DANCE
The vision of Phoenix Center for the Arts’ Dance Department is to make dance 100% accessible to all by offering classes for those just starting, getting back to dance, and professionals seeking classes. The Center offers a variety of classes including modern, hip-hop, dance fitness, bellydancing, and ballet. Come to dance, move, stretch, be creative and have fun!
Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100 to speak to a Patron Services Associate.
ENROLLMENT-BASED CLASSES:
Enrollment-based classes require pre-registration for a specific multi-week dance program.
Somatic Improvisation
Date: October 26, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 18/20
Description: Somatic Improvisation is an open format dance class that centers the soma (i.e. the living body). Somatic inquiry - finding awareness of self through investigating your body and movement - is the guiding light for these classes.
This movement practice is facilitated by Molly W. Schenck, a Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist and former dance professor. Her dynamic teaching style meets people where they are at and welcomes participants of all abilities, skills, and knowledge. She artfully blends her knowledge of human movement, dance, yoga and somatic practices into a beautifully balanced class.
Each class will start with a verbal check-in that will help Molly guide the movement offered to the class. Then Molly will guide participants through movement exploration and mini-phrases to offer support based on comments made during check-in. These movement explorations and mini-phrases are informed by Molly’s studies with Dr. Martha Eddy and rooted in Dr. Eddy’s methods titled BodyMind Dancing™ and Dynamic Embodiment®. Each class concludes with stretching and a verbal check-out to wrap-up the somatic exploration.
Materials: No materials required
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 1.5 hours
Ages: 18+
Cost: $25.00
Somatic Improvisation
Date: November 09, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 19/20
Description: Somatic Improvisation is an open format dance class that centers the soma (i.e. the living body). Somatic inquiry - finding awareness of self through investigating your body and movement - is the guiding light for these classes.
This movement practice is facilitated by Molly W. Schenck, a Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist and former dance professor. Her dynamic teaching style meets people where they are at and welcomes participants of all abilities, skills, and knowledge. She artfully blends her knowledge of human movement, dance, yoga and somatic practices into a beautifully balanced class.
Each class will start with a verbal check-in that will help Molly guide the movement offered to the class. Then Molly will guide participants through movement exploration and mini-phrases to offer support based on comments made during check-in. These movement explorations and mini-phrases are informed by Molly’s studies with Dr. Martha Eddy and rooted in Dr. Eddy’s methods titled BodyMind Dancing™ and Dynamic Embodiment®. Each class concludes with stretching and a verbal check-out to wrap-up the somatic exploration.
Materials: No materials required
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 1.5 hours
Ages: 18+
Cost: $25.00
Somatic Improvisation
Date: December 07, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 19/20
Description: Somatic Improvisation is an open format dance class that centers the soma (i.e. the living body). Somatic inquiry - finding awareness of self through investigating your body and movement - is the guiding light for these classes.
This movement practice is facilitated by Molly W. Schenck, a Registered Somatic Movement Educator/Therapist and former dance professor. Her dynamic teaching style meets people where they are at and welcomes participants of all abilities, skills, and knowledge. She artfully blends her knowledge of human movement, dance, yoga and somatic practices into a beautifully balanced class.
Each class will start with a verbal check-in that will help Molly guide the movement offered to the class. Then Molly will guide participants through movement exploration and mini-phrases to offer support based on comments made during check-in. These movement explorations and mini-phrases are informed by Molly’s studies with Dr. Martha Eddy and rooted in Dr. Eddy’s methods titled BodyMind Dancing™ and Dynamic Embodiment®. Each class concludes with stretching and a verbal check-out to wrap-up the somatic exploration.
Materials: No materials required
Prerequisite: No Experience Required
Duration: 1.5 hours
Ages: 18+
Cost: $25.00