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Ginger Cox has been on faculty at Broadway Dance Center for over 20 years. She holds a Masters in Kinesiology, a BFA in Dance from Temple University, is on faculty at Pace University and has taught master classes in Europe, Mexico, Japan, Danse Encores, Ohio Dance Festival, the Joffrey Ballet, Sacred Heart University, dance studios and conventions throughout the U.S....Read more
Ginger Cox has been on faculty at Broadway Dance Center for over 20 years. She holds a Masters in Kinesiology, a BFA in Dance from Temple University, is on faculty at Pace University and has taught master classes in Europe, Mexico, Japan, Danse Encores, Ohio Dance Festival, the Joffrey Ballet, Sacred Heart University, dance studios and conventions throughout the U.S. Ginger is the founder of Dancing Anatomy and has presented anatomy-based seminars at the National Dance Society Conference, Dance Science and Somatics Conference, the Bill Evans Somatic Conference, and the Dance Educators Training Institute.
She is a NASM certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and Youth Exercise Specialist. She was a featured article in Dance Informa, “What Ginger Cox wants dancers to know about dance anatomy,” and Dancetrain Magazine highlighted her dynamic style and method for teaching anatomy in a relatable way. Ginger is on the Board for the Young Choreographers Dance Festival, the Faculty Advisory Board at BDC, has contributed to articles in Dance Teacher and Dance Spirit Magazines. Described as ‘absorbing and inventive, with amusing creativity,’ by the Jazz Dance E-news, Ginger has choreographed for Nike, the NJ Nets Dancers, recording artist Lijie, Japan’s Hanayashiki Show, Dancing Wheels Company, Earl Mosley Institute, the Élan Awards, the Brooklyn Dance Festival, Waxworks, DRA, Queens Fringe Festival, Independent films, industrials, and the NuDance Festival, where the NY Times quoted “the selection of choreographers was unusually good.” Bob Boross quotes, “the greatest exploration of the choreographic voice within jazz dance was seen in the work of Ginger Cox.” Some of her many performance highlights include Saturday Night Live with Molly Shannon and Jimmy Falon, Lou Bega, industrials, and concert dance.
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Class Descriptions
Ginger brings a fresh perspective and creative material to all of her classes. Pulling from her extensive background in dance, Ginger offers a diverse range of stylized combinations accompanied by a broad spectrum of music. Her movement vocabulary is technical, athletic and versatile; iDANZ Critix Corner quotes, “Ginger explores movement in an unpredictable way.”
Ginger promotes individuality and encourages dancers to bring their authentic selves to the work. Mindful dancing with an inquisitive, open mind and creative choice making is practiced throughout the class. Her thorough warm up focuses on alignment, fluid transitions, weight exchange, core stability, balances and building strength on all planes. Discover a new perspective of your dancing in this class!
This class will celebrate all styles of Jazz! Each week Ginger will teach a variety of Jazz styles such as: lyrical, commercial, traditional jazz, props, and 'jazznasty'! Don't be intimidated by the level! Come ready to have fun and learn something different!
This class helps the dancer gain a better understanding of how to develop consistent, clean turns and powerful jumps!
Explore, Create, Connect! This fun class will explore the possibilities within creating partnering work through improvisation and a series of structured exercises designed to break down barriers, build trust, explore weight exchange, contact, floor work, lifts, shapes and negative spaces inside a movement relationship. Come with an open mind ready to explore! All levels welcome. No set choreography required
Explore, Create, Connect! This fun class will explore possibilities through improvisation and a series of structured exercises designed to break down barriers, build trust, and create one of a kind partnerships. Weight exchange, contact, floor work, lifts, and a variety of movement styles are explored. All levels welcome.