2024-2025 Dance Season
Clogging I
Clogging I students will learn the basics of clogging and will progress throughout the year to more complicated combinations. Students will learn new dances throughout the year and get to collaboratively create new dances as a class. Clogging I may be invited to perform at various community events.
Clogging I is open to elementary-age students. No prior experience necessary.
Shoes must be matte black lace ups with buck taps. You can either buy clogging shoes fully assembled or you can make them by adding buck taps to tap shoes. Here's what you need to buy for each option:
Clogging Shoes -
Fully assembled:
Stevens Stompers https://stevensclogging.com/shop/kid-stomper/
Build Your Own Clogging Shoes:
Buck taps: https://stevensclogging.com/product-category/taps/
Shoes: This is an example, but any matte black lace up tap shoe is fine: https://a.co/d/firb9eg
Reach out to Kathleen Gale with questions about shoes: kathleenava4@gmail.com and 5407395343
Clogging I students will learn the basics of clogging and will progress throughout the year to more complicated combinations. Students will learn new dances throughout the year and get to collaboratively create new dances as a class. Clogging I may be invited to perform at various community events.
Clogging I is open to elementary-age students. No prior experience necessary.
Shoes must be matte black lace ups with buck taps. You can either buy clogging shoes fully assembled or you can make them by adding buck taps to tap shoes. Here's what you need to buy for each option:
Clogging Shoes -
Fully assembled:
Stevens Stompers https://stevensclogging.com/shop/kid-stomper/
Build Your Own Clogging Shoes:
Buck taps: https://stevensclogging.com/product-category/taps/
Shoes: This is an example, but any matte black lace up tap shoe is fine: https://a.co/d/firb9eg
Reach out to Kathleen Gale with questions about shoes: kathleenava4@gmail.com and 5407395343
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Halestone
Clogging II
Clogging II will continue to develop their clogging skills and techniques through a faster pace class. Students will learn the basics of choreographing together as well as individually to create collaborative work. Students will also be encouraged to perform at community events throughout the year. Clogging II is open to middle-schoolers with teacher recommendation, 1 year of percussive dance is recommended.
Shoes must be matte black lace ups with buck taps. You can either buy clogging shoes fully assembled or you can make them by adding buck taps to tap shoes. Here's what you need to buy for each option:
Clogging Shoes -
Fully assembled:
Stevens Stompers https://stevensclogging.com/shop/kid-stomper/
Build Your Own Clogging Shoes:
Buck taps: https://stevensclogging.com/product-category/taps/
Shoes: This is an example, but any matte black lace up tap shoe is fine: https://a.co/d/firb9eg
Reach out to Kathleen Gale with questions about shoes: kathleenava4@gmail.com and 5407395343
Clogging II will continue to develop their clogging skills and techniques through a faster pace class. Students will learn the basics of choreographing together as well as individually to create collaborative work. Students will also be encouraged to perform at community events throughout the year. Clogging II is open to middle-schoolers with teacher recommendation, 1 year of percussive dance is recommended.
Shoes must be matte black lace ups with buck taps. You can either buy clogging shoes fully assembled or you can make them by adding buck taps to tap shoes. Here's what you need to buy for each option:
Clogging Shoes -
Fully assembled:
Stevens Stompers https://stevensclogging.com/shop/kid-stomper/
Build Your Own Clogging Shoes:
Buck taps: https://stevensclogging.com/product-category/taps/
Shoes: This is an example, but any matte black lace up tap shoe is fine: https://a.co/d/firb9eg
Reach out to Kathleen Gale with questions about shoes: kathleenava4@gmail.com and 5407395343
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Halestone
Jazz
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Halestone
Tuesday Creative Movement (Ages 4 & 5)
Children explore the dynamics of dance–energy in time and space–in a positive, joyful atmosphere. This year we have three different instructors to give our community as many opportunities to get your kids moving with Halestone!
Children explore the dynamics of dance–energy in time and space–in a positive, joyful atmosphere. This year we have three different instructors to give our community as many opportunities to get your kids moving with Halestone!
