CD/FW Dance School
The CD/FW School is in residence at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts with all classes during the school year taking place on the FWAFA campus at 3901 S. Hulen St., FW 76109
Home of the CD/FW Company and School
On July 12-17, CD/FW will co-sponser "The Ultimate" Bill Evans Modern Dance Intensive workshop, An Encyclopedic Overview of the Exercises and Phrase Work which have defined the Evans Technique, 1976 - 2010. -information and registration-


Spring 2010 Dance Classes
The CD/FW Spring semester runs from Monday January 4 to Friday May 28.

CD/FW School Recital
 

Saturday May 22nd at 7:00 PM in the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Auditorium

OBSERVATION DAYS:
Students may invite friends and family to observe classes during the weeks of February 8–13, and April 13–18.

Dancers

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
You can register by mail to secure your spot. Payment can be made via check or money order, or through PayPal links. If you have a registration form on file from August 2009 or later, you do not need to fill out a new registration form. Any new students or returning students from prior semesters must fill out registration forms. Registration forms must be completed and mailed in whether paying by check or on-line via PayPal at www.cdfw.org.

Please list on the registration form which classes you are registering for…. If you are a returning student and mailing in a registration fee, please include a note as to which classes you are enrolling in. Your semester registration fee is due at the time of registration for the semester. Your first month’s tuition can be paid with your registration fee, or by the first day of class. Registration fees must be paid ahead to reserve your spot.

CD/FW MAILING ADDRESS
For all correspondence, checks, and money orders:

CD/FW
PO Box 11652
Fort Worth, TX  76110

Dance Supplies
Read HERE about places to purchase dance supplies and how you can purchase supplies from Discount Dance Supply and benefit the CD/FW School at the same time.

 

SPRING 2010 TUITION RATES
(The spring semester is 5 months rather than 4, so the full semester payment is higher. FWAFA/TESA students are eligible for an additional 10% discount off all tuition rates.)

"Monthly" tuition is not based on the number of classes in a particular month, but is based on the total weeks in the semester.

Adult Classes: To register for adult classes you must commit to and pay for one month at a time according to how many weeks of class are in that month. Please contact us at cdfw@cdfw.org or 817-922-0944 for further details.
Semester Registration Fee:
$12 PayPal button
($10 for FWAFA / TESA students PayPal button
$5 for scholarship students PayPal button)
Studio Registration Forms

 Your registration fee is due at the time of registration. Your first month’s tuition must be paid with your registration fee. Registration fees must be paid ahead to reserve your spot.
45-minute or 1 hour class:
  $175 for the semester PayPal button OR five monthly payments of $40 PayPal button
  FWAFA/TESA Student Rate:
$157.50 for the semester PayPal button OR five monthly payments of $36 PayPal button
  2 x per week = $290 PayPal buttonOR five monthly payments of $70 PayPal button
  FWAFA/TESA Student Rate:
2 x per week = $261.00 PayPal button OR five monthly payments of $63 PayPal button
1.5 hr class:
 
$262 for the semester PayPal button OR five monthly payments of $60 PayPal button
  FWAFA/TESA Student Rate:
$235.80 for the semester PayPal button OR five monthly payments of $54 PayPal button
 

2 x per week = $412 PayPal buttonOR five monthly payments of $100 PayPal button
  FWAFA/TESA Student Rate:
2 x per week = $370.80 PayPal buttonOR five monthly payments of $90 PayPal button 
Saturday "Double Feature" Bonuses
Enroll in 2 classes in a row which meet back to back on Saturdays and get your second class at 40% off monthly tuition rates. This applies to the 12 noon and 1pm classes for ages 9-14, and the 2 and 3 pm classes for adults. That would bring your equal "monthly" payment down to $64 for the 2 classes together.
  Standard Double Feature Rate: $64.00 PayPal button
  FWAFA/TESA Student Rate: $57.60 PayPal button
Advanced/Professional Classes (must have prior approval to attend this class).
  Single Class $15 PayPal button OR 4 classes for $40 PayPal button
Dance Council Member $12 PayPal button.
Dance major at a college or university $10 PayPal button
For other combinations of multiple class discounts or multiple family members, call 817-922-0944.

Scholarship Information - Auditions Saturday August 22nd

Mission Statement and Studio Policies  Instructors

Class Descriptions
All classes incorporate explorations in choreography and improvisation to help students expand their understanding of the art form. Creative-problem solving opportunities assist students in learning to apply concepts and skills for greater synthesis of knowledge, further challenging them to truly "think on their feet" and perform with confidence and pride.

Dance Discovery
Creative movement, modern dance, and a variety of dance forms. Introduction of basic ballet vocabulary is included. Class is designed to better prepare you to study all forms of dance. Assist in choreographing and prepare to perform in Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker with the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra.

