NEW!!! Class Descriptions 2008-2009

 

PRESCHOOL DANCEMIX

Ages 2.5–3 (40 min)

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

PRIMARY DANCEMIX

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, Fri 3pm, Sat 10:30am

ACROBATICS

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)
Fri 3pm, Fri 4pm, Fri 5pm, Sat 11:30am, 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 11–14+ (55 min)

INT thru SR TEAM JAZZ

Ages 11–14+ (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

HIP HOP

Ages 10–14, 15–20 (55 min)

Need we say more? This very cool club dance style is back in vogue across the country and we’ve got what it takes to give you a step up! (Black split-sole hip hop sneakers)
Tue 6pm, Tue 7pm

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
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.