2023-24 Season
Ballet 1/2
Melissa Brown-Guenther
Ages 5-8.
This 60-minute focuses on locomotor movements, learning rhythms, and counting music. Dancers will learn ballet positions, terminology, and beginning ballet techniques. This is a wonderful way to introduce your dancer to the art of ballet.
Melissa Brown-Guenther
Ages 5-8.
This 60-minute focuses on locomotor movements, learning rhythms, and counting music. Dancers will learn ballet positions, terminology, and beginning ballet techniques. This is a wonderful way to introduce your dancer to the art of ballet.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
Ballet 3
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 60-minute class will focus on ballet technique. Dancers will learn terminology, and class structure and work on the fundamentals of ballet. Dancers will grow as informed movers and develop their artistic skills.
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 60-minute class will focus on ballet technique. Dancers will learn terminology, and class structure and work on the fundamentals of ballet. Dancers will grow as informed movers and develop their artistic skills.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Main
Jazz 5/6
Maddie Burnham
Ages 12+.
This 60-minute class focuses on mastering the strength and clarity in jazz techniques including turns, leaps, and combinations. We will explore creating composition in this class in relation to the jazz techniques that are learned, and work on flexibility and strength training to help the dancer explore more range of movements. Not only will we do all of that, but this is a move and groove class! We will bring out the rhythm and tempo that jazz has for an upbeat, feel-good class!
Maddie Burnham
Ages 12+.
This 60-minute class focuses on mastering the strength and clarity in jazz techniques including turns, leaps, and combinations. We will explore creating composition in this class in relation to the jazz techniques that are learned, and work on flexibility and strength training to help the dancer explore more range of movements. Not only will we do all of that, but this is a move and groove class! We will bring out the rhythm and tempo that jazz has for an upbeat, feel-good class!
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Main
Teen Ballet
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 60-minute class is for teens who have either always wanted to try ballet but never got the chance or have taken ballet in the past and miss it. It is a perfect way to fit ballet into a busy schedule. This class will be tailored to the levels of the individuals in this class.
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 60-minute class is for teens who have either always wanted to try ballet but never got the chance or have taken ballet in the past and miss it. It is a perfect way to fit ballet into a busy schedule. This class will be tailored to the levels of the individuals in this class.
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Main
ADV Continuum Modern
Maddie Burnham
Ages 14+.
This 60-minute class is for the dancer that has advanced in their Modern class and is looking to dive deeper into Continuum Modern. This is a great class for the dancer who has a creative mind, is looking to expand their knowledge of Continuum, and wants to grow more intellectually as a mover.
CONTINUUM is a training that instructor Maddie Burnham learned from professional dancers Jordan Klitzke and Melissa Herrada (originated from Omar Carrum) It is a system based on continuous mechanics and kinematic principles, it aims for the continuity of the kinetic chains of movement, its path, and a very specific and uncommon way to use momentum, impulse, space, motion script, and physical principles. The system studies the continuity of movement trajectories and a sustained muscular and skeletal consciousness in order to learn how we can transfer, gather and spread our weight anywhere in our body, how the mechanics of each muscle and bone work, and how all our body parts can cooperate to move more efficiently, safely and smoothly.
Maddie Burnham
Ages 14+.
This 60-minute class is for the dancer that has advanced in their Modern class and is looking to dive deeper into Continuum Modern. This is a great class for the dancer who has a creative mind, is looking to expand their knowledge of Continuum, and wants to grow more intellectually as a mover.
CONTINUUM is a training that instructor Maddie Burnham learned from professional dancers Jordan Klitzke and Melissa Herrada (originated from Omar Carrum) It is a system based on continuous mechanics and kinematic principles, it aims for the continuity of the kinetic chains of movement, its path, and a very specific and uncommon way to use momentum, impulse, space, motion script, and physical principles. The system studies the continuity of movement trajectories and a sustained muscular and skeletal consciousness in order to learn how we can transfer, gather and spread our weight anywhere in our body, how the mechanics of each muscle and bone work, and how all our body parts can cooperate to move more efficiently, safely and smoothly.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
Creative Movement
Maddie Burnham
Ages 3-5.
