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| | | ADULT CLASSES | Acro-Dance Techniques - Douglas
| For all adults motivated to shift to a deeper level of fitness. Committed and focused children are most welcome and encouraged to come! The class is as easy or challenging as you choose. Develop strength with more flexibility. Release muscles not needed for the movements at hand. Deepen your ability to “let go.” Tight muscles will begin to soften. Old pains will continue to release from that deep place within. The elements of partner work and camaraderie make the challenge more inviting and FUN. Laughter is common here. This is about working smart. We focus on accessing the center of gravity from where your strength potentiates. We practice floor work, AcroYoga, improvisational dance, contact improvisation, core stretching and strengthening and partner massage if desired. Circle sharing always happens in the end. We support each other in this class.
Saturday 1:00 PM 3/3/12 - 5/19/12 only
| | Ballet (Beg) (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 | | Ballet (Int) (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 - moves to 12:00 PM as of 4/1
| | Ballet Beatz - Emily | Want to take Ballet, but dislike how slow it can be sometimes? So let's take the slow out of ballet and make it funky! Join me for a power-packed classic ballet class to upbeat music and a more high energy environment!
Day & time coming soon
| | 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 - 6-week Beginner Belly Dance series started 4/23
Learn the basic dance steps! This will be your "Belly Dance for Dummies" class. You think you can't? We 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 Final Class Monday 4/30!
| 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.
Tuesday, Thursday 12:00 PM New Day & Time!
| | 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.
Wednesday, Friday 12:00 PM | Burlesque - Coco Lectric
| Miss Coco Lectric teaches you how to release your inner burlesque starlet with an emphasis on 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. Please bring high-heeled shoes and a sarong type of hip wrap.
1st Wednesday of the month 6:15 PM (alternates with Naughty Dance)
| Cardio Hip Hop - Chantell New Class!
| This light-hearted cardio class is an aerobic fusion of old school hip hop moves mixed with what is hot today. This high energy class will get your heart pumping while dancing to beats that are hard to resist. Try something new! All levels will gather for this explosion of expression. Bring your smile, comfortable clothing and sneakers! Ages 15+
Thursday 7:15 PM
| Cardio Striptease/Naughty Dance - Emily
| Spice up your everyday workout with a sexy flair. Heat up the room with sensual dance moves that will shape your curves and train your body. Unleash your inner diva with burlesque-style flirty moves that will take your body to another level. No pole necessary, but that's not to say there won't be some sexy chair moves! This class is designed for women to bring out their sexy side in a comfortable, fun judgment-free environment!
Wednesday 6:15 PM join us for Burlesque in this spot 1st Wed of the month
| | 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 | | 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 (All Levels)
Saturday 1:00 PM (Beg)
| | 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) - class discontinued as of 4/1
| | 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 - class discontinued as of 4/1
Friday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - class discontinued as of 4/1 | Morning Stretch - Emily
| Start your morning off the right way! After early-morning Zumba¨, come join Emily for an hour of relaxation. Lengthen and strengthen while cooling down from a high energy, cardio-filled class. Stretching in the morning is a great way to "waken up" your muscles, and get them ready for the day, so come to Galaxy and loosen up from head to toe. It's the perfect way to get through hump-day Wednesday!
Wednesday 7:00 AM
| Music Video - Cat
| The class is a fun, energetic dance class open to all levels. Each month we'll concentrate on learning select choreography from a hit music video, progressively building on steps from the previous weeks. Styles will range from jazz to pop and hip hop. No experience required- just a willingness to have fun. Come break it down!
Currently working on Nasty by Janet Jackson :: Watch the music video and get ready to work it!
Up next :: Run the World by Beyonce - starts 4/30
Monday 7:15 PM
| Naughty Dance - Emily
| Spice up your everyday workout with a sexy flair. Heat up the room with sensual dance moves that will shape your curves and train your body. Unleash your inner diva with burlesque-style flirty moves that will take your body to another level. No pole necessary, but that's not to say there won't be some sexy chair moves! This class is designed for women to bring out their sexy side in a comfortable, fun judgment-free environment!
Wednesday 6:15 PM join us for Burlesque in this spot 1st Wed of the month | | 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
Wednesday 12:00 PM, 6:15 PM New Class! | Salsa - Jenn On Hold as of 5/1/12
| 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 8:15 PM
| Stretch & Tone - Monica On Hold as of 5/1/12
| 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.
