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2010- 2011 Class Schedule

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Returning Student Registration for Fall Classes begins June 28, 2010
Open Registration for Fall Classes begins July 19, 2010

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Preschool/Kindergarten Kids ~ Tumbling ~ Adult Fitness ~ Jazz Funk / Hip Hop ~ Tap
Irish Clogging ~ WD Showstoppers! & Musical Theater Dance ~ Ballet ~ Jazz & Lyrical

Preschool/Kindergarten Kids

The following classes will participate in an in-studio performance called the Spring Grande Finale, dates TBA.

Creative Dance (ages 3-4) introduces children to the basic elements of dance and movement through a series of dance related activities. These activities develop gross motor skills, body awareness, confidence and respect for others. Children will also learn short song and dance routines while focusing on their natural creative ability. Props such as hula hoops, scarves and streamers are used to make learning more fun.

PreBallet (ages 4-5) is an introduction to ballet. Basic positions and movements are taught with a concentration on proper posture and greater reliance on memory. PreTap focuses on very basic movement in tap. Children will learn to create sounds and spell out rhythms using their tap shoes. Short dance sequences and fun routines will be taught to increase the dancer's self-confidence in moving. Props such as hula hoops, scarves and streamers are used to make learning more fun.

Tumbling
See Tumbling Schedule for tumbling-only class options.
These class introduce age appropriate stretching exercises and tumbling, taught in a safe, fun & positive environment. Other areas that will be worked on include spatial awareness, coordination, balance skills and group participation. Somersaults, backbends, and cartwheels will be performed. Tumbling classes can be taken separately or in combination with dance.

Attire for Dance Classes:
Hair: pulled away from face and off the back of the neck in a ponytail, braid or bun
Solid color leotard, pink or white tights, pink leather ballet shoes (no satin), and black tap shoes for PreBallet w/Tap (please replace ribbons on tap shoes with Tap Ties, available for purchase in the dance office or from your child's instructor for $2/pair). Skirts are permitted provided they do not fall below mid-thigh.

Attire for Combined Dance and Tumbling Classes:
Girls: leotard, footless tights, pink ballet shoes / Boys: comfortable clothing, socks

To check for availability, please look for the following symbol:
X = Class Closed or filled to maximum capacity (call to be placed on the waiting list)

Class Name
Day
Time
Instructor
Studio

Dance 'N Tumble w/Mom or Dad (Ages 2-3)
Regular caregiver other than a parent is permitted as well.

Wednesday

9:15-10:00 am

Diane

A


Creative Dance
(Age 3-4)

Beginner movement

Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

3:15-4:00 pm
11:15 am-12:00 pm
5:45-6:30 pm
11:15 am-12:00 pm

Diane
Cindee
Nicole
Cindee

A
A
A
B


Tumble / Creative Dance
(Ages 3-4)

Wednesday
Saturday

10:45-11:30 am
9:30-10:15 am

Diane
Diane

A
A


PreBallet with Tap 1
(Age 4-5) Beginner Ballet & Tap

Monday
*NEW* Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

6:00-6:45 pm
1:15-2:00 pm
10:30-11:15 am
5:00-5:45 pm
12:00-12:45 pm

Nicole
TBA
Cindee
Cindee
Cindee

Studio C
A
A
Studio C
B


Tumble / PreBallet
(Ages 4-5)

Wednesday
Saturday

10:00-10:45 am
11:45am - 12:30pm

Diane
Diane

A
A


PreBallet with Tap 2
(Age 5) For students with 1 yr. previous Ballet & Tap

Thursday
Friday
Saturday


9:30-10:30 am
6:30-7:30 pm
9:00-10:00 am

Cindee
Nicole
Cindee

A
A
B

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Tumbling

All tumbling classes are taught by qualified tumbling instructors

Tiny Tumblers
Tumble Tots
Mighty Tumblers - BOYS
Kinder-Tumble
These class introduce age appropriate stretching exercises and tumbling, taught in a safe, fun & positive environment. Other areas that will be worked on include spatial awareness, coordination, balance skills and group participation. Somersaults, backbends, and cartwheels will be performed. Tumbling classes can be taken separately or in combination with dance.

