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| | | ADULT CLASSES | | 5Rhythms*(Unlimited) - Lisa DeLand | Cultivate awareness through movement with Gabrielle Roth’s 5 rhythms of flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. Students will dive into themselves and explore what it feels like to truly be inside their own skin. They’ll step into a practice that offers ways to weave the body, mind, heart and soul into wholeness that one already is. Thursdays is Endless Waves: Follow a thread of awareness through the 5Rhythms® - a balance of instruction and personal integration time. Saturdays is Sweat Your Prayers: Lightly structured 5Rhythms® moving meditation - a time for personal practice in the company of others.
Web: www.DancingFireLizards.com
Cost: Single class = $10 (cash or check), paid directly to the instructor. Class is covered under all Unlimited Monthly and Annual Galaxy Class Passes at no additional charge.
Thursday 7:15 - 9:15 PM
Saturday 9:45 AM - 12:00 PM (On Hold as of 1/1/2012) | | African Dance* (1.5 hrs) (Unlimited) - Patricia Jacobs | Come experience the joy and exhilaration of West African dancing. Instructor Patricia Jacobs has been a part of the West African drum and dance scene for over 15 years in Austin and has danced with Lannaya and SaKeBo drum and dance companies, six years and two years respectively. She is also a member of the Djembabes, a popular local women's performance group devoted to African song and rhythms.
Patricia is passionate about West African drum and dance and decided that 2011 was the year to branch out on her own in order to share her passion for this art form that has brought her so much pleasure over the years. She invites beginners of all ages to come out and have the best fun in town dancing to live drumming. Patricia begins with a good stretch and warmup session accompanied by live drumming followed by a breakdown of steps; then the drummers return to end with the class dancing each step several times across the floor. You'll love the exhilaration of dancing to the rich rhythms of the African drums and you get a great cardio workout too. Drop-Ins Welcome.
Contact: Patricia at 512-947-9980 or pmunozjacobs@gmail.com
Cost: Sliding scale of $10-$15 per class or $70 for a 6-class card good for 7 weeks. Fees are paid directly to the instructor. Class is covered under all Unlimited Monthly and Annual Galaxy Class Passes at no additional charge.
Friday 7:15 - 8:45 PM | | Argentine Tango* (2 hrs) (Unlimited) - Daniela Arcuri | Daniela Arcuri is a Master Teacher from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Classes include Int/Adv Tango workout exercises, theory, movements, and practice time. No partner or registration required. More information and descriptions can be seen at Daniela's website.
Contact: daniela4tango@gmail.com
Web: www.danielaarcuri4tango.com
Cost: Drop in - $25 Package of 8 classes - $180 Discount for Seniors & Couples - 20% off Students - 50% off
PayPal available online at www.danielaarcuri4tango.com or pay the instructor directly. Class is covered under all Unlimited Monthly and Annual Galaxy Class Passes at no additional charge.
Wednesday 7:15 - 9:15 PM (Int/Adv class, but Beginners are always welcome) You may join at any time. | | Ballet (Beg/Int) (1.5 hrs) - Matt | In beginning ballet, students will learn the fundamentals of body placement, along with the turnout of the legs, which is required for ballet. Turnout refers to the dancer's ability to complete movements with the legs rotated outward. No prior experience is needed and the French terminology of ballet will be explained. The class will follow a traditional structure of barre work, center work, jumps and traveling across the floor. Students will develop precise footwork, graceful port de bras (carriage of the arms) and the correct positions and lines of ballet.
Monday 6:45 PM New Time! | | Ballet (Int/Adv) (1.5 hrs) - Matt | Int/Adv ballet moves beyond the basics of a beginner's class by placing emphasis on executing intermediate steps such as turns and jumps. Prior experience dancing ballet is needed in order to dance steps that are linked through transitions and form phrases of ballet terminology.
Thursday 6:30 PM | | Ballet for All Ages (youth 8+ and adults) - Matt | Ballet for All Ages is a fun way to learn ballet basics, no matter your age. This is a class for beginning ballet students ages 8 through adult. Students will learn the fundamentals of body placement, along with the turnout of the legs, which is required for ballet. Turnout refers to the dancer's ability to complete movements with the legs rotated outward. No prior experience is needed and the French terminology of ballet will be explained. The class will follow a traditional structure of barre work, center work, jumps, and traveling across the floor. Students will develop precise footwork, graceful port de bras (carriage of the arms), and the correct positions and lines of ballet. Ballet attire is optional.
