Bill Brown

BILL’s classes

• BodyBlast (cardio-dance)

• Jazz Dance

• Comfort Level (stretching, strengthening and balancing in —and around— a chair)

Streaming (links below) class Rate:

$12 per BodyBlast (cardio) and Comfort Level (stretch), IN-person classes are $15

$15 per streaming jazz dance class. IN person classes are $20

Jazz classes are both streaming and in-person (in-person-$20) vaccinations and boosters required to attend in person

Unlimited: ALL Bill’s streaming classes: $145 monthly.

unlimited classes of both in-person AND all streaming classes: $170 per month.

1. in person: CARDIO DANCE CLASSES

(see BodyBlast description below) :

    Wednesdays and Fridays: 9-10AM ($80 Unlimited/monthly for virtual BodyBlast)

    Link to join Zoom Meetings:

LINK: https://zoom.us/j/607811522?pwd=NkFhWS80aVRKd1VyYmp1OE1JckVtUT09

    PASSCODE: studioa

Meeting ID: 607 811

2. in-person: JAZZ DANCE CLASSES

(generally,a new combo starts every Tuesday, see jazz dance description below )

    TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6-7:30pm

plus SATURDAYS 10-11:30AM

    Link to join Jazz Dance Zoom Meetings:

LINK: https://zoom.us/j/486909885?pwd=K3htRzl1TnRjcmhwWkQ3OGJVSk1SUT09

PASSCODE: studioa

    Meeting ID: 486 909 885

3. streaming only: COMFORT LEVEL: STRETCH/CHAIR MOVEMENT CLASSES

(for any level, seniors encouraged)

  TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS 9-10AM
    Link to join Zoom Meetings:

LINK: https://zoom.us/j/355297307?pwd=Y0tPUS9RTHo2bkJoVU0wRjNCTCs5dz09

PASSCODE: studioa

    Meeting ID: 355 297 307

Methods of Payment:

    1. Venmo: @hyperionartsLA

    2. PayPal:  PayPal.me/hyperionarts, or reference studioadance@aol.com

    3. Apple Pay: Text me at 818-383-2650 and click the (apple pay) button

    4. Zelle (direct transfer): reference studioadance@aol.com, or 818-383-2650

    5. Check (mail to: 2306 Hyperion Ave, LA CA 90027)

Jazz Dance

JAZZ DANCE CLASSES (new combo starts on Tuesdays —unless we are carrying a long combo over 1 more week)

    TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 6-7:30pm

plus SATURDAYS 10-11:30AM

I strive to create a supportive atmosphere in my jazz class– fun takes priority when I teach. I say, "fun first, discipline second." In fact, I admit that I am a playful instructor and strive for a collective good mood during my class. My goal is to see every student walk away with a big grin when the session has ended.

Jazz class consists of an energetic standing warm-up followed by plies (which interprets into a slow, lyrical dance), then upbeat stretching and strengthening while lying on the floor.  The entire warm-up is approximately one half of an hour.

NOTE: A GREAT DEAL OF MY STUDENTS ARE BABY BOOMERS, THEREFORE I KEEP THE CHOREOGRAPHY WITHIN A BOUNDARY THAT IS SAFE ON JOINTS —NO GRAND PLIÉS, NO LEAPS, NO LANDING ON THE FLOOR AND SPRINGING UP.

IN OTHER WORDS—CHALLENGING, YET JOINT-FRIENDLY CHOREOGRAPHY

Next, we do progressions of steps in lines across the floor. These include practicing turns and kicks. These steps are included in a jazz dance combination that changes weekly. If you are a beginner, I give simpler steps in the choreography while others may be given more turns.

To keep things fresh, I offer a new combination each week (starts on Tuesdays) that may vary from lyrical jazz to funk to Broadway (FYI: I’m real keen on choreographing combos to Show tunes!) to 3/4 (waltz-time) to blues, Latin, soft shoe and modern jazz.  That way newcomers are never behind on learning any given combination. Even if it is the second class of a new combination, I take time explaining the movement so that every student can learn.

To get a better feel for the classes, check out the short videos on Studio A Dance's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/studioadancela/videos/ or my own page: https://www.facebook.com/wbrownla/videos and Instagram link/icon on banner at page bottom

BodyBlast

Wednesdays and FRIDAYS: 9-9:45 AM

Streaming only—link at top of page

(payment options at bottom of page)

I now refer to this class as cardio-light! For two reasons: firstly, I have a racing heart condition (known as ventricle tachycardia where I have a — possibly genetic —defect in my electrical system ) where I should not get my heart up to too fast of a pace, or I’ll end up getting a shock from my defibrillator to prevent passing out on the floor. (PS I have my cardiologist permission as long as I keep my heart rate below 135 beats per minute) Secondly, I’ve been leading this class for more than 40 years, so as I have aged into senior-hood, so have many of my students. But I keep the pace upbeat and energetic for sure. This aerobics/dance class averages 4300 steps (of various kinds) within 45 minute’s time. During this period I take participants on a ride of easy-to-follow jazz, salsa and funk steps. The music I play is as diverse as the choreography itself. Whether it be blues, Motown, jazz, Latin, world,or pop, I often notice someone in the studio is singing along (an encouraged enhancement to he hour).

