Four Seasons Dancers
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For more than a dozen years, Four Seasons Dancers have impressed DC audiences with their complex choreography, colorful costumes and wide-ranging repertoire, with global influences that reach from Bollywood to Broadway, Israel to Ireland, Armenia to Uzbekistan and way beyond -- even to the Arctic. The troupe's artistic director-choreographer Elena Indrokova Jones graduated from a premier ballet school her native Russia, and creates works in folk-inspired styles including gypsy, flamenco, polka, tarantella, mambo and more. All dances are original choreography and performed in spectacular costumes.
For more information about joining The Four Seasons Dancers as a beginner or performing dancer, please visit our website at www.fourseasonsdancers.com.
At the Four Seasons Dancers, students are encouraged to do more than just learn movements and techniques. Students learn choreography and perform on stage, giving them the opportunity to present what they've learned and gain newfound confidence.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Beginner dancers are welcome to come to our beginning ballet and stretch class every Monday 7 - 8:30 p.m.. Experienced dancers are welcome to come to our experienced ballet class Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. or our performance classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 - 8 p.m. or Fridays 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.. All classes are conducted in a group style.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Elena Indrokova Jones is the Four Seasons Dancers' director and choreographer. A graduate of one of the premier academic ballet schools in Russia, she has 20 years of on-stage professional experience, including 8 years in leading roles with Teatre Estrada and Rythma Planetya (modern ballet) and with Mosconcert in Moscow.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
The Four Seasons Dancers are hosted by The Aspen Hill Club, a health club. Memberships cost $80 per month, which included access to the sports facility's swimming pool, tennis courts, gym and group fitness classes.
How did you get started teaching?
Elena left her native Russia to share her love of dance with her new community in Montgomery County. What began as ballet classes for people who love to dance, later evolved into a performing dance group in 2004. The Four Seasons Dancers' mission is to promote and communicate an understanding, appreciation and celebration of world cultures through dance.
What types of students have you worked with?
Students come from a variety of ages and backgrounds. Many of our dancers have full-time jobs and have come to the Four Seasons Dancers looking for a hobby. Instead, they have found life-long friendships, a healthy lifestyle and confidence to perform on stage.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The Four Seasons dancers have taken their lessons from the classroom into their community by performing at a variety of events. Recent performances include at the National Christmas Tree, the Leggett Legacy Forward charity event and at festivals around the D.C. area.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Performing dancers are expected to commit a greater amount of time and dedication, especially before events. Please consider the level of commitment that you would like to offer beforehand.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Please discuss any experience, potential time restrictions and comfort on stage before joining as a performing dancer.