Saturday 11:00 AM New Time! | | Ballet Break (Int/Adv) - Atticus | Ballet Break, the newest fusion class, is a hybrid of contemporary, ballet and break dance technique. Innovative choreography will strengthen dancers and bring a new awareness of technique for all styles of dance. Prior dance experience recommended.
Wednesday 8:15 PM | | Bellates - Amara | Amara brings together a unique combination of Belly Dance, Pilates, Yoga, and Ballet to create a fun and dynamic workout. Students will strengthen and tone their muscles, increase their flexibility, and fortify their posture alignment.
* Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle.
* No shoes required.
* No experience necessary.
Thursday 6:15 PM | | Belly Dance - Amara | Learn the beautiful and dynamic art of American Belly dance. Amara stresses strong foundational technique while she helps students explore the workings of belly dance and their own personal needs. Her focus on breaking down movements lets students develop a deep understanding of technique. She teaches both choreography and improvisation which allows students to learn transitions and musicality.
Wednesday 6:15 PM
Thursday 7:15 PM | | Belly Dance - Egyptian Fusion - Amae | | Egyptian Fusion Belly Dance has three main forms -- folk, classical and cabaret. isolations are emphasized in this sensual, playful style of dance. This class focuses on the basic movements, combinations and development of personal style. Belly Dance Basics Monday 6:15 PM
Learn the basic dance steps! This will be your "Belly Dance for Dummies" class. You think you can't? I think you can! Great for strengthening arms and abs and getting in some cardio as well - all while learning a beautiful and ancient dance form from the Middle East. Intermediate Belly Dance Tuesday 6:15 PM
Have a little experience with Belly Dance or any dance form? This class will be challenging but fun. We will mostly focus on choreography and learning to dance with props such as Veils, Zils and more. | | Belly Dance - Tribal Fusion - Michelle | Classes will begin with a warm-up which will include yoga-based stretches and conditioning exercises. The conditioning exercises will help one develop muscle-memory for the isolations, which are common in this style of belly dance. The dance section of the class will introduce isolations, tribal arms, traveling steps, combinations, and improvisation techniques and exploration. Following the dance portion, there will be a short cool-down section. What to Wear: Comfortable clothing that offers good range of motion. I also recommend a yoga mat and plenty of water.
Monday 8:15 PM | | Body Ballet - Matt | Body Ballet combines the contemporary with the traditional. Different genres of modern and classical music will be combined for a health/exercise/dance class that is excitingly ballet based! Ballet combinations will be broken down into smaller elements, starting with a flow of exercises done at the barre that will gradually move and travel through space. No ballet experience is needed. The French terminology of ballet steps will be explained and related in terms of body awareness.
Thursday 12:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM | | Bollywood Shake* - Ruchika Dias | Bollywood is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. The Bollywood dance style is a beautiful blend of all Indian dance styles be it classical Indian dance, folk Indian dance or the more current R&B, hip hop music. At Bollywood Shake, we teach Indian Bollywood dance for a cultural experience full of fun and excitement. Our approach includes teaching choreographed routines to popular Indian movie songs. In addition to learning some cool moves, our classes will also give you a great workout! The combination of steps taught will strengthen the dancer's awareness of musicality, timing, spacing and precision. You'll get a good workout while learning some new choreography that you can show off to all your friends. Ages 13+ welcome to attend.
Contact: ruchika@bollywoodshake.com
Web and online registration: www.BollywoodShake.com
Cost: First class - $8 Single class - $15 4-week session - $49 8-week session - $89
All fees are paid directly to the instructor *$10 discount if payment is made on or before 1st of the month
Monday 7:15 - 8:15 PM - on hold until March | | Break Dance - Atticus | Learning happens easily in a fun, loose environment. Class progresses slowly, from beginning warmups and footwork to more complex freezes later in class. More experienced dancers are welcome to come break it down and work on basic technique, but this class is designed for beginners.