Saturday 1:00 PM
| Swing - Dee (See West Coast Swing Below)
| Swing dance is just like its music: it's upbeat, playful and fun! In this class we will be learning the basic styles of swing dance and get you out dancing in no time! Whether you want to go out social dancing, have fun with your partner or just get a great workout, this class is for you! Don't forget to come in early to take Two Step and learn how you can use both styles of dance in the same song!
*no partner necessary*
Tuesday 7:15 PM (See West Coast Swing Below)
| Two Step - JesAnn New 4-week series starts May 1st
| Two Step is the most popular country dance and whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class will get you dancing around the floor with ease in no time! This is a 4-week series plus a social dance on May 29th so you can practice all the cool new moves you've learned in a safe, judgment-free environment. No Drop-in students permitted after May 8th as this class will progress each week. *No partner necessary*
Tuesday 6:15 PM | West Coast Swing (Beg) - JesAnn Starts May 1st
| Beginner Level 1.1 West Coast Swing Class starting May 1st
West Coast Swing is the most versatile and evolving of the social dances. This Swing Dance is danced to a wide variety of music including Blues, Pop/Contemporary, Country and Hip Hop. It's a great dance for people of all ages and levels. During the Beginner 4-Week session, you will be introduced to and learn about Patterns, Timing, Lead/Follow, Musicality, Rhythm and you will be ready to dance at the Group Social on May29th. No Drop-in students permitted after May 8th as this class will progress each week. *No partner necessary*
Tuesday 7:15 PM
| Zumba - Alice, Maranda, 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. Alice (A), Maranda (M), Phil (P), Sharon (S)
Monday 6:00 AM (M), 11:00 AM (P), 6:15 PM (S)
Tuesday 11:00 AM (S), 6:15 PM (M)
Wednesday 6:00 AM (M), 11:00 AM (S), 6:15 PM (P)
Thursday 11:00 AM (S), 6:15 PM (M)
Friday 6:00 AM (M), 10:00 AM (S)
Saturday 12:00 PM (M)
Sunday 1:00 PM (A)
| | | | YOUTH CLASSES | Ballet (Beg) (ages 4-7) - Emily, 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 - Emily
Saturday 11:00 AM - Monica
| | Ballet (Beg) (ages 8-12) - Emily | 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.
Tuesday 5:15 PM New Time!
| 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 12:00 PM 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 Dance & Play (ages 4-7) - Chantell
| This is a fun class which teaches the basics of hip hop dance though games, vocabulary, choreography & poetry. The exploration of space will be discovered through movement exercises which kids love! We make fun rhymes to remember vocabulary and act out stories to positive children's hip hop music as a fun way to teach life lessons through song and movement. Sneakers and comfortable clothing are required.
Tuesday 5:15 PM
Thursday 4:15 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM New Time!
| Hip Hop (ages 8-12) - Chantell
| This hip hop class will teach the techniques of hip hop dance while encouraging students to create their own unique style of dancing. The freedom of expression will be encouraged in each class. We dance to positive childerens music in hopes to inspire our growing generations to be strong willed indiviules who understand the power of teamwork and kindness. Choreography will include some basic breakdancing, Pop N' Lock & House. Sneakers and comfortable clothing are required!
Thursday 5:15 PM
| | Hip Hop (ages 8-12) - Eddejay | | 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
Thursday 5:15 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM
| | 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 18 months-6 years) - Emily Same Time as Zumba!
| Pre-K Dance & Play is an hour-long, power-packed class filled with non-stop movement, energy, singing and dancing! For ages 18-months to 6-years-old, children come to enjoy the freedom of physical activity through dance and play and use their imaginations to lead the class. We use toys and props to sing, dance, play, create, imagine, and learn. Children will learn simple loco-motor movements as well as counting, rhythm, and choreography. Our class is filled with carefully selected activities to help toddlers develop motor skills and learn problem solving and communication! It appeals to the whole child because it connects movement with self expression. Great for moms who take Zumba! Come get in shape while your children get some energy out!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 AM
Parents can share a class pass with their little ones!
Students must pre-register and pay online at least 1 hour before class
| 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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