Fall Class Descriptions

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Classes in Order of Age and Placement

Placement

Tiny Tots

  (ages 2-3)

Tiny tots class is a great way to start off a brand new dancer. They will be working on beginning ballet skills, creative movement, and praise dancing. Class Cost = $50/month

Attire needed: Pink tights, black or pink leotard, skirt is optional and pink ballet shoes.  Hair must be pulled out of face.

Tiny Tots – Wednesday 10:15am-11am Tiny Tots is for dancers ages 2-3 years old.

Pre-Primary

(ages 3-5)

Pre-Primary Combo Classes consist of ballet and tap. Typically dancers will do 30 minutes of ballet and 20 minutes of tap. Class Cost = $50/month

Attire needed: Pink tights, black or pink leotard, skirt is optional, pink ballet shoes, and black tap shoes (no ribbons in tap shoes, only elastic or tap ties. Hair must be pulled out of face.

Tuesday 11:00-11:50 All Pre-Primary Classes for dancers ages 3-5. Girls will not move up to Primary until they are in kindergarten
Tuesday 2:00-2:50
Tuesday 5:45-6:35
Wednesday 11:10-12:00
Wednesday 2:00-2:50
Wednesday 5:30-6:20
Thursday 2:00-2:50
Thursday 3:20-4:10
 

 

Primary Combo Classes  (ages 5-7)

All Primary Combo classes will learn Ballet, Tap and Jazz. A typical format consists of 1 hour of ballet each week and alternating each week between 30 minutes of jazz or tap. Class Cost = $60/month

Attire: 1. pink tights 2. pink or black leotard, skirt is optional. 3. pink ballet shoes 4. black tap shoes 5. black jazz shoes. Hair must be pulled out of face.

Prim 1 Combo Primary 1 Combo is for dancers ages 5-7. Students must be in kindergarten.
Wednesday 4:00-5:30
Thursday 4:00-5:30
Prim 1&2 Combo Primary 1&2 Includes girls that could be placed in either Primary 1 or Primary 2 Combo.
Wednesday 5:45 – 7:15
 Thursday 3:30-5:00
Prim Homeschool — Tuesday 2:30-4:00 A Primary 1&2 Combo for our homeschooled dancers during the day
Prim 2 Combo — Wednesday 4:15-5:45 Primary 2 is typically for ages 5-8.
 

Primary Supplemental Classes

Lyrical and Hip Hop are offered for our Primary dancers which can be taken alongside combo classes or by themselves. Hip Hop is a fun fast paced more free style of movement and lyrical is somewhat of a cross between ballet and jazz, having the grace and fluidity of ballet but the freedom of expression of jazz.

Attire: Hip Hop – Comfortable athletic clothes (example: T shirts with loose pants, sweat pants, or shorts) with leotard underneath for modesty. Hair pulled back out of face.

Attire: Lyrical – pink or tan tights(transition or footless), leotard, skirt, jazz pants or capris optional, lyrical sandals or foot undeez. Hair pulled back out of face.

Prim Hip Hop – Thursday 5:00-6:00 Primary level classes for girls ages 5-8.
Prim Lyrical – Wednesday 6:30-7:30

Secondary and Intermediate Combo Classes (8 and up)

Secondary and Intermediate Combo Classes consist of 1 hour of ballet and 30 minutes of jazz each week. Class Cost = $60/month

Attire: pink tights, any solid color leotard, skirt is optional, dance pants, capris or shorts optional for jazz portion, ballet shoes, and jazz shoes. Hair must be pulled out of face.

Sec 1 Combo – Thursday 5:45- 7:15 Secondary Combos for ages 8 and up by teacher recommendation
Sec 2 Combo — Thursday 4:15-5:45
Sec 3 Combo — Tuesday 4:15-5:45
Int 1 Combo — Tues 4:15-5:45 Placement by invitation only
Int 2 Combo — Tues 4:15-5:45

Secondary and Intermediate Supplemental Classes

Lyrical, Tap, and Hip Hop are offered for our dancers which can be taken alongside combo classes or by themselves. Hip Hop is a fun fast paced more free style of movement and lyrical is somewhat of a cross between ballet and jazz, having the grace and fluidity of ballet but the freedom of expression of jazz.