Monday 8:15 PM | | Broadway Jazz (Unlimited) - Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique | Austin's favorite teachers, Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique, bring their years of Broadway experience to every class. The class begins with their signature warm-up and finishes with a fun Broadway style combination. Dancers of all levels are welcome. $15 - walk in or 5 classes for $60. Please contact Nancy with BACKSTAGE Productions for more information - ncbackstage@hotmail.com.
Monday, Wednesday classes cancelled for January & February - resume in March
Friday 12:00 PM-1:00 PM | | Burlesque - Coco Lectric | Release your inner burlesque starlet with an emphasis of classic dance techniques, statuesque poses and walks, and utilization of props all to sassy, swinging big band music. The class consists of a variety of stretches and warm-ups based on dance, Pilates and yoga, followed by across-the-floor routines and a basic dance combination. For the full experience, please bring high-heeled shoes.
Wednesday classes cancelled - workshop on February 19 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Chi-Lates* (1.5 hrs) (Unlimited) - Angela DiNunzio | Chi-Lates is a fun yoga and pilates influenced class that incorporates the use of props to strengthen the core, release tension from the body, and promote ease in the mind by focusing on the breath. Compassion, humor, and kindness toward the body are emphasized throughout. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own Pilates or yoga type of mat. Equipment will be provided by instructor (small balls and resistance bands). No previous pilates or yoga experience required Instructor, Angela, has been teaching Hatha Yoga in Austin for 12 years, mostly at Yoga Yoga, and is also a certified Pilates trainer at Westlake Pilates.
Contact: angela.dinunzio@gmail.com
Phone: (512) 296-5620
Cost: Single Class = $15, 10 Sessions = $120 - Cash or Check Only, paid directly to the instructor (Galaxy students with Unlimited Monthly or Unlimited Annual Passes may take this class at no extra charge if space allows)
Sunday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Circus Arts for All Ages (youth 8+ and adults) - Thom Thumb
| - Hat Dance and Manipulation - We will explore everything from classic vaudevillian hat tricks, to dance moves, clowning and some fun new discoveries. You will look at hats in a new way after this class. *Please bring any of your favorite hats as there are a limited number of practice hats. Full rimmed hats work best (no caps).
- Poi Spinning - We will cover all the basic building blocks of poi spinning to give you the tools to really grow and explore on your own. Everything from turning, timing, direction and some fun group games.
- Juggling/Contact Juggling - After learning the basics of regular juggling, we will explore various ways of rolling a sphere on our body. This is easier than it sounds. Anyone can do it. It puts you really in touch with your sense of touch. A very zen circus art.
4 week series: Thursdays 2/2-2/23 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
$15 for new students/$12 for returning students
Covered under all Galaxy class passes - Parents are encouraged to buy a 5 or 9 class pass to share with their kids and make this a fun family activity. | Core, Stretch & Strength - Cat New Class!
| An integrative class incorporating yoga, fitness and dance conditioning elements to tone and strengthen the core while building lean muscles and improving overall flexibility.
Monday 7:15 PM | | Dancing Together* (2.5 hrs) | Leave your shoes off and free your spirit; join the family of dancers known as Dancing Together. Two evenings each week and one morning per week, the group meets for 2 hours of creative dance. While dancing "together" in unison and surrounded by other dancers, each dancer creates his or her own style. Whether you choose to dance with a partner or alone, the music moves the spirit into creating a dance step unique to each individual. After a warmup of 30-45 minutes, an opening circle is formed to allow the Guides to welcome and orient the dancers. The Guide may tell a story or create ideas for the listeners to consider during their dance. Then comes the dance in the form of a wave. The beginning is slow and easy, soon building to a fast pace, eventually ending in a softening to relaxation. A circle is then reformed to allow dancers to reveal their experiences if he or she wishes to share. Last come community announcements. Dancing Together occurs even on holidays when Galaxy Dance Studios may be closed.
Web: http://dancingtogether.org
Cost: $8 per person, multi-dance cards available.
Wednesday, Friday 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | | Flexibility - Amara | Increase your flexibility and strengthen your body alignment through the art of stretching. Learn stretching, relaxation and breathing techniques to improve your mind and body connections.
