RYDE- Afterschool Dance Clubs Fall 2024
