Virtual Semester ITALIAN DANCE (Wed)
A semester of Tarantella! Explore the tarantella! Class begins Jan 28 and Ends May 27
Service Description
Italian Dance — All Levels | Hybrid Class Join us for an embodied celebration of Italian culture through movement, rhythm, and community. This Italian Dance class is offered in a hybrid format, welcoming students in person at Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance in Ridgefield, Connecticut, as well as live via Zoom. Zoom access details will be emailed to registered participants prior to class. Open to all levels, this class is designed primarily for adults, with teens welcome when available. No prior dance experience is necessary—this space is for anyone curious about Italian folk traditions, cultural movement, or joyful communal dance. Rooted in Southern Italian folk traditions and their Indigenous foundations, each class explores both the technical and cultural elements of traditional dance forms. Throughout the semester, students will be introduced to styles such as pizzica, tammurriata, tarantella, Calabrese, and more. Classes may build over multiple weeks or revisit material, allowing dancers to deepen their understanding, confidence, and embodied connection to the dances. Each session typically includes: A grounding warm-up to connect body and rhythm Technical instruction and stylistic foundations Time to dance together in community Select classes featuring movement combinations or phrases This class honors Italian dance as a living tradition—one shaped by history, land, ritual, and storytelling—while remaining accessible, welcoming, and alive in the present moment. Whether you are reconnecting with your heritage or discovering these traditions for the first time, you are invited to move, learn, and celebrate together. Come as you are. Dance with curiosity. Leave feeling connected.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
AGREEMENT POLICY, LIABILITY WAIVER, AND BOOKING POLICY 1. Agreement to Participate By registering for any service by Danielle Marie Fusco, Danielle Marie Fusco, Inc., Italian Arts Festival or American Strega (including dance classes, workshops, wellness events, coaching, and consultations, online or in person), you agree to this policy. Participation is voluntary, and you acknowledge the physical nature of these services and potential risks. 2. Waiver of LiabilityYou assume all risks, including injury, illness, or property damage, and release Danielle Marie Fusco, Danielle Marie Fusco, Inc., Italian Arts Festival, American Strega, and affiliates from any claims. You affirm you are in good health and should consult a physician if needed. You agree to hold harmless the instructor for any claims arising from participation, including technical issues, environmental hazards, or injuries in your practice space. 3. Zoom Usage and Privacy For online services, you agree to use Zoom responsibly. Recording, reproducing, or distributing class content is strictly prohibited. The instructor reserves the right to remove disruptive participants without a refund. 4. Booking and Payment PolicyAll sales are final. Payments must be made in advance, and no refunds, transfers, or credits are provided for missed classes or cancellations. If the instructor cancels or reschedules, a reschedule or future class credit will be offered. 5. Acknowledgment and ConsentBy registering, you confirm you have read, understood, and agreed to this policy, accepting all terms and risks.
Contact Details
healwithdaniellemarie@gmail.com
Astoria, Queens, NY, USA