Classes are designed to promote good technique, artistry, and musicality along with physical strength, flexibility, and alignment. To that end, individual and group correction and instruction are given; and questions are encouraged! Classes develop communities of dedicated adults who love to dance, move, develop artistry, and stay in shape! Teens 15 and older are permitted to take adult classes.

 

Each performance class will incorporate a strong technique warm up followed by choreography pieces that will be worked on all semester and presented at the in studio “Performance Evening” Showcase – Saturday, February 6, 2010.

 

 

 

These classes are designed for the complete beginner! Instruction on alignment and posture will be emphasized as well as body, feet, and arm positions. Ballet positions, terminology and vocabulary will be taught as the class progresses. Students will begin with simple barre exercises for warm-up and basic center floor combinations. Small jumps and traveling steps will be introduced as the semesterprogresses. Stretch and strengthening exercises will also be taught for students to practice at home. Students are encouraged to enroll for this level so as to benefit from the progression of the course

 

 

 

This elementary class is intended for the ballet student with at least 2 semesters of Basic Ballet who knows the basics and is ready to progress to a faster-paced class.

 

 

 

This lower intermediate class is for students with a good knowledge of the basics and ability to do a full ballet class. A complete barre will be given followed by a center floor structure with an adage, turn preparations and simple pirouettes, petit allegro, and medium jump combinations across the floor. This is a good level for non-beginner students who are unsure of their current level and for students returning after some time away from the ballet studio.

 

DAY	TIME	TUITION in FULL or	INSTALLMENTS (See Pg.21)	CLASS NO.	INSTRUCTOR
Sa	1:30-2:30 PM	$340	2 payments of $176.50	264	Burstein

 

This fast paced class full ballet class for is for high intermediate and advanced dancers. An excellent class for professional dancers, teachers and college students.

 

 

 

A great lunch time workout! It starts with a Ballet II barre with minimal stopping between exercises followed by conditioning and mat work. It finishes with stretch and cools down. The quick pace of the barre provides more of a cardio workout.

 

Fusing the principals of cardio, stretch and strength conditioning with the elegance and beauty of ballet, these program classes provide a low-impact but effective series of movements that target the entire body. The result is improved posture, stability, core strength, overall toning plus the grace and poise of a dancer.  Following a 45 minute cardio, stretch and strength workout, participants complete the session by moving gracefully and fluidly through a choreographed dance routine, enjoying and dancing their way to a dancer's body. Ballet experience is recommended but not required!

 

 

 

 

 

For the complete beginner.

 

 

 

Tap II is for students who have learned the basics but still need to perfect skills and work on faster combinations. This is a good level to start if you took tap as a child and are returning to class as an adult as well as for teens 15 and older who would like to acquire tap skills for school plays and Community Theater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduces students to basic jazz technique. A full warm-up is given incorporating ab work and stretching followed by simple combinations.

 

 

 

Some beginning dance experience is recommended but not required.

 

 

 

At least one year of beginning dance experience required.

 

 

 

For dancers with strong experience in jazz, ballet, or modern dance. This class will incorporate a strong technique warm up followed by choreography pieces that will be worked on all semester and presented at the in studio “Performance Evening” Showcase – Saturday February 6^th    2010. These classes are Enrollment only (no class cards, make-ups or walk ins) only to ensure continuity. Students may take make ups in other classes if they miss a class.

 

 

 

This class features a technique warm-up combining ballet and classic jazz followed by traveling combinations with choreography. This class is designed for low intermediate students and above who wish to improve their theatrical skills and get a terrific workout.

 

 

 

Some beginning dance experience is recommended but not required.

 

 

DAY	TIME	TUITION in FULL or	INSTALLMENTS (See Pg.21)	CLASS NO.	INSTRUCTOR
Tu	8:15-9:30 PM	$340	2 payments of $176.50	265	McDonald

 

Two years of dance experience required.

 

 

 

MODERN – INTERMEDIATE   * Performance Class *

For dancers with strong experience in jazz, ballet, or modern dance. This class will incorporate a strong technique warm up followed by choreography that will be worked on all semester and presented at the in studio “Performance Evening” Showcase – Saturday February 6, 2010. Various modern techniques including the styles of Cunningham, Graham, and Taylor will be studied and incorporated in the choreography. Students will be challenged to improve by enhancing strength, flexibility, posture, and rhythmic sensitivity. These classes are Enrollment only (no class cards, make-ups or walk ins) only to ensure continuity. Students may take make ups in other classes if they miss a class.