Elysium Dance Project

Classical and Contemporary ballet, modern and jazz dancers with Elysium Dance Project.

Study modern and ballet, pointe and jazz at Elysium Dance Project, located in Rollinsford NH at the Salmon Falls Mills.

Elysium Dance Project is close to all NH Seacoast area locations. Come visit us at the Lower Mill at Salmon Falls in Rollinsford, NH!

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EXPERIENCE THE BLISS OF MOVEMENT

Lower Mill at Salmon Falls, Rollinsford, NH

Just a hop, skip and a jump from South Berwick, ME and Dover, NH...

Elysium's Winter/Spring Semester Begins January 19th, 2007

To Register for Elysium Classes please call the studio for a brochure. You may sign up for the Winter session no later than January 14th, 2008 . Please call the office to save a spot in the class and receive more details. Download our 2007-08 Brochure: 2007FallBrochure.pdf

Mission Statement

Acknowledging that all people are born with an innate capacity for creative expression and a need for kinesthetic experiences, Elysium Dance Project offers a positive, non-judgmental space in which to explore the movement arts. Our programs are designed around a balance of sound technique and creative exploration, through which we strive to nurture the spirit of wonder and spontanaeity that is instinctual in young children. We aim to create opportunities for people of all ages to access this state of bliss. Elysium's programs promote the strong work ethic required of any discipline, while celebrating innovation and individual creativity, believing these qualities foster critical thinking skills and the development of flexible, independent minds. Through broad movement education, performances and outreach, Elysium endeavors to embrace the commonalities between forms, while also respecting their incredible diversity.

Coming Soon!

Structural Yoga Therapy™ for Athletes: Moving from Fitness toward Wellness

January 26, 2008 Time: 1 – 5 pm Cost: $60

Please see Yoga Program page for more details.

Boy's Dance Explosion New Session starting in January: This class is high energy and moves at a fast pace that emphasizes young boy's natural inclination for expansive movement. The focus is particularly on developing strength, flexibility, fine motor coordination and rhythm while moving to a wide range of music including African drumming and world music and pop music. The whole body will be utilized by learning body isolations, small footwork, turns and all sizes and speeds of jumps, runs and leaps, We will also explore falling to the floor with control & rolling and recovering with smoothness and agility. Creativity and expression will be encouraged. Taught by Christine Simes. Inquire at (603) 743-4700

Women's Dance Express For any woman who longs to get their body moving and experience the joy and expression of dance. Led by Christine Simes, the group will explore basic dance elements to develop improved body awareness and musicality. The group will work with visual imagery and inspiring music to allow each individual's natural movement instincts to come out. We will then use our movements in the creation of a short group dance. No dance experience necessary---bring some favorite music and be ready for a good time! Inquire at (603) 743-4700

Dance Program Offerrings

(Please see dance program page for full descriptions.)

Children's Program

PlayDance Ages 3-4 KinderDance Ages 5-7 Kids'Moves Ages 7-9

Classical & Contemporary Dance I/II Ages 9 & up*see description below

Teen Movement Program

Classical & Contemporary Ballet I/II, III, III/IV Modern Dance III/IV

Teen /Adult Movement Program

, Classical & Contemporary Dance I/II Modern Dance III/IV Multi-Level Yoga

*C & C Dance is a class designed to allow students to experience dance as a limitless creative outlet, offering them a range of styles from jazz, modern and ballet, as well as the individual style of the instructor. The class begins with a warm-up that incorporates techniques universal to all dance forms, with an emphasis on strong ballet skills and the more expansive torso and body isolation work of jazz and modern dance. Increasingly more complex movement sequences will refine skills, build dynamics and promote ease of movement and fluidity. Music ranging from classical to world and contemporary music will be used to improve rhythm, musicality and versatility. Expression & artistry will be explored through improvisation and creating short dances and casual in-studio showings will serve as a vehicle for showing dances by students & faculty.

Other Offerings (taught by independent instructors) Please contact the instructor to register.

Open Ballet / Thursdays 7:15-8:30 pm w/ Linda Seaward An open multiple level ballet class for teens and adults. Please call Linda @ 603-312-2663 for more information or to register.

Pilates / Tues 5-6pm (207)384-4883 to register. w/ Katherine McIntire. Katherine is a Stott Pilates trained instructor with a background in clasasical ballet that has given her a thorough understanding of body-mechanics and mind-body awareness. Her matwork class focuses on strengthening and conditioning the whole body using the latest optimal fitness methods. This balanced pilates workout will focus on the individual needs of the student, meeting people "where they are at," making it a safe and effective class for all ages.

