Studio of Creative Movement Dance Classes 2010/2011

Classes begin September 13th and conclude on May 22nd

A. BALLET FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS (35min.)
This class features ballet basics and simple choreography to promote gross motor skill development in a fun, social setting. Children must be age 3 by September 30. Parents must stay in the waiting area, and are often invited to watch this class. Girls must have a long-sleeved black leotard, black tights (no skirts please) and black ballet slippers. Boys may wear warm-up pants, T-shirts and sneakers.

Mon. 1:45pm (3 & 4 year olds)

Tues. 1:45pm (3 & 4 year olds)

Tues. 5:00pm (geared toward 3 year olds)

Tues. 5:35pm (geared toward 4 year olds)

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B. JAZZ/BALLET/TAP/HIP HOP FOR K-8 GRADE
These classes begin with an energetic warm-up and technique work, and lead into jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop routines. The classes listed below detail the grade breakdown and time slot for each class.

B1. KINDERGARTEN & 1st GRADE BALLET/TAP (45min.)
Kindergarteners & 1st Graders are separated into 2 different classes by grade. Long-sleeved black leotard, black tights, sheer fingertip-length black detachable skirt, black ballet slippers, black flat-heeled patent-leather tie tap shoes are required.

Mon. 5:10pm
Wed. 3:30pm

B2. GRADES 2 & 3 JAZZ/TAP/BALLET COMBO (1.5hrs)
45 minutes of jazz & tap, 45 minutes of ballet. Black ankle-length tank-style unitard, black ballet slippers, black fingertip-length ballet skirt, black flat heeled tie-style tap shoes are required.

Mon. 3:30PM
Thu. 3:30PM

Both sections will be capped at 15 students so register early – this class is popular!

B3. GRADES 2 & 3 JAZZ/TAP (45min.)
Black ankle-length tank style unitard, black ballet slippers, black flat heeled tie-style tap shoes are required.

Wed. 5:10pm

B4. GRADES 4 & 5 JAZZ/TAP/BALLET COMBO (1.5hrs)
See B2 for class attire.

Mon. 3:30pm

B5. GRADES 4 & 5 JAZZ/TAP (45min.)
See B3 for class attire.

Wed 4:20pm.

B6. GRADES 4 & 5 LIMITED HIP HOP (45min.)
Class dates: 11/3 – 12/15 & 3/16 – Recital. Students must take a regular season jazz/tap class in order to participate!

Wed. 5:10pm

B7. GRADES 6-8 JAZZ/TAP/BALLET COMBO (1¾ hrs)
1 hour of jazz & tap, 45 minutes of ballet. Black, ankle-length tank-style unitard, skin-tone convertible tights, sheer black ballet skirt, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes, and black 1 ¼” heeled tap shoes are required.

Tues. 3:15pm FULL
Thurs. 3:15pm

B8. GRADES 6-8 JAZZ/TAP (1hr) FULL
Black jazz pants, black ankle-length tank-style unitard, skin-tone convertible tights, black jazz shoes, and black 1 ¼” heeled tap shoes are required.

Tues. 5:15pm FULL

B9. GRADES 6-8 LIMITED HIP HOP (45min.)
Class runs from 11/2 – 12/14 & 3/15 – Recital. Students must take a regular season jazz/tap class in order to participate!

Tues. 6:15pm FULL

BOYS: Boys interested in Hip Hop please call the Studio or email Ms. Katie and leave your name on our waiting list. We wil create a class if there is enough interest.

CHILDREN’S CLASS ATTIRE
Other color leotards/unitards may be worn to class, but black is required for performances. Gym shorts, pajama bottoms, sweatpants or oversized tops are not appropriate attire for class. Hair must always be securely pulled off the face and neck during class and performances.

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C1. JAZZ (1hr)
Vigorous warm-up, technique work, and various style jazz combinations. Black jazz shoes and dancewear required.

Jazz I: Thurs. 7:00pm (SO)
Jazz I: Tues. 6:15pm (JS) FULL
Jazz II: Wed. 6:05pm (KPA)
Jazz II+: Mon. 7:05pm (DEB)

C2. TAP (1hr)
Warm up and routines that incorporate the entire body, not just the feet. Dancewear and black tap shoes required.

Tap I/I+: Tues. 7:15pm (JS)
Tap II/II+: Mon. 6:05pm (DEB)

C3. HIP-HOP (1hr)
High-energy warm-up and contemporary choreography. Black dance sneakers and dancewear required.

Mon. 6:05pm (KPA) FULL
Thurs. 6:00pm (KPA) FULL
Thurs. 6:00pm (SO)

C4. CONTEMPORARY (1hr)
Warm-up, center floor work, and Modern dance technique. Focus will be on building core strength, proper alignment, and use of breath.

Wed. 7:15 (SO)

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D. HIP-HOP COMPETITION TEAMS (1¾ hrs)
Registration is limited to students who were on the teams last year or chosen at auditions.

FIRE: Tues. 7:15pm (AMY)
ICE: Thurs. 7:00 (AMY)

TEEN/ADULT EVENING CLASSES & ATTIRE
Please adhere to level changes. Students will not be placed in classes beyond their recommended levels.

For all evening classes, multiple class discounts of 10% apply. See the pricing scale listed below the class descriptions for the adjusted amounts.

TUITION & REGISTRATION
Tuition is due at the time of registration.  Families may choose to pay in two semi-annual installments.  The first installment is due upon registration and the second installment is due by January 15th.  Spots will not be held without payment.  Although the tuition can be paid in two installments, please understand you are registering for a full year of dance class, not just one session.  Tuition rates reflect per student/per class and are not combined for families.  Mail-in registration is due by July 31st.  Students wishing to register for class after that date must come to Open House.  Students withdrawing from the Studio after classes have started can receive a pro-rated tuition refund when written notice of withdrawal from the Studio is received by October 12th.  Tuition will not be returned after that date. *Families who pay for the full year upon registration can take 10% off their total tuition!  Returned checks will be charged $25.  The Studio accepts cash, credit cards through Paypal, and checks made out to The Studio of Creative Movement.   

*Middle School students taking multiple jazz/tap classes can apply a 10% discount to their payment(s). Hip Hop not included in multi-class discount.

DANCE TEAM COMPETITION CLASSES: FIRE & ICE
Dance Team Competition Classes are $170 semi-annual/$340 annual. The adjusted amounts below are for students registering for competition class in addition to a regular season one-hour class. * Students on both Fire & Ice can pay $150 per competition class instead of $170.

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