Kids Tumbling (ages 6-8)
Tween Tumbling (ages 9-11)
Teen Tumbling (ages 12 & up)
Divided into 3 different age groups, students will learn to execute tumbling moves appropriate for each age range, beginning with the basics like cartwheels, round-offs, backbends, walk-overs and more advanced skills as the class progresses. This is open to any level from beginners to those with previous experience. This class is especially beneficial to those who are involved in cheerleading to improve tumbling skills.

Recommended Attire:
Girls: leotard, footless tights or no tights, bare feet / Boys: comfortable clothing, bare feet

To check for availability, please look for the following symbol:
X = Classes closed or filled to maximum capacity.

Class Name
Day
Time
Instructor
Studio

Tiny Tumblers & Mom or Dad
(Ages 2-3)
Regular caregiver other than a parent is permitted as well.

Tuesday

11:15 am-12:00 pm

Phil

A


Tumble Tots
(Ages 3- early 4)

Tuesday

9:00-9:45 am

Phil

A


Mighty Tumblers - BOYS
(Ages 4-5)

Tuesday

9:45-10:30 am

Phil

A


Kinder-Tumble
(Ages 4-5)

Tuesday

10:30-11:15 am

Phil

A


Kids Tumbling
(Ages 6-8)

Wednesday

6:00-6:45 pm

Phil

A


Tween Tumbling
(Ages 9-11)

Wednesday

6:45-7:30 pm

Phil

A


Teen Tumbling
(Ages 12 & up)

Wednesday

8:30-9:30 pm

Phil

A

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Adult Fitness

To check for availability, please look for the following symbol:
X = Classes closed or filled to maximum capacity.

Class Name
Day
Time
Instructor
Studio

Pilates for Adults

Thursday

10:15-11:00 am

Megan

B


Power Yoga for Adults
Yoga positions are held longer and poses are connected and repeated for a more intense yoga workout.

Thursday

11:00-11:45 am

Megan

B


Hatha Yoga for Teens

Friday

5:00-5:45 pm

Torie

Warm-up Room


Hatha Yoga for Adults

Friday
Saturday

5:45-6:30 pm
9:00-9:45 am

Torie
Torie

Warm-up Room
Warm-up Room


PiYo for Adults
The best of Pilates & Yoga combined

Tuesday
Saturday

9:00-9:45 am
11:45 am -12:30 pm

Megan
Megan

B
Warm-up Room

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Dance Concert Level Classes
The classes listed below will participate in the
Spring Dance Concert (see calendar)

Jazz Funk & Hip Hop Classes

Open to kids and adults, Jazz Funk classes incorporate the technique of traditional jazz class with the current funky hip hop moves you may see on music videos. Hip Hop is also known as street dance. It started out as Break Dancing in the 1980's and has evolved from there to a more versatile form. If you want to learn the latest moves, or just "boogie down" then you will have a great time in these classes!

Recommended Attire:
Hair - pulled back
Comfortable loose-fitting clothes such as sweatpants and t-shirt, black jazz shoes.

To check for availability, please look for the following symbol:
X = Classes closed or filled to maximum capacity.

Class Name
Day
Time
Instructor
Studio

Boogie Kids Hip Hop 1
(Age 6-8) Beginners

Monday

4:15-5:00 pm

Nicole

Studio C


Boogie Kids Hip Hop 2
(Age 7-9)

Monday

5:00-5:45 pm

Nicole

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.

Tween Jazz Funk/Hip Hop 1
(Age 9-11) Beginners

Friday

6:15-7:00 pm

Dina

B


Tween Jazz Funk/Hip Hop 2
(Age 10-12)

Tuesday

6:30-7:30 pm

Dina

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.

