About Us
General
 The Image Dance Studio was founded in 1982. Classes began, first with adults, then quickly expanded to incorporate offerings for the full spectrum of ages.
The studio was granted legal recognition as a not-for-profit corporation in 1992.
Image classes involve Modern Dance / Creative Movement / Contact Improv. techniques and is open to anyone with an interest in exploring movement.
The Image Dance Studio operates with an open and inclusive spirit. It is the philosophy of the studio that each student, regardless of ability, is taught how to use movement to express and deepen their spiritual connections to self, to one another, and to the world around them.
Liturgical dance is only one component of our studio. Liturgical dance refers to dance within a worship service. However, everyone is welcome; there room for people with all religious or non-religious backgrounds.
Our well-equiped studio has full length mirrors and is located on the second floor of the old Crawford School (now Hope CRC).
Our Instructors
Claudia Otto - artistic director - has an extensive background in Modern Dance and Creative Movement/Contact Improv. She also works as an artist/educator for the Learning through the Arts program and the CAHEP programs within the elementary school systems.
Saira Hawkins - has an extensive background in tap & jazz; dance theatre, modern, ballet & pointe. She has been a member of Image for 15 years.
Kathy Bird: - has been a member of Image since 1993. She is a student of Yoga and teaches Yoga techniques in the adult class. She has attended the Sacred Dance Festival wksp. in North Carolina.
Marzana Bates - has been with Image since 1993 and has attended the Sacred Dance Festival wksp at Connecticut College.
Image staff just completed a workshop with Motus O dance co.
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