CLASS INFORMATION

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Sunday

Pointe 5:00-6:00pm / $90 per month or $220 Term

This class is for the experienced dancer w/ approval from Director. An extension of ballet technique, dancing on pointe requires an understanding of placement, sturdy legs, strong and flexible feet, and patience. Short, repetitive exercises at the barre and center are given to build (or rebuild) strength, placement, and control. 

Class progresses into learning repertoire, original choreography, and partnering work. 

Dress Code: Dance Leotard. Pink Tights. Pointe Shoes w/ sewn ribbons and elastics. Hair In Bun.

Contemporary/Lyrical 6:00-7:30pm / $100 per month or $275 Term

This mixed genre of dance begins with a full body warm up that includes stretching, floor work, and technique work covering basics. These exercises prevent injuries, increase flexibility, build strength, and fine tune fundamentals. They develop good habits and muscle memory to nurture proper development and beyond this, sustainability.  Class continues with progressions that teach skills and movement quality, as well as a taught combination done to music.  Students learn both technical dance movements and theatre like, metaphorical gestures that are common to the human experience.  Personal expression and nuance in performance quality are encouraged and fostered in this class.

Dress Code: Bare Feet

Monday

Cardio Dance Workout 12:30-1:30pm / $90 per month or $220 Term

This aerobic style class will offer an easy to follow mix of dance styles that will get you moving, grooving and sweating. Benefits of this workout include increased stamina, stress relief, confidence, and having fun while getting exercise. 

Dress Code: Supportive Sneakers

Tap 6:00-7:00pm / $90 per month or $220 Term

This percussive rhythmical form of dance is taught in both the Broadway theatrical style (show tap) & in rhythm based percussive beats. Warm up covers basics and prepares dancers to learn a combination set to enhance music. Beyond learning steps from the tap dance vocabulary, dancers learn how to tone the quality of sounds, through the listening, application, and practice of repetitive rhythmical patterns.

Dress Code: Tap Shoes.

Yoga Vinyasa Flow 7:00-8:30pm / $100 per month or $275 Term

This is a vinyasa-style class that is suited for all levels of experience. With easy to follow, guided flows that connect various postures and poses with the breath, participants benefit by developing greater mental clarity, reduced stress, improved flexibility, and balance. Each class concludes with relaxation techniques, and a meditation. 

Suggested Attire: Bare feet. Comfortable clothing that has some "give".  Nothing too restrictive or baggy. Mats, blocks & straps are provided.

Tuesday

Ballet I 6:00-7:30pm / $100 per month or $275 Term

This classically based class is molded for students to learn a solid foundation of ballet technique. Ballet Vocabulary, constructed from the idea of turn-out, is taught by learning exercises danced to classical music. Students learn steps in a repetitive series of barre exercises, followed by a center practice.  Combinations include adagios, petit & grand allegros. Emphasis is placed on safe/correct placement, musicality and technique. Ballet I is beginner friendly.

Dress Code: Ladies: Leotard. Pink Tights. Pink Ballet Slippers. Hair In Bun / Gentlemen: T-shirt. Leggings. Ballet Slippers. Dance Belt.

Theatre Jazz 7:30-9:00pm / $100 per month or $275 Term

Theatre Jazz is a beginner/intro level technique class that teaches the fundamentals of jazz technique combined with elements of performance based/theatrical dance. These elements could include pantomime, working w/ props, improvisation, vocal work, partnering, and acting. Progressions and Combinations will be taught to music from both classical and contemporary Theatre productions.

Dress Code: Black Dance Leotard w/ Black Leggings or Convertible Dance Tight. Black Jazz Shoes (slip on).

Wednesday

Hip Hop Fitness 7:00-8:00pm / $90 per month

This genre explores many elements of hip hop dance ranging from commercial dance/music video, club house hop, vogue, funk, Afro-Cuban, Latin, old-school, break dance, and freestyle. Warm-ups are given to prepare the muscles and develop the physical awareness needed to execute each move.  Steps are broken down and taught with clarity and patience.  A combination is danced that integrates these steps w/ individuality.

Dress Code: Supportive Sneakers.

Thursday

Ballet II 6:00-7:30pm / $100 per month or $275 Term

This classically based class is molded for students to gain or improve upon a solid foundation of ballet technique. Dancers learn a repetitive series of barre exercises, followed by a center practice that develop strength, control, balance, flexibility and grace. These include adagios, turning combinations, as well as petit & grand allegros. Emphasis is placed on establishing or re-working technique with safe/correct placement, movement quality, and enhanced musicality. Ballet II is for dancers with experience. 

Dress Code: Ladies: Leotard. Pink Tights. Pink Ballet Slippers. Hair In Bun / Gentlemen: T-shirt. Leggings. Ballet Slippers. Dance Belt.

Modern I 7:30-9:00pm / $100 per month or $275 Term

This genre embraces movements that specifically use the body in a non-conventional, articulated way that challenges classical rules of dance. Class focuses on use of the barefoot, attention to using the spine with contractions and spiraling movements,, as well as exploring different ways to use the body while in a physical space.

Dress Code: Leotard / Convertible, dance tights or leggings / Hair pulled back. 

Yoga Dance

NOT OFFERED PRESENTLY

Yoga Dance is a wellness class suitable for all levels of experience.  

This cross-training class combines elements of an asana yoga practice, along with movements taken from classical and contemporary dance techniques.  Done to music, class consists of yoga warm- ups, stretching, a series of flowing postures, and Savasana.  Class encourages self-expression and individual artistry.  Benefits of this class include increased control, balance, flexibility, stamina, grace and mental focus.

Suggested Attire:

Bare feet.  Nonrestrictive, comfortable clothing that hassome "give".