Summer 2024

Name
Days
Location
Dive Deep SPLASH! (ages 10-15)
We're excited to introduce Dive Deep SPLASH! This camp is new this year for our tweens and teens who are not quite ready for Company Levels but are working hard to progress in their dancing.
Be encouraged to DIVE DEEP in your dance technique and in your walk with the Lord; multiple guest instructors come together for daily devotions and classes in Ballet, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Pre-Pointe Strengthening, and more!

Ages 10-13. (Ballet 4-Ballet 6 levels)
M-W, 3-5pm
$120 per student
Includes an exclusive SPLASH Summer Dance Intensive T-shirt for participants!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Dive Deep SDI 2024 (ages 13 & up)
Summer Dance Intensive 2024
August 5th-10th

***ADVANCED LEVELS ONLY. Keep an eye out for our mini Dive Deep Intensive designed for Intermediate dancers.***

Be encouraged to DIVE DEEP in your dance technique and in your walk with the Lord!

Multiple guest instructors come together for daily devotions and classes in Ballet technique, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, Nutrition, Improv, Injury Prevention, and more! Pack a snack lunch for lunch break each day.

Ages 13 & up. (Jr. Company & Company Levels)
M-F, 10am-2pm
$150 per student
Includes an exclusive DIVE DEEP SDI T-shirt for participants!

Guest Instructors include:
Alyssa Young, Beckley Dance Theater School - Modern, Precision Jazz, Musical Theatre
Beth McKee, Life Seasons Support & Counseling Services - Dancing in Freedom
Faith Farley, Faith in Motion - Conditioning
Sharnice Taylor, The Macholah Ballet, Inc. - Hip Hop, Dance as Ministry
Shannon Lawman, Moxie Fitness - Barre
Austin Wood, Folk Dance Games

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet

2024-2025 Season

Name
Days
Location
Ballet 6 Pointe (ages 12-13)
This is the second class in the Ballet 6 curriculum. Students have one technique class and one Pointe class at this level. Please also register for the Ballet 6 Technique class.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Intermediate Lyrical A (ages 9-10)
Ages 9-10.
If your student is new to dance OR is graduating from Beginning Lyrical, we recommend this lyrical class!

Lyrical is hybrid of ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles. It encompasses all these styles and interprets the lyrics of songs (in this case, worship music) to tell a story with dance. Perfect for students who love free movement and expressing themselves.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page

Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
The Macholah Ballet
Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 4-5)
Students must be 4 years old by September 1st.
1 hour class once a week.
The class is divided into two 30 minute parts.

Our Pre-Ballet classes are introduced to gentle stretching exercises, learning to balance, group formations (circle, lines, diagonal). Ballet terminology and classroom etiquette are continued.

The second part is an introduction to Tap, where students will learn the difference between heel and toe sounds, with emphasis on counting and rhythm. Students will need both tap and ballet shoes for this class.


Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 7 (ages 13-15)
This class is for students who are not ready for Jr. Company or choose not to be a part of Jr. Company but would like to still progress. This class will be continuing with the next leveled Royal Academy of Dance curriculum, so dances will not skip a beat in their training. This is a twice a week class; one technique + one pointe class.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Beginning Jazz (ages 6-8)
This class is designed to introduce jazz technique, focusing on basic jazz positions, turns, jumps, and leaps. Students will also learn center and loco motor progressions as well as proper stretching techniques to enhance strength and flexibility. Basic Jazz dance terminology is discussed as well as stage directions, center and across the floor techniques, and short choreographed combinations.

Jazz is fast paced, energetic and its movements are big and exaggerated!

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
The Macholah Ballet
Sr. Company-Only Contemporary
This class is for Senior Company members only. Please only registered if you have auditioned and been accepted into the Company Program.

**Jr. Company please register for the Jr. Company Advanced Contemporary.**

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page


Class Attire List: http://themacholahballet.com/?page_id=235
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 4 (ages 9-11)
Students must be 9 years old by September 1st. One hour class once a week. Dancers are incorporating much more intricate combinations with steps executed on one leg as well as a focus on adagios (slow, continuous movement) and grande allegro (big leaps and jumps). Foot strengthening exercise are introduced as students prepare for pre-pointe work.

Students follow the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Company Precision Jazz
In this class, students will learn sharp, stylized movements; it is designed to showcase precision, strength and technique through a variety of sharp movements, jumps, leaps, turns, and stylized progressions.

