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KNOW ....that you will miss a class or two?
TRY SOMETHING NEW!
If you or your little dancer will miss a class, plan to make it up in one of the many other styles of dance offered at Dancelot Studio! (salsa! belly! tap! ballet! jazz!) This is a chance to TRY out something new and see if you like it! Ask your teacher for appropriate substitute classes.
HAVE FUN! ! !
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (in alphabetical order)
Please see "Tuition & Fees" table for class prices.
Ballerina Basics (Child 5-7 y.o./Youth 8-12) Monday 3:00 -4:00 PM
A beginning ballet class for the new dancer, 5-7 yrs of age, who dreams of becoming a ballerina! This class will focus on the joy of moving to music through structured & free dance all which will teach ballet technique.
Beginning Ballet (Youth 8-12) Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 PM OR Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 PM
A beginning ballet class for the new dancer, 8-12 yrs of age, who dreams of becoming a ballerina! This class will focus on the joy of moving to music through a classically structured ballet class full of ballet technique and elegance!
Ballet III - Intermediate (Adult/Teen) Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 PM
This class requires 3 or more years of ballet experience. A 1/2 floor barre (via the Stretch and Strengthen class just prior, 6:30 - 7:00 pm) is followed by a Classical Cecchetti ballet technique class. Emphasis is placed on flexibility, strength, and musicality in movement. Choreography for the current show is learned by all, however, participation in the show is optional per the instructor or student. Intermediate pointe students may take this class. Ballet skirts are permitted. Stretch and Strengthen class, offered just prior, is highly recommended.
Ballet IV w/ Pointe - Intermed/Adv (Adult/Teen) Wednesday: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
This class requires 5 or more years experience in ballet. After a 1/2 hour floor barre, a classical Cecchetti ballet class, including pointe technique, is given with an emphasis on flexibility, strength, musicality, and adagio. Performance-bound choreography will be rehearsed. All pointe students may take this class, however, the instructor decides if the student is able to dance center floor on pointe.
Ballroom Basics: Latin ~ Swing ~ Waltz (Adult/Teen) Tuesday or Friday as marked on schedule
This class is a crash course in various styles of Social Dance (see schedule for current offering) packed into 6 weeks of instruction for the adult/teen beginner to intermediate social dancer. Our goal is to get you out dancing in public in just 6 lessons and have you feel confident about the moves you know! Stick around after the hour lesson for 15 minutes of free floor time to practice your new moves in front of the instructor and receive guidance on questions specific to you! It isn't mandatory to have your own partner in order to join, but it IS strongly suggested. It helps to have a partner to practice with during the week (PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!:)
Belly Dance I / Belly Aerobics - Beginners - Advanced (Adult/Teen) Tuesday: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
For students who have never taken a belly dance class up through the advanced student, this class will cover beginning belly dance technique in detail then put it into an aerobic pace to create stamina and fitness . No previous experience required. Belly dance apparel discussed on first day of class. Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing to class.
Belly Dance II - Intermediate (Adult/Teen) Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
For teens and adults with previous belly dance experience, this class will cover belly dance technique for the intermediate dancer. Finger cymbals and veils may be used.
Belly Dance III - Int./Advanced (Adult/Teen) Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
For teens and adults with at least 2 years experience, this class will focus on choreography combinations, finger cymbals and veils.
Bouncy Boys & Toddlers in Tutus (2-3 yr olds) Tuesday or Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30 AM (1/2 hr)
For the littlest dancer 2-3 years old, this class offers 20- 25 minutes of fun "dance play" and 5-10 minutes of tap dance. We use hula-hoops, scarves, moroccos, drums, "animal" stretches and costumes to make dancing fun, yet, instructivel! Parental participation is necessary, so all "dancers" should dress with movement in mind!
Dance Sampler I- Beginning (Adult/Teen) Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM [currently unavailable]
For dancers aged 12 or older, the Dance Sampler class offers the beginning dancer an opportunity to explore Ballet and Jazz all in one class! Class will include a warm-up stretch session (~20 mins) followed by technique training from both styles (~ 35 mins each.) Choreography learned may be included in the Spring Recital. Ballet slippers and/or Jazz shoes required. Warm-up suits and ballet skirts are permitted.