All divas welcome!

Believe it or not, sometimes you may even experience a Mozart piece on the sound system (I sometimes use this genre of music during a brief balancing section of class immediately following cardio).

Comfort Level/Stretch

TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 9-10AM

STREAMING ONLY- LINK AT TOP OF PAGE

This class that begins — and ends — sitting in an arm-less chair is accompanied by soothing music.

During the hour, we also stand for additional stretching and balancing. Here, we make great discoveries– including our center of gravity. This class also brings to the participant increased flexibility, and strength. And more importantly an awareness of the body and how it moves. An emphasis on correct positioning and correct use of the body musculature results in taller, more confidant stature! At the end of the hour, returned to the chair, a few minutes of meditation leads to a sense of well being.

about Bill Brown

Believe it or not, lately people have been calling me the “bionic man.” Here’s the simple reason: I have some non-human parts! It all started in June of 2016. I was teaching a jazz class and had to excuse myself from the dance floor, as I felt dizzy. Immediately I exited the studio, sat down and passed out (for the first time in my life). When I came-to, a couple minutes later I could not catch my breath or get my eyes to focus on all my students who were surrounding me. All was a blur. Soon the EMT guys arrived and informed me that my pulse was racing at 235 beats per minute, a condition known as ventricle tachycardia. Racing blood does not collect oxygen so you just faint or say stupid things. I did both. Luckily at the emergency room, the team got me back to normal heart rhythm and I could once again breathe-with-ease. To prevent future episodes, I now have an implanted defibrillator/pacemaker with a wire that zaps my heart back to a sensible rhythm, if needed. And in fact, 8 months later I received a “charge” during a jazz dance class. “Ooh, wow” I said, then promptly –and thanked modern science and went on with the dance.

Other bionic parts: June 26, 2017 I had a total knee replacement. Yep, now there’s no cartilage, no meniscus, just a metal and plastic knee cemented into my leg bones. Another nod to modern science. I am now back to doing double pirouettes. Feels good!  

MY "BACK" STORY OF DANCE: As a last resort to rehabilitate chronic lower back pain in 1976 I started taking ballet classes. Although I loved the discipline and the art of ballet, my interest became more piqued by what was happening in the adjacent studio-- namely, jazz dance.

The lure of the music and slick choreography caused me to take on a split major, if you will. Jazz dancing became my passion, and ballet my discipline. From that point on I set forth to sample classes throughout the Los Angels area. My mentors included Joe Tremaine, Sally Whalen, Sarah Reed Tayir, Christine Verse, Vince Patterson and Fred Walton.

After thousands of pirouettes and becoming intimate friends with Terrance Curtis (my favorite jazz instructor), we two set forth to open our own studio. Studio A Dance debuted in 1982 (forty-some years ago—you can now guess my age). At that time, I began teaching aerobics in our Los Feliz studio (since moved to Silver Lake), and soon after started teaching jazz dance classes, and continue today. Although Terrance passed away in 2003, I keep the tradition of dance alive at Hyperion Arts!

In addition to jazz, cardio, and stretch, from time to time I lead beginning ballet classes. I has also ran movement classes in halfway house for recovering addicts, and hired myself out as a private trainer. I performed in the review "Earl Carrol Revisited" at the Variety Arts Center, a rock musical entitled "Cosmic Sands." I choreographed a piece presented on the Orpheum Theater stage, strutted down runways in fashion shows and appeared yearly with Studio A Dance's resident company Cumulus.  Additionally I have volunteered as choreographer for many local high school musical theatre productions.  Currently I produce DanceSpot, a theater venue at Studio A Dance open to local choreographers.

But teaching takes top billing. As a supportive instructor, I allow my students to find pleasure with dance, rather than perfection. By keeping the atmosphere positive and by sharing my joy for dance, I motivate students to the point of surprising themselves and excelling far beyond preconceived expectations. I hope to "see you on the floor!"

rates: DANCE CARDS (for IN-Studio Classes)

1 class       $20           

5 classes    $84   (90 day)

10 classes     $145   (120 day)  

15 classes     $200 (6 month)

Dance unlimited monthly $160

PAYMENTS:

We take cash, check,Venmo (@hyperionartsLA) PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/hyperionarts,

or reference- studioadance@aol.com)

or Zelle (for zelle payment: reference phone number 818-383-2650). No Credit card please.

BODYBLAST CARDS (rates for IN-studio classes)

1 class         $15

6 classes      $74    (90 day)

12 classes    $145 (120 day)

24 classes    $200  (6 month)

30 Day - unlimited monthly $135

PAYMENTS:

We take cash, check,Venmo (@hyperionartsLA) PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/hyperionarts) or Zelle (for zelle payment: reference phone number 818-383-2650). No Credit card please.

*Note: no refunds, credit only