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Halestone
Open Studio I
Creative, fun-filled, and challenging, Halestone’s unique Open Studio classes help students build a solid technical base in modern dance and improvisation for exploratory staging. The focus on technique is supported by developing proper alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality through the combined study of experiential anatomy and applied dance theory. Improvisational skills are nurtured using exercises that explore the inner body awareness connections that are necessary for freedom and ease in outward expression. Dancers also learn about the dynamics and qualities of energy that are the support and motivation for all movement. Creativity is encouraged in dancers on every level. Open Studio builds on Creative Movement classes facilitate the foundation in Open Studio I and II and pushes students to learn more complicated patterns, specify their technique, and develop their choreographic skills.
Creative, fun-filled, and challenging, Halestone’s unique Open Studio classes help students build a solid technical base in modern dance and improvisation for exploratory staging. The focus on technique is supported by developing proper alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, and musicality through the combined study of experiential anatomy and applied dance theory. Improvisational skills are nurtured using exercises that explore the inner body awareness connections that are necessary for freedom and ease in outward expression. Dancers also learn about the dynamics and qualities of energy that are the support and motivation for all movement. Creativity is encouraged in dancers on every level. Open Studio builds on Creative Movement classes facilitate the foundation in Open Studio I and II and pushes students to learn more complicated patterns, specify their technique, and develop their choreographic skills.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Halestone
Hip Hop I
Introduction to fundamentals of hip hop, setting the basics for fluid, sharp, and expressive choreography. Students will learn the basics of hip hop with a social emotional focus on self and group expression. Hip hop is a fun and vibrant dance form that utilizes fast paced and slowed down intentional, sharp movement. This class will allow students the opportunity to develop a foundation for hip hop dance and explore individual and group dance moves.
Introduction to fundamentals of hip hop, setting the basics for fluid, sharp, and expressive choreography. Students will learn the basics of hip hop with a social emotional focus on self and group expression. Hip hop is a fun and vibrant dance form that utilizes fast paced and slowed down intentional, sharp movement. This class will allow students the opportunity to develop a foundation for hip hop dance and explore individual and group dance moves.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Halestone
Ballet III - Pre-Pointe & Pointe
Students will build their strength with barre exercises going to relevé. Center will focus on turns, moving at different tempos and both small and big jumps. Footwork, port de bras and extension are a focus with more advanced students. Students advance to this class from Ballet II by approval of the instructor and at the appropriate age.
Students will build their strength with barre exercises going to relevé. Center will focus on turns, moving at different tempos and both small and big jumps. Footwork, port de bras and extension are a focus with more advanced students. Students advance to this class from Ballet II by approval of the instructor and at the appropriate age.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Halestone
Adult Ensemble
Adult Ensemble is open to all interested dancers 18 years of age and older. No prior dance experience is necessary. Dancers must simply have an interest in exploring the creative process through movement and be willing to try new things. While performing is not required, Halestone’s Adult Ensemble will be included in many Halestone and community performances. Members of Adult Ensemble who do not wish to perform can opt out of any performance.
Adult Ensemble is open to all interested dancers 18 years of age and older. No prior dance experience is necessary. Dancers must simply have an interest in exploring the creative process through movement and be willing to try new things. While performing is not required, Halestone’s Adult Ensemble will be included in many Halestone and community performances. Members of Adult Ensemble who do not wish to perform can opt out of any performance.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Halestone
Wednesday Creative Movement (Ages 6 & 7)
Children explore the dynamics of dance–energy in time and space–in a positive, joyful atmosphere. This year we have three different instructors to give our community as many opportunities to get your kids moving with Halestone! Creative Movement classes are open to any child age 4 through 7.
Children explore the dynamics of dance–energy in time and space–in a positive, joyful atmosphere. This year we have three different instructors to give our community as many opportunities to get your kids moving with Halestone! Creative Movement classes are open to any child age 4 through 7.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Halestone
Junior Company
Junior Company allows young dancers the opportunity to experience company membership. Junior Company meets weekly this year and introduces students to improvisation, choreography and repertory. During that time dancers will be rehearsing dances to be performed at our fall and spring events. Junior Company dancers are expected to take 2 additional classes.
Junior Company is designed for dancers ages 9-13. Company members are required to take at least 2 other technique classes.
Note: Middle-schoolers in Junior Company are encouraged/invited to continue class from 5:30-6pm.
