Advanced Modern (Level V)
These classes are for dancers who like physical complicated floor work, patterns of movement and self-expression. Elements of improvisation are also introduced. Designed for experienced dancers, refining and articulating modern dance principals.
Contemporary theatrical and concert dance with a special technique for developing the use of the entire body in movements expressive of abstract ideas.
These classes are for dancers who like physical complicated floor work, patterns of movement and self-expression. Elements of improvisation are also introduced. Designed for experienced dancers, refining and articulating modern dance principals.
Contemporary theatrical and concert dance with a special technique for developing the use of the entire body in movements expressive of abstract ideas.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A Downtown Jax
2023-2024 Season
F13RCE Minis Performance Company
This technique and repertory class is for the student ready to perform in local and regional community events. Dancers will showcase their talent while making lasting memories with dance family friends. F13RCE Minis develop CONFIDENCE, TECHNIQUE and ARTISTRY from the classroom to the stage! Performance styles may include ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, acrobatics and/or rhythmic gymnastics. Company members must have have prior dance training and be enrolled in additional technique classes.
Audition or Invitation Required
Interested? Ask Mayra Fernandez for an evaluation
Performance Opportunities May Include:
Festival of Flight (September)
Deck the Chairs (November)
Zoo Lights (December)
City Walk at Universal Studios (Spring)
This technique and repertory class is for the student ready to perform in local and regional community events. Dancers will showcase their talent while making lasting memories with dance family friends. F13RCE Minis develop CONFIDENCE, TECHNIQUE and ARTISTRY from the classroom to the stage! Performance styles may include ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, acrobatics and/or rhythmic gymnastics. Company members must have have prior dance training and be enrolled in additional technique classes.
Audition or Invitation Required
Interested? Ask Mayra Fernandez for an evaluation
Performance Opportunities May Include:
Festival of Flight (September)
Deck the Chairs (November)
Zoo Lights (December)
City Walk at Universal Studios (Spring)
Monday
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Ballet (Level III)
Dancers will begin class with floor stretches specific to developing strength in their feet. Dancers will then go to the ballet barre and learn basic steps and positions, which will be combined to create simple combinations. They will be taught about maintaining correct posture, which in ballet, involves everything from the feet up through the top of the head. After leaving the barre, dancers will continue stretching, working the hamstrings, calves, quadriceps, and back muscles. They will learn the names of the steps and what they mean in the French language. Dancers will attempt new jumps and execute them with more repetition.
Dancers will begin class with floor stretches specific to developing strength in their feet. Dancers will then go to the ballet barre and learn basic steps and positions, which will be combined to create simple combinations. They will be taught about maintaining correct posture, which in ballet, involves everything from the feet up through the top of the head. After leaving the barre, dancers will continue stretching, working the hamstrings, calves, quadriceps, and back muscles. They will learn the names of the steps and what they mean in the French language. Dancers will attempt new jumps and execute them with more repetition.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Primary Ballet/Tap (Level I, II)
Ballet is the fundamental building block of dance in developing discipline, alignment, posture and flow of movement. Dancers will learn age appropriate exercises to enhance these skills and more while enjoying an interactive class that stimulates physical, emotional and social development. Tap is a fun way to learn musicality and coordination through repetition and kinesthetic learning.
Ballet is the fundamental building block of dance in developing discipline, alignment, posture and flow of movement. Dancers will learn age appropriate exercises to enhance these skills and more while enjoying an interactive class that stimulates physical, emotional and social development. Tap is a fun way to learn musicality and coordination through repetition and kinesthetic learning.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Jazz (Level III, IV, V)
Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance.
This class will focus on learning proper jazz technique such as isolations of the body, improving energy and endurance as well as developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz, and includes a warm-up, stretches, isolations, floor work, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations.
Jazz Funk incorporates various dance styles from ballet-modern-hip hop- to lyrical. Intermediate jazz students will exploring new techniques, rhythm patterns, and movement vocabularies.
Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. Every jazz dancer interprets and executes moves and steps in their own way. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance.
This class will focus on learning proper jazz technique such as isolations of the body, improving energy and endurance as well as developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz, and includes a warm-up, stretches, isolations, floor work, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations.