Attire: Hip Hop – Comfortable athletic clothes with leotard underneath for modesty.

Attire: Lyrical – pink tights, leotard, skirt or pants optional, lyrical sandals or foot undeez

Attire: Tap – Comfortable athletic clothes and Tap shoes

Sec Hip Hop – Monday 5:15 – 6:15 For dancers ages 8 and up. By teacher recommendation
Sec Lyrical – Monday 4:00-5:00
Sec/Int Tap — Monday 5:15-6:15
Int 1 Hip Hop– Tues 7:00-8:00 Placement by invitation only
Int 2 Hip Hop– Tues 8:00-9:00
Int Lyr 1 – Thursday 8:15-9:15
Int Lyr 2 – Thurs 6:30- 7:30
Spirit of Worship – Monday 8:15-9:15 No Dance Experience Required – Ages 13 and up
Leaps, Turns, and Progressions – Wed 6:45-7:45 Open to all dancers intermediate and up

Advanced Classes

Advanced students can choose any combination of genres. Each is offered as a full class and there are no combination classes.

Attire: Leotards are required for all classes.

Adv Ballet – Wednesady 7:15-8:30 Advanced Classes By Placement Only
Adv Contemporary 1 – Thur 7:15-8:15
Adv Contemporary 2- Tues 6:45-8:00
Adv Hip Hop – Mon 8:15-9:15
Adv Jazz 2 — Thurs 6:10-7:10
Adv Jazz 1 — Tues 7:00-8:00
Adv Modern –Tues 5:45-6:45
Adv Tap — Mon 4:15-5:15
Spirit of Worship – Monday 8:15-9:15 No Dance Experience Required – Ages 13 and up
Leaps, Turns, and Progressions – Wed 6:45-7:45 Open to all dancers intermediate and up

Dance Companies

Choregraphy for performances are learned during company classes throughout the year. Our companies have the opportunity to share the gospel of Christ in many venues throughout the state.

Attire: Black or tan tights, solid leotard, dance shorts, pants or capris must be worn over leotards. Tank or camisole shirts are optional.

Company Abundance All dance companies by audition only. Auditions held in the Spring
Apprentice – Mon 6:30-8:15
Jr. Company – Monday 6:30-8:15
Sr. Company – Monday 6:30-8:15
STEP Dance Crew
Jr. STEP– Monday 4:15-5:15
Sr. STEP – Monday 5:15-6:30

Ballet Syllabus Classes

Our ballet syllabus is a highly structured format to ensure mastery of all ballet skills as one progresses through the different levels.

Attire: pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and black solid leotard. No skirts allowed. Hair MUST be in a bun.

Ballet Level 3– Wed 5:30-6:45

Placement in our ballet syllabus classes takes much consideration. Beginning placement is by teacher recommendation only. Advancement is done by examination in the Spring. In order to be eligible for the exam, dancers must have been enrolled in both classes of their level and be recommended by their teacher. All Test and exam specific classes will NOT participate in the Spring Recital to allow more time preparing for exams.

Ballet Level 3 Test – Fri 4:30-5:45
Ballet Level 4 – Wed 4:15-5:15
Ballet Level 4 Test – Mon 8:15-9:30
Ballet Level 5— Tues 5:45-7:00
Ballet Level 5 Exam– Fri 4:30-5:45
Ballet Level 6—Tues 8:00-9:15
Ballet Level 6 Exam – Thursday 8:15-9:30
Ballet Level 7 – Tuesday 8:00- 9:15
Ballet Level 7 Exam–Thursday 8:15 – 9:30
Pointe 1 – Thursday 5:30-6:30 Placement in pointe classes is by invitation only
Pointe 2 – Thursday 7:15-8:15

Tuition Rates

Rates for the 1st Class

50 minute Pre-Primary Classes $50/month
1 Hour Class $55/month
1 Hour 15 Minute Class $55/month
1 Hour 30 Minute Class $60/month
Each Additional Class $30/month
Unlimited Classes for Non-company Member $205/month
Unlimited Classes for Company Member $225/month