Creative Movement through Level 6 ballet
classes continue to be the bedrock of technical
dance training here at the Academy School.
Placement in the correct Level of our training
program is important and we send out yearly
recommendations for those levels along with
the options that are available to students as
they develop and grow.
Kinderdance:
5 - 6 year olds. Saturday 11
- 12
½ hour ballet and ½ hour tap! This is a great
introduction to the basics of both dance
forms that will help promote balance, change
of weight, and improve rhythm and promote
musicality in movement while still remaining
fun! This class is an excellent one for both girls
and boys!
32 weeks: $352
The below listed levels are for our tracked
dance and theatre students. All have suggested
schedules that are optimal in terms of giving
the students the most well rounded dance and
theatre education in progressions that are age
and development appropriate. Also note that
pricing packages have been created for each
level that will constitute a savings that we hope
all will take advantage of.
Level I
Saturdays:
A.) 9 - 10:30 (by placement) 45 Minutes of
Ballet, 45 Minutes of Tap. Continuation in
the development of basic ballet and tap
terminology, steps and rhythms while still
remaining fun and creative in the process.
or
B.) 9 - 11:15 (by placement) 45 Minutes of
Ballet, 45 Minutes of Tap, and 45 Minutes
of Creative Drama. This is our suggested
program for the most complete creative and
learning experience for students of this age.
2.25 Hour class package
Level II
Saturdays, 9:45 - 12:15pm (by placement)
60 Minutes of Ballet, 45 Minutes of Tap,
and 45 Minutes of Creative Drama.
2.5 Hour class package
Level III
(by placement) Monday, Wednesday and
Fridays:, 4:15 - 6:45
Suggested Schedule with options
One hour 15 Minute Ballet x 2 per week
One hour pre Pointe and one hour Rep class
One hour Jazz, and One hour Modern
4 hour class package
Level IV
(by placement) Monday, Wednesday and
Fridays, 4 - 6:45 - with options
1 1/2 hour ballet class x 2 per week
Hour Pointe, Hour Rep
Hour Modern, Hour Jazz, Hour Tap
6.5 Hour class package
Level V
(by placement) Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturdays, 3:45 - 7:30 - with options
1 1/2 hour ballet class x 2 per week
3 Hours Pointe & Rep
2 Hours Modern with Rep, 2 Hours Jazz with
Rep
Hour Tap, Acting or Voice
8.5 Hour class package
Level VI
(by placement) Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturdays, 3:45 - 7:30 - with options
1 1/2 hour Ballet class x 2 per week
3 hours Pointe & Rep
2 Hours Modern with Rep
2 Hours Jazz with Rep
Tap, Acting or Voice
10 Hour class package or Unlimited
Performing Arts Package
Teen / Adult Ballet
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30
This class is designed
for both teen and adult students wishing
to improve their knowledge and level of
ballet technique while in a fun and inviting
atmosphere. Some prior dance experience is
suggested.
Modern
Our Modern classes are incorporated into
our curriculum as soon as students reach
Level III and include the styles and technique
of Graham, Horton and Limon. This process
of discovery begins with an introduction to
different styles of movement for 8 - 9 year
olds.
Kidz Dance
Ages 8 - 9 Saturday 12 - 1
An exciting exploration into Modern, Jazz,
African and Swing movement meant to be
both fun for the new dance students and an opportunity to expand dance possibilities
for current ballet students. No previous
experience necessary
Modern III / IV
Monday 5:45 - 6:45 (by placement)
This
class is designed for our Level III / IV
students as they build their technique and
strength in core movements that include
the introduction of contraction and
release as well as furthering their range of
movement across the floor as well as both
in the air and on the ground.
Level V / VI Modern with Rep.
Tuesday 5:30 - 7:30 (by placement)
This
class is designed for our upper level
students increasing their technical
abilities and strength while introducing
the choreographic elements leading
to performance pieces for annual
presentations and outreach opportunities.
Jazz
Jr. Jazz
Ages 9 - 12 Thursday 4:45 - 5:45
Jazz technique class consisting of warm
ups with isolations, strength building and
stretching exercises.
Movement in space and across the floor
culminating in combinations that reflect the
growing dance vocabulary and technique of
students.
Boys Movement I Thursday 5:00 - 6:00
Boys Movement II Thursday 6:00 - 7:00
This class is designed to introduce and build
technique in boys in all areas of dance. The
class begins with a ballet barre, progresses
to stretching and modern and jazz work
finishing up with the popular forms of hip-hop and break dance.
Jazz III / IV
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30: (by placement)
This class is designed for our level 3 and 4
tracked dance students who have had a
minimum of 3 - 4 years of ballet and dance
training.
Advance Intermediate Jazz with Rep
Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 (by placement)
Previous jazz and ballet training required for
this technique and rep class that is designed
for our tracked level 5 and 6 dancers who will
continue to develop classic jazz technique
and rehearse and prepare performance
pieces chosen to showcase capabilities and
diverse styles within the genre.
Tap
The following classes are by placement and
consist of a 45 minute Jazz warm up and technique
sequence, followed by 45 minutes of
pure tap technique. This formula is designed
to ensure that all advancements in footwork
and sound are complimented by dance
capabilities that allow for well rounded tap
dancers able to incorporate appropriate style,
line and technique in their work.
Tap / Jazz I Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30
Tap / Jazz II Thursday 4 - 5:30
Tap / Jazz III Tuesday 4 - 5:30
Tap / Jazz IV Tuesday 2:30 - 3:30
Adult Tap Offerings
Beg. Adult Non Performing Class
Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45: Purely for fun and the
love of it!
The below listed classes have Tap Night as a
performance goal at years end.
Intermediate Adult Saturday 8:30 - 9:30
Advanced Beginner Adult Saturday 9:30 - 10:30
Advanced Intermediate Adult Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:45 - 6:45
Tap Rep (by invitation) Friday 5:45 - 6:45
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