Jazz Funk incorporates various dance styles from ballet-modern-hip hop- to lyrical. Intermediate jazz students will exploring new techniques, rhythm patterns, and movement vocabularies.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Stretch / Conditioning, Acro, Leaps & Turns
Stretching and body conditioning with an emphasis on a dancer's body and what dancer's need to perform and to prevent injury. Stretching releases muscular tension, increases the temperature of the muscles to make them more fluid and flexible, releases toxins from the muscles, gives greater elasticity to the muscles and joints, and improves strength by increasing the mechanical advantage you can generate with the limbs. Stretching can prevent injury and assist in the rehabilitation after an injury. Stretching may also just feel good and be an intuitive method to increase focus and concentration for dance. It can teach you a lot about joint and muscle function. All elements of condition, alignment, balance, flexibility, strengthening, and cardio respiratory endurance are interrelated. This class also incorporates leaps, turns, acrobatics and balances.
Stretching and body conditioning with an emphasis on a dancer's body and what dancer's need to perform and to prevent injury. Stretching releases muscular tension, increases the temperature of the muscles to make them more fluid and flexible, releases toxins from the muscles, gives greater elasticity to the muscles and joints, and improves strength by increasing the mechanical advantage you can generate with the limbs. Stretching can prevent injury and assist in the rehabilitation after an injury. Stretching may also just feel good and be an intuitive method to increase focus and concentration for dance. It can teach you a lot about joint and muscle function. All elements of condition, alignment, balance, flexibility, strengthening, and cardio respiratory endurance are interrelated. This class also incorporates leaps, turns, acrobatics and balances.
W 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Contemporary (Level III, IV, V)
This class will focus on learning proper technique such as isolations of the body, improving energy and endurance as well as developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles and includes a warm-up, stretches, isolations, floor work, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations.
Intermediate modern students will exploring new techniques, rhythm patterns, and movement vocabularies.
This class will focus on learning proper technique such as isolations of the body, improving energy and endurance as well as developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles and includes a warm-up, stretches, isolations, floor work, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations.
Intermediate modern students will exploring new techniques, rhythm patterns, and movement vocabularies.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
F13RCE Dance Theatre
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
F13RCE Dance Theatre Company
This class is restricted for company members.
This class is restricted for company members.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet/Pointe (Level IV, V)
Intermediate/Advanced Dancers at this level will start class at the ballet barre to work on classical technique, executing combinations at different musical tempos and on different musical counts. They will build strength and learn how to put several steps together while smoothly transferring their weight and holding correct posture and body placement. Focus will be on building core strength. They will also add new steps to their repertoire, moving beyond the Intermediate Level. Center work will consist of an adagio, a tendu combination, jumps – including petit allegro and batterie, and pirouette preparations and turns. Dancers will begin to work on attitude positions, as well as, develop their grande rond de jambe and rond de jambe en l’air. Corner work will consist of jump, waltz, and various traveling combinations, including grande allegro, kept in time to the music. These combinations may exceed 2 eight counts of movement. Dancers will learn basic kinesiology and stage placement. They will be given literature on anatomy for dancers. Advanced Level III dancers must have at least four years experience, take at least one other ballet class a week, and have the instructor’s permission to register for the class. Class is recommended for dancers ages 11 and up.
Intermediate/Advanced Dancers at this level will start class at the ballet barre to work on classical technique, executing combinations at different musical tempos and on different musical counts. They will build strength and learn how to put several steps together while smoothly transferring their weight and holding correct posture and body placement. Focus will be on building core strength. They will also add new steps to their repertoire, moving beyond the Intermediate Level. Center work will consist of an adagio, a tendu combination, jumps – including petit allegro and batterie, and pirouette preparations and turns. Dancers will begin to work on attitude positions, as well as, develop their grande rond de jambe and rond de jambe en l’air. Corner work will consist of jump, waltz, and various traveling combinations, including grande allegro, kept in time to the music. These combinations may exceed 2 eight counts of movement. Dancers will learn basic kinesiology and stage placement. They will be given literature on anatomy for dancers. Advanced Level III dancers must have at least four years experience, take at least one other ballet class a week, and have the instructor’s permission to register for the class. Class is recommended for dancers ages 11 and up.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Primary Jazz Funk & Acro (Level I, II)
Jazz dance is high energy class that showcases the dancers originality. Students will learn basic technique in turns, leaps, body isolations and combinations to popular music. Tap is a fun way to learn musicality and coordination through repetition and kinesthetic learning.
Jazz dance is high energy class that showcases the dancers originality. Students will learn basic technique in turns, leaps, body isolations and combinations to popular music. Tap is a fun way to learn musicality and coordination through repetition and kinesthetic learning.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio B
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Tap Ensemble (Level III, IV, V)
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Performance Opportunities throughout the season.