Wednesday 7:15 PM | | Four on the Floor* (2 hrs) - Matt Jones & Laura Malloy | Intermediate Balboa
Contact: matt@fouronthefloor.com
Web: www.fouronthefloor.com
Cost: $15 for one class $25 for both classes Cash or check only, paid directly to the instructor. No credit card payments.
3rd Saturday of each month 3-5 PM
No advance registration - registration at 2:45 pm at the studio.
REGISTER at 2:45 - 3:00 PM CLASS 1 at 3:00 - 3:50 PM BREAK at 3:50 - 4:05 PM CLASS 2 at 4:05 - 5:00 PM | | Hip Hop - Eddejay | An exhilarating hip hop class, encouraging students to shed inhibitions and lose themselves in Eddejay's blend of urban, break dance and hip hop movement. Explore the rhythms and lyrics of hip hop dance with choreography that's accessible to beginners but stylistically challenging for intermediate-advanced dancers. The focus is on FUN!
Tuesday 7:15 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM | | Hip Hop Hustle - Kristen | Hip Hop Hustle is a formatted cardio class that combines funky hip hop moves in a hustle style. Each class has 2 hustles lasting about 20 minutes which preview steps that later are formed into a fun dance routine for the last part of the class. This class is for any level! No Experience Necessary. A perfect combination of cardio and dance!
Monday 5:15 PM | | Hoop Dance* (1.25 hrs each) (Unlimited) - Laura Scarborough | | Miss Laura Scarborough is a HOOPGiRL certified Hoopdance instructer and has been in the hoop since 2004. Her classes guarantee to load you up with a lot of new hoop moves to challenge hooping beyond the waist. Hoopdance classes are run 75 minutes. Each session will cover on body basics and move into off body work and transitioning between. Hoops are provided for class and are also available for purchase. This class is available at no extra charge for students who have Unlimited Monthly or Unlimited Annual Galaxy class passes, however, class size is limited so students must RSVP at hoopcircle@gmail.com and attend the entire series. Website: http://www.hoopcircle.com
Advance Registration/PayPal Prepayment at http://www.hoopcircle.com/HoopCircle/CLASSES.html
Tuesday 7:15 PM-8:30 PM (Beg), 8:30 PM-9:45 PM (Int) January 17 - February 28 | | JourneyDance* (Unlimited) - Dr. Jessamine Dana | | JourneyDance is a grooving celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, JourneyDance reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Your mind becomes clear, free, and positive, and your body feels supple, energized, and powerful. Practiced to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey to self-acceptance and transformation. Saturday 11:00 AM :: February 4 - March 31 only (this class is covered under unlimited Galaxy class passes only or you can pay Jessamine directly - $10 cash or check) | | Mime & Physical Acting (1.5 hrs) (Unlimited) - Michael Lee | | Mime & Physical Theater offers actors the skills to physically inhabit any character they play. Using techniques of dynamo rhythms and corporeal acting from Etienne Decroux, character attitudes developed by Marcel Marceau, contra energy from Polish master Stefan Niedzialkowski, and numerous other in-depth physical acting techniques from around the globe, Michael Lee synthesizes it into a form of acting that stimulates performers and ignites audiences. Working in this way helps actors decide how much to physically support their speaking parts, when to play “rich” and when to play “poor,” as explored in the work of Jerzy Grotowski. The intensity of the breath work alone will deepen any actor’s approach to acting. When combined with spacial dynamics, suspension of the mime actor and progressive/digressive movement, any actor will find him/herself much better prepared. The workshop is physically challenging. Participants should dress comfortably for movement. 7-week series: Jan 10 - Feb 21- Tuesdays 8:15 - 9:45pm | | Mixed Ability Dance* (2 hrs) | Presented by Forklift Danceworks in partnership with VSA Texas, these monthly classes are open to adults with and without disabilities. Building on the success of October's Body Shift weekend workshop, these classes give dancers interested in mixed-ability work an opportunity to continue and further their practice. Students can bring snacks, water and whatever they may need during class and wear comfortable clothing.
Website: forkliftdanceworks.org
Contact: Carly Blair at carly@forkliftdanceworks.org
Cost: $5-$10 sliding scale. Checks and Cash accepted at the door. No reservations required.
