Class Descriptions 2009-2010

 

PRESCHOOL DANCEMIX (PSDMX)

Ages 2.5–3 (40 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, 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)
Thu 10am OR Prefer another time or day? Grab 5 friends and we'll start a new class 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)
Mon 3:30pm, Tue 1pm, Tue 3:00pm, Thu 1pm, 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 start a new class 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

ACROBATICS (ACRO)

Ages 5–7, 7–9, 10–18 (55 min)

Flip out with our rockin’ acrobatics program! Learn proper form to safely master fun and fabulous tumbling tricks that become unique dances! (White acro slippers)
Tues 3pm, Tues 4pm, Tues 5pm, Sat 12:30pm

MINI TEAM COMBO

Ages 6–8 (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). (See required dancewear for Jr. Combo below)
Mon 3pm or Thu 3pm

 

REC COMBO

Ages 7-11 (1 hr 25 min)

JR TEAM COMBO

Ages 7-9 (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. (Girls=pink leotards and tights, pink split-sole ballet slippers, tan split-sole jazz boots, tan split-sole tap boots; Boys=all black)

Rec Combo = Tue 4:30pm,

Jr Team = Mon 4:30pm AND Thur 4:30pm

REC TAP

Ages 10-14+ (55 min)

TEAM TAP

Intermediate/Pre-Tween/Tween/Senior (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! (Split-sole tap boot: Girls=tan, Boys=black)
Rec Tap = Mon 7:30pm, Team Tap: Int = Mon 6pm, Pre-Twn= Thur 3pm, Twn = Thur 4:30pm, Sr = 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! (Boys=black leggings and shoes;Girls=Pink: leotard, tights, Revolution split-sole ballet slippers, ballet bun)
Level I = Mon 4:30pm, Wed 3pm, Level II= Mon 6:00pm, Wed 4:30pm, Level III= Mon 7:30pm, Wed 6:oopm

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.
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

Intermediate/Pre-Tween/Tween/Senior (1 hr 25 min)

Explore funk, hip hop, Broadway, lyrical, kick line, and your own choreography! A solid warm up underscores the importance of technique and alignment. (Split-sole jazz boots: Girls=tan, Boys=black)
Rec Jazz = Mon 8:30pm
Team Jazz: Int = Wed 3pm, Pre-Twn= Wed 4:30pm, Twn = Wed 6pm, Sr = Wed 8pm

THEATRE DANCE

Ages 7-11, 12–18+ (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. (Girls= black character shoes, Boys=black Split-sole jazz boots)
Thursday: I = 6:oopm, II = 7:30pm

SINGING FOR THE ACTOR/DANCER

Ages 7-12, 13–18+ (1 hr 25 min)

Join acclaimed vocal coach, David Testa, for a workshop style series full of the key elements you need to help acheive your auditioning & performing goals. Course includes: solo & choral singing, how to choose the "right" song, song preparation and vocal auditioning techniques. Combine these formal aspects with a solid "tricks of the trade" selection and you can be sure your confidence level will be lifted and you'll ready to pursue your dreams.
Tuesday: I = 6:oopm, II = 7:30pm

Winter Series = 9 weeks - 1/5/10-3/9/10

Spring Series = 12 weeks - 3/16/10-6/8/10

HIP HOP (now offered in Junior levels!)

Ages 7-10, 11–14, 15–20 (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! (Black split-sole hip hop sneakers)
Tue 5:30pm, Tue 6:30pm, Tue 7:30pm

THE DREAM TEAM: REQUIREMENTS

MINI: Age 6–8, 1.5+ hrs/wk = Mini Team Combo
JR: Ages 7–8, 3+ hrs/wk = Jr Team Combo + Jr Team Tap +Acro+ R
INT: Ages 9–10, 4.5+ hrs/wk = Int Team Jazz & Tap +1 Ballet* +Acro+ R
PRE-TWN: Ages 11–12, 5+ hrs/wk = Twn Team Jazz & Tap +1 Ballet*+ Acro+ R

TWN: Ages 12–13, 6+ hrs/wk = Twn Team Jazz & Tap +2 Ballet* + R
SR: Ages 14–18, 6+ hrs/wk = Sr Team Jazz & Tap +2 Ballet* + R

IMPORTANT: To qualify for teams listed above, all 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 appropriate team placement.]

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

 
* You must indicate on your registration form which ballet class slot represents your team requirement. Please also indicate on the form any other classes you will be attending regularly.