Ballet Guest Artist: Susan Jaffe

February 5-10, 2012

Susan Jaffe, ballerina, international guest artist, choreographer, master teacher, author, and currently Ballet Mistress of American Ballet Theatre, known as the long stemmed American rose who matched all-American dazzle with eloquent form will give master classes and set a work on Goucher dancers to be performed at the Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble Concert on April 20 and 21. Master classes are open to high-intermediate and advanced ballet dancers.  Class fee:  $20

Meet the Artist: Susan Jaffe

February 10, 2012, 6 p.m.

Meet Susan Jaffe, former principal dancer of American Ballet Theatre and ballet guest artist in residence, and observe our dancers in rehearsal for the Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble concert.

Todd Dance Studio

Modern Guest Artist: Rodger Belman

February 17-24, 2012

Rodger Belman was a member of Laura Dean Dancers and Musicians from 1989 to 1995, and has performed with such artists as Twyla Tharp, Rachel Lampert, and Mark Taylor. He currently serves as a faculty member and guest artist at numerous institutions, and he has been a faculty member of the American Dance Festival since 2007. Belman will teach modern classes and will set a work on Goucher dancers for the Goucher Repertory Dance Ensemble Concert. Master classes are open to high-intermediate and advanced modern dancers.  Class fee:  $20

Meet the Artist: Rodger Belman

February 25, 2012; 4 p.m.

Meet Rodger Belman, educator, choreographer, performer, and modern guest artist in residence, and watch a rehearsal of his work to be performed at the upcoming concert.

Open Marley

March 30, 2012; 6:30 p.m.

Goucher students present original choreography-in-progress to receive critical response and
analysis. All are welcome to join in this informal showing, as observers or participants.