Updated March 7, 2010
DWJ Summer 2010 Schedule
Session runs from June - August
Russellville & Clarksville Locations
Class Descriptions are listed at the bottom of page.
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All classes are Russellville Location unless otherwise stated.
Monday
4:00-4:50pm Creative Dance (2-3)
5:00-6:20pm Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 6-8)
6:30-8:00pm Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 9-12)
8:00-9:20pm Contemporary (13-adult)
Tuesday
4:00-4:50pm
Creative Dance & Gym (ages 2-3) *Begins
April 6th5:00-5:50pm Ballet/Tap (ages 4-5)
6:00 - 6:50pm Dance Team
7:00-7:50pm Teen Hip Hop (ages 13 & up)
8:00-9:00pm Ballroom Dancing (Intermediate Level)
Wednesday
9:30-10:00am Ballet Barre Workout
10:00-11:00am Zumba (Latin Dance Workout)
11:00am-12:00noon Pilates/Yoga Mat Workout
4:00-5:00pm Kids Hip Hop (ages 9-12)
5:15-6:15pm Callanetics Fitness Workout
6:30-8:00pm Belly Dance for fun & fitness
8:30 -9:30pm Country Dancing for partners
THURSDAY
4:00-4:50pm Creative Dance & Gym (ages 2-3)
5:00-5:50pm Mini Hip Hop (ages 4-5)
6:00-6:50pm Mini Hip Hop (ages 6-8)
7:00-8:00pm
8:00 - 9:00pm Ballroom
Dancing (beginning level) *Begins March 4Friday
9:30-10:00am Ballet Barre Workout
10:00-11:00am Zumba (Latin Dance Workout)
11:00-12:00noon Pilates/Yoga Mat Workout
4:00-4:30pm Clarksville Tiny Tots Ballet/Tap (ages 2-3)
4:30-6:00pm Clarksville Ballet/ Jazzy Tap/ Mini Hip Hop (ages 4-6)
6:00-7:30pm Clarksville Ballet/Jazzy Tap/Hip Hop (ages 7-9)
Saturday
**Available For Special Event Rentals**
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Clarksville Location:
for more information
Please call 479-968-1620 or e-mail dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net
Classes available for ages 2-Adult
curriculum:
- creative dance
- ballet
- jazzy tap
- hip hop
- yOGA
- pILATES
- ZUMBA (LATIN DANCE WORKOUT)
- BELLY DANCING
- line dance for fun & fitness
- ballroom dancing for couples
- country dancing for couples
----Monthly Events----
Ballroom Dance Parties
8:00-11:00pm - $10 admission
Shall We Dance!!
Enjoy an hour dance lesson followed by open dancing! Dance Instruction & DJ Music compliments of Joy Murphy. Light snacks provided. Feel free to bring a finger food or dessert to share. Sodas and bottled water available for purchase. Spirits allowed, BYOB. Guests are always welcomed. So invite your friends to join you for an evening dancing fun and fellowship.
Reservations Required; 479.968.1620 or email dancewithjoy@suddenlink.net
Dress Code: Casual/Dressy
**Upcoming dates**
March 6th
April 3rd
May 1st
Country Dance Parties
8:00-11:00pm
$10 per person --- Reservations Required
Join us for a casual evening of boot scootin fun! The night starts with an hour dance lesson then open dancing. Dance instruction and DJ Music compliments of Joy Murphy. Popcorn is provided to snack on. Sodas and bottled water available for purchase. Spirits allowed, BYOB. Make a date night with your significant other or just... bring a friend for an enjoyable evening of dancing entertainment.
**Upcoming Dates**
March 20th
April 17th
May 15th
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Class Descriptions
Creative Dance & Gym (ages 2-4)
This class is an introduction to the world of dance. The students begin to learn the basics of ballet, tap, novelty, and tumbling. Each section receives about 15 minutes so that the child doesn't lose interest. In pre-ballet we cover pliés, pointes, relevés, port de bras, & changements. In the portion of class dedicated to tap, basic steps such as shuffles, heel digs, toe taps, & marching are covered. The students are also taught basic tumbling skills for agility. Gross motor skills such as hopping, galloping, skipping, walking, running, & jumping are also taught. While the students have fun, the children are rewarded for participating & following the rules. We always practice good manners & orderly conduct at dance class.
Students who are 2 years old are enrolled for a 1-month trial to ensure they are mature enough to be in class and not hinder the learning environment. All 3 year olds are started in the 2-3 year old class. Some 3 year olds are more mature & can be moved up to the next level. We encourage the older students in class to learn to be leaders before advancing to the next level.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combination Classes (ages 4-8)
In the combination classes, time is divided equally between the styles. We begin each class with ballet by warming up with barre work. The level of difficulty increases as the students get older. Basic barre work includes, plié with port de bras, relevé, battement tendu, battement en cloche, grand battement, and more. During centerwork we focus on Leaps, Turns, Balance, & Jumps. Tap class begins with barre technique. Tap barre technique is done both with & without music. Music helps the students learn rhythm and the silence helps them hear the sounds they are supposed to be making compared to what is actually happening. Jazz class begins with stretching and a warm up that includes body isolations to help them learn how to move one part at a time. Basic Jazz movements such as jazz boxes, vines, lunges, and leaps are taught.
Children are encouraged to practice. Children of parents that reinforce good practice habits progress. Students are rewarded for good behavior, remembering, paying attention, & good manners. Dance class is a fun activity, but we still have to follow the rules.
Kids Hip Hop
Good examples of this style of dance can be seen while watching Hannah Montana, The Cheetah Girls, or High School Musical! This is a fun style that has lots of attitude & personality! Kids who have never danced before or think ballet just isn't their thing usually fall in love with hip hop. Class involves floor stretches, tumbling, & footwork. Individual steps such as glides, drags, heel pops, arm waves, and more are taught. Basic tumbling skills are taught for agility. Your child will never be asked to do something they are not ready for. Tricks are incorporated into the routines, but are designed to fit the individual students ability. We also learn how to freestyle and make combinations out of the kids moves. This is a great way to introduce your child to dance. We have lots of fun, but the kids still get to make the dance their own.
Ballet/Jazz (ages 9 - Teen/College)
Class begins with a ballet barre workout. We cover pliés with port de bras, battement tendu, développés, passé, petit retire, grand battement, rond de jambe, temps lié, piques, sur le cou-de-pied, and more. Center work covers leaps, turns, jumps, adagio & petit allegro sequences. Jazz involves floor stretches, isolations, & across the floor combinations. Jazz styles will vary. Students will learn routines for performances. In order to successfully complete a routine, you must practice outside of class.
Hip Hop (teen-college)
This class is challenging & lots of fun! The movements can be small, precise, & fast….or they could be slow and very emphasized. Most of the time it's a mixture of both and that is a big part of the challenge. Hip hop is a style where you put your personality into it. We can teach you steps but you have to bring your personality & attitude into it. Everyone is taught the same steps, but in the end they all look slightly different. This style is very fun & aerobic. Students enrolling in this class need to be agile. Basic tumbling skills will be taught. Many tricks such as falls, jumps, & slides are incorporated into the routines. Don't be scared because you think you are not that good….if you came to class and were perfect at everything, there would be no reason for you to be there! All moves are taught in steps and anyone can master the skills if they try. No experience is needed to enroll in the Level 1 class.
Pilates Mat
Class
Pilates (pronounced /pɨˈlɑːtiːz/) is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany.
Pilates called his method Contrology (from control and Greek -λογία, -logia), because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles.[3] The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles.
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