Monthly Schedule:1/21, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, 6/16, 7/21, 8/18 and 9/15 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Modern (1.5 hrs) - Andrea Ariel | | This class creates a fun and learning atmosphere that supports individual expression and the investigation of one’s unique body structure. Class will begin with a warm-up that brings attention to the breath, spine, skeletal/joint functionality and mobility, and the alignment of our bones using the muscles of deep postural support. Phrase material explores changes in balance from a controlled center, release with direction, weight, momentum, and initiations of movement incorporating athleticism, musicality, and attention to detail. Students are encouraged to develop their own personal style and the artistry of active choices. Open to all levels of experience.
Monday 6:30 PM-8:00 PM (Int/Adv) Thursday 7:15 PM-8:45 PM (Beg) | | Modern (Int/Adv) (1.5 hrs) - Lorn MacDougal | | Contemporary Technique by Lorn MacDougal presents a style whose influences are the great choreographers José Limón and Martha Graham with classical ballet and Pilates. The technical style establishes a stable center to facilitate a highly mobile, fluid upper body. This vigorous movement palate has evolved over the three decades Lorn has choreographed and taught nationally and internationally. The work is rhythmic and spatial, presenting the student with opportunities to develop musicality and a broad dynamic range. Wednesday 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM-1:30 PM | | Nia* (Unlimited) - Julie Wylie | Beyond the fun aerobic workout, Nia classes inspire self-healing, well-being and mindfulness. Nia will move you! A dynamic class that stimulates your body/mind/spirit and leaves you feeling recharged, rejuvenated and alive. Nia is for all levels, from the person who wants to start moving their body to the avid fitness buff. Each class has options for all students, no prior experience required. Kick off your shoes and dive into the pleasure of sound and movement variety as Nia draws from the dance arts, the martial arts, and the healing arts to provide a holistic fitness program that will blow your mind. Instructor Julie Wylie has enjoyed sharing Nia in Austin since 2005. Currently a student in the Nia Next Generation Training program graduating the summer of 2011 she'll be offering Nia White Belt Intensives.
Contact: juliewylie@earthlink.net
Cost: Single session $10 cash or check, paid directly to the instructor
Tuesday, Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 AM (both classes are covered under unlimited Galaxy class passes) | | Nia* (Unlimited) - Ursula Parks | | Nia is a fusion fitness practiced barefoot. It combines elements of dance, martial arts, and healing into an exhilarating body movement and lifestyle practice. Nia, an internationally acclaimed practice for over 25 years, is based on the science of the body, The Body's Way. Nia offers a fun, creative pathway to health and well-being, regardless of are or physical condition. We cultivate health, fitness, and well-being by choosing pleasure over pain.
Contact: ursula.parks@gmail.com
Wednesday, Friday 7:00 AM
(this class is covered under unlimited Galaxy class passes only or you can pay Ursula directly - $10 cash or check) | | Pilates Mat - Lorn | More than an excellent workout, Pilates Mat increases concentration, centering, control, integrated breathing, precision and flow. Hence the student builds self-knowledge and well-being by bringing the mind, body and spirit into balance. Mat work is the base of Pilates, the exercises that Joseph Pilates designed before inventing the apparatuses. To further the effectiveness of the exercises in both strengthening, lengthening and stretching, Power Circles, balls, and therabands are employed in this Mat Class.Work with Pilates circles, bands and balls to stretch and strengthen your body in this gentle, no-impact class.
*Please bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle.
*No shoes necessary.
*No experience necessary.
Monday 12:00 PM NEW TIME!
Wednesday 12:00 PM | | Salsa - Jenn | Let's Salsa! No partner required. Come learn the essentials of salsa in a fun, social atmosphere! For beginners, this class offers an introduction to salsa music and basic patterns. For those with a bit more familiarity with salsa, this course offers a great opportunity to solidify your foundation by assimilating the essentials of salsa dance technique. Specifically, students will get a feel for lead and follow technique in both open and closed position. You’ll learn basic footwork, including the side-break steps, as well as turn patterns, including turns for both lead and follow and the cross body lead. We’ll put all the pieces together by creating our own dance combinations, which you can carry with you into the world of social dancing that awaits!
