2010-2011 Schedule

Morning (PreSchool) Classes begin Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

Afternoon Classes begin Monday, August 16, 2010

Saturday Classes begin Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010

Registration Fees 2010-2011:

• Current Students may begin registering Monday, March 8, 2010

• New Students may begin registering Monday, March 15, 2010

Early Registration (March 8, 2010 - April 15, 2010) = $35.00 per child (includes leotard, tights, and pull on skirt)

Regular Registration (April 16, 2010 - May 15, 2010) = $35.00 per child (includes leotard and tights)

Late Registration (May 16, 2010 and on) = $35.00 per child (includes leotard)

Registration is not complete until all forms are completed and Registration Fee and 1st month's tuition have been paid.  All registration fees are non-refundable.

* Students must register for block combinations (Tap/Ballet, Ballet/Jazz or Tap/Ballet/Jazz) and must take a minimum of 1 hour. No students will be permitted to only take a 30 minute block.

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Please Note: your prompt and on time arrival to all classes is appreciated and extremely necessary. Each class begins with a warm up which also serves as injury prevention.

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Ballet/Jazz - The first half of class is Ballet. The students will be given a ballet barre, actual ballet technique and a ballet routine. The second half of class is Jazz. Students will be given a Jazz warm up to increase strength and flexibility, actual jazz technique and a jazz routine. Class is taught in a fun, positive atmosphere by teachers who are adults with experience teaching children. Optional technique color book available.

Ballet/Tap – The first half of class is Ballet. The students will be given a ballet barre, technique and ballet routine. The second half of class is Tap. Students will be given a tap barre, technique and tap routine. Class is taught in a fun, positive atmosphere by teachers who are adults with experience teaching children. Optional technique color book available.

Ballet/Tap and Ballet/Jazz E Classes – E classes are by invitation only. They require a prerequisite of at least one year of training at this studio. A recommendation form from your dance teacher is required before registration. E classes are accelerated and move very quickly. E classes have been designed for GT and extremely bright students who catch on quickly, are very focused, have above average memorization skills, and above grade level reading skills. Teachers have the option of using a written technique workbook that corresponds with class. The first half of class is Ballet; the second half is Tap (or Jazz). In each subject the students will be given a warm up, real technique and a performance routine. Even though two subjects are being taught within an hour, these students learn quickly and this class performs routines that are age appropriate in style but above grade level in memorization skills. Students must be on time in order to take the class. Your almost-perfect-attendance is mandatory in order to keep your place in class. After a year of E classes, students in E classes move easily into next year’s higher level E classes or company classes if they desire frequent performance.

Ballet - The students will be given a complete ballet barre, center floor technique, ballet combinations across the floor and a ballet performance routine at the end of class. This class will cover more ballet technique than the combination classes which offer two subjects in an hour. Having the entire hour for Ballet allows for more advanced technique. A majority of the class time is spent learning how to dance and on conditioning the body for ballet. A short time at the end of class is spent on the routine which is an ongoing project throughout the school year. We follow the classical French ballet syllabus. Ballet workbooks are available for students entering 2^nd grade and up.  

Ballet E Classes – E classes are by invitation only. They require a prerequisite of at least one year of training at this studio. A recommendation form from your dance teacher is required before registration. E classes are accelerated and move very quickly. E classes have been designed for GT and extremely bright students who catch on quickly, are very focused, have above average memorization skills, and above grade level reading skills. Teachers have the option of using a written technique workbook that corresponds with class. The students will be given a complete ballet barre, center floor technique, ballet combinations across the floor and a ballet performance routine at the end of class. This class will cover more ballet technique than the combination classes which offer two subjects in an hour. Having the entire hour for Ballet allows for more advanced technique. A majority of the class time is spent learning how to dance and on conditioning the body for ballet. A short time at the end of class is spent on the routine which is an ongoing project throughout the school year. We follow the classical French ballet syllabus. Students must be on time in order to take the class. Your almost-perfect-attendance is mandatory in order to keep your place in class. After a year of E classes, students in E classes move easily into next year’s higher level E classes or company classes if they desire frequent performance.

