
current Summer classes
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Moving beyond the Intermediate Level. Center work will consist of an adagio, a tendu combination, jumps – including petit allegro and batterie, and pirouette preparations and turns. Dancers will begin to work on attitude positions, as well as, develop their grande rond de jambe and rond de jambe en l’air. Corner work will consist of jump, waltz, and various traveling combinations, including grande allegro, kept in time to the music. These combinations may exceed 2 eight counts of movement. Dancers will learn basic kinesiology and stage placement. They will be given literature on anatomy for dancers. dancers must have at least four years experience, take at least one other ballet class a week, and have the instructor’s permission to register for the class. Class is recommended for dancers ages 11 and up. Returning students should always refer to their spring evaluation to determine the appropriate fall class to take.
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Girls: black tank leotard, pink convertible tights, pink split sole ballet slippers, pink pointe shoes with elastics and ribbons
Boys: white t-shirt, black leggings or men’s tights, black split sole ballet slippers
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Wear something comfortable and easy to move in. More form-fitting clothes will allow the instructor to help with correct body placement.
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Twinkle Toes for 2-3 year olds is a 30 minute introductory dance class containing Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Young students will learn the basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get these little ones inspired to dance. The use of props, such as Twinkle Bears and hula hoops enables the young students to use their imagination, creativity and, most of all, have fun! **NOTE our Twinkle Toes class is designed as a teacher/child class. Students must be able to go into class independently without a Parent.**
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Girls: lavender sparkle tutu, flesh toned footed tights, black Mary Jane tap shoes, black ballet shoes
Boys: light colored t-shirt, black shorts or sweatpants or joggers, black tap shoes, black ballet shoes or black socks
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Girls: solid black (example: black leotard with leggings, black tank with leggings, black leotard with attached skirt) flesh toned convertible tights, black lace up tap shoes, black jazz boots)
Boys: solid black (example: solid black t-shirts, joggers, sweats, NO SHORTS, black lace up tap shoes, black jazz boots)
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For children ages 1.5 to 3 years old, this 45 minute developmental class focuses on parent/guardian and child participation. This class offers an environment for children to developmentally grow, both individually and socially in a dance class setting. Activities will explore gross motor skill development and rhythm activities. This class is a pre-introduction to dance and is a great class to help transition your children into a dance class on their own.
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Girls: pink leotard and pink footless tights
Boys: light colored t-shirt and black shorts or leggings
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All Black-( i.e. Jogger pants, sweats, leggings, and solid black shirt, sweatshirt), Black and White High Top Converse.
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Solid white tshirt, black jogger pants or leggins, black and white High Top Converse
ABOUT
Moving beyond the Intermediate Level. Center work will consist of an adagio, a tendu combination, jumps – including petit allegro and batterie, and pirouette preparations and turns. Dancers will begin to work on attitude positions, as well as, develop their grande rond de jambe and rond de jambe en l’air. Corner work will consist of jump, waltz, and various traveling combinations, including grande allegro, kept in time to the music. These combinations may exceed 2 eight counts of movement. Dancers will learn basic kinesiology and stage placement. They will be given literature on anatomy for dancers. dancers must have at least four years experience, take at least one other ballet class a week, and have the instructor’s permission to register for the class. Class is recommended for dancers ages 11 and up. Returning students should always refer to their spring evaluation to determine the appropriate fall class to take.
ATTIRE
Girls: black tank leotard, pink convertible tights, pink split sole ballet slippers, pink pointe shoes with elastics and ribbons
Boys: white t-shirt, black leggings or men’s tights, black split sole ballet slippers
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Girls: burgundy tank leotard, pink convertible tights, pink split sole ballet slippers, pink pointe shoes with elastics and ribbons (if en pointe)
Boys: white t-shirt, black leggings, black or white split sole ballet slippers
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Girls: teal tank leotard, pink convertible tights, pink split sole ballet slippers, pink pointe shoes with elastics and ribbons (if en pointe)
Boys: white t-shirt, black leggings, black or white split sole ballet slippers
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Girls: teal tank leotard, pink convertible tights, pink split sole ballet slippers, pink pointe shoes with elastics and ribbons (if en pointe)
Boys: white t-shirt, black leggings, black or white split sole ballet slippers
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Girls: garnet tank leotard, pink convertible tights, pink split sole ballet slippers
Boys: white t-shirt, black shorts or leggings, black or white split sole ballet slippers
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Girls: mulberry tank leotard, pink convertible tights, pink split sole ballet slippers.
Please note that commonly, after age 8, underwear is not worn under tights, leotards, and costumes.
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Variations are solo dances from classical ballets. Some are relatively modern, plucked from ballets of the last century, while others have been recreated from notes and illustrations of ballets nearly 200 years old. These solos can stand alone without the need of the whole ballet for context.
Learning variations is a very special way to learn about the history of ballet through the act of practicing these dances, with their unique stylizations and characters, while also serving as a great opportunity to simply dive into more ballet choreography.
*Please keep in mind that this class is different from most of our other classes in that students are not guaranteed to perform in the recital. However, they may perform at other events such as Festival of Trees and for the public schools! This class is meant for dedicated advanced students and most variations will be performed en pointe.
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Should wear any color leotard with tights or form fitting longer shirt with leggings, and genre appropriate shoes. Hair pulled back and out of face.