope to see you there!
There will be several pieces in each show showcasing different choreographers and dancers work. More details to come.
There will be 4 opportunities to see the performance:
Friday November 3; 6pm (doors open at 5:30) and 7:30pm (doors open at 7)
Saturday November 4; 6pm (doors open at 5:30) and 7:30pm(doors open at 7).
Tickets can be acquired online (details to come) or at the door for a suggested donation of $10 to support our non-profit dance studio. We hope to see you there!
Previous Events
2023
Injury Prevention Workshop with Sarah Gosselin, DPT.
This workshop discusses the variables that increase injury risk in dancers, to include: proper warm-up and cool down, cross training, posture, nutrition, recovery, and mental health.
Date: Saturday, August 19th, 2023
Time: 10 - 11:30 AM
Location: Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative, 2 N Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Instructor: Sarah Gosselin PT, DPT
www.sgperformancellc.com
This workshop discusses the variables that increase injury risk in dancers, to include: proper warm-up and cool down, cross training, posture, nutrition, recovery, and mental health.
Date: Saturday, August 19th, 2023
Time: 10 - 11:30 AM
Location: Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative, 2 N Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Instructor: Sarah Gosselin PT, DPT
www.sgperformancellc.com
First Fridays Open House
Friday, June 2, 2023
5-7p
Come on down and say hello and take a peek at one of our classes (5:30-6:45p)!
We'd love to share more information about who we are and what we provide for our community.
Friday, June 2, 2023
5-7p
Come on down and say hello and take a peek at one of our classes (5:30-6:45p)!
We'd love to share more information about who we are and what we provide for our community.
A Collaborative Dance Performance
February 24 at 7pm, 2023
EMU Mainstage Theater
Save the date: we're putting on a show! Join us for an evening of contemporary dance in collaboration with Cumulus Dance and EdW and Dancers. One night only. Tickets on sale here.
February 24 at 7pm, 2023
EMU Mainstage Theater
Save the date: we're putting on a show! Join us for an evening of contemporary dance in collaboration with Cumulus Dance and EdW and Dancers. One night only. Tickets on sale here.
2021
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In this 2 day (FREE) workshop participants will begin the process of creating outdoor, site-specific dances. In collaboration with partners, we will look at the call to create at this moment in time, exploring strategies for saying what we want to say through choreography. Structured improvisation will lead to shaping choreographic impulses.
When: Saturday, April 10 & 11 from 2-4p (Attendance is required both days) Event Address: Hillandale Park For the advanced dancer. Sign up by April 6! |
Beer and Baile
January 21st at 7p, 2020
Enjoy an evening of dance while celebrating our 5th birthday in this one-night only performance at Pale Fire Brewing Company in Harrisonburg, VA.
Danceshare
October 12TH AT 8PM, 2019
JMU's School of Theatre and Dance will present DanceShare on October 12th. This event will celebrate local dance talent in a rousing performance featuring dancers drawn from the Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative, Elkton Recreation Dance Program, Harrisonburg High School Dance Program, the JMU Dance Program, and the Shenandoah Contemporary Dance Company.
1ST DANCE THE BURG FAIR 4:30-7PM ON FRIDAY, JUly 5TH 2019
First Friday event at Court House grounds on Friday, July 5th. HDC will have a ten-minute performance at 6:10 pm. There will also be mini lessons, performances, and giveaways from other dance groups. Come meet us, and let us meet you! Come to learn how dance can be fun, rewarding, and connecting!
BEER AND BALLET, JANUARY 15TH AT 6:30PM, 2019
“Beer and Ballet” will be hosted by Pale Fire Brewing. Audience members are invited to have a beer while taking in a brief ballet performance as part of HDC’s 4th birthday celebration. One pint is included in the ticket price. The ticket price is $10. We accept cash and check. If you want to pay by credit card, there will be a processing fee of $2.00 added to credit card transactions.
COFFEE AND CONTEMPORARY, NOVEMBER 2ND AT 7PM, 2018
Coffee and Contemporary will be hosted by Black Sheep Coffee on November 2, 2018. Doors will open at 7:00pm for check-in and to indulge in coffee or tea. The show will plan to start at 7:15pm.
Participants will enjoy a live dance performance and a cup of tea or coffee, all included in the show ticket price. Advance ticket is $8, door price is $10.
Participants will enjoy a live dance performance and a cup of tea or coffee, all included in the show ticket price. Advance ticket is $8, door price is $10.
Community Dance Class and Performance
September 22nd at 8am, 2018
HDC will serve as performing artists' at the downtown Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market. Enjoy sneak peeks of our performance repertoire and take part in movement classes for all! Stop by our table for information, and bring friends to learn some new dance moves!
Moving Sculptures, September 7th at 6PM, 7 pm and 8pm, 2018
HDC is pleased to partner with Spitzer Art Gallery in presenting "Moving Sculptures." Mark your calendar for this First Friday event at 6:00pm, 7:00pm & 8:00pm on September 7th. Dancers will perform a series of solos and duets on a 4x4 platform in the charming Spitzer Art Gallery. All ages are encouraged to come! Suggested donation: $ 5.
Shall We Dance- Fundraising Gala, April 27th at 7pm, 2018
Join us for a delightful evening of delicacies, drinks, and dancing! Bid on wonderful silent auction items while enjoying food from A Bowl of Good and beer from Pale Fire Brewing (both included in the ticket price.) HDC will present a small performance, then dance the night away with us to music played by special guest DJ Divix from NYC. All proceeds will benefit the Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative mission of bringing dance to all! Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
(RE)capture, March 23rd at 7pm, 2018
Join us for an evening of beauty, grace, and emotive expression as the Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative takes you to a journey through dance at BRCC at 7 pm on March 23rd. The show will include Modern, Dance Theater, and Chinese Ballet. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come! Tickets: Adults $15; Students: Free