Wednesday 8:30 PM Moves to Wednesday 8:15 PM beginning 2/1/12
| | Stretch & Tone - Monica NEW NAME & TIME! | Transform your physique with Stretch and Tone. In this fast-paced, fun class set to top 40 music, you'll achieve flat abs, slimmer thighs, a contoured waistline, toned arms and a firm bum. Students will also benefit from improved posture and increased energy.
Tuesday, Thursday 5:30 PM class moved to Saturday 1:00 PM beginning 11/26 | | Swing - Jack | Get started as fast and easily as possible. Jack Mack's philosophy is that dancing "ain't so tuff." Anyone can do it. Learn the basic moves as well as how to find the beat and keep the rhythm. No partner necessary, but it's much easier to practice out in the real world if you bring a partner to class. This is the most basic version of swing that you can do to everything from Glenn Miller to Lady Gaga and George Strait. Come early for Two Step and stay for Swing. You'll learn how to use the same cool moves in both dance styles!
Tuesday 7:15 PM | | Two Step - Jack | Get started as fast and easily as possible. Jack Mack's philosophy is that dancing "ain't so tuff." Anyone can do it. Learn the basic moves as well as how to find the beat and keep the rhythm. No partner necessary, but it's much easier to practice out in the real world if you bring a partner to class. Stay for Swing and learn how to use the same cool moves in both dance styles!
Tuesday 6:15 PM | | West Coast Swing - Jack | Come learn the sexiest, swingiest version of swing there is! Groove down to blues, R&B, hip hop or club music and then head on out to the nearby Highball to test your skills in the real world on a fantastic FREE field trip. (Feel free to come to class without the field trip, of course.)
Monday 8:15 PM | WingTsun Kung Fu* (Unlimited) - Mike Adams
| Join Us in Practicing the Largest and Most Respected Self-Defense System in the World!
Under the direction of Si Hing Mike Adams (Certified Instructor), our unique blend of instruction will help you get in shape and develop yourself mentally and physically, while learning the most effective self-defense system known – WingTsun™ kungfu!
Galaxy students with Unlimited passes may take this class at no additional charge.
For detailed info, visit WTdefense.com
Tuesday 8:15 PM
| Zumba - Corley, Kristen, Monica, Phil, Sharon
| | It’s dance! It’s fitness! It’s Zumba®!!! Don’t miss this fitness craze known as Zumba that’s sweeping the nation. This 55-minute, non-stop class will leave you with a sweat, a smile and the ultimate “good feeling” in your soul! Zumba® combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba® participants to dance away their worries. Based on the principle that a workout should be FUN AND EASY TO DO, participants of Zumba® have been found to successfully stick to the Zumba® Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba® is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for both the body and the mind. *Each Galaxy Zumba® instructor has obtained proper certification through the official Zumba® Academy and is thereby qualified to instruct Galaxy’s Zumba® classes. Corley, Kristen, Maranda, Monica, Phil, Sharon
Monday 6:00 AM begins 2/20, 11:00 AM, 6:15 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM, 6:15 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM begins 2/20, 11:00 AM, 6:15 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM, 6:15 PM
Friday 6:00 AM begins 2/20, 10:00 AM, 6:15 PM begins 2/1
Saturday 12:00 PM New Time!
Sunday 1:00 PM | | | | YOUTH CLASSES | | Ballet I (ages 4-7) - Monica | Ballet I teaches the fundamentals of classical Ballet to students ages 4-7. This class will include a mix of focused, traditional exercise and educational games. Students will work on proper alignment and posture, positions of the feet and arms, jump and turn preparation, rhythm and musicality. Class will follow a classic Ballet class format: warmup, Barre work, stretches, center and across-the-floor exercises, choreography and Reverence. We will take breaks (when earned) from traditional exercises to play games such as Red Light, Green Light (a balancing exercise), freeze dance and others. For Ballet I, students need a leotard, tights and ballet shoes. A ballet skirt is optional.
