Classes
Below is a list of the classes that will be offered for Fall 2011-Spring 2012.
Classes Begin September 1, 2011
Monday | ||
| Time | Class | |
| 9:30-10:30 am | Pre Ballet | |
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Youth Modern | |
| 5:30-6:15 pm | Pointe | |
| 6:15-7:30 pm | Advanced Ballet | |
| 7:30-8:30 pm | Advanced Modern | |
Tuesday | ||
| Time | Class | |
| 10:00-11:00 am | Zumba | |
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Youth Jazz | |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Youth Ballet 1 | |
| 6:30-7:30 pm | Youth Ballet 2 | |
| 7:30-8:30 pm | Advanced Jazz | |
Wednesday | ||
| Time | Class | |
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Creative Movement | |
| 4:00-5:00 pm | Intermediate Tap | |
| 5:00-6:00 pm | Little Tappers | |
| 6:00-7:00 pm | Advanced Tap | |
| 7:00-8:00 pm | Intermediate Ballet | |
Thursday | ||
| Time | Class | |
| 10:00-11:00 am | Zumba | |
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Creative Movement | |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Pre Ballet | |
| 6:30-7:30 pm | Beginning Ballet | |
| 7:30-8:30 pm | Youth Ballet 2 | |
Friday | ||
| Time | Class | |
| 4:30-5:30 pm | Youth Ballet 1 | |
| 5:30-6:30 pm | Jazz/Tap | |
| 6:30-7:30 pm | Intermediate Ballet | |
| 7:30-8:30 pm | Irish Step Dancing | |
Class |
Ages |
Uniform |
| Creative Movement | 3-4 yrs old | pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers |
| Pre Ballet | 4-5 yrs old | pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers /prefered style# Capezio N9816C pink |
| Beginning Ballet | 6-7 yrs old | Capezio black leotard with attached skirt - N9816C, pink tights, pink ballet slippers |
| Youth Ballet 1 | 7-8 yrs old | light blue leotard and skirt, pink tights, pink ballet slippers |
| Youth Ballet 2 | 8-9 yrs old | Capezio black leotard BD101C, black skirt, pink tightts, pink ballet slipers |
| Int. Ballet 1 | 10-11 yrs old | Mirella leotard, Child size - M201C Garnet, adult sizes M201L, skirts12CH Garnet, Adult S12 |
| Adv. Ballet | asssigned by faculty | black leotard and skirt, pink tights, pink slippers |
Zumba, Yoga, and Pilates are taught by certified instructors.
Fees
- One class a week - $37.00 a month
- Ballet (meeting 2x a week) = $55.00
- Siblings taking ballet once a week = $20.00
- Siblings taking ballet twice a week = $40.00
- Two different classes a week = $60.00
Note: If you are paying for a semester upfront (rather than monthly) - $37.00 a month X 4 months = $148.00 for the Semester.
Pre Ballet
Pre-Ballet is designed as a learning transition linking Creative Movement and formal ballet training. The class is structured so children are exposed to a variety of rhythmical, coordination and musical exercises along with basic ballet skills, appropriate for their age. The 45 minute class incorporates gentle strengthening and stretching exercises, as well as developing balance, posture, discipline, and self confidence. Throughout the year, different movement concepts including level, tempo, energy, shapes, place, and direction are introduced while improving motor skills and increasing student’s ballet vocabulary. Ballet Technique- Ballet has centuries of tradition as one of the world's most elegant dance arts where placement of the body, poise and proper alignment are emphasized. Students will learn to demonstrate a conceptual and physical understanding of basic ballet terminology, increased flexibility, and build technical strength.
Jazz Class
Jazz is a fun and eclectic genre of dance that draws and other styles in forming its technique. Classes include warm-up,center technique, jazz patterns, and center combinations. While it incorporates elements of ballet, including an emphasis on alignment, it also relies on modern dance and contemporary styles like hip-hop to augment the movement vocabulary. Jazz dance uses almost every genre of music, from classic swing and Broadway jazz to current popular music. This is an energetic, dynamic form of dance, suitable for everyone who wants to get moving!
Modern Technique
Students gain a broad understanding of dance as an art form by weaving together elements of technique, space, time,energies, and individual creativity to offer a holistic approach to Modern dance. Students develop an acute understanding of body mechanics and efficient alignment, as Modern technique emphasizes body awareness, musicality and improvisation.