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Our Mission
Jabberwocky Studios empowers and enfranchises participants through the arts while celebrating the diversity of our community.
CoMo Africa Fest 2019
The Power and Promise of Women Gala Performance
Price: $12 individual, $20 family
Date: March 8, 2019
Time: Doors open at 6PM, Performance starts at 7PM.
Venue: Missouri Theatre, 203 S. 9th St., Columbia, MO 65211
Come at at 6PM to enjoy African art work and more! Performance begins at 7PM featuring:
- Ayodele all female Drum and Dance group from Chicago
- Vocalists Aina Cook from Saint Louis and Columbia's own Symonne SPARKS
- Redeem Christian Church Choir
- Made in Africa Dancers of the Mizzou African Student Association
- Speakers: Dr. Tola Pearce, Judith Mutamba, Gloria Mangoni
$5 admission to the afterparty at the Industry with ticket: African Dance music spun by DJs Tunde and Johnny Seven
CoMo Africa Fest 2019 Meet and Mingle
Price: $40 individual, $70 for two, includes admission to Gala performance on March 8.
Date: March 7, 2019
Time: 6:30- 8:00 PM
Venue: Orr Street Studios, 106 Orr St, Columbia, MO 65201
Meet and Mingle with members of Ayodele Drum and Dance, Enjoy African storytelling by Missouri Arts Council Touring Artist, Kenya Ajanaku, Sample South African Wines, Try homemade African appetizers, Network with Community leaders in the arts, inclusion and equity
Our Courses
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Adult/Intermediate Tap
Instructor: Cato
This class is for more experienced tapper or more mature students. It will be move faster and cover more advanced skill than the beginner class but with the same fun, supportive environment. 11 classes. Tuesdays, January 8- March 19.
Ages 12-adult
5:00-6:00 pm
$130 per student.
Swing Choreographed Dance
Instructor: Jeanette Bailey and Chase Rother
This class is intermediate level that builds lead/follow skills as well as solo movement. Students will learn 1 or 2 classic swing choreographies as well as a "Chase and Jeanette" original, that will be performed around town at local events as well as at regional competitions. This class will also include instruction on dips, tricks, and lifts as they pertain to the choreography. Some experience with swing dancing is a prerequisite. 11 classes. Sundays, January 6- March17.
Ages all ages
Sundays 5:00-6:00 pm
$70 per student.
Hip Hop – Break Dance Beginner
Instructor: Joe Schlottach
In this introductory class students will learn basics of the four pillars of break dance; top rock, footwork, power moves and freezes. 12 classes. Sundays, 1:00-2:00 PM. Starts April 7.
Ages 6 and up
Sundays, 1:00-2:00 PM
$140 per student.
Hip Hop Break Dance Intermediate
Instructor: Kyle
This class is for dancers who are ready to take their B-boy or B-girl game to the next level. Develop sets, broaden your repertoire and get ready to battle! 12 classes, Fridays, 7:30-8:30 PM, starts April 5.
Ages 13- adult
Fridays, 7:30-8:30 PM
$140 per student.
Hip Hop- Break Dance, Beginner II
Instructor: Alex Schust
This class is a step up from the beginner class for qualifying students. With additional rigor, we will focus on flow and style in addition to expanding our repertoire of moves. 12 classes. Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM. Starts April 5.
Ages 7 and up
Fridays, 6:30-7:30 PM
$140 per student.
Hip Hop- Beginner
Instructor: Hope Schust
This class is for beginner hip hop dancers who want to learn basic dance techniques that will allow them to develop a unique dance style and improvise to music as well as dance choreography with classmates. This is a great confidence builder for school social events and lots of fun! 12 classes. Sundays, 2:00-3:00 PM. Starts April 7.
Ages 7 and up
Sundays, 2:00-3:00 PM
$140 per student.
Adult Hip Hop
Instructor: Alex Schust
Meet new friends when you get together with like minded adults to learn hip hop techniques and choreography in a fun, low pressure environment. Great Fun, Great Exercise! This class can feed into our hip hop squad when appropriate. 12 classes. Sundays, starts April 7.
Ages 16 and up
Sundays 3:00-4:00 PM
$140 per student.
Hip Hop: Performance Squad
Instructor: Guest choreographers
This class will teach you to polish skills, pick up choreography quickly, and present a clean performance. Invited dancers will form Jabberwocky's performance squad for private and public events. By invitation. Call to schedule an audition. Sundays, 4:00-5:00 PM. Ongoing.
Ages by invitation
Sundays, 4:00-5:00 PM
$50 per student.
Beginner Tap
Instructor: Marjorie McDonald
Our instructor will work with young tappers in a fun supportive environment. This class is for kids who are new to tapping. It won't be long until little tappers can create a joyful noise with those shoes! Beginner tap shoes are available at Payless. 12 classes, 3:30-4:30 PM. Mondays, Begins April 1.
Ages 7 and up
Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM
$140 per student.
Spoken Word Poetry
Jabberwocky’s Speak: Spoken Word Poetry Club
Instructor: Mike Barrett and Linda Schust
Jabberwocky Speaks: slam poetry club. This free club meets weekly to talk and write/share poetry. You will compete at Louder Than a Bomb and have many other opportunities to perform your poetry. To find out more or to sign up, contact Linda by calling or texting 573-239-9899 or by email at jabberwockycomo@gmail.com. Congratulations to all participants in the Spring 2018 Louder Than A Bomb Competition, where Jabberwocky placed 2nd. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS!
Ages 10 to adult
Sundays 5:00-6:00 PM
$0 per student.
Visual Arts
Voice
"I feel really comfortable in front of Kacie...I am learning new techniques and realizing I can hit notes I didn't know I could hit."
--Janylah T., student
Private Instruction
Instructor: Kacie Watson
Private lessons lasting 30 minutes. $20 per session. Please contact Linda Schust at jabberwockycomo@gmail.com to arrange for a trial lesson.
Throw a Party
Artsy Parties
Use our space to host a birthday party. We can offer arts or crafts activities for participants and arrange for catering.
Dance Parties
Use our 750 square foot dance floor, amplification system and adjoining rooms to host a dance party for your child, family, or organization.
Book Clubs
Use our reading room for your book club. Coffee available.
See our rental policy
Our Team
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