Teen Jazz Funk/Hip Hop 1
(Age 12 & up) Beginners

Monday

8:00-9:00 pm

Dina

Studio C


Teen Jazz Funk/Hip Hop 2
(Age 13 & up)

Tuesday

8:30-9:30 pm

Dina

B

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.

Teen Jazz Funk/Hip Hop 3
(Age 13 & up)

Tuesday

7:30-8:30 pm

Dina

B

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.

Teen Street Hip Hop
(Age 13 & up)
Beginners

Thursday

5:45-6:30 pm

Andy

Studio C

This is old school style hip hop, pop & lock plus floor work for girls and guys. KNEE PADS ARE RECOMMENDED.


Adult Hip Hop (Beginners)
(Age 18 & up)

Thursday

6:30-7:15 pm

Andy

Studio C

This is old school style hip hop, pop & lock plus floor work for girls and guys. KNEE PADS ARE RECOMMENDED.
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Tap Classes

Tap involves creating sounds and spelling out rhythms by manipulating the feet. All classes concentrate on proper technique and precision. Each class level repeats and introduces new material with more challenging routines and intricate steps as the students progress.

Rhythm Tap: Learn some new ways to approach the art of tap dance. For dancers with previous tap training. These Rhythm Tap classes can be taken along with the student's regular tap classes to enhance their tap technique.

Irish Clogging: Do you enjoy Riverdance? Have you ever been captivated by the precision tapping executed by the dancers? This class will introduce tap dancers to another dimension in Tap dancing, Irish Clogging. Whether your heritage is Irish or not, if you tap, you will LOVE this class! Previous tap experience required - See schedule for specifics.

Recommended Attire:
Hair: pulled back away from face and off the back of the neck in a ponytail, braid or bun
Solid color leotard, suntan footed tights. Black tap shoes. Black tap OXFORD (lace up shoe) for Intermediate, Advanced and Tween/Teen classes.

Clogging Attire: leotard, tan tights, black tap shoes.

Note: If taking tap back to back with ballet, you will only need PINK tights as you are not expected to change tights between classes.

To check for availability, please look for the following symbol:
X = Classes closed or filled to maximum capacity.

Class Name
Day
Time
Instructor
Studio

Tap Basic 1
(Age 6-8) Beginners

Wednesday
Saturday

5:00-5:45 pm
11:00-11:45 am

Julie
Diane

Studio C
B


Tap Basic 2
(Age 7-9)

Wednesday

5:00-5:45 pm

Diane

B

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Tap Basic 3
(Age 8-10)

Tuesday

5:15-6:00 pm

Alyson

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Tween/Teen Tap Basics
(Age 9 & up)

Saturday

11:00-11:45 am

Alyson

Studio C


Tap Intermediate 1
(Age 9 & up)

Tuesday

4:30-5:15 pm

Alyson

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Tap Intermediate 2 & 3
(Age 10 & up)

Wednesday

6:45-7:45 pm

Cindee

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Rhythm Tap Intermediate
(Age 10 & up)

Thursday

4:15-5:00 pm

Andy

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.

Tap Advanced 1
(Age 12 & up)

Wednesday

8:30-9:30 pm

Cindee

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Tap Advanced 2
(Age 13 & up)

Tuesday

8:30-9:30 pm

Phil

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Rhythm Tap Advanced
(Age 12 & up)

Thursday

5:00-5:45 pm

Andy

Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.

Adult Tap Basics
(Age 18 & up)

Friday

5:45-6:30 pm

Cindee

Studio C


Irish Clogging
(Age 7-9)

Friday

4:15-5:00 pm

Cindee

Studio C

Minimum 1 year tap training required.

Irish Clogging
(Age 9-11)

Thursday

4:30-5:15 pm

Cindee

A

Minimum 3 years of tap training required.

