WEDNESDAY: 9:45 – 10:30 am
Instructors: Stephens
This is a technique class. For the summer session, Tap/Jazz I, II, IIII are combined.
Summer Session: June 8 – July 25
Summer Session class fee: $78.00
This class focuses on developing the skills necessary to perform a variety of turns and leaps and includes a warmup with an emphasis on strength, conditioning and flexibility. Students will learn new turns, leaps and jumps such as pirouettes, a la seconde turns, fouette turns, coupe, pencil, attitude and leg hold turns, as well as second jumps, switch leaps and more.
Summer Session: June 8 – July 25
Summer Session class fee: $78
MONDAY, 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Instructor – Jones
Pre-Tap/Jazz and Tap/Jazz I are combined for the summer session.
This class introduces young dancers to jazz and tap dancing. Students will learn a warm-up, and different routines as well as basic movement vocabulary and class etiquette. Hoops and scarves are used to encourage creative expression as well as age appropriate popular music to get us dancing. Pre-Tap/Jazz is a great fit for that high-energy kid who can never stop moving!
Summer Session: June 8 – July 25
Class fee: $78
SATURDAY: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Runyon
Ballet III and IV are combined for the Summer Session. New this year, Ballet 3/(4) is now a combined class with students at both the Ballet 3 and Ballet 4 levels. Students at Level 3 should take this class. Students at Ballet Level 4 or Tap/Jazz Level 3 or 4 may take this as an added technique class.
Students take the skills acquired in Ballet II and III and build on them. All age levels continue to study at the barre as well as practice center work. As students’ skill levels increase, they will be introduced to more complicated classical ballet steps and vocabulary. Rhythmic accuracy, grace, movement retention and movement quality are emphasized.
Summer Session: June 8 – July 25
Class fee: $78
MONDAY: 12:45 – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Jones
This is a technique class.
Female: Solid-colored leotard and tights
Male: Solid-colored fitted t-shirt, male tights or leggings
Footwear: Ballet shoes only
Ballet I and II are combined for the Summer Session. New this year, Ballet 1/(2) is now a combined class with students at both the Ballet 1 and Ballet 2 levels. Students at Level 1 should take the Thursday 3:45 class or the Thursday 5:15 class. Students at Level 2 in ballet or tap/jazz may take this as an added technique class.
Young students take the skills acquired in Pre-Ballet and build on them. All age levels continue to study at the barre as well as practice center work. As students’ skill levels increase, they will be introduced to more complicated classical ballet steps and vocabulary. Rhythmic accuracy, grace, movement retention and movement quality are emphasized. Participants are expected to know basic foot/arm positions as well as basic ballet movements before joining these classes.
Summer Session: June 8 – July 25
MONDAY: 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Instructor: Jones
This is a technique class.
Female: Solid-colored leotard and tights
Male: Solid-colored fitted t-shirt, male tights or leggings
Footwear: Ballet shoes only
Students take the skills acquired in Creative Movement and apply them to the basics of classical ballet. Students will learn simple foot and arm positions, as well as steps that are the building blocks of ballet. Classical music, hoops and scarves are used to foster creative expression. Students also work on classroom etiquette, focus and movement retention. Fun and imagination are encouraged!
Summer Session: June 8 – July 25
Class fee: $78
SATURDAY: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Instructor: Runyon
Female: Solid-colored leotard and tights
Male: Solid-colored fitted t-shirt, male tights or leggings
Footwear: Ballet shoes only
Using song and music to get our bodies moving through space, young dancers will work on concepts of space, tempo, levels and movement quality. Students use a variety of props and play games to encourage movement. Use of imagination and personal expression are promoted. Students will learn basic classroom skills such as listening, directions, taking turns, using manners, and playing nicely with others. This is a great a chance to get those extra wiggles out in a fun and safe environment.
Summer Session: June 8 – July 25
Class fee: $78
WEDNESDAY: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Ages 3 – 4
Instructor: Stephens
OR
SATURDAY: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Ages 3 – 4
Instructor: Runyon
Female: Leotard, footless tight or leggings
Male: Solid-colored t-shirt, shorts or sweat pants
Footwear: Bare feet only