This 30-minute class is designed for the young mover! It is for the dancer who is just signing up for classes for the first time and can't sit still. If that dancer is your child, then this is the class for you! In Creative Movement, we will explore the joys that come when we move our bodies! The dancers will learn to be creative, imaginative, and playful with dance. This class is designed to embrace the imaginative minds of the students. We will learn multiple phrases, teach dance skills through interactive games and projects, as well as learn a routine to be performed in the recital.
Maddie Burnham
Ages 3-5.
This 30-minute class is designed for the young mover! It is for the dancer who is just signing up for classes for the first time and can't sit still. If that dancer is your child, then this is the class for you! In Creative Movement, we will explore the joys that come when we move our bodies! The dancers will learn to be creative, imaginative, and playful with dance. This class is designed to embrace the imaginative minds of the students. We will learn multiple phrases, teach dance skills through interactive games and projects, as well as learn a routine to be performed in the recital.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Main
Beginning Tap
Maddie Burnham
Ages 5-9.
This 30-minute class is for the young mover who can't seem to stop marching all around the house. The young mover who loves to explore sounds with their feet! If this sounds like your child, then this is the perfect class for them! In Beginning Tap we will focus on the basics and bring out the joy that comes with making music with your feet. Tap shoes will be required for this class and must be provided by the student on the first day of class. (If you need recommendations on shoes, feel free to reach out to us via email!) In this class, the students will learn the basic movements of Tap, as well as a routine that will be performed at the end-of-the-year recital.
Maddie Burnham
Ages 5-9.
This 30-minute class is for the young mover who can't seem to stop marching all around the house. The young mover who loves to explore sounds with their feet! If this sounds like your child, then this is the perfect class for them! In Beginning Tap we will focus on the basics and bring out the joy that comes with making music with your feet. Tap shoes will be required for this class and must be provided by the student on the first day of class. (If you need recommendations on shoes, feel free to reach out to us via email!) In this class, the students will learn the basic movements of Tap, as well as a routine that will be performed at the end-of-the-year recital.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Main
Tap 12+
Maddie Burnham
Ages 12+.
This 60-minute class will focus on the basics of tap and grow to build rhythmic combinations and phrases. Dancers will be challenged to try new and innovative ways to tap as well as create rhythmic phrases of their own. (Tap shoes are required for this class)
Maddie Burnham
Ages 12+.
This 60-minute class will focus on the basics of tap and grow to build rhythmic combinations and phrases. Dancers will be challenged to try new and innovative ways to tap as well as create rhythmic phrases of their own. (Tap shoes are required for this class)
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Main
Intro to Continuum Modern
Maddie Burnham
Ages 12+. This 60-minute class is for the mover that is exploring modern and is interested in trying something new. This is a great class for the dancer who is new to Continuum Modern or Modern in general, has a creative mind, is always looking for new ways to move, and wants to grow more intellectually as a mover. This class is also great for the dancer exploring modern for the first time and wanting to expand their creative mind.
CONTINUUM is a training that instructor Maddie Burnham learned from professional dancers Jordan Klitzke and Melissa Herrada (originated from Omar Carrum) It is a system based on continuous mechanics and kinematic principles, it aims for the continuity of the kinetic chains of movement, its path, and a very specific and uncommon way to use momentum, impulse, space, motion script, and physical principles. The system studies the continuity of movement trajectories and a sustained muscular and skeletal consciousness in order to learn how we can transfer, gather and spread our weight anywhere in our body, how the mechanics of each muscle and bone work, and how all our body parts can cooperate to move more efficiently, safely and smoothly.
Maddie Burnham
Ages 12+. This 60-minute class is for the mover that is exploring modern and is interested in trying something new. This is a great class for the dancer who is new to Continuum Modern or Modern in general, has a creative mind, is always looking for new ways to move, and wants to grow more intellectually as a mover. This class is also great for the dancer exploring modern for the first time and wanting to expand their creative mind.
