2008-2009 Class Descriptions

Children ages 18 months through adult may register for any combination of classes. Ballet, Tap, Jazz , Lyrical, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Voice, Tumbling, Zumba, Pre-School / Kinderdance and "Mommy & Me" classes are offered in several levels. Classes vary in length from 1/ 2 hour to 1½ hours long.

 

Registration Dates Fall Registration Auburn September 2 4:00-7:00pm Fall Registration Charlton September 2 4:00-7:00pm

Check it out!   Auburn 2008-2009 Schedule   Charlton 2008-2009 Schedule

 

Children ages 18 months through adult may register for any combination of classes. Ballet, Tap, Jazz , Lyrical, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Voice, Tumbling, Zumba , Pre-School / Kinderdance and “Mommy & Meâ€� classes are offered in several levels. Classes vary in length from 1/ 2 hour to 1 ½ hours long.

 

"Mommy & Me" (30 minute class) Ten Week Sessions ( I-II- III)
For children ages 18 months- 3 years and their parents or caregiver. A unique introductory class designed to introduce children to dance and musical movement. This class provides the opportunity for parents to accompany and interact with their child in a fun, yet structured environment. This class helps build social skills which includes following instruction, listening, dancing individually and dancing in pairs and groups. The class also helps to develop balance, coordination, poise and creative expression and fully prepares the child for the next level of class where they are independent of their parent.

 

Pre-School 1 (45 minute class)
For children ages 2.5-3 who like to move. Children will learn basic coordination skills, class participation and develop a sense of musicality. Pre- Ballet, Tap and Jazz will be introduced at this level. Children need to have a good attention span and be out of diapers.

 

Pre-School 2 (45 minute class)
For children ages 4 who are able to listen to and follow directions and have a good attention span. Pre- Ballet, Tap and Jazz skills Continue to be taught at this level.

 

Kinderdance (1 hour class)
For children ages 5-6 who can follow directions and focus for a full hour class. Children will learn more advanced coordinatin skills. Primary tap fundamentals are introduced at this level.

 

Ballet/Tap & Ballet/ Jazz ( 1 hour long)
For children ages 6-7 who really want to dance! These classes are ½ hour ballet and ½ hour Tap or Jazz. Fundamental Ballet skills are introduced at this level.

 

Jazz/ Tap 2 (1 ½ hour long)
A NEW class for dancers who have completed OUR Ballet/Tap or Ballet/ Jazz combination classes ( or a comparable school)
The class will consist of a one hour instruction in Jazz and ½ hour of tap.( this class helps parents with driving only 1 day to the dance center ). Students will perform 2 dances in our annual recital.

 

Ballet Basics (1 hour long)
A class for dancers ages 7-8 . Fundamental ballet instruction with an emphasis on correct body placement and proper technique andcharacter steps (a fun way to introduce ballet training into your child’s dance program) A MUST for any aspiring dancer!

 

Level 1/ 2 (1 hour long)
For children ages 7 & up who are ready to enroll in a full 1 hour 1 subject dance class. The class is designed for dancers to study dance subjects in great depth . Students at this level are encouraged to enroll in more than 1 subject..

 

Level 2/3 (1 hour long)
For children ages 8 & up who have been recommended from a level 1 / 2 class.

 

Level 3 / 4 (1 ¼ hour long)
For children ages 10 and up who have successfully completed a Level 2/3 class. Children are encouraged to take 2 or more subjects per week to strengthen their technique and performance skills.

 

Teen Classes
For children ages 12 & up with classes for beginners through advanced intermediate . These fun classes are designed for the recreational dancers with the emphasis on movements skills, musicality and performance skills.