Division I - Early Childhood  - ages 3 to 6 (pre-school thru Kindergarten) - Listed age for class by September 1, 2011

Separated into classes by age, our early childhood program provides students with a variety of dance experiences in a structured, yet fun, class setting.  Emphasis is placed on age appropriate muscle and coordination development with a shift to a more structured ballet based movement class for kindergartners.  Each class includes structured activities, songs and movement games, and opportunities for creative movement.  Students develop basic movement skills, learn the format and routine of a weekly dance class, and generally have a good time!

Rhythm & Dance, 3 & 4 yr. olds

Tuesday

1:15 - 2:00

Shari Smigo

Rhythm & Dance, 3 & 4 yrs CLASS FULL

CLASS FULL

Friday

10:15- 11:00

Shari Smigo

Rhythm & Dance, 3 & 4 yrs                          Friday             11:00 - 11:45  Shari Smigo

Rhythm & Dance, 3 yr. olds CLASS FULL

CLASS FULL

Thursday

4:15 - 5:00

Adrianna Smigo

Rhythm & Dance, 4 yr. olds (pre-K age)

Tuesday

4:45 - 5:30

Elise Bryant

Rhythm & Dance, 4 yr. olds (pre-K age)

Thursday

4:30 – 5:15

Elise Bryant

PreBallet & Tap, 5 & 6 yr. olds (Kindergarten age) CLASS FULL

Monday

CLASSFULL

4:30 - 5:30

Mary Gellen

PreBallet & Tap, 5 & 6 yr. olds (Kindergarten age)CLASS FULL

Saturday

CLASSFULL

10:00 - 11:00

Malley Hester

Division II  Open / Recreational Program - First grade and above

For dancers seeking a less intensive dance experience, taking one or two classes per week. 

Ballet recommended, but not required.

Ballet Classes - Based on the traditions of French classical ballet, our Ballet Program introduces students to the basics of the art form and gradually increases their skills, technical knowledge, grace, and musicality in a traditional ballet class format of barre and center exercises.

Open Ballet I, 6 to 8 yr. olds

CLASS FULL

Tuesday

4:30 - 5:30

Shari Smigo

Open Ballet I, 6 to 8 yr. olds

Saturday

1:00 - 2:00

Malley Hester

Open Ballet II/III, 7 & 8 yr. olds

Tuesday

5:30 - 6:30

Shari Smigo

Open Ballet II/III, 9 & 10 yr. olds

Wednesday

5:15 - 6:15

Shari Smigo

Open Ballet,11  yrs. and up

Tuesday

6:30 - 7:30

Shari Smigo

NEW!

Open Contemporary Ballet & Choreography, 10 yrs +

Saturday

11:00 - 12:30

Malley Hester

               Explore the lighter side of ballet!  Open to Division II and Division III students already enrolled in a regular ballet technique class.

Tap Classes - Based in part on the syllabus developed by the late (and great) Al Gilbert, tap students learn a progression of steps and combinations from the classic to the contemporary.  Emphasis is placed on clarity and accuracy of steps. 

Open Tap I, 6 to 8 yr. olds       CLASS FULL

Tuesday

5:30 - 6:15

Sheryl Madino

Open Tap II, 7 to 10 yr. olds

Thursday

5:30 - 6:15

Sheryl Madino

Tap III, 9 to 10 yr. olds* (instructor recommendation req'd)           CLASS FULL

Wednesday

6:15 - 7:00

Kristen Tyler

Int/Adv. Tap,  12 yrs. and up*(instructor recommendation req'd)

Wednesday

5:30 - 6:15

Kristen Tyler

Open Adult Tap

Tuesday

7:30 - 8:15

Sheryl Madino

Jazz Classes - Set to the rhythm of current rock, pop, R & B, and techno music, jazz provides students with a faster paced dance class alternative.  Students combine the classic stylized shoulder, rib and hip isolations that are the trademarks of jazz, with a variety of traveling steps, stretches, turns, and jumps.  Ballet is not required, but is recommended to assist the student in polishing the technical aspects of jazz.