Junior Company allows young dancers the opportunity to experience company membership. Junior Company meets weekly this year and introduces students to improvisation, choreography and repertory. During that time dancers will be rehearsing dances to be performed at our fall and spring events. Junior Company dancers are expected to take 2 additional classes.
Junior Company is designed for dancers ages 9-13. Company members are required to take at least 2 other technique classes.
Note: Middle-schoolers in Junior Company are encouraged/invited to continue class from 5:30-6pm.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Halestone
Senior Company
Halestone’s Modern Company will focus on developing choreographic tools and critical thinking concepts through dance studies. Students will learn composition, feedback techniques, advanced improvisation practices, pedagogical methods, entrepreneurial skills, and be part of producing and performing in various productions throughout the season. Modern Company members are expected to perform at various community and Halestone performances.
Halestone Modern Company is open to ages 14 years and up, dancers who have studied at Halestone for at least one year and others by permission/ invitation of the instructor. Dancers must be taking regular technique classes to support their learning in company. There is no audition to participate in Modern Company, however students are expected to take the Advanced Seminar class and 2 additional technique classes, as well as the Senior Modern Company class.
Students wishing to perform in Company are expected to enroll in all three technique classes, although in some cases exceptions may be granted. Students who do not wish to be in company are still welcome to register for Contemporary and Modern Technique. Contact director@halestone.com for clarifications and exceptions.
Halestone’s Modern Company will focus on developing choreographic tools and critical thinking concepts through dance studies. Students will learn composition, feedback techniques, advanced improvisation practices, pedagogical methods, entrepreneurial skills, and be part of producing and performing in various productions throughout the season. Modern Company members are expected to perform at various community and Halestone performances.
Halestone Modern Company is open to ages 14 years and up, dancers who have studied at Halestone for at least one year and others by permission/ invitation of the instructor. Dancers must be taking regular technique classes to support their learning in company. There is no audition to participate in Modern Company, however students are expected to take the Advanced Seminar class and 2 additional technique classes, as well as the Senior Modern Company class.
Students wishing to perform in Company are expected to enroll in all three technique classes, although in some cases exceptions may be granted. Students who do not wish to be in company are still welcome to register for Contemporary and Modern Technique. Contact director@halestone.com for clarifications and exceptions.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Halestone
Clogging III
Clogging III participants will collaboratively review and create new dances. Clogging III is structured as a collaborative workshop class that encourages students to choreograph both inside and outside of class to create original student dances that will be performed multiple times per year at various community events.
Clogging III is open to intermediate/advanced cloggers with teacher recommendation and 2 years of percussive dance recommended.
Shoes must be matte black lace ups with buck taps. You can either buy clogging shoes fully assembled or you can make them by adding buck taps to tap shoes. Here's what you need to buy for each option:
Clogging Shoes -
Fully assembled:
Stevens Stompers https://stevensclogging.com/shop/kid-stomper/
Build Your Own Clogging Shoes:
Buck taps: https://stevensclogging.com/product-category/taps/
Shoes: This is an example, but any matte black lace up tap shoe is fine: https://a.co/d/firb9eg
Reach out to Kathleen Gale with questions about shoes: kathleenava4@gmail.com and 5407395343
Clogging III participants will collaboratively review and create new dances. Clogging III is structured as a collaborative workshop class that encourages students to choreograph both inside and outside of class to create original student dances that will be performed multiple times per year at various community events.
Clogging III is open to intermediate/advanced cloggers with teacher recommendation and 2 years of percussive dance recommended.
Shoes must be matte black lace ups with buck taps. You can either buy clogging shoes fully assembled or you can make them by adding buck taps to tap shoes. Here's what you need to buy for each option:
Clogging Shoes -
Fully assembled:
Stevens Stompers https://stevensclogging.com/shop/kid-stomper/
Build Your Own Clogging Shoes:
Buck taps: https://stevensclogging.com/product-category/taps/
Shoes: This is an example, but any matte black lace up tap shoe is fine: https://a.co/d/firb9eg
Reach out to Kathleen Gale with questions about shoes: kathleenava4@gmail.com and 5407395343
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Halestone
Open Studio II - Change Makers
Building on experiences with contemporary technique in Open Studio 1, this is a good choice for young artists who want further opportunities to develop a creative mindset and have fun in the process. Students will continue to build strength and performance confidence as they explore various approaches to movement with contemporary choreographers. They will learn how to brainstorm with embodied and dramatic writing, work together to orchestrate challenging stage patterns, practice theatrical presence, and complement their creative ideas with stage objects and costumes. For Fall and Spring concerts, students will work with a few guest musicians in class, and design their own 'threads' and sets from recycled / upcycled materials.