About the Director

Christine Simes founded Elysium Dance Project in 2003 after serving for many years as Assistant Director of Ballet Theatre Workshop in Portsmouth and on faculty at Ballet New England and Arts Rochester. Her career in dance spans over 20 years, during which time she has been active as a performer, educator and choreographer. Christine's early training was with the Seacoast Ballet, NH Contemporary Ballet and the Boston Ballet School. She continued her studies on full scholarship at the University of Utah's prestigious ballet program, as well as attending San Francisco Ballet Summer program, American Dance Festival & The Choreographer’s Project, Utah. Ms. Simes was a member of Ballet West, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Indianapolis Ballet Theatre & modern dance company Dance Kaleidoscope, as well as performing musicals with Civic Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis. She has performed soloist and principal roles in many of the ballet classics, as well as dancing a wide repertoire of neo-classical and modern works by such choreographers as George Balanchine, John Butler, Michael Smuin, Jose Limon, John Neumier and Val Caniporoli. As a choreographer Christine has choreographed and produced several repertory concerts and most recently created and directed a cross between a play and a ballet 'O'Tannenbaum; A re-grooved play on the traditional Nutcracker ballet.' She also collaborated on productions for the Music Hall's 'Family Series' in Portsmouth, NH. Currently she is pursuing studies in movement therapy.

More About Our Programs

The dance and yoga programs at EDP are immersed in classical forms, while also being inspired by contemporary, modern and emerging ideas and approaches. We apply knowledge of body mechanics and a broad spectrum of techniques and styles to intelligently inform our teaching, allowing intuition and personal style to guide us. In an atmosphere of mutual respect between teacher and student, Elysium promotes the discipline of regular practice as a process of refinement unique to each individual. All classes aim to balance strength and flexibility, increase body awareness, refine motor skills and coordination and develop ease of movement. Class sizes are limited, giving the teacher the ability to adapt material to suit individual needs. Healthy body images and self-esteem will be gently encouraged, for we believe that there is no 'wrong' body for dance or yoga and that every person can experience the benefits of these disciplines.

Elysium Dance Project
Lower Mill at Salmon Falls
PO Box 285
Rollinsford, NH 03869
(603) 743 - 4700


