As Summer ends and students head back to school, MDT is getting ready for classes to begin on September 12,2016.

New partnerships with the City of Corvallis Park and Rec will provide classes  for our younger levels while MDT  continues to offer Modern dance education and performance opportunities for our Intermediate and Advanced dancers.

Please peruse our web site for the latest information, class schedule and News from Donna.

Two week Summer Intensive/ Jump Start Program August 15-26. Daily technique classes, as well as fun enrichment studies; pilates, African dance, stretch and placement, conditioning and repertoire. For more information or if you have questions contact Donna Blatt Ervin ervin95@comcast.net

MDT’s dedicated students dance in classic and contemporary  style dances. Our 25th concert contains Rep favorites and new works! This is why I am inspired to keep teaching and choreographing. .. Joining us will be Dave and Sharon Thormahlen providing musical interludes and accompanying us live for our Finale!  Playing Celtic harp, mandolin and guitar hand built by Dave. This concert is truly a celebration  of 25 years of modern dance in Corvallis Oregon and demonstrates that the next generation of Modern dancers; trained in “old school “modern, and utilizing current innovative technique,  are on their way!

The tradition continues! Modern Dance Technique’s 25th Anniversary concert will continue to entertain and delight audiences. Featuring favorite dances from our repertoire as well as new inspiring and uplifting works! In celebration of 25 years of dance education and performances there will be a reception after the show on Sat June 4. Come enjoy our Modern dance concert and then stay for light refreshments and visit afterwards.

majestic web site press release 25th annual 2016

Ritual Action of the Ancesstres

Seeking Solace

brochure class schedule school year 2015-2016

cover page information september 2015

Calling all dancers!  Alumni, anyone who is home for the summer who wants to take a modern class; or if your summer dance classes have ended!

Classes will cover Modern technique,floor barre, stretch /placement, repertoire and composition.

Contact Donna 541-752-6329 or evin95@comcast.net

MDT SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP 2015

 
Our 24th year of classes at Modern Dance Technique will begin on October 6, 2014

With most of our students returning for another year of Modern dance, this year is sure to be inspiring and fun for all! All levels of classes will learn exercises and movements based on Graham, Horton and Limon techniques as well as movements based on innovative developments in exercise and contemporary dance training.

This year’s course offerings include Introduction to Modern Intermediate for ages 6-8, Modern I/II for dancers 8-11 with some previous movement training, Modern IV for the intermediate level dancer ages 13 and older, and Advanced Modern for dancers 14 and older with substantial training in Modern or Ballet.

Our Advanced level dancers will also have opportunities to study with some of most talented guest teachers and choreographers in our area. Returning instructor Amy McDonnell and other guest choreographers will create new repertoire for our upcoming season.

In addition to performing at our yearly recital in June at the Majestic theatre, this year all of the dancers enrolled in MDT will perform at our Studio on the Second floor; Works in Progress. A bi- annual open house presented in the Spring invites parents, friends and any interested community members to a demonstration of class work, short dances and excerpts of this year’sconcert repertoire.

After 24 plus years, I am still truly inspired to continue the training of interested and dedicated students. Each year our dancers evolve, deepening in their knowledge of technique and discovering the many possibilities of movement. I am gratified to accompany them on their journey to dance and always happy to have new students join us and discover their love of Modern dance.