Diamond Combo - Ballet/Tap (5-6 yr old) Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
A 30 minute ballet class followed by 30 minutes of tap is presented in an entertaining, but disciplined way, just for the young dancer. Classical ballet and tap technique teach balance, fine coordination, and rhythm. Barre work is limited to 5-10 mins and music is age-appropriate to keep dance class FUN!
Emerald: Ballet/Tap (8-12 yr olds) Tuesday 4:00 - 6:00 PM
For dancers with at least 3-4 years experience in dance, this class offers 1 hour of Cecchetti ballet with emphasis on body positions, alignment, grace, and expansion of the dancer's knowledge of dance steps and vocabulary. Tap choreography Emerald Jazz/Tap (Tues. 5:00 - 6:30 pm) is the companion class which completes the Emerald level curriculum.
Emerald: Jazz/Tap (8-12 yr olds) Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 PM
For dancers with at least 3-4 years experience in dance, this class offers 1 hour of jazz with emphasis on leaps, turns, flexibility and rhythmic expression. Thirty minutes off tap technique follows and is completed in the Emerald Ballet/Tap class on Thursday.
Jazz Fusion I (Open Level) Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 PM
This is an open-level jazz class for beginners who have NO or little dance experience. A fusion of many dance styles (classical jazz, hip hop, latin, swing) keeps this class upbeat and fun! Focus is placed on stretching and learning many different dance steps. Choreography for the Spring Recital will be learned, however, participation in the recital is optional. Jazz shoes are recommended.
Jazz Fusion II/III(Intermediate Level) Friday: 5:30 - 7:00 PM [currently unavailable]
This is a jazz class offered to dancers who have taken jazz and ballet in other classes. It is a fusion of many dance styles (classical jazz, hip hop, tap, latin, swing) and focuses on stretching, leaping, and turning and classical jazz. Choregraphy for the Spring Recital will be learned. Jazz shoes are required.
Monday: 6:30 - 8:00 PMJazz Fusion IV (Advanced)
This is an advanced jazz class offering a fusion of classical jazz, hip-hop, latin, modern, and swing. For teens or adults with at least 4 yrs jazz dance experience, this class has an "anything goes" approach to interpreting music from all genres. Minimum requirement to join: 3 years of ballet, splits, triple pirouettes, battement above the waist. Focus is on leaps, turns, precision ensemble work, character projection, and performance choreography.
Little Gems Combo- Pre-ballet & Tiny Tappers - (3-4 yr olds) - Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Pearl Combo - Pre-ballet & Tiny Tappers (3-4 yr olds) - Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 AM
For little dancers 3-4 years old, or the beginner student aged 4-5 years who has no dance experience, this class offers 30 minutes of fun, yet purposeful, movement activity aimed at preparing the young dancer for a more structured dance class. Creative movement employing hula-hoops, scarves, drums, and "animal walks" will improve coordination, flexibility and rhythm. Rudimentary ballet terms are used. Tap class follows and is recommended to complete the Pearl level curriculum.
Ruby Combo: Ballet/Jazz/Tap (6-8 yr olds) Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
For dancers with at least 1-2 years experience in dance, this class offers 30 minutes of Cecchitti style ballet, 30 mins of jazz, and 30 mins of tap. Emphasis is placed on learning positions, rhythms, dance steps, and vocabulary. Choreography from each style will be performed in the Spring Recital.
Sapphire : Ballet (7-9 yr olds) Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
For dancers with at least 2-3 years experience in dance, this class offers 1 hr of Cecchitti style ballet after a warm-up. Emphasis is placed on flexibility, technique and dance combinations. Choreography will be performed in the Spring Recital.
Sapphire: Jazz/Tap (7-9 yr olds) Saturday: 11:30 - 1:00 PM
For dancers with 2-3 years experience in dance, this class offers 45 minutes of classical jazz and 45 minutes of tap, with emphasis on flexibility, turns, leaps, technique and FUN upbeat choreography. This class completes the Sapphire curriculum along with the Sapphire Ballet offered on Tuesday.
