PRESCHOOL CLASSES
Creative Movement (Ages 2 1/2 -3)
45 minute class which incorporates ballet steps and tumbling. Children in this class are gently introduced to the classroom environment. Skills taught include weight transfers, balancing on one leg, jumping, stretching, singing, moving across the floor and basic beginner tumbling. 

Pre-ballet/Tap/Tumbling (Ages 3-5)
Students at this age now learn to further control their movements. These classes are divided into 20 Minutes of pre-ballet, tap and tumbling technique. Children begin to learn classroom rules and the importance of following the direction of the teacher. Fun songs and games are used to teach the children, so they can use their imaginations. Children begin to learn the conce3pts of counting music and opposites.

Pre-ballet/Tap (Ages 3-5)
This class focuses directly on the dance technique for pre-ballet and tap. Class is divided into 30 minutes on each subject. Students learn to count music and they learn to utilize opposite arms and legs while dancing. This is the same type program as described above with out the tumbling and allowing more time for dancing.

Ballet/Tap (Ages 4-5)
This class is for students who have already completed a year of pre-ballet and tap and are not yet in Kindergarten. Students in this class continue to work on the same concept but in greater degrees of complexity. They learn the proper terminology for dance steps. We also offer this class with tumbling in a 1 hour and 15 minute class.

GRADE SCHOOL CLASSES
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

Ballet Technique focuses on placement, ease of movement and musicality. Careful explanations of exercises and theory help students to use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way. Exercises at the barre prepare for more complicated rhythms and combinations in the center.

Tap dance explores rhythm, syncopation, and musicality. These classes will consist of warm-ups followed by stylized movements across the floor and aggressive, funky, rhythm oriented combinations.

Jazz dance will focus on elements of weight, rhythm, and sharp movement qualities. These classes begin with a center floor warm-up, continue with isolations, and end with across the floor exercises and contemporary combinations. These classes will combine fast paced funk, classical jazz, and lyrical movements for a well-rounded jazz dancer.

Modern dance is the study of various practices that work with balance, direction and momentum, release of the joints, and individual expression. These classes are designed to prepare the dancer to move fully through space, to use personal expression, and to develop an awareness of self.

ADULT CLASSES

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TUITION
Dance tuition is due monthly. The fee is based on the number of hours of classes per week. As the number of hours per week increases the overall hourly rate decreases. A 10% discount will be given if annual tuition is paid in full at the time of registration. No refund if paid annually. A year in full must be paid by September 1st.

Tuition is due on the first of each month. This fee does not reflect the number of classes in a month, as this will vary each month. Each class is guaranteed to meet a minimum of 34 times during the school year. Should any one class meet less that 35 times due to bad weather, etc., makeup classes will be scheduled. There are no refunds for missed classes.

TUITION CHARGES 2008-2009
MONTHLY PAYMENTS                MONTHLY WITH                 YEAR IN FULL
                                                  SIBLING DISCOUNT          (AUG-MAY) WITH DISCOUNT

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All private and semi-private slots are available on a first serve basis. Payments for private lessons are due at the time of lesson
 



There is no refund on costume deposits and balances.


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