Dance Workshop --
Modern dance, creative movement, basic dance techniques, and more... Learn to improvise and to choreograph dances with your fellow classmates. Assist in choreographing and prepare to perform in Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker with the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra.

Off-Pointe Ballet
Ballet technique with emphasis on alignment, form, and movement efficiency, so as to support all other dance training. Students may not wear pointe shoes.

Dance Workshop for Intermediate / Advanced
Hone and expand your skills in modern dance techniques, including various types of falls and floor work. Improvisation skills will be explored also. Assist in choreographing and prepare to perform in Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker with the Fort Worth Jazz Orchestra.

Dance Combo
Basic tap with hip hop and jazz – an introduction to elements from these dance forms.

Modern Dance Technique for Adults
Learn some of the elements of modern dance technique including explorations in a variety of styles and traditions.

Dance Fitness for Adults
Explore elements of jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, and more in a class designed for fun and fitness.

Lyrical Jazz and Broadway Stylings
Explore basic jazz dance techniques with an emphasis on lyrical jazz and Broadway stylings.

Class Schedule

 Mondays

5–5:55pm: Dance Discovery. Instructor: Crystal Taylor.
Ages 6–8.

6–7:30pm: Advanced/Professional Modern Dance Technique. Instructor: Kerry Kreiman
Must have prior approval to attend this class. This class is available on a drop-in basis for advanced and professional dancers.

Tuesdays

6–7:25pm: Dance Workshop, Intermediate. Instructor: Kerry Kreiman. Ages 9–14.
Must have at least 1 year of modern dance training, preferably more.

Wednesdays

5–5:55pm: Dance Discovery. Instructor: Kerry Kreiman (Ann-Marie Heilman as periodic guest)
Ages 7–8.
No previous experience required.

6–7:30pm: Advanced/Professional Modern Dance Technique. Instructor: Kerry Kreiman
Must have prior approval to attend this class. This class is available on a drop-in basis for advanced and professional dancers.

Fridays

4–4:55pm: Hip Hop & Jazz – Intermediate. Instructor: Sarah Newton. Ages 9–14.
Students must have at least 1 year of previous dance training.

5–5:55pm: Tap – Intermediate. Instructor: Sarah Newton. Ages 9–14.
Must have at least 1 year of previous tap training.

Saturdays

9–9:55am: Dance Discovery – Intermediate. Instructor: Breanna Kimberly. Ages 6–9.
Must have at least 1 year of previous dance training.

10–10:45am: Dance Discovery. Instructor: Breanna Kimberly. Ages 3–4 1/2.
Age at beginning of year.

11–11:45am: Dance Discovery. Instructor: Breanna Kimberly. Ages 4 1/2 - 5.
Age at beginning of year.

12 noon–12:55pm: Off Pointe Ballet – Basic/Intermediate. Instructor: Courtney Mulcahy. Ages 9–14.
Qualifies for Saturday Double Feature Bonus.

1–1:55pm: Dance Workshop – Basic/Intermediate. Instructor: Courtney Mulcahy. Ages 9–14.
Qualifies for Saturday Double Feature Bonus.

2–2:55pm: Modern Dance Technique FOR ADULTS. Instructor: Sarah Newton. Ages 18 and up.
Qualifies for Saturday Double Feature Bonus. (see payment requirement for adult classes)

3–3:55pm: Dance Fitness FOR ADULTS. Instructor: Sarah Newton. Ages 18 and up.
Qualifies for Saturday Double Feature Bonus. (see payment requirement for adult classes)

 

The CD/FW School values:

  • The art form of dance, as a performing art, with an emphasis on modern dance and creative movement, and the infinite possibilities for human movement...
  • The creative process and self expression, with opportunities for students to explore and discover the world of dance and communication through movement from the inside out
  • Proper alignment, form, and function in training, to reinforce healthy neuromuscular patterns and practices within all styles and techniques
  • Collaboration, cooperation, and active participation -- students help to choreograph their own recital dances, and take "ownership" of the process every step of the way
  • Reasonable pricing and rock bottom recital costs... As part of our commitment to the community as a non-profit organization, tuition and fee pricing is kept as low as possible, and recital costs are kept to a bare minimum to make our classes more accessible to the community... (the majority of recital costumes are purchased at discount stores like Target, not only saving you money, but providing students with a costume which can be re-used in daily life rather than sitting in a closet...)

If you're interested in learning more about some of the teaching practices which CD/FW teachers strive for, the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science features a series of resource articles on their website:

The CD/FW School is part of the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth.

For information about presentations and workshops in area schools, see our Education page.