An intermediate dance technique class taught by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) dance faculty will be offered this summer through UWSP Continuing Education.

"Dance 327: Intermediate Dance Technique Workshop" will be offered Monday through Thursday, July 14-24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Noel Fine Arts Center on campus. UWSP Dance Program Coordinator Joan Karlen will teach ballet on Mondays and Wednesdays and Assistant Professor Michael Estanich will teach modern dance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The classes will emphasize functional anatomy and movement flow in combination with musicality and expression. The faculty members will provide individualized attention in a positive and focused atmosphere for high school students, college students and community members with intermediate dance experience.

Those wanting to take the class without credit may do so for $169 and may register by calling (715) 346-2740.

Karlen has taught at UWSP since 1988, and specializes in multimedia work for dance. She has been recognized with the University Leadership Mentor Award, Teaching Excellence Award (twice) and Who’s Who Among American Teachers Award (twice). She has received a UW System Teaching Scholar Award and has presented her video and computer generated dances throughout the United States and Portugal. She was a jury member and teacher for the Dance on Camera Festival at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Estanich came to UWSP in 2006 after dancing for the Mad Shak Dance Company in Chicago for six years. He has performed throughout the Midwest, Texas and New York City. He co-founded "Motivity: A Choreographer’s Festival" for young artists in Chicago and his own choreography has been presented in galleries, festivals and dance venues throughout Chicago. He has taught for several years at the American College Dance Festival.

For more information, contact UWSP Continuing Education at (715) 346-3838 or (800) 898-9472.

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