Irish Clogging
(Age 12 & up)

Wednesday

7:45-8:30 pm

Cindee

Studio C

Minimum 5 years of tap training required.
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WD Showstoppers! & Musical Theater Dance

WD Showstoppers! Open to ALL levels of experience, from beginners on up! Classes offered in 3 age groups - see schedule for specifics.

A class which integrates both singing and dancing, performed in a Glee Club/Show Choir style. This class will allow the students to explore both dancing and singing to music from Broadway, pop, rock and more. The class will teach students the art of singing and dancing simultaneously, as well as exploring different styles of music, and the choreography that comes with those styles. Costumes, props, and fun staging, come let out your inner "Glee" and rock the stage.

Musical Theater Dance: Open to ALL levels of experience, from beginners on up! Classes offered in 3 age groups - see schedule for specifics.

A class which focuses on the various styles of Broadway dance. Students will learn dance routines from famous Broadway musicals. If you love musical theater, this class is for you! No previous dance training is necessary! There will be occasional singing involved, but the class mainly focuses on dance.

Recommended Attire:
Comfortable clothing and black jazz shoes.


To check for availability, please look for the following symbol:
X = Classes closed or filled to maximum capacity.

Class Name
Day
Time
Instructor
Studio

WD Showstoppers!
(Age 9-11)

Tuesday

5:15-6:15 pm

Phil

A


WD Showstoppers!
(Age 12-14)

Tuesday

4:15-5:15 pm

Phil

A


WD Showstoppers!
(Age 15 & up)

Tuesday

6:15-7:15 pm

Phil

A


Musical Theater Dance
(Age 6-8)

Thursday

6:15-7:00 pm

Phil

A


Musical Theater Dance
(Age 9-11)

Tuesday

7:30-8:30 pm

Phil

Studio C


Musical Theater Dance
(Age 12 & up)

Wednesday

7:30-8:30 pm

Phil

A

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Ballet Classes

Ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms. The classes focus on French terminology, musical awareness, proper posture and body alignment. Balance, control and coordination are stressed throughout. Please realize that ballet requires repetition to increase strength and development. Each class repeats and introduces new material to continually improve technique. Pointe classes are offered to highly experienced dancers and all dancers must have instructor approval to enroll.

Recommended Attire:
Hair: All Ballet students must have their hair worn in a bun, no ponytails
Solid color leotard, pink tights. Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Short ballet skirts are permitted, provided they do not fall below mid-thigh.


To check for availability, please look for the following symbol:
X = Classes closed or filled to maximum capacity.

Class Name
Day
Time
Instructor
Studio

Ballet Basic 1
(Age 6-8) Beginners

Wednesday
Saturday

4:15-5:00 pm
10:15-11:00 am

Julie
Diane

Studio C
A


Ballet Basic 2
(Age 7-9)

Wednesday
Saturday

4:00-5:00 pm
10:00-11:00 am

Diane
Cindee

B
B

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.

Ballet Basic 3
(Age 8-10)

Monday
Saturday

4:30-5:30 pm
10:00-11:00 am

Laurie
Alyson

A
Studio C

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Tween/Teen Ballet
(Age 9 & up)
Beginners

Tuesday

7:30-8:15 pm

Alyson

A


Ballet Intermediate 1
(Age 9 & up)

Monday X
Thursday

5:30-6:30 pm
5:15-6:15 pm

Laurie
Cindee

A
A

This class is to be taken for 2 years in a row. Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Ballet Intermediate 2 with Pre-Pointe
(Age 11 & up)

Monday X
Tuesday
X
* NEW* Thursday

5:30-6:45 pm
6:15-7:30 pm

6:15-7:30 pm

Alyson
Alyson
Alyson

B
B

B

This class is to be taken for 2 years in a row. Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Ballet Intermediate 3 with Pointe
(Age 12 & up)