Stretch & Strengthen Class (Open Level) Thursday: 6:30 - 7:00 PM
Flexibility and strength are essential for technical improvement in dance, thus, 30 minutes of slow, deep whole-body stretching while strengthening core abdominal muscles makes this class a MUST for the serious student of any style dance. S&S is offered just prior to the ballet classes but may be taken independently.
Tiger Tappers - Boys in motion! (6 - 10 yr olds) [currently unavailable]
What do you do with a young boy who has more energy than the day is long? Put him in Tiger Tappers where he can "focus his motion" and make cool sounds with his feet, hands and fingers! He will learn the basics of tap, rhythm, tempo, and fine motor coordination as he learns the sequence of a high-energy dance that will keep his toes tapping long after the class is over!
Tap I - Beginner (Open Level) Tuesday: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Studio B) or Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Beginning tappers with little or NO experience will learn tap technique and tap vocabulary from "ground 0" in this low-pressure class for adults and teens. Basic rudiments taught will include shuffles, ball changes, flaps, slaps, carry overs/unders, drawbacks, and tempo and rhythm. Tap choreography for the Spring Recital will be taught, however, participation in the show is optional.
Tap II - Intermediate (Adult/Teen) Tuesday: 6:00 - 7:00 (Studio B)
A full year of tap I is required to take this class. Time steps, pull backs, double shuffle drawbacks, and paradiddles will be taught. Improvement in balance, turns, and tap technique are goals. Choreography for the Spring Recital will be taught, however, participation in the show is optional.
Tap IV - Intermediate/Advanced (Adult/Teen) - Monday: 8:00 - 9:00 PM (Studio A)
A minimum of 4 full years of tap experience is prerequisite to taking this fast-paced, advanced tap class. Plan to sweat in this class! Advanced steps will be taught in the context of choreography which is a main focus of this performance-bound class. Dancers may perform in 3-4 shows per year.
Tiny Tappers (Pearl level) Saturday 10:00 - 10:30 AM
For little dancers 3-4 years old, this class offers 30 minutes of toe tapping aimed at teaching balance, rhythm, and rudimentary tap basics. Pearl Level Pre-Ballet is recommended for rounding out the Pearl Level curriculum.
Toddlers in Tutus & Bouncy Boys (2-3 yr olds) Tuesday or Wednesday 10:00 - 10:30 AM (1/2 hr)
For the littlest dancer 2-3 years old, this class offers 20 - 25 minutes of fun "dance play" and 5-10 minutes of tap dance. We use hula-hoops, scarves, moroccos, drums, "animal" stretches and costumes to make dancing fun, yet, instructivel! Parental participation is necessary, so all "dancers" should dress with movement in mind!
Topaz Ballet/Pointe (10-16 yrs) Wednesday: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Topaz Ballet is for dancers 10-16 yrs of age who have 3+ years experience in ballet, or 1st year pointe students. Cecchetti ballet technique and class structure are followed with an emphasis on flexibility, strength, and musicality in movement. Leotards and tights of any color are permitted. No shorts, loose shirts, ballet skirts, necklaces or dangling ear rings. Hair must be neatly secured behind the ears. Topaz Tap and Topaz Jazz complete the Topaz level curriculum. Topaz dancers may have additional outside performances throughout the year.
Topaz Tap (10-16 yrs) Monday: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Topaz Tap is for dancers 10 - 16 yrs of age who have 3+ years experience in tap. Tap technique, tap sound, and ensemble work will be stressed. Black tie-on tap shoes are required and regular dance apparel should be worn since kicks and jazz movement will be used in choreography at this level class. Topaz Ballet and Topaz Jazz are required to complete the Topaz level curriculum.
Topaz Jazz (10-16 yrs) Monday: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Topaz Jazz is for dancers 10-16 yrs of age who have 3+ years experience in jazz and are currently studying ballet as well. Classical jazz technique is covered with focus on extensions, turns, floor-work, and jumps. Choreography for the Spring Recital is started in the first session. Artistic input from the students is welcomed! Jazz shoes and dancewear are required.
Please see Tuition Table for class prices.
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