Jules has been teaching dance and movement based classes to people of all ages since 2005.
Current Offerings:
Jules will be teaching more of his Little Feet pop-up classes as well as two new 5-week classes at Little Roots Music Studio in Florence, MA
Pop-ups:
Little Feet (infant-5+)
Starting May 25 and ending on June 22nd
Baby Feet (infant-2) - outdoors!
Wednesdays 9:30 AM - 10:05 AM
Little Feet (2-5+)
Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM
Price: 5-week session is $110 | half price for siblings
Class Descriptions:
Little Feet
In this movement class for dancers ages infant-5 and their caregivers, Jules will lead the group in songs, rhymes and stretches that incorporate and engage developmental movement patterns as well as games and stories to get people of all ages moving and creating together. No experience necessary, let’s dance!
Baby Feet
In this class for the very youngest dancers (ages infant-2) and their caregivers the emphasis will be on connecting to each other through movement, touch, rhythm and song. Jules will lead the group in movements and activities that invite both the babies and the grownups to engage developmental movement patterns that support growth and learning.
Click here for more information and to register
Pop-ups:
Little Feet (infant-5+)
- Friday, May 13 - 10:00-10:35am
Saturday, May 14 - 3:30-4:05pm
Friday, May 20 - 10:00-10:35am
Saturday, May 21 - 3:30-4:05pm - Price: $25 | half-price for siblings
Starting May 25 and ending on June 22nd
Baby Feet (infant-2) - outdoors!
Wednesdays 9:30 AM - 10:05 AM
Little Feet (2-5+)
Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 11:05 AM
Price: 5-week session is $110 | half price for siblings
Class Descriptions:
Little Feet
In this movement class for dancers ages infant-5 and their caregivers, Jules will lead the group in songs, rhymes and stretches that incorporate and engage developmental movement patterns as well as games and stories to get people of all ages moving and creating together. No experience necessary, let’s dance!
Baby Feet
In this class for the very youngest dancers (ages infant-2) and their caregivers the emphasis will be on connecting to each other through movement, touch, rhythm and song. Jules will lead the group in movements and activities that invite both the babies and the grownups to engage developmental movement patterns that support growth and learning.
Click here for more information and to register
Flying Pony Dance Camp 2022: The return of the Flying Ponies!
After a wonderful inaugural summer Flying Pony Dance Camp is back and has expanded to be a full 5-day program for 4-6 year olds who want to dance, sing, choreograph and make up stories. Camp will take place this year August 1-5, 2022 from 9am-1pm each day, in Cummington, MA. Hooray! To register please fill out this form. For more information, email: sklootj@gmail.com
After a wonderful inaugural summer Flying Pony Dance Camp is back and has expanded to be a full 5-day program for 4-6 year olds who want to dance, sing, choreograph and make up stories. Camp will take place this year August 1-5, 2022 from 9am-1pm each day, in Cummington, MA. Hooray! To register please fill out this form. For more information, email: sklootj@gmail.com
For the Grownups:
On May 16 and 23, Jules will teach the following ongoing class at SCDT (The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought.)
ADULT BEGINNER MODERN
Winter/Spring Session: January 24 - June 6, 2022
DROP IN ANY TIME
MONDAYS, 6:30pm-8:00pm
LOCATION: 33 Hawley St, Northampton in the WORKROOM
INSTRUCTORS: Kat Adler, Meredith Bove, Kate Martel, Jen Polins, and Jules Skloot
This Modern dance class is oriented toward movers who are new or returning to dancing. Drawing from traditional and contemporary forms, dancers will expand their kinesthetic and proprioceptive awarenesses through practice of across the floor and center combinations, improvisation, and floor work. In an inclusive, body-positive atmosphere, we get suspend, release, sweat, and find the floor. Register for one of these classes at this link right here!
On May 16 and 23, Jules will teach the following ongoing class at SCDT (The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought.)
ADULT BEGINNER MODERN
Winter/Spring Session: January 24 - June 6, 2022
DROP IN ANY TIME
MONDAYS, 6:30pm-8:00pm
LOCATION: 33 Hawley St, Northampton in the WORKROOM
INSTRUCTORS: Kat Adler, Meredith Bove, Kate Martel, Jen Polins, and Jules Skloot
This Modern dance class is oriented toward movers who are new or returning to dancing. Drawing from traditional and contemporary forms, dancers will expand their kinesthetic and proprioceptive awarenesses through practice of across the floor and center combinations, improvisation, and floor work. In an inclusive, body-positive atmosphere, we get suspend, release, sweat, and find the floor. Register for one of these classes at this link right here!
The Back Story:
As a kid in Wisconsin, Jules’ lifelong love of dance began when he studied modern and West African dance techniques, Capoeira, and had the chance to create and perform in his own dances. He received a BA in dance and community dance studies from Hampshire College in 2003 and an MFA in dance from Sarah Lawrence College in 2008. As a professional dancer, performer, and choreographer in New York City for the past 14 years, Jules has performed nationally and internationally, collaborating with Tatyana Tenenbaum, devynn emory, Hadar Ahuvia, Circus Amok, Emily Popp, and The Ballez among others. Jules’ own performance works have been presented in New York, Wisconsin, Washington, and Massachusetts.
Jules has taught classes for people of many ages: from 1 year-old dancers with their caregivers all the way to seniors, in community centers, preschools, K-12 public and private schools, after school programs, summer camps, and at multiple colleges and universities.
Jules has a special love for the joy and immense possibilities of teaching our very youngest dancers. In his classes, Jules integrates his past dance experience with stories, songs, and games. He teaches from the core principles of respect for all bodies, curiosity and openness towards all students, and a commitment to anti-racism and non-Eurocentric art education. The goal of all of Jules’ dance classes is to create a learning environment in which all participants have space to explore their own embodiment, and learn about and connect with themselves, each other, and the world.
To join a local class or to request a class at your school, organization, or home, email Jules at sklootj@gmail.com.
As a kid in Wisconsin, Jules’ lifelong love of dance began when he studied modern and West African dance techniques, Capoeira, and had the chance to create and perform in his own dances. He received a BA in dance and community dance studies from Hampshire College in 2003 and an MFA in dance from Sarah Lawrence College in 2008. As a professional dancer, performer, and choreographer in New York City for the past 14 years, Jules has performed nationally and internationally, collaborating with Tatyana Tenenbaum, devynn emory, Hadar Ahuvia, Circus Amok, Emily Popp, and The Ballez among others. Jules’ own performance works have been presented in New York, Wisconsin, Washington, and Massachusetts.
Jules has taught classes for people of many ages: from 1 year-old dancers with their caregivers all the way to seniors, in community centers, preschools, K-12 public and private schools, after school programs, summer camps, and at multiple colleges and universities.
Jules has a special love for the joy and immense possibilities of teaching our very youngest dancers. In his classes, Jules integrates his past dance experience with stories, songs, and games. He teaches from the core principles of respect for all bodies, curiosity and openness towards all students, and a commitment to anti-racism and non-Eurocentric art education. The goal of all of Jules’ dance classes is to create a learning environment in which all participants have space to explore their own embodiment, and learn about and connect with themselves, each other, and the world.
To join a local class or to request a class at your school, organization, or home, email Jules at sklootj@gmail.com.