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			Home Classical & Contemporary Dance EXPERIENCE THE BLISS OF MOVEMENT Lower Mill at Salmon Falls, Rollinsford, NH Just a hop, skip and a jump from South Berwick, ME and Dover, NH... Elysium's Winter/Spring Semester Begins January 19th, 2007 To Register for Elysium Classes please call the studio for a brochure. You may sign up for the Winter session no later than January 14th, 2008 . Please call the office to save a spot in the class and receive more details. Download our 2007-08 Brochure: 2007FallBrochure.pdf Mission Statement Acknowledging that all people are born with an innate capacity for creative expression and a need for kinesthetic experiences, Elysium Dance Project offers a positive, non-judgmental space in which to explore the movement arts. Our programs are designed around a balance of sound technique and creative exploration, through which we strive to nurture the spirit of wonder and spontanaeity that is instinctual in young children. We aim to create opportunities for people of all ages to access this state of bliss. Elysium's programs promote the strong work ethic required of any discipline, while celebrating innovation and individual creativity, believing these qualities foster critical thinking skills and the development of flexible, independent minds. Through broad movement education, performances and outreach, Elysium endeavors to embrace the commonalities between forms, while also respecting their incredible diversity. Coming Soon! Structural Yoga Therapy™ for Athletes: Moving from Fitness toward Wellness January 26, 2008 Time: 1 – 5 pm Cost: $60 Please see Yoga Program page for more details. Boy's Dance Explosion New Session starting in January: This class is high energy and moves at a fast pace that emphasizes young boy's natural inclination for expansive movement. The focus is particularly on developing strength, flexibility, fine motor coordination and rhythm while moving to a wide range of music including African drumming and world music and pop music. The whole body will be utilized by learning body isolations, small footwork, turns and all sizes and speeds of jumps, runs and leaps, We will also explore falling to the floor with control & rolling and recovering with smoothness and agility. Creativity and expression will be encouraged. Taught by Christine Simes. Inquire at (603) 743-4700 Women's Dance Express For any woman who longs to get their body moving and experience the joy and expression of dance. Led by Christine Simes, the group will explore basic dance elements to develop improved body awareness and musicality. The group will work with visual imagery and inspiring music to allow each individual's natural movement instincts to come out. We will then use our movements in the creation of a short group dance. No dance experience necessary---bring some favorite music and be ready for a good time! Inquire at (603) 743-4700 Dance Program Offerrings (Please see dance program page for full descriptions.) Children's Program PlayDance Ages 3-4 KinderDance Ages 5-7 Kids'Moves Ages 7-9 Classical & Contemporary Dance I/II Ages 9 & upsee description below Teen Movement Program* Classical & Contemporary Ballet I/II, III, III/IV Modern Dance III/IV Teen /Adult Movement Program , Classical & Contemporary Dance I/II Modern Dance III/IV Multi-Level Yoga C & C Dance is a class designed to allow students to experience dance as a limitless creative outlet, offering them a range of styles from jazz, modern and ballet, as well as the individual style of the instructor. The class begins with a warm-up that incorporates techniques universal to all dance forms, with an emphasis on strong ballet skills and the more expansive torso and body isolation work of jazz and modern dance. Increasingly more complex movement sequences will refine skills, build dynamics and promote ease of movement and fluidity. Music ranging from classical to world and contemporary music will be used to improve rhythm, musicality and versatility. Expression & artistry will be explored through improvisation and creating short dances and casual in-studio showings will serve as a vehicle for showing dances by students & faculty. Other Offerings* (taught by independent instructors) Please contact the instructor to register. Open Ballet / Thursdays 7:15-8:30 pm w/ Linda Seaward An open multiple level ballet class for teens and adults. Please call Linda @ 603-312-2663 for more information or to register. Pilates / Tues 5-6pm (207)384-4883 to register. w/ Katherine McIntire. Katherine is a Stott Pilates trained instructor with a background in clasasical ballet that has given her a thorough understanding of body-mechanics and mind-body awareness. Her matwork class focuses on strengthening and conditioning the whole body using the latest optimal fitness methods. This balanced pilates workout will focus on the individual needs of the student, meeting people "where they are at," making it a safe and effective class for all ages. About the Director Christine Simes founded Elysium Dance Project in 2003 after serving for many years as Assistant Director of Ballet Theatre Workshop in Portsmouth and on faculty at Ballet New England and Arts Rochester. Her career in dance spans over 20 years, during which time she has been active as a performer, educator and choreographer. Christine's early training was with the Seacoast Ballet, NH Contemporary Ballet and the Boston Ballet School. She continued her studies on full scholarship at the University of Utah's prestigious ballet program, as well as attending San Francisco Ballet Summer program, American Dance Festival & The Choreographer’s Project, Utah. Ms. Simes was a member of Ballet West, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Indianapolis Ballet Theatre & modern dance company Dance Kaleidoscope, as well as performing musicals with Civic Repertory Theatre in Indianapolis. She has performed soloist and principal roles in many of the ballet classics, as well as dancing a wide repertoire of neo-classical and modern works by such choreographers as George Balanchine, John Butler, Michael Smuin, Jose Limon, John Neumier and Val Caniporoli. As a choreographer Christine has choreographed and produced several repertory concerts and most recently created and directed a cross between a play and a ballet 'O'Tannenbaum; A re-grooved play on the traditional Nutcracker ballet.' She also collaborated on productions for the Music Hall's 'Family Series' in Portsmouth, NH. Currently she is pursuing studies in movement therapy. More About Our Programs The dance and yoga programs at EDP are immersed in classical forms, while also being inspired by contemporary, modern and emerging ideas and approaches. We apply knowledge of body mechanics and a broad spectrum of techniques and styles to intelligently inform our teaching, allowing intuition and personal style to guide us. In an atmosphere of mutual respect between teacher and student, Elysium promotes the discipline of regular practice as a process of refinement unique to each individual. All classes aim to balance strength and flexibility, increase body awareness, refine motor skills and coordination and develop ease of movement. Class sizes are limited, giving the teacher the ability to adapt material to suit individual needs. Healthy body images and self-esteem will be gently encouraged, for we believe that there is no 'wrong' body for dance or yoga and that every person can experience the benefits of these disciplines.

Elysium Dance Project Lower Mill at Salmon Falls PO Box 285 Rollinsford, NH 03869 (603) 743 - 4700 www.elysiumdanceproject.com info@elysiumdanceproject.com