Stagemakers is designed for ages 10-13; no prior dance experience is necessary.
Building on experiences with contemporary technique in Open Studio 1, this is a good choice for young artists who want further opportunities to develop a creative mindset and have fun in the process. Students will continue to build strength and performance confidence as they explore various approaches to movement with contemporary choreographers. They will learn how to brainstorm with embodied and dramatic writing, work together to orchestrate challenging stage patterns, practice theatrical presence, and complement their creative ideas with stage objects and costumes. For Fall and Spring concerts, students will work with a few guest musicians in class, and design their own 'threads' and sets from recycled / upcycled materials.
Stagemakers is designed for ages 10-13; no prior dance experience is necessary.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Halestone
Ballet I
Ballet technique will be gently introduced through exercises, dance games, and student leadership opportunities as we continue to foster a love of dance. Dancers will learn new movement patterns, explore qualities of nonverbal expression, and organize movement into an aesthetic experience. We will continue using imagery and props to broaden and develop students’ artistry. Throughout the year students will learn and practice the Royal Academy of Ballet technique at the pre-primary level. Classes will explore and expand movement possibilities and skills, as well as incorporating social emotional foundations.
Ballet technique will be gently introduced through exercises, dance games, and student leadership opportunities as we continue to foster a love of dance. Dancers will learn new movement patterns, explore qualities of nonverbal expression, and organize movement into an aesthetic experience. We will continue using imagery and props to broaden and develop students’ artistry. Throughout the year students will learn and practice the Royal Academy of Ballet technique at the pre-primary level. Classes will explore and expand movement possibilities and skills, as well as incorporating social emotional foundations.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Halestone
Ballet II
Ballet II is for students who would like to continue their studies in ballet past Ballet I or are age appropriate for Ballet II but do not have prior ballet experience. Mikaela Schon will be working with our ballerinas this coming year and will introduce more technique and style into these classes. Ballet II classes will consist of several movements and combinations, usually going through; barre, center, adagio, allegro and reverence with French terminology.
Ballet II is for students who would like to continue their studies in ballet past Ballet I or are age appropriate for Ballet II but do not have prior ballet experience. Mikaela Schon will be working with our ballerinas this coming year and will introduce more technique and style into these classes. Ballet II classes will consist of several movements and combinations, usually going through; barre, center, adagio, allegro and reverence with French terminology.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Halestone
Advanced Seminar
This class focuses on the foundations of contemporary dance, particularly Cunningham technique. Students will work on balance, flexibility, and spatial awareness, as well as differentiating movement quality. In addition to learning movement, students will also have the opportunity to collaborate and create movement together. This class utilizes a “Natural Body Development” approach, through integrating breath-work with weight and gravity shifting. This movement class focus is to use philosophies of internal and external energies and how the two are mutually generating the physical body. We also plan to be exploring different body systems and movement qualities as instruments in the development of an expanded movement repertoire. This class will use an assortment of media elements, including dance, painting, sound, theater and video.
Advanced Seminar is designed for high-school students.
This class focuses on the foundations of contemporary dance, particularly Cunningham technique. Students will work on balance, flexibility, and spatial awareness, as well as differentiating movement quality. In addition to learning movement, students will also have the opportunity to collaborate and create movement together. This class utilizes a “Natural Body Development” approach, through integrating breath-work with weight and gravity shifting. This movement class focus is to use philosophies of internal and external energies and how the two are mutually generating the physical body. We also plan to be exploring different body systems and movement qualities as instruments in the development of an expanded movement repertoire. This class will use an assortment of media elements, including dance, painting, sound, theater and video.
Advanced Seminar is designed for high-school students.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Halestone