Jazz - Students will be given a Jazz warm up to increase strength and flexibility, actual jazz technique, jazz combinations across the floor and a jazz routine. Class is taught in a fun, positive atmosphere by teachers who are adults with experience teaching children. This class will cover more Jazz technique than the combination classes which offer two subjects in an hour. Having the entire hour for Jazz allows for more advanced Jazz technique. A majority of the class time is spent learning how to dance and on conditioning the body for Jazz. A short time at the end of class is spent on the routine which is an ongoing project throughout the school year. Our jazz style is based on Martha Graham and is developmentally appropriate. Additionally choreography, music and costumes are age appropriate and rated “G.” Jazz stretching and strength conditioning books available to grades 4^th and up.

Jazz E Classes - E classes are by invitation only. They require a prerequisite of at least one year of training at this studio. A recommendation form from your dance teacher is required before registration. E classes are accelerated and move very quickly. E classes have been designed for GT and extremely bright students who catch on quickly, are very focused, have above average memorization skills, and above grade level reading skills. Teachers have the option of using a written technique workbook that corresponds with class. Students will be given a Jazz warm up to increase strength and flexibility, actual jazz technique, jazz combinations across the floor and a jazz routine. Class is taught in a fun, positive atmosphere by teachers who are adults with experience teaching children. This class will cover more Jazz technique than the combination classes which offer two subjects in an hour. Having the entire hour for Jazz allows for more advanced Jazz technique. A majority of the class time is spent learning how to dance and on conditioning the body for Jazz. A short time at the end of class is spent on the routine which is an ongoing project throughout the school year. Our jazz style is based on Martha Graham and is developmentally appropriate. Additionally choreography, music and costumes are age appropriate and rated “G.” Students must be on time in order to take the class. Your almost-perfect-attendance is mandatory in order to keep your place in class. After a year of E classes, students in E classes move easily into next year’s higher level E classes or company classes if they desire frequent performance.

Tap – Students are given a tap warm up, tap technique center floor and tap combinations across the floor. A tap routine is also learned and will be performed in recital. Students learn tap as well as rhythm and music awareness. Quick memorization skills are helpful to tap students.

Hip Hop – Hip Hop classes will include a hip hop warm up to increase strength and flexibility, Funky hip hop technique center floor, combinations across the floor and a funky hip hop routine displaying the latest hip hop moves from leading dance conventions. Dress appropriately and be on time. Bring a water bottle! (This is a good class to bring a friend to as well!).

Lyrical - Lyrical is a fluid dance form that is graceful and utilizes slow, flowing movements. There are many different kinds of lyrical but the generally accepted definition is that lyrical is a cross between ballet and jazz. Lyrical incorporates some of the technique from ballet and the freedom of movement and expression from jazz. Lyrical Praise class (Saturdays) uses Christian praise music during class and during performance. Lyrical Praise is for advanced dancers. Contemporary Lyrical-Jazz incorporates contemporary music with or without words. Contemporary Lyrical-Jazz is taught during the week at the beginning/intermediate level and the intermediate/advanced level. All lyrical classes have a full warm up at the beginning of class as well as lyrical technique across the floor then a routine during the last 10 minutes of class.

Pre-Pointe – Pre-Pointe is designed to increase strength and flexibility all over with special attention to particular leg muscles, ankles and feet in preparation for Pointe work. This class is done barefooted for the first half of the class. Blocks and stretch bands are used to speed the progress while acquiring strength and flexibility. Flat ballet shoes are required for the end of the class as we work on alignment technique and placement during turns. No recital routine is taught in this class. Students may take this class only if they are registered for another class in addition to the pre-pointe class. Students may take this class one, two or three years consecutively before they are ready for Pointe shoes.