Dance Classes
FALL 2008 SCHEDULE COMING SOON
The following schedule was for the 2007-2008 school year.
Creative Movement: 2 year olds Monday 3:00-3:30 pm
For our youngest dancers we offer a 30 minute class aimed at developing gross motor skills, classroom etiquette (following directions, taking turns, etc.), and learning beginning tap and rhythm. Students will begin the year in ballet shoes, when the teacher feels the students are ready, they will start dancing in their tap shoes as well! Students must be 2 by the first day of class to enroll.
 | Preschool Dance (PreDance): 3-5 year olds
Monday 5:00-5:45 pm |
 | Ballet/Tap Combo: Kindergarten-2nd Grade
In this class dancers will build their knowledge of ballet technique, as well as enjoy the high energy fun of a tap class! Classes are offered for beginning and experienced students.
Tuesday 4:15-5:10 pm |
 | Tap/Jazz Combo: 8-12 year olds
For students ages 8-12 we transition into tap/jazz combination classes. After learning the basics of dance in our ballet combo classes, dancers will begin to apply those techniques to the fun and exciting world of jazz dance. Dancers will continue to build their tap skills as well.
Thursday 3:30-4:25 pm for those with NO previous dance experience Thursday 7:15-8:10 pm for those WITH previous dance experience |
 | Junior Level Ballet: 3rd-5th Grade
For students 3rd-5th grade we offer a one hour ballet class. We feel that at this age the dancers are ready to focus on the demands of a full length ballet class. While students develop their abilities as dancers they also learn focus and poise in a highly structured environment.
Tuesday 6:00-6:55 pm |
 | Senior Level Ballet: 6th Grade and Up
At this level we offer 1 to 1.5 hour ballet classes (length is determined according to level). These classes help dancers develop the skills and techniques they need to become professional dancers, but they also provide a solid workout regimen for the recreational student. Classes are offered for beginners of all ages as well as advanced dancers. Students may be required to take a leveling class before final placement is decided.
Tuesday 7:00-7:55 pm |
 | Private Dance Lessons: 8 years old and up
ArtWorks Academy offers private dance lessons for students 8 years old and up. Lessons are ½ hour per week. Individual instruction is offered in ballet, tap, jazz, or lyrical. Private dance lessons are meant to complement what the students are doing in their classes. Lessons place an emphasis on proper technique and enable dancers to focus on their individual strengths and weaknesses.
Students struggling with steps in dance or musical theatre classes may schedule one or two lessons to help them get back on track. Students wishing to push themselves as performers should schedule a weekly or biweekly lesson.
Lesson time to be arranged with instructor |