Monday
Wednesday

6:45-8:15 pm
4:15-5:45 pm

Alyson
Alyson

B
A

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Ballet Advanced 1 with Pointe
(Age 13 & up)

Monday
Wednesday

6:45-8:15 pm
5:45-7:15 pm

Laurie
Alyson

A
B

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Ballet Partnering

Monday

8:15-9:00 pm

Laurie

A

Must be enrolled in Ballet Intermediate 3 or higher. All girls must provide their own male partner. Male partner attends class free of charge.
Male attire: comfortable clothing such as shorts/sweat pants/t-shirt and comfortable shoes.
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Jazz & Lyrical JazzClasses

Jazz & Lyrical Jazz dance consists of varied techniques from all over the world. It is commonly taught with the current popular music styles. Jazz is a much more free form of dance, but still stresses correct posture, placement, and body alignment. Students will learn proper technique, combinations and progressions. To get the most out of a jazz class, it is highly recommended that a ballet class be taken concurrently, and is required once a student enrolls in any Intermediate or Advanced level.

Recommended Attire:
Hair: pulled back away from face and off the back of the neck in a ponytail, braid or bun.
Solid color leotard or unitard, suntan footed tights. Lyrical Jazz: suntan footless tights. Black jazz oxford (lace up) for jazz, dance paws or bare feet for Lyrical Jazz.

Note: If taking jazz back to back with ballet, you will only need PINK tights as you are not expected to change tights between classes.


To check for availability, please look for the following symbol:
X = Classes closed or filled to maximum capacity.

Class Name
Day
Time
Instructor Studio

Intro to Jazz
(Age 6-8) Beginners

Tuesday

4:30-5:15 pm

Nicole

B


Jazz Basic 1
(Age 7-9)

Thursday
Saturday

4:30-5:15 pm
9:15-10:00 am

Alyson
Alyson

B
Studio C

For students with a minimum of 1 season of Intro to Jazz or 2 years of ballet.


Jazz Basic 2
(Age 8-10)

Thursday

5:15-6:15 pm

Alyson

B

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Jazz Basic 3
(Age 9 & up)

Monday

4:30-5:30 pm

Alyson

B

Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Jazz Intermediate 1
(Age 10 & up)

Wednesday

5:45-6:45 pm

Julie

Studio C

NOTE: To enroll in this class, students must also be concurrently enrolled in a ballet class at Waterford.
Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students.


Jazz Intermediate 2 & 3
(Age 11 & up)

Monday

8:15-9:15 pm

Julie

B

NOTE: To enroll in this class, students must also be concurrently enrolled in a ballet class at Waterford.
Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students


Jazz Advanced 1
(Age 12 & up)

Wednesday

7:15-8:15 pm

Julie

B

NOTE: To enroll in this class, students must also be concurrently enrolled in a ballet class at Waterford.
Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students


Jazz Advanced 2
(Age 13 & up)

Wednesday

8:15-9:30 pm

Julie

B

NOTE: To enroll in this class, students must also be concurrently enrolled in a ballet class at Waterford.
Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students


Intro to Lyrical Jazz
(Age 9-11)

Friday

4:15-5:15 pm

Dina

B

Dancers must have a minimum 1 year recent Jazz & Ballet training to enroll.


Lyrical Jazz 1
(Age 11 & up)

Monday X
*NEW* Thursday

6:45-7:45 pm
7:30-8:30 pm

Nicole
TBA

Studio C
A

Dancers must have a minimum 1 year recent Jazz & Ballet training to enroll.


Lyrical Jazz 2
(Age 12 & up)

Friday

5:15-6:15 pm

Dina

B

NOTE: To enroll in this class, students must also be concurrently enrolled in a ballet class at Waterford.
Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students


Lyrical Jazz 3
(Age 13 & up)

Tuesday

5:15-6:15 pm

Nicole

B

NOTE: To enroll in this class, students must also be concurrently enrolled in a ballet class at Waterford.
Instructor approval required or placement audition required for new students

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