CONTINUUM is a training that instructor Maddie Burnham learned from professional dancers Jordan Klitzke and Melissa Herrada (originated from Omar Carrum) It is a system based on continuous mechanics and kinematic principles, it aims for the continuity of the kinetic chains of movement, its path, and a very specific and uncommon way to use momentum, impulse, space, motion script, and physical principles. The system studies the continuity of movement trajectories and a sustained muscular and skeletal consciousness in order to learn how we can transfer, gather and spread our weight anywhere in our body, how the mechanics of each muscle and bone work, and how all our body parts can cooperate to move more efficiently, safely and smoothly.
Tuesday
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Main
Jazz/Modern 1 & 2
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 5-6.
This 30-minute class has an emphasis on locomotor movement, introduction to choreography, basic jazz steps, and classroom etiquette. Beginning to improvise and being comfortable dancing as a solo and dance composition elements.
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 5-6.
This 30-minute class has an emphasis on locomotor movement, introduction to choreography, basic jazz steps, and classroom etiquette. Beginning to improvise and being comfortable dancing as a solo and dance composition elements.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Main
Jazz 4B
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 10-12.
This 60-minute class has an emphasis on strength and clarity in existing jazz techniques, introducing the ideas of more advanced jazz turns and leaps, continuing the concepts of creativity and composition, increase emphasis on flexibility and strength.
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 10-12.
This 60-minute class has an emphasis on strength and clarity in existing jazz techniques, introducing the ideas of more advanced jazz turns and leaps, continuing the concepts of creativity and composition, increase emphasis on flexibility and strength.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Main
Hip Hop
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 7-11.
This 30-minute class has an emphasis on intermediate hip-hop concepts such as footwork, arm technique, hip-hop tricks as well as strength in tumbling for hip-hop, and intermediate choreography incorporating all of these things.
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 7-11.
This 30-minute class has an emphasis on intermediate hip-hop concepts such as footwork, arm technique, hip-hop tricks as well as strength in tumbling for hip-hop, and intermediate choreography incorporating all of these things.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Main
Jazz/Modern 3
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 5- 8.
This 45-minute class has an emphasis on beginning to turn, leap, more complicated choreography, and introduction to small technical movements such as tendues, passers, etc.
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 5- 8.
This 45-minute class has an emphasis on beginning to turn, leap, more complicated choreography, and introduction to small technical movements such as tendues, passers, etc.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Main
Jazz/Modern 4
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 8-9.
This 60-minute class has an emphasis on more advanced jazz/modern concepts, improvisation, and creativity. This is the level to begin to grasp pirouettes, more advanced leaps, and more advanced choreography.
Rachel Horner Bonkoungou
Ages 8-9.
This 60-minute class has an emphasis on more advanced jazz/modern concepts, improvisation, and creativity. This is the level to begin to grasp pirouettes, more advanced leaps, and more advanced choreography.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
Modern 5
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 60-minute class is for dancers who have taken Modern 4B. In this class, we will delve into concepts taught in 4B. There will also be a focus on partnering and composition. Students will continue to improve their technique and self-expression as they grow into advanced dancers.
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 60-minute class is for dancers who have taken Modern 4B. In this class, we will delve into concepts taught in 4B. There will also be a focus on partnering and composition. Students will continue to improve their technique and self-expression as they grow into advanced dancers.
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Main
Modern 4B
Melissa Brown-Guenther
Ages 10-14.
This 60-minute class is a continuation of the skills, learned in Jazz/Modern 4. Dancers will learn modern dance techniques, floor work, and improvisational skills. They will learn how to use movement to express themselves. Students will explore how to move fully and safely with an emphasis on anatomy and moving with proper technique. It is my goal in this class, as it is in all of our classes, for students to feel excited and joyful about movement and to help them find their creative voices.
Melissa Brown-Guenther
Ages 10-14.
This 60-minute class is a continuation of the skills, learned in Jazz/Modern 4. Dancers will learn modern dance techniques, floor work, and improvisational skills. They will learn how to use movement to express themselves. Students will explore how to move fully and safely with an emphasis on anatomy and moving with proper technique. It is my goal in this class, as it is in all of our classes, for students to feel excited and joyful about movement and to help them find their creative voices.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
Main
Modern 6
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 75-minute class is for our advanced dancers. These are dancers who have a strong understanding of proper body alignment, anatomy, and modern technique. This class is all about skillfully dancing with intention. They will use improv and partnering and explore composition. Dancers are encouraged to move fully and authentically as individual artists.
