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current Summer classes

Class
Day
Time
Teacher
Class Level
Adult Jazz
Wed
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Intermediate/Advanced
Nicolle
ABOUT

This is an intermediate-advanced jazz class. Open level means that we will all dance together so a few things will seem really easy to the old pros while a few things will be too hard for the beginner, but we all learn and progress and challenge ourselves together.

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Ballet 1
Tues
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beginner
Paige
ABOUT

Age 8-12 This class follows a traditional ballet class format, starting at the barre focusing on posture and alignment, continuing with stretching and strengthening exercises. Center movement and traveling steps are added as the class progresses. No former training is required.

ATTIRE

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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College Hip Hop
Wed
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Open
Maribel
ABOUT

ATTIRE

Should wear looser pants (no shorts), shirts (no midriffs) and dance tennis shoes (no street shoes, please).

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Twinkle Combo
Fri
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Open
Charissa
ABOUT

A movement combo class for 2-3 year olds

ATTIRE

Girls: lavender sparkle tutu, flesh toned footed tights, black Mary-Jane tap shoes, black ballet shoes

Boys: light colored t-shirt and black sweatpants or joggers, black tap shoes, black ballet shoes or black socks

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Stretch & Strength
Sat
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Open
Leigh
ABOUT

For dancers who want to work on the conditioning side of dance to get better alignment, higher extensions, and more powerful leaps and jumps. This class is best for dancers 10+

ATTIRE

Attendees should arrive in clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Tighter clothing will help the instructor give better feedback. Per SCB's dress code, clothing should cover the stomach and upper legs. No un-covered bras.

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Jazz/Funk
Wed
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Intermediate/Advanced
Maribel
ABOUT

This class is unique not only in the style but also in that it is what we call a performance class - students will have the opportunity to learn choreography in class and perform at different festivals throughout the year. This class welcomes dancers of any age who are at an intermediate to advanced level.

Street Jazz blends jazz technique with hip-hop and funk. It is high-energy, expressive, features sharp isolations, intricate footwork, and powerful gestures.

For dancers 12+

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Ballet 2
Fri
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Beginner
Madi
ABOUT

For students who have completed ballet I and are ready to commit to more formal training focusing on a strong technical foundation. A complete technique class with barre, center, and across the floor movement.

ATTIRE

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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Variations 3/4
Mon
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Beginner/Intermediate
Hannah
ABOUT

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.

ATTIRE

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.

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Ballet 1
Thurs
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Beginner
Charissa
ABOUT

Age 8-12 This class follows a traditional ballet class format, starting at the barre focusing on posture and alignment, continuing with stretching and strengthening exercises. Center movement and traveling steps are added as the class progresses. No former training is required.

ATTIRE

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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Pointe 4
Mon
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Intermediate
Hannah
ABOUT

Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles.

ATTIRE

Class leotard, pink tights, and pointe shoes.

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Ballet 2
Wed
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Beginner
Paige
ABOUT

For students who have completed ballet I and are ready to commit to more formal training focusing on a strong technical foundation. A complete technique class with barre, center, and across the floor movement.

ATTIRE

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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Pre-Ballet
Thurs
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Beginner
Charissa
ABOUT

This class introduces ballet terminology and follows a traditional ballet class format, but without barre work. It includes warm-up, basic ballet steps, center movement, simple choreography, and free dance time. This class should be taken before or with Beginning Ballet I.

ATTIRE

Girls: light blue leotard with attached skirt, pink convertible tights, pink split sole ballet shoes

Boys: white t-shirt, black shorts or leggings, black split sole ballet shoes

*please note that commonly, after age 8, underwear is not worn under tights, leotards and costumes for girls.

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Hip Hop Minis
Tues
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Open
Nicole
ABOUT

Hip Hop for 5-7 year olds. Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.

ATTIRE

Girls: white t-shirt, black joggers, sweats. NO SHORTS.  Black & white high top tennis shoes

Boys: white t-shirt, black joggers, sweats, knee length athletic shorts (knees need to be covered for floor work) black & white high top tennis shoes

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Combo 3
Thurs
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Open
Aryn
ABOUT

Jazz/Tap combo class for 8-10 year olds

ATTIRE

Girls: solid black  (example: black leotard with leggings, black tank with leggings, black leotard with attached skirt, 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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Combo 2
Wed
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Open
Liz
ABOUT

Jazz/Tap combo class for 5-7 year olds

ATTIRE

Girls: light blue sparkle tutu, flesh toned footed tights, black lace up tap shoes, black jazz boots

Boys: white t-shirt, black shorts or leggings or joggers, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes

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Combo 1
Wed
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Open
Liz
ABOUT

Jazz/Tap combo class for 3-4 year olds

ATTIRE

Girls: pink sparkle tutu, flesh toned footed tights, black Mary-Jane tap shoes, black ballet shoes

Boys: light colored t-shirt, black shorts, joggers or sweats, black tap shoes, black socks or ballet shoes

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Hip Hop 3
Mon
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Intermediate
Maribel
ABOUT

Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.

ATTIRE

All Black-( i.e. Jogger pants, sweats, leggings, and solid black shirt, sweatshirt), Black and White High Top Converse. No midriff tops or shorts.

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Hip Hop 4
Wed
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Advanced
Nicole
ABOUT

Hip-hop dance refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking which was created in the 1970s and made popular by dance crews in the United States.

ATTIRE

Solid white tshirt, black jogger pants or leggings, black and white High Top Converse. No midriffs or shorts please.

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Ballet 6
Sat
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advanced
Leigh
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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Ballet 5/6 + Pointe
Mon
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Advanced
Tiffany
ABOUT

This class is for students who are ready for increasingly challenging combinations while adding musicality, choreography, and artistry to their ballet technique.

ATTIRE

Girls: gray 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 or white split sole ballet slippers

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Billings, Montana 59101

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