SD Mesa College Dance

There is a very long of in most cultures, dating back before some spoken languages! Want to know more? Check out Dance 181 History of Dance next semester!

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Registration is open. Classes begin in a month! What are you taking this semester?!

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Visit sdmesa.edu to get seated! Classes start August 22nd and Covid vaccines are no longer required for in-person classes.

In-person classes are back!!! Registration opens in less than one week! Are you ready?!

Faith is teaching modern dance this fall. Registration opens in two weeks!

Start here: sdmesa.edu/dance

Audrey is teaching mat Pilates and ballet this semester.

Registration opens July 13th. Classes start in August. Covid-19 vaccines are no longer required for in-person classes. We’ll see you soon!

Fall schedule is live now. Registration opens July 13th. Vaccines no longer required for in-person classes. Let’s dance!

Nancy is teaching Latin American Dance in the fall.

Registration opens July 13th. Covid-19 vaccines no longer required for in-person instruction.

Miss Donna is teaching tap, jazz, choreography, dance performance, stage costuming, makeup for dance, lighting, and sound.

Registration opens July 13th. Covid-19 vaccines no longer required for in-person instruction.

TODAY IS THE DAY!


TERRA FIRMA
A Mesa College Dance Concert
Spring 2022

May 19, 20, 21. 7:30 pm
May 21. 4:30 pm

San Diego Mesa College
Apolliad Theatre

https://bit.ly/TicketsMesaDanceSp22

See talented Mesa College Dancers take to the stage with energy, passion, and enthusiasm!

Choreographers explore their inner artists with themes that reflect the turbulence in our world, yet love prevails as relationships are created and dance expresses all emotion.

Showcasing a wide range of dynamic dance styles, audiences will be wowed by Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Urban Choreo, Swing, Ballet, and Fusion!


Masks are required for all patrons while on Mesa campus. For the safety of our dancers please remain masked during the entire performance, as well as before and after the show.

Photo by Sue Brenner Photography

TERRA FIRMA
A Mesa College Dance Concert
Spring 2022

May 19, 20, 21. 7:30 pm
May 21. 4:30 pm

San Diego Mesa College
Apolliad Theatre

https://bit.ly/TicketsMesaDanceSp22

See talented Mesa College Dancers take to the stage with energy, passion, and enthusiasm!

Choreographers explore their inner artists with themes that reflect the turbulence in our world, yet love prevails as relationships are created and dance expresses all emotion.

Showcasing a wide range of dynamic dance styles, audiences will be wowed by Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Urban Choreo, Swing, Ballet, and Fusion!


Masks are required for all patrons while on Mesa campus. For the safety of our dancers please remain masked during the entire performance, as well as before and after the show.

Photo by Sue Brenner Photography

TERRA FIRMA
A Mesa College Dance Concert
Spring 2022

May 19, 20, 21. 7:30 pm
May 21. 4:30 pm

San Diego Mesa College
Apolliad Theatre

https://bit.ly/TicketsMesaDanceSp22

See talented Mesa College Dancers take to the stage with energy, passion, and enthusiasm!

Choreographers explore their inner artists with themes that reflect the turbulence in our world, yet love prevails as relationships are created and dance expresses all emotion.

Showcasing a wide range of dynamic dance styles, audiences will be wowed by Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Urban Choreo, Swing, Ballet, and Fusion!


Masks are required for all patrons while on Mesa campus. For the safety of our dancers please remain masked during the entire performance, as well as before and after the show.

Photo by Sue Brenner Photography

ABOUT THE TEACHER: “Nancy Boskin-Mullen's career as a dancer and choreographer spans nearly four decades and three continents. She has taught Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Ballroom, Latin Dance, Musical Theater Dance, and Choreography and lecture courses in Global Modern Dance and Movement as Cultural Behavior. Currently she is on faculty at Mesa, Grossmont and MiraCosta College. She is the director of California Rhythm Project Tap Dance Company and also directs Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival. Nancy holds a BA in World Arts and Cultures and a MA in Dance from UCLA.”
Class Schedule:
Ballroom Dance: DANC145
*F 6-8 pm. Studio ES102
Choreographing for Spring Dance Concert

ABOUT THE TEACHER: “Donna Flournoy is currently Associate Professor in the Dance Department at San Diego Mesa College. Donna has extensive training and dance experience as a professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Dance Educator. She has taught and choreographed at numerous dance studios for more than twenty years. Donna has a great passion for the arts and is looking forward to sharing her passion for Dance movement with all of her students.”
Class Schedule:
Jazz Dance: Dance135
*M/W 11-12:15 pm. Studio L116
Tap Dance: DANC115
*M/W 12:45-2 pm. Studio L116
History of Dance: DANC181
*Online
Music for Dance: DANC183
*Online
Performance: DANC261
*TBA in the Studio
Choreographing for Spring Dance Concert