For Jr. Company & Company members only. Dancers will need nude character shoes and nude jazz shoes.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Company Study + Conditioning
This class will meet biweekly after rehearsals.

Ms. Sharnice will lead a Company Bible study following by a Conditioning class to keep our dancers strong and build up their stamina for performance season!

For Jr. Company & Company members.
Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Monday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 1 (ages 5-6)
Students must be 5 years old by September 1st. One hour class once a week. Ballet 1 students are introduced to barre work. The class session is now divided into two parts: barre work and center work. More stretching exercises are introduced as well as petit allegro (small jumps/footwork).

Students follow the Royal Academy of Dance curriculum.
Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 6 (ages 12-13)
This is a twice a week class! Please register for the Ballet 6 Pointe class as well. Students will continue their Level 6 Royal Academy of Dance curriculum study as well as start to integrate pointe into their weekly lesson.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Intermediate Tap A (ages 9-10)
Ages 9-10. One hour class once a week. Students will learn to hear the rhythm, and dance in unison with their classmates.
Recommended if you are graduating from Beginning Tap or are in this age bracket and are new to tap!

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
The Macholah Ballet
Advanced Jazz (ages 12 & up)
Ages 12 & up.
Recommended for dancers who have a strong ballet base as well as 1-2 years or prior jazz dance training.
A class designed to showcase precision, strength and technique through a variety of sharp movements, jumps, leaps, turns, and stylized progressions.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page


Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Boys Hip-Hop (ages 8-11)
Our Boys Hip-Hop class is high energy class that use the latest sounds in Christian music. This class will break down steps and techniques and also emphasize bringing style and personality to the movement. Hip-Hop is never done small and students will be encouraged to step outside of the box and Dance Big for JESUS!!

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
The Macholah Ballet
Snazzy Jazzy Beginning Jazz (ages 4-5)
If your little one loves dancing to upbeat music, this snazzy intro to jazz is the perfect class! Set to high energy, age-appropriate music, dancers will learn the basics of jazz and movement in a fun and engaging way.
Wear any black leotard (any style), black jazz pants or leggings and black jazz shoes. 45min.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Advanced Lyrical (ages 12-14)
This class is recommended for dancers who have previously been enrolled in Intermediate Lyrical or who have a strong ballet base.

Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques. Lyrical uses connecting and flowing movements to interpret music and express emotions. Emotional expression is a critical element in Lyrical dance.

Technique, choreography, and terminology are taught at each level. Conditioning, flexibility, and musicality are a part of every class. This class combines the strength of jazz with the concept of turn out used in ballet technique. Dancers will also demonstrate skills and combinations traveling across the floor.

Wear a black leotard, any style, black leggings, and either bare feet or lyrical half-soles.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page

Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 3 (ages 8-9)
Students must be 8 years old by September 1st.
One hour class once a week.
This is a full year for the Ballet 3 student. Dancers are learning all of the ‘connecting’ steps which combine the basic ballet steps together to make a combination. Students are also incorporating balances on one leg instead of two and are becoming more advanced in their turns.


Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Adult Dance Combo Class
Adult Dance Combo Class
You'll meet new friends, stretch your mind and body and gain confidence..... all in a welcoming, relaxing atmosphere! It doesn't matter if you're brand new to dance or dusting off your shoes after years off, we have a place for you!
Recital participation is always optional, but you know you want an excuse for glitter and costumes, right?! Grab a friend and join us!
Ballet, tap and jazz combo.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 5 Pre-Pointe (11-12)
THIS IS A TWICE A WEEK CLASS. YOU MUST TAKE BOTH BALLET 5 CLASSES. *Register for this class AND select the second Ballet 5 Class*
The Ballet 5 class is a Pre-Pointe class and is all about foot and ankle strengthening as well as balance in all positions.
Students will continue with the Level 5 Royal Academy of Dance curriculum.

Students will need the following for this level:
1. Resistance Band (stretchy exercise band: available at Walmart/Target/Amazon, etc.)
2. Tennis Ball
3. Marble OR small rubber bouncy ball
4. Washcloth
These items will be used for foot strengthening exercises throughout our Pre-Pointe class for the full season. Students should keep items in a small drawstring or zippered bag and store in their dance bag.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Intermediate Jazz (ages 9-11)
Ages 9-11. Wear any style leotard, black jazz pants and black jazz shoes.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Combined Company Pointe
For Company & Jr. Company members.