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 75-minute class is for our advanced dancers. These are dancers who have a strong understanding of proper body alignment, anatomy, and modern technique. This class is all about skillfully dancing with intention. They will use improv and partnering and explore composition. Dancers are encouraged to move fully and authentically as individual artists.
Thursday
8:15 PM to 9:30 PM
8:15 PM to 9:30 PM
Main
Ballet 4
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 60-minute class meets twice a week. Students are required to take both classes. As their level increases they do more difficult movements that require strength and proper alignment. The dancers will work on furthering their understanding of ballet and growing as artists. This class will now be treated as a pre-pointe class as well. This structure for Ballet 4 will help the dancers be better prepared when moving up to Ballet 5 and feel strong on pointe. When moved up to Ballet 5, dancers should be already prepared to be on pointe. The Ballet 4 dancers will also get two different instructors to learn from. Melissa will be teaching the Monday Classes and Jen Mack will be teaching the Friday Classes.
Melissa Brown-Guenther
This 60-minute class meets twice a week. Students are required to take both classes. As their level increases they do more difficult movements that require strength and proper alignment. The dancers will work on furthering their understanding of ballet and growing as artists. This class will now be treated as a pre-pointe class as well. This structure for Ballet 4 will help the dancers be better prepared when moving up to Ballet 5 and feel strong on pointe. When moved up to Ballet 5, dancers should be already prepared to be on pointe. The Ballet 4 dancers will also get two different instructors to learn from. Melissa will be teaching the Monday Classes and Jen Mack will be teaching the Friday Classes.
M 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
F 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Main
Ballet 5
Shelby Hagelstein
This 60-minute class meets three times a week. Students are required to take all three classes. Students need to be at least 12 years old and have strong techniques. They will do pointe work in this class. The instructors will let the students know when they are ready to get pointe shoes. In this class, students will continue to grow into advanced pre-professional dancers. The Ballet 5 dancers will also get three different instructors to learn from. Shelby will be teaching the Tuesday Classes, Melissa will be teaching the Thursday Classes, and Jen Mack will be teaching the Friday Classes. This will give the students a well-rounded practice with these professional educators.
Shelby Hagelstein
This 60-minute class meets three times a week. Students are required to take all three classes. Students need to be at least 12 years old and have strong techniques. They will do pointe work in this class. The instructors will let the students know when they are ready to get pointe shoes. In this class, students will continue to grow into advanced pre-professional dancers. The Ballet 5 dancers will also get three different instructors to learn from. Shelby will be teaching the Tuesday Classes, Melissa will be teaching the Thursday Classes, and Jen Mack will be teaching the Friday Classes. This will give the students a well-rounded practice with these professional educators.
Tu 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Th 4:15 PM-5:15 PM
F 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Th 4:15 PM-5:15 PM
F 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Main
Ballet 6
Shelby Hagelstein
This 75-90 minute class is our most advanced, pre-professional ballet class. It meets three times a week. Dancers are required to take all three classes. They will continue to work on improving their technique and artistic expression. The Ballet 5 dancers will also get three different instructors to learn from. Shelby will be teaching the Tuesday Classes, Melissa will be teaching the Thursday Classes, and Jen Mack will be teaching the Friday Classes. This will give the students a well-rounded practice with these professional educators.
Shelby Hagelstein
This 75-90 minute class is our most advanced, pre-professional ballet class. It meets three times a week. Dancers are required to take all three classes. They will continue to work on improving their technique and artistic expression. The Ballet 5 dancers will also get three different instructors to learn from. Shelby will be teaching the Tuesday Classes, Melissa will be teaching the Thursday Classes, and Jen Mack will be teaching the Friday Classes. This will give the students a well-rounded practice with these professional educators.
