Check out these pop up classes, some held by loved teachers from our own studio, and some by world-renowned dance educators!
Pop Up classes are open to ages 16 and up. Cost is variable for each class, not all are eligible for class passes.
All levels tap pop up
Michael Zingale is local to Cleveland and has been a supporter of CDP since Season 1. He started his dance training over 30 years ago taking a tap class. That began his passion for dance leading to other styles including musical theater, jazz, and ballet. Studying under Arlene Cassara, Michael has performed in numerous recitals, musicals, and dance competitions. Recently, he has choreographed two seasons with the Cleveland Dance Project and has taught several tap classes in the area. Michael loves all things dance and is excited to continue teaching and putting together amazing performances for the stage!
Int/Adv hip hop pop up
Emma Iammarino, a Cleveland, Ohio native, is a dancer, choreographer, and dance educator. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication and a minor in Dance. After college, Emma danced, performed, and choreographed for Cleveland Dance Project for four seasons, specializing in contemporary and hip hop.
Since relocating to Chicago, Emma has continued her training in hip hop and currently dances with Puzzle League, a local hip hop dance company. She has performed professionally in multiple showcases, competed at World of Dance, appeared in ABC7 New Year’s Eve productions, and participated in numerous video projects.
Emma is passionate about sharing her love of dance and creating an encouraging, expressive environment for dancers of all levels.
choreography workshop
Join the CDP Directing Team for a workshop to sharpen your choreographic skills, practice compositional tools, and get the creative juices flowing for your next project, whether it’s a season 18 showcase application or any other dance project!
jazz fusion master classes
For 30+ years, Michelle Barber's passion has been teaching and choreographing. Nurturing growth and ensuring that each student's unique potential is realized and celebrated. Her commitment to the dance world has stood the test of time. The community she has built and her dedication to her classes is what brings students back to learn from her class after class. Michelle’s dance training began in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio with the incomparable Dee Hillier, of The Dee Hillier Dancers. At an early age, Michelle began teaching and choreographing in the Northeast area and performing for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Matrix, Kirby Vacuum, Francois Girbaud Fashion, local television shows and industrials. In 1995, Michelle moved to NYC to continue pursuing her dancing career after touring the United States with Guys & Dolls 2nd National Tour. She continued working in industrials, television and teaching and choreographing in the Tri-State area. While studying at the Broadway Dance Center, Michelle became a part of the legendary Frank Hatchett (co-founder of BDC) teaching faculty. She soon earned her own classes at Broadway Dance Center and for the past 28 years has been one of the studio’s most in-demand teachers. Michelle’s professional credits are proof of her talent and versatility as a choreographer. Michelle choreographed the Solid Gold Dance Party Tour featuring The Village People, France Joli, Peaches & Herb, and Anita Ward. Michelle was also chosen to honor Director/Choreographer Rob Marshall with her choreography at The Elan Awards in New York City and showcase her work at the Choreographer’s Canvas. Michelle has choreographed for Dance Spirit Magazine, and her work has been featured in musical theatre productions, college performances and concerts worldwide.
Michelle has been a guest artist at a variety of studios and colleges throughout the United States. Internationally, she has also been a guest artist in Mexico, Japan, Brazil, Argentina and Canada. As a testament to Michelle’s abilities, many of her students have gone on to perform on Broadway, National Tours, Regional Theater, as well as in commercial work. Students and teachers around the US and the world seek Michelle as a master instructor, choreographer and adjudicator.
www.MichelleBarberDance.com
@michellebarberdance
Audition Workshop
Thurs 8/13, 7-8:30pm, $20
Join the CDP directing team for a mock audition to sharpen your dance skills! Great for all levels of dancers, this workshop will include warm up, across the floor work, and a combo, followed by tips and tricks to nail your next audition (whether that’s our showcase auditions, or any other dance audition!). After class, each director will send out personalized feedback to each dancer to help focus your training to make you the dancer that everyone is drawn to in any setting - audition, rehearsal, class, or performance!