Class Descriptions 2010-2011

PRESCHOOL DANCEMIX (PSDMX)

Ages 2.5–3 (45 min)

Created for the little ones who just can’t wait to dance! Original games and activities introduce the classics: basic ballet, jazz, tumbling, and more. (White ballet slippers)
Mon 2pm, Wed 10am, Thu 10am, Sat 9:30am

PRESCHOOL BOPPERS (PSBOP)

Ages 2.5–3 (40 min)

For the preschool hipsters in the crowd. This class rocks to a bouncier beat. We combine age appropriate Hip Hop basics with fun & funky tumbling activities sure to keep your little diva jumpin'. (White acro shoes)
Grab 5 friends and we'll open a class day/time that works for you!

PRESCHOOL BOY O BOY (PSBOY)

Ages 2.5-3 (40 min)

This combo class is way cool and exclusively for the miniest of menfolk. With tons of tumbling and the latest hip hop style, your little guys are gonna rock! (Black hip hop sneakers)

Fri 10am

PRIMARY DANCEMIX (PRDMX)

Ages 4–6 (55 min)

A program built for fun! Combines classic and original exercises to introduce and explore ballet, tap, jazz, and tumbling. (Tan tap shoes, white ballet shoes)
Tue 1pm, Tue 3:00pm, Wed 1pm, Thu 3:30, Fri 4:00pm, Sat 10:30am

PRIMARY BOPPERS (PRBOP)

Ages 4–6 (55 min)

For the hipsters in the primary crowd. This class rocks to a bouncier beat. We combine age appropriate Hip Hop basics with fun & funky tumbling activities sure to keep 'em hopping. (White acro shoes)
Fri 3pm, OR Prefer another time or day? Grab 5 friends and we'll open a new class day/time that works for you!

BOY O BOY

Ages 5-8 (55min)

This combo class rocks the house with tons of tumbling and the latest hip hop style. Your pre-men will make great use of all of that rambunctious energy & have a blast! (Black hip hop sneakers)

Sat 11:30

ACROTACTICS

Ages 5–7, 7–9, 10–18 (55 min)

Flip out with our rockin’ acro program! Our unique approach gleans the best attributes of traditional acrobatic training to allow our dancers to increase stretch, strength and stamina while gaining balance control and the technical tactics of proper form to approach new skills safely. All making the mastery of fun and fabulous tumbling/contortion tricks attainable. The best part? We turn these creative skills into unique dances that will wow your friends and family!

Required Footwear = white acro slippers (See required dancewear here)
Tues 3pm, Tues 4pm, Tues 5pm, Sat 12:30pm

PINK TEAM COMBO

By Audition (1 hr 25 min)

A great start! Ease into the team scene with this 1 class per week and you’re good to go! (Combo = ballet, tap, and jazz).

Required Footwear = See below, same as purple team.

(Find required dancewear here)
Mon 3pm

 

REC COMBO

Ages 7-11 (1 hr 25 min)

PURPLE TEAM COMBO

By Audition (1 hr 25 min)

Up-to-the-minute jazz style highlights this electric combination as solid ballet barre (technique and terminology) develop the dancer’s strength and control. Required Footwear = Girls: pink split-sole ballet slippers, tan split-sole jazz boots, tan split-sole tap boots; Boys: all black (See required dancewear here)

Rec Combo = Tue 4:00pm,

Purple Team = Mon 3:00pm AND Thur 4:30pm

REC TAP

Ages 10-14+ (55 min)

TEAM TAP

Lime/Blue/Orange/Yellow (85 min)

These classes are a blast! Rec tappers work basic rhythmic patterns in combinations to gain self-confidence and control. Intermediate tappers work a combination of strength and technical drills to build the precision necessary for this uniquely American-born dance style to explode. Tween/Senior tappers work more intricate rhythmic patterns to add speed and spark!

Required Footwear = Split-sole tap boot. Girls=tan, Boys=black

(See required dancewear here)
Rec Tap = Thu 7:30pm, Team Tap: Lime = Mon 4:30pm, Blue= Thur 3pm, Orange = Thur 4:30pm, Yellow = Thur 6:00pm

 

PRE-PRO BALLET

Ages 9+ (1 hr 25 min)

Levels I and II work the classical self-discipline of ballet introduced with a jovial and progressive style. Level III adds intricate footwork and choreography with a determined focus on gaining strength and control. This level works at a much more determined pace in an effort to prepare dancers for collegiate and professional programs. To achieve that goal these classes must be combined with a complete and comprehensive dance schedule. You’ll have fun, but you’ll work harder than you ever have before!