ABOUT THE TEACHER: Aulani Chun received both a BA and MA in dance from CSU Long Beach. She has professionally performed as a principle dancer in the musical Kismet in various cities across the US. Additionally, Aulani performed in, A Chorus Line, and a national touring company of King and I starring Yul Brynner. Furthermore, she has performed in several television shows and movies. Aulani has taught dance for California State University, Los Angeles, California State University, Long Beach, University of California, Irvine, and Cal Arts to name a few. Presently, Aulani is an emeritus professor of dance at San Diego Mesa College where she is teaching Pilates.
Class Schedule:
Pilates: DANC160
*Online

ABOUT THE TEACHER: “Blythe Barton is currently Assistant Professor at San Diego Mesa College and danced professionally with both San Diego Dance Theater (2010-2018) and Malashock Dance (2009-2017). Her company, Blythe Barton Dance, was founded in 2010 and has won awards in ‘Outstanding Dance Production’ at the 2014 and 2015 San Diego Fringe Festivals and continues to present acclaimed work throughout Southern California. Blythe was a founding member of San Diego Dance Connect and is co-director of the 40 North Dance Film Festival. BFA Dance Performance, Chapman University, MFA Dance and Choreography, Florida State University.”
Class Schedule:
Ballet: DANC110
*T/Th 8-9:25 am. Studio L116
Modern Dance: DANC140
*T/Th 9:35-11 am. Studio L116
History of Dance: DANC181
*Online
Performance: DANC261
*TBA in the Studio
Choreographing for Spring Dance Concert

You've only got a few minutes... Turn it on!
https://bit.ly/SDMesaDanceYouTube

Amazing night yesterday to share our Dance Film Concert with an in-studio screening! Thank You to everyone who came to view AND all those that were creative in its production.

We can't wait to share this concert with the world in just a few hours!

Tune in at 7:30 pm PCT.

SD Mesa College Dance - Digital Dance Concert

We are ready for our screening! Dancer and VIP guest screening tonight… tomorrow the world!

SD Mesa College Dance - Digital Dance Concert

Nancy Boskin-Mullen's career as a dancer and choreographer spans nearly four decades and three continents. She has taught dance technique classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Ballroom, Latin Dance, Musical Theater Dance, as well as Choreography, Global Modern Dance, Movement as Cultural Behavior, Dance History and Dance Appreciation. Currently she is on faculty at Mesa, Grossmont and MiraCosta College. She is the director of California Rhythm Project Tap Dance Company and also directs Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival. Nancy holds a BA in World Arts and Cultures and a MA in Dance from UCLA.


Assistant to Choreographer: Karla Espejo Rodarte

Dancers: Zahraa Abdulkareem, Aniela Anuszczyk, Sebastian Botello, Spencer Clark, Bette Dominguez, Sayonika Mohanta, Johnny Rivera, Sonya Shafir

Music: Composed by Justin Hurwitz, Performed by Prague Cello Quartet

Videographer/Editor: Nancy Boskin-Mullen

Blythe Barton is currently Assistant Professor at San Diego Mesa College and danced professionally with both San Diego Dance Theater (2010-2018) and Malashock Dance (2009-2017). Her company, Blythe Barton Dance, was founded in 2010 and continues to present acclaimed work throughout Southern California. Blythe was a founding member of San Diego Dance Connect and the 40 North Dance Film Festival. BFA Dance Performance, Chapman University. MFA Dance and Choreography, Florida State University.


Choreography: Alejandro Barajas, Blythe Barton, Sydney Boomgarden

Dancers: Alejandro Barajas, Sydney Boomgarden

Music: Used by Wyvern Lingo

Videographer / Editor: Blythe Barton

Audrey Bondoc is a native San Diegan and Mesa alumni. A former dancer with Unity Dance Ensemble and a graduate from San Francisco State University. She teaches ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary and Pilates to all ages. Her students are currently dancing in the industry and have been accepted into collegiate and professional dance programs.