Tu 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Th 7:15 PM-8:15 PM
F 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Th 7:15 PM-8:15 PM
F 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Main
Workshops 2023-24
Ballroom Workshop with Jess
Ages 12+
In this workshop we will go over the basics of ballroom and the lead-follow style of partner dancing. We will focus on American rumba and foxtrot, with a few fun social dances thrown in, learning both solo and partner combinations. You will come away from this workshop ready to hit the dance floor with a friend! No previous ballroom experience or dance partner are necessary to attend. All are welcome! Suggested footwear includes: ballroom practice shoes, jazz shoes, character heels, or tennis shoes. Suggested attire includes: dance practice skirt, leggings or athletic pants, and a comfortable athletic top. Wear whatever you will feel most comfortable in.
Ages 12+
In this workshop we will go over the basics of ballroom and the lead-follow style of partner dancing. We will focus on American rumba and foxtrot, with a few fun social dances thrown in, learning both solo and partner combinations. You will come away from this workshop ready to hit the dance floor with a friend! No previous ballroom experience or dance partner are necessary to attend. All are welcome! Suggested footwear includes: ballroom practice shoes, jazz shoes, character heels, or tennis shoes. Suggested attire includes: dance practice skirt, leggings or athletic pants, and a comfortable athletic top. Wear whatever you will feel most comfortable in.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Main
Composition Workshop with Maddie
Maddie Burnham
In this workshop, we will be focusing on the tools to create choreography and movement. As dancers, creating the choreography can be the toughest part of making a dance. In this workshop, we will explore many different ways we can create choreography. We will play with items in the space, poems, feelings/emotions, and past experiences to generate and inspire movement.
Maddie likes to focus on the special style that each dancer brings to the table. No dancer is the same, and that is the beauty of dance. We will be able to learn the created composition from each other in this workshop and work in collaboration with other dancers in the space by fusing each phrase together. This is a great workshop for dancers 12+ who want to gain greater knowledge on being able to create their own movement and feeling confident doing so.
Maddie Burnham
In this workshop, we will be focusing on the tools to create choreography and movement. As dancers, creating the choreography can be the toughest part of making a dance. In this workshop, we will explore many different ways we can create choreography. We will play with items in the space, poems, feelings/emotions, and past experiences to generate and inspire movement.
Maddie likes to focus on the special style that each dancer brings to the table. No dancer is the same, and that is the beauty of dance. We will be able to learn the created composition from each other in this workshop and work in collaboration with other dancers in the space by fusing each phrase together. This is a great workshop for dancers 12+ who want to gain greater knowledge on being able to create their own movement and feeling confident doing so.
Saturday
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Main
Contemporary Workshop with Ruby
In this workshop we will be drawing on influences from the wide variety of teachers from all over the globe that she has worked with, Ruby’s goal is not only to help her students find new fluid pathways and qualities within the body but also cultivate their own movement voice and expand their dance vocabulary.
This contemporary workshop is structured to include a warm-up focused on grounding and flow, exercises in floorwork, technique and body awareness, a guided improvisation, and ends with a choreographed combo that ties it all together.
In this workshop we will be drawing on influences from the wide variety of teachers from all over the globe that she has worked with, Ruby’s goal is not only to help her students find new fluid pathways and qualities within the body but also cultivate their own movement voice and expand their dance vocabulary.
This contemporary workshop is structured to include a warm-up focused on grounding and flow, exercises in floorwork, technique and body awareness, a guided improvisation, and ends with a choreographed combo that ties it all together.
Saturday
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Main
Self-Care Workshop with Natalie
In this 2 hour workshop, students will be introduced to the anatomy of the lower leg and foot. They will apply this anatomy to basic dance movements. They will also learn self-care techniques for this area, as well as a couple of exercises. These techniques are great for anyone to learn but for dancers, they are an important daily maintenance practice to support foot and lower leg health to ensure a long happy dance life!
In this 2 hour workshop, students will be introduced to the anatomy of the lower leg and foot. They will apply this anatomy to basic dance movements. They will also learn self-care techniques for this area, as well as a couple of exercises. These techniques are great for anyone to learn but for dancers, they are an important daily maintenance practice to support foot and lower leg health to ensure a long happy dance life!
Saturday
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Main
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