Required Footwear = Girls: Pink Revolution spilt sole ballet; Boys: Black

(See required dancewear here)
Level I= Mon 6:00pm (Lime), Wed 3pm (Blue), Level II= Mon 4:30pm (Orange), Wed 4:30pm (Orange), Level III= Mon 7:30pm (Yellow), Wed 6:oopm (Yellow)

PRE-POINTE & POINTE

Ages 11–teen (30 min )

Strengthening barre exercises enable each dancer to work at her own pace to attain the “brass ring” of children’s ballet: the pointe shoe. By audition/invitation. Be sure to let your teachers know if pointe is your goal and ask for our complete outline of pointe requirements.

Attendance in both Monday and Wednessday Level III technique classes required in addition to Pointe classes.
Both Mon 9:00pm AND Wed 7:30pm required.

REC JAZZ

Ages 11–18+ (55 min)

Please see class description below as outlined in Team Jazz.

TEAM JAZZ

Lime/Blue/Orange/Yellow (1 hr 25 min)

Explore funk, hip hop, Broadway, lyrical, comtemporary, kick line, and your own choreography! A solid warm up underscores the importance of technique and alignment. Required Footwear: Split-sole jazz boots. Girls: tan, Boys: black (See required dancewear here)
Team Jazz: Lime = Wed 3pm, Blue= Wed 4:30pm, Orange= Wed 6pm, Yellow = Wed 8pm

THEATRE DANCE

Ages 7-13, 14–18+ (1 hr 25 min)

This class is chock full of tips and technique suited specifically for the thespian crowd. Learn how to: present yourself for an audition, quickly pick up choreography, improve your timing, present choreography (and yourself!) with confidence. Required Footwear= Girls: black character shoes. Boys: black Split-sole jazz boots. (See required dancewear here)
Level I = Thu 6:oopm, Level II = Monday 6:00pm

VOCAL VIBE

Ages 7-12, 13–18+ (60 min)

Join staff favorite, Cheri Spencer, for a fun yet focused voice workshop to help achieve your vocal auditioning & performance goals. Course includes: solo & choral singing (with performance opportunities of course!) along with personalized tips & tricks-of-the-trade as well as age-appropriate musical theory. You can be sure your confidence level will be lifted and you'll ready to pursue your dreams.
Sat 9:00am

HIP HOP

Ages 7-9, 10–13, 14–18+ (55 min)

Need we say more? This very cool 80's street style has taken the world by storm (again!) and is now firmly ingrained in the international dance vernacular. So step on up and hit it! Required Footwear = Black split-sole hip hop sneakers

(See required dancewear here)
Tue 5:30pm, Tue 6:30pm, Tue 7:30pm

 

HIP HOP - B BOYZ

Exclusively for the menfolk, this class includes all that makes our Hip Hop classes fly, while aiming a dedicated focus on the floorwork that'll let your BBoy crank. Required Footwear = Black split-sole hip hop sneakers

(See required dancewear here)
Tue 6:30pm

COLLEGIATE KICK LINE

Ages 12–18+, Adults welcome! (55 min)

Discover the fun and fitness benefits of this All-American college favorite presented with infinite enthusiasm by Krista Sumski, graduate member of the multi-award winning UConn Kickline and ADD Dream Teams! A great way to add conditioning, stretch, a good dose of funk and, of course, high kicks to your training regime. Required Footwear = Black split-sole hip hop sneakers.

(See required dancewear here)
Thu 7:30pm

 

THE DREAM TEAM: FALL CLASS REQUIREMENTS

PINK: 1.5+ hrs/wk = Pink Team Combo + R
PURPLE: 3+ hrs/wk = Purple Team Combo + Purple Team Tap +Acro+ R
LIME: 4.5+ hrs/wk = Lime Team Jazz & Tap +1 Ballet +Acro+ R
BLUE: 5+ hrs/wk = Blue Team Jazz & Tap +1 Ballet+ Acro+ R

ORANGE: 6+ hrs/wk = Orange Team Jazz & Tap +2 Ballet + R
YELLOW: 6+ hrs/wk = Yellow Team Jazz & Tap +2 Ballet + R

IMPORTANT: To qualify for teams listed above, all returning team members must have completed Summer Hours as outlined here. If you are new to the area or are transferring from another local program, please give us a call at 781-631-8978 to discuss our audition process for appropriate team placement.]

R = Rehearsals (scheduled within your weekly lesson times).
Teams will be also occasionally be required to attend Friday and/or Sunday team rehearsals.

 
* ORANGE & YELLOW TEAMS are STRONGLY encouraged to add optional ACRO and/or COLLEGIATE KICKLINE classes!! Please indicate on the registration form all optional classes you will be attending regularly.