Open Jazz, 9 & 10 yr. olds  CLASS FULL

Wednesday

7:00 - 8:00

Kristen Tyler

Open Jazz, 11 yrs. and up  CLASS FULL

Tuesday

7:30 - 8:30

Shari Smigo

Modern Classes- Done barefoot, modern dance was originally created by people who wanted to dance and loved to move, but did not care for the “rigid structure” of ballet.  Sometimes called Contemporary Dance, Modern combines a wide variety of movement styles and activities that often include whole body movements, body swings and tilts, and floor work.  Our instructors use a multi-disciplinary approach to modern technique based on, but not limited to, the work of such modern dance pioneers as Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, Eric Hawkins, and the post-modernists.

Open Modern I, 6 to 8 yr. olds

Wednesday

4:30 - 5:15

Shari Smigo

Open Modern II/III, 7 to 10 yr. olds

CLASS FULL

CLASS FULL

Tuesday

6:30 - 7:30

Sheryl Madino

Open Modern, 11 yrs. and up

CLASS FULL

CLASS FULL

Thursday

7:00 - 8:00

Sheryl Madino

Hip Hop Classes - Based on a combination of urban street dancing and some jazz basics, hip hop is one of the fastest growing dance forms of recent times.  Due to the nature, style, and attitude of the movement, classes are limited to students ages 11 and up.

Open Hip Hop, 11 - 13 yrs.

Wednesday

7:45 - 8:45

Shari Smigo

Open Hip Hop, 14 yrs. and up

Thursday

8:00 - 9:00

Shari Smigo

Musical Theatre Classes  - learn the styles and steps of the great Broadway musicals.  Great for students involved in school theatrical productions.

NEW

Open Musical Theatre

Saturday

9:15 - 10:00

Malley Hester

See Below for our Exciting New Intensive Program and Student Dance Companies!

Division III  Intensive / Performance Program

For dedicated dancers seeking a more intensive dance experience.  Ballet is required.  Placement in these classes is completely based on demonstrated skill level and instructor recommendation.  Students in this division may also take Open Classes.

Adv. Beginner / Intermediate Ballet, 9 to 12 yr. olds

Monday

4:30 - 5:30 AND

Malley Hester

(attendance to two classes per week required)

Thursday

5:00 - 6:00

Shari Smigo

Adv. Beginner/Intermediate Jazz, 9 to 12 yr. olds

Monday

5:30 - 6:15

Kristen Tyler

Adv. Beginner/Intermediate Modern, 9 to 12 yr. olds

Thursday

6:15 - 7:00

Sheryl Madino

Spotlight - Jr. Company Rehearsal, 9 to 12 yr. olds

Monday

6:15 - 7:15

Kristen Tyler

                    To be in the Spotlight junior student dance company, students must be enrolled in ballet twice per week plus at least one additional form of dance (modern or jazz).  Students will participate in additional performances and events and will  be required to purchase company warm-up jackets to wear to these performances and events.

Intermediate / Advanced Ballet, 12 yrs. and up

Monday

5:30 - 7:00 AND

Malley Hester

 (attendance to two classes per week required)

Wednesday

6:15 - 7:45

Shari Smigo

NEW!

Open Contemporary Ballet & Choreography, 10 yrs+

Saturday

11:00 - 12:30

Malley Hester

             Explore the lighter side of ballet!  Open to Division II and Division III students already enrolled in a regular ballet technique class.

Beginner Pointe / Pointe Barre (no recital)

Monday

7:00 - 7:30

Shari Smigo

Pointe II/III

Thursday

6:00 - 7:00

Shari Smigo

Intermediate / Advanced Jazz/Lyrical, 12 yrs. and up

Monday

7:30 - 8:30

Shari Smigo

Intermediate / Advanced Modern, 12 yrs. and up

Wednesday

8:00 - 8:45

Kristen Tyler

Intermediate / Advanced Hip Hop Combination

Monday

8:30 - 9:00

Shari Smigo

Encore - Sr. Company Rehearsal, 12 yrs. and up

Thursday

7:00 - 8:00

Shari Smigo

                    To be in the Encore senior student dance company, students must be enrolled in ballet twice per week plus at least one additional form of dance (modern or jazz).  Students will participate in additional performances and events and will  be required to purchase company warm-up jackets to wear to these performance and events.