Dancers: Amylin Canaria, Kamryn Cruise, Jodie Ferri, Karina Johnson, Megan Wills

Music: These Boots Are Made for Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra

Videographer: Audrey Bondoc

Editor: Alex Lalangan

Donna Flournoy, is currently Associate Professor/Co-Chair Dance Department at San Diego Mesa College. Donna has extensive training and dance experience as a professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Dance Educator. She has taught and choreographed at numerous dance studios for more than twenty years. Donna has a great passion for the arts and is looking forward to sharing her passion for Dance movement with all of her students.
BA Dance Choreography, University of California Irvine, MA Dance Education , California State University, Long Beach

Choreographer: Donna Flournoy in Collaboration with Dancers

Dancers: Toni Antonio, Amylin Canaria, Kamryn Cruise, Emily Ong

Music: My Own Way by A-Trak & Ferreck Dawn

Videographer: Donna Flournoy

Editor: Jasmyn Hamblin

Wishing you a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. Dance the weekend away and don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Digital Dance Concert on December 12th! 💃🏼

Faith Jensen-Ismay has an extensive history as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer working throughout the entire county of San Diego and beyond. She is a founding Director of Mojalet (1991) and became the Artistic Director in 1997, presenting her work and performing in Mexico, Switzerland, London, France, and Germany, as well as the East and West Coasts. Currently, Faith is dance faculty at San Diego Mesa College and offers classes through Mojalet Dance Collective in Rancho Bernardo at "The Vine" and Arts for Learning San Diego, a Young Audiences affiliate.



Dancers: Toni Antonio, Alejandro Barajas, Amylin Canaria, Kyla Esquivel, Jodie Ferri, Emily Ong, Mary Pekarek, Linda Williams, Libni Zapata

Music: The Dance of the Faun - Laurent Dury, False Imposition & Movimento - Max Cameron Concors, Frantic Antics - Benjamin William Castle

Videographer / Editor: Faith Jensen-Ismay / Drone Shots - Joe Ismay / with Dancers home footage

ABOUT THE TEACHER: “Donna Flournoy is currently Assistant Professor in the Dance Department at San Diego Mesa College. Donna has extensive training and dance experience as a professional Dancer, Choreographer, and Dance Educator. She has taught and choreographed at numerous dance studios for more than twenty years. Donna has a great passion for the arts and is looking forward to sharing her passion for Dance movement with all of her students.”


Class schedule:
Danc 115A-D: Tap Dance
Dance 135A/B: Jazz Dance
Danc 253: Choreography
Dance 271A/B: Stage Costuming & Makeup

ABOUT THE TEACHER: “Melissa Adao is a choreographer, performer, and educator. She is active in the hip hop community with her fellow SD BGirl Sessions group in jams, battles, and producing events. She is a two time San Diego International Fringe Festival award winner for her full length production “HIP HOP cabHOORAY” with Outstanding Production in 2015 and Outstanding Dance Production in 2017.”


Class schedule:
Danc 120A-D: Hip Hop - ONLINE

ABOUT THE TEACHER: “Nancy Boskin-Mullen's career as a dancer and choreographer spans nearly four decades and three continents. She has taught Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Ballroom, Latin Dance, Musical Theater Dance, and Choreography and lecture courses in Global Modern Dance and Movement as Cultural Behavior. Currently she is on faculty at Mesa, Grossmont and MiraCosta College. She is the director of California Rhythm Project Tap Dance Company and also directs Nations of San Diego International Dance Festival. Nancy holds a BA in World Arts and Cultures and a MA in Dance from UCLA.”


Class schedule:
Danc 125A/B: T/Th 7:00-8:00pm, in studio (CN:74935)

We are ready to DANCE... Mesa College has it all, fully in studio AND online. A mix of offerings to fit your life!

Please support the SD Mesa College Dance Digital Concert Spring 2021!

Congratulations to all of the dancers and choreographers that gave their all in SD Mesa College Dance - Digital Dance Concert over the weekend.

The coolest part of a YouTube concert is that it is still posted for more and more audiences to view! If you want to be inspired and wowed, take a look: https://bit.ly/SDMesaDanceYouTube

Also think about support SD Mesa College Dance with a donation via our fundraising website: http://bit.ly/SupportMesaDanceSp21. 100% of the funds will go to making our program even more awesome!

Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and love for MESA DANCE!

Please support the SD Mesa College Dance Digital Concert Spring 2021! Visit the San Diego Mesa College Dance campaign page and make a donation.

Digital Dance Concert - SD Mesa College Spring 2021

The premiere is happening NOW!
SD Mesa College Dance - Digital Dance Concert

https://youtu.be/VdPaLA6zS7c

Digital Dance Concert - SD Mesa College Spring 2021