By invitation only.

Class Attire List: http://themacholahballet.com/?page_id=235
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Intermediate Tap B (ages 10-12)
Ages 10-12. One hour class once a week.
Recommended for students who are in this age bracket and are new to tap OR were enrolled in Intermediate Tap last season and are ready to progress to more advanced movements.

Students will learn to hear the rhythm, and dance in unison with their classmates.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Baby Ballet (ages 2-3)
Students must be 2 years old by September 1st and be potty trained (NO EXCEPTIONS)

30 minute class once a week. We focus on creative movement which builds on the necessary gross motor skills needed for primary dance instruction. We use fun, upbeat music to learn basic skills like hopping, skipping, jumping, galloping, and balance coordination. Students will engage in dramatic music movement and learn introductory ballet steps. These include plies, tendu, releve, arabesque, the positions of the feet, and other introductory dance steps!

Class Attire List: http://themacholahballet.com/?page_id=235
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Studio C
The Macholah Ballet
Advanced Tap (ages 12 & up)
This class is geared towards students who have strong technique, and an understanding of tap musicality. Must have at least 2 years of tap training before enrolling in this class.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 2 (ages 7-8)
Students must be 7 years old by September 1st.
One hour class once a week.
Students in Ballet 2 continue to work with barre and center work and are introduced to various types of turns. The foot and arm positions of ballet are reinforced. Petit allegro, stretching and free movement are continued. Please refer to the class attire list for correct color and style leotard and skirt!

Class Attire List: http://themacholahballet.com/?page_id=235
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Beginning Lyrical (ages 6-8)
Ages 6-8.
Lyrical is hybrid of ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles. It encompasses all these styles and interprets the lyrics of songs (in this case, worship music) to tell a story with dance. Perfect for students who love free movement and expressing themselves. Wear any style black leotard, black jazz pants or leggings and bare feet or lyrical half soles.

If your student is new to dance, we recommend starting with a lyrical class like this!

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page

Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio C
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 7 Pointe (ages 13-15)
This class is for students who are not ready for Jr. Company or choose not to be a part of Jr. Company but would like to still progress. This class will be continuing with the next leveled Royal Academy of Dance curriculum, so dances will not skip a beat in their training. This is a twice a week class; one technique + one pointe class.

Class Attire List: https://www.themacholahballet.com/new-page
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Beginning Tap (ages 6-8)
Beginner Tap class for boys and girls ages 6-8! This is an introduction to tap, focusing on the fundamental foot work and techniques of tap dancing and rhythm. Students can wear any color leotard, black jazz pants and black tap shoes.

Class Attire List: http://themacholahballet.com/?page_id=235
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
The Macholah Ballet
Jr. Company & Advanced Contemporary (Ages 12 & up)
*If you are in Jr. Company, this is the Contemporary class you should register for.*

Also recommended for dancers who have already completed Intermediate Lyrical or who are currently in Advanced Contemporary. Ages 12 & up.

Class Attire List: http://themacholahballet.com/?page_id=235
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Ballet 5 Pre-Pointe (11-12)
THIS IS A TWICE A WEEK CLASS. YOU MUST TAKE BOTH BALLET 5 CLASSES.
The Ballet 5 class is a Pre-Pointe class and is all about foot and ankle strengthening as well as balance in all positions.
Students will continue with the Level 5 Royal Academy of Dance curriculum.

Students will need the following for this level:
1. Resistance Band (stretchy exercise band: available at Walmart/Target/Amazon, etc.)
2. Tennis Ball
3. Marble OR small rubber bouncy ball
4. Washcloth
These items will be used for foot strengthening exercises throughout our Pre-Pointe class for the full season. Students should keep items in a small drawstring or zippered bag and store in their dance bag.

Class Attire List: http://themacholahballet.com/?page_id=235
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet
Combined Company Technique
For Jr. Company & Company members.

Class Attire List: http://themacholahballet.com/?page_id=235
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
The Macholah Ballet
Intermediate Lyrical B (ages 10-11)
Ages 10-11.
Recommended if you were previously in Intermediate Lyrical and ready to advance to a higher level.

Lyrical is hybrid of ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles. It encompasses all these styles and interprets the lyrics of songs (in this case, worship music) to tell a story with dance. Perfect for students who love free movement and expressing themselves.
Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
The Macholah Ballet