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Performance Opportunities throughout the season.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Stretch / Conditioning, Acro, Leaps & Turns
Stretching and body conditioning with an emphasis on a dancer's body and what dancer's need to perform and to prevent injury. Stretching releases muscular tension, increases the temperature of the muscles to make them more fluid and flexible, releases toxins from the muscles, gives greater elasticity to the muscles and joints, and improves strength by increasing the mechanical advantage you can generate with the limbs. Stretching can prevent injury and assist in the rehabilitation after an injury. Stretching may also just feel good and be an intuitive method to increase focus and concentration for dance. It can teach you a lot about joint and muscle function. All elements of condition, alignment, balance, flexibility, strengthening, and cardiorespiratory endurance are interrelated.
Stretching and body conditioning with an emphasis on a dancer's body and what dancer's need to perform and to prevent injury. Stretching releases muscular tension, increases the temperature of the muscles to make them more fluid and flexible, releases toxins from the muscles, gives greater elasticity to the muscles and joints, and improves strength by increasing the mechanical advantage you can generate with the limbs. Stretching can prevent injury and assist in the rehabilitation after an injury. Stretching may also just feel good and be an intuitive method to increase focus and concentration for dance. It can teach you a lot about joint and muscle function. All elements of condition, alignment, balance, flexibility, strengthening, and cardiorespiratory endurance are interrelated.
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
F13RCE Dance Theatre Company
This class is restricted for company members.
This class is restricted for company members.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Flexibility Acro/Tumbling
Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this Flexibility Acro class! Students will learn the power of tumbling, the grace and contortion of rhythmic gymnastics as well as create innovative contemporary acro skills. Our experienced instructor, Mayra Fernandez will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration.
This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion technique, at each student's individual level of experience including aerial skills.
Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this Flexibility Acro class! Students will learn the power of tumbling, the grace and contortion of rhythmic gymnastics as well as create innovative contemporary acro skills. Our experienced instructor, Mayra Fernandez will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration.
This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion technique, at each student's individual level of experience including aerial skills.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Kinder Dance
Introduction to Dance
This class introduces students to the basics of ballet, acrobatics, and creative movement. At this age, we aim to develop and improve flexibility, coordination, and physical strength, as well as encourage social and emotional development and foster creativity.
Introduction to Dance
This class introduces students to the basics of ballet, acrobatics, and creative movement. At this age, we aim to develop and improve flexibility, coordination, and physical strength, as well as encourage social and emotional development and foster creativity.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio B
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Advanced/Intermediate Ballet and Variations(Level IV, V)
Intermediate/Advanced Dancers at this level will start class at the ballet barre to work on classical technique, executing combinations at different musical tempos and on different musical counts. They will build strength and learn how to put several steps together while smoothly transferring their weight and holding correct posture and body placement. Focus will be on building core strength. They will also add new steps to their repertoire, moving beyond the Intermediate Level. Center work will consist of an adagio, a tendu combination, jumps – including petit allegro and batterie, and pirouette preparations and turns. Dancers will begin to work on attitude positions, as well as, develop their grande rond de jambe and rond de jambe en l’air. Corner work will consist of jump, waltz, and various traveling combinations, including grande allegro, kept in time to the music. These combinations may exceed 2 eight counts of movement. Dancers will learn basic kinesiology and stage placement. They will be given literature on anatomy for dancers. Advanced Level III dancers must have at least four years experience, take at least one other ballet class a week, and have the instructor’s permission to register for the class. Class is recommended for dancers ages 11 and up.
Intermediate/Advanced Dancers at this level will start class at the ballet barre to work on classical technique, executing combinations at different musical tempos and on different musical counts. They will build strength and learn how to put several steps together while smoothly transferring their weight and holding correct posture and body placement. Focus will be on building core strength. They will also add new steps to their repertoire, moving beyond the Intermediate Level. Center work will consist of an adagio, a tendu combination, jumps – including petit allegro and batterie, and pirouette preparations and turns. Dancers will begin to work on attitude positions, as well as, develop their grande rond de jambe and rond de jambe en l’air. Corner work will consist of jump, waltz, and various traveling combinations, including grande allegro, kept in time to the music. These combinations may exceed 2 eight counts of movement. Dancers will learn basic kinesiology and stage placement. They will be given literature on anatomy for dancers. Advanced Level III dancers must have at least four years experience, take at least one other ballet class a week, and have the instructor’s permission to register for the class. Class is recommended for dancers ages 11 and up.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Primary Ballet/Rhythmic Dance (Level I, II)
Ballet is the fundamental building block of dance in developing discipline, alignment, posture and flow of movement. Dancers will learn age appropriate exercises to enhance these skills and more while enjoying an interactive class that stimulates physical, emotional and social development. Rhythmic Dance is offered for beginner dancers. The kids are introduced to work with ropes, balls, hoops and clubs. We can offer your child a gentle, fun, educational and skilled introduction to Rhythmic Gymnastics while creating dynamic, innovative performance routines.
