Life's a dance, you learn as you go.
Updated August, 2008
Studio Schedule
Monday
9:00-10:00AM Pilates
4:15-5:45PM Ballet/Tap/Jazz(ages 7-11)
5:45-6:45PM Hip Hop I (ages 10-15)
6:45-7:45PM Hip Hop II (teens & college)
7:45-9:15PM Ballet/Tap/Jazz II (teens & college)
Tuesday
4:00-5:00PM Ballet/Tap/Pre-Jazz (ages 4-5)
5:00-6:00PM Ballet/Tap/Pre-Jazz (ages 5-7)
6:10-7:10PM Line Dancing
7:15-8:15PM Ballroom I (Beg. Level)
8:20-9:20PM Clogging
9:30 - 10:00PM Open for private lesson
Wednesday
9:00-10:00am Pilates
4:30 - 5:00pm Private lesson
5:15-6:15pm Callanetics
6:30-7:30PM Ballet Barre/Contemporary Dance (18 & up)
7:30 - 8:30PM Swing Dance (Beginning Level)
8:30-9:30PM
THURSDAY
11:30am- 12:30pm Belly Dancing
4:00-5:00PM Creative Dance & Gym (ages 2-4)
5:15-6:45PM Belly Dancing (Technique & Routines)
7:00-8:00PM Ballroom (Intermediate level)
8:00 - 9:00PM Country Dancing for couples (2-step; triple 2-step; waltz)
Friday
9:00-10:00AM Pilates
Saturday
9:00-10:00AM Creative Dance & Gym (Ages 2-4)
10:00-10:50AM Ballet/Tap/Pre-Jazz (ages 5-7)
11:00AM-12:00PM Hip Hop I (ages7-11)
12:30PM-2:00PM Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 12-15)
Sunday
3:00PM-4:30PM Dance Team
Country & Western Dance Workshops
Fridays 7:30-10:30pm
$10 per person --- Reservations Preferred
Complimentary Popcorn & Ice Water;
Sodas available for purchase.
**Upcoming Dates**
August 22
September 12
October 17
November 14
December 5
Ballroom Dance Parties
7:30-10:30pm - $10 admission
The evening starts with a dance lesson followed by
open dancing. Ms. Joy Murphy is your Instructor and DJ. This is a great way to get the most out of your dance lessons. You can't go wrong with an instructor on hand to help you with your steps and the rhythym of the music .What better way is there to practice? Complimentary popcorn and ice water. Bottled water and sodas available for purchase. Spirits welcomed to warm the atmosphere and share with friends.
Dress Code: Casual/Dressy
Reservations Preferred.
**Upcoming dates**
August 23
September 13
October 18
November 15
December 6
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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 4-9)
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 10-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 I & II(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.
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