Thursday 5:15 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM | | Ballet I (ages 8-12) - Monica | Ballet I teaches the fundamentals of classical Ballet to students ages 8-12. This class will consist of focused, traditional exercise. Students will work on proper alignment and posture, positions of the feet and arms, jump and turn preparation, rhythm and musicality. Class will follow a classic Ballet class format: warmup, Barre work, stretches, center and across-the-floor exercises, choreography and Reverence. For Ballet I, students need a leotard, tights and ballet shoes. A ballet skirt is optional.
Thursday 4:15 PM | Ballet for All Ages (youth 8+ and adults) - Matt New Time!
| Ballet for All Ages is a fun way to learn ballet basics, no matter your age. This is a class for beginning ballet students ages 8 through adult. Students will learn the fundamentals of body placement, along with the turnout of the legs, which is required for ballet. Turnout refers to the dancer's ability to complete movements with the legs rotated outward. No prior experience is needed and the French terminology of ballet will be explained. The class will follow a traditional structure of barre work, center work, jumps, and traveling across the floor. Students will develop precise footwork, graceful port de bras (carriage of the arms), and the correct positions and lines of ballet. Ballet attire is optional.
Saturday 11:00 AM New Time!
| | Break Dance (ages 8-12) - Eddejay | It's fun, athletic and on the floor! B-Boying, B-Girlin' (break dancing) has emerged as a universal language that everyone wants to speak. This original dance form thrives off Hip Hop, Funk and Soul music. In this class, students will learn the foundations of the dance and history to stay fresh.
Tuesday 6:15 PM | | Hip Hop - Eddejay, Chantell | | The focus of this class is fun! Class starts with a warmup designed to strengthen and stretch dancers while working on basic hip hop movements. Students will gain body awareness, rhythmic precision and musicality through choreographed routines.
Tuesday 5:15 PM (ages 4-7) Chantell Thursday 4:15 PM (ages 4-7) Chantell
Saturday 12:00 (ages 4-7) Chantell
Tuesday 5:15 PM (ages 8-12) Eddejay Thursday 5:15 PM (ages 8-12) Chantell
Saturday 12:00 PM (ages 8-12) Eddejay | | Pre-Ballet (ages 2-3) - Monica | Pre-Ballet is for 2-3 year olds who can't wait to start dancing! While it may take new dancers a couple of weeks to get used to it, students must be able to stay in the classroom for the full 45 minutes. This class utilizes songs and games to introduce the fundamentals of ballet. Students also exercise coordination skills, learn classroom etiquette and practice rhythm and musicality. Steps will include ballet basics such as pliè, relevè, passè, piquè, arabesque, 1st and 2nd positions, hopping, skipping, galloping and walking on tip toes. Students must be in ballet clothing and wear ballet shoes. Parents can watch classes through observation windows.
Saturday 10:00 AM | Pre-K Dance & Play (ages 2-6) (on hold)
| | Children will love practicing basic movement skills in this hour-long class. Students will work on jumping, balancing, rolling and dancing as they sing songs and play games. | Tumbling & Acrobatics for All Ages (youth 8+ and adults) - Maranda and Atticus
| Learn the fundamentals of tumbling, from forward rolls to back flips and acrobatic tricks. This class will help dancers of all styles including hip hop, break dance, modern, and ballet progress in aerial techniques. Acrobatic conditioning will increase strength, balance, flexibility, and agility. Emphasis will be on proper form to ensure a safe and fun class!
Saturday 11:00 AM
| | | | Age ranges provided above are general guidelines. Exceptions may be made where appropriate. | | | Dress Code
Proper dress is important for comfort and safety. Teachers need to be aware of body positioning and form to give proper corrections. Dance wear may be purchased from our studio retail store.
Hip Hop, Break Dance, Jazz, Cheerleading - Comfortable, light-weight clothing that is not overly loose or baggy and clean sneakers.
Ballet - Leotards, tights, ballet skirts and tutus are acceptable. Ballet shoes. Girls, please tie hair back.
Quarterly Performances
Participation is highly encouraged but not mandatory.
Purchase of a costume may be necessary.
Studio Etiquette
1. No food, gum or drinks in studio.
2. Students must arrive on time and be picked up promptly.
3. Students must stay in building at all times until being picked up.
4. Parents may quietly observe in viewing window outside of classroom as to not be a distraction. | |
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