Ballet is the fundamental building block of dance in developing discipline, alignment, posture and flow of movement. Dancers will learn age appropriate exercises to enhance these skills and more while enjoying an interactive class that stimulates physical, emotional and social development. Rhythmic Dance is offered for beginner dancers. The kids are introduced to work with ropes, balls, hoops and clubs. We can offer your child a gentle, fun, educational and skilled introduction to Rhythmic Gymnastics while creating dynamic, innovative performance routines.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio B
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Rhythmic Dance
Our Rhythmic Dance program combines the grace and skill of dance with the flexibility and athleticism of rhythmic gymnastics. Dancers learn body skills such as balance, flexibility/contortion, turns, leaps and acrobatics coupled with the coordination of rhythmic gymnastic apparatus. Dancers are introduced to work with ball, hoop, clubs, ribbon and rope. We can offer your dancer a gentle, fun, educational and skilled introduction to Rhythmic Gymnastics while creating dynamic, innovative performance routines. This class is required for our Young Dancers Performance Group.
Our Rhythmic Dance program combines the grace and skill of dance with the flexibility and athleticism of rhythmic gymnastics. Dancers learn body skills such as balance, flexibility/contortion, turns, leaps and acrobatics coupled with the coordination of rhythmic gymnastic apparatus. Dancers are introduced to work with ball, hoop, clubs, ribbon and rope. We can offer your dancer a gentle, fun, educational and skilled introduction to Rhythmic Gymnastics while creating dynamic, innovative performance routines. This class is required for our Young Dancers Performance Group.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
Contemporary/Jazz (Level III, IV, V)
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio A
Downtown Jax
Downtown Jax
PreK Ballet/Acro
Pre-K Ballet and Acro is perfect for the beginner student. Students will be exposed to ballet exercises and vocabulary such as plié, relieve, tendu, passé, rond de jamb and chase. Students will gain coordination, confidence, musicality, balance, flexibility and stamina as they run, jump, roll and dance. Join the fun and the experience the challenge of Pre-k Ballet and Acro.
Performance opportunity:
VPK Graduation at
River City Fine Arts Academy
111 East Bay St, 2nd Floor
Thursday June 2nd, 10
Attire: Athletic wear
Girls: Leggings, biker shorts or running shorts, fitted shirts, tights, leotard, socks or ballet shoes
Boys: shorts, sweat pants and T-shirt, socks, ballet shoes
(No dresses, skirts, or loose clothing)
Registration fee waved for the season
Pre-K Ballet and Acro is perfect for the beginner student. Students will be exposed to ballet exercises and vocabulary such as plié, relieve, tendu, passé, rond de jamb and chase. Students will gain coordination, confidence, musicality, balance, flexibility and stamina as they run, jump, roll and dance. Join the fun and the experience the challenge of Pre-k Ballet and Acro.
Performance opportunity:
VPK Graduation at
River City Fine Arts Academy
111 East Bay St, 2nd Floor
Thursday June 2nd, 10
Attire: Athletic wear
Girls: Leggings, biker shorts or running shorts, fitted shirts, tights, leotard, socks or ballet shoes
Boys: shorts, sweat pants and T-shirt, socks, ballet shoes
(No dresses, skirts, or loose clothing)
Registration fee waved for the season
Friday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Shining Bright Preschool and Arts
DANCE FITNESS- Little Shakers (SATELLITE)
Boys and Girls ages 2-5 will laugh and learn through dance and play! Sample classes in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and more! Run, jump, skip and crawl through obstacle courses to build strength, flexibility, balance, musicality, stamina, coordination and confidence! These little movers and shakers will develop skills in direction, discipline and dancing in a fun interactive experience that encourages personal growth while exposing them to the arts.
Attire: Comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity such as shirts, shorts, leggings and skorts. Cartwheel shorts are required under any dresses or skirts to maintain privacy.
Students must attend The Preschool at San Marco.
Boys and Girls ages 2-5 will laugh and learn through dance and play! Sample classes in Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and more! Run, jump, skip and crawl through obstacle courses to build strength, flexibility, balance, musicality, stamina, coordination and confidence! These little movers and shakers will develop skills in direction, discipline and dancing in a fun interactive experience that encourages personal growth while exposing them to the arts.
Attire: Comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity such as shirts, shorts, leggings and skorts. Cartwheel shorts are required under any dresses or skirts to maintain privacy.
Students must attend The Preschool at San Marco.
Tuesday
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Gymnasium
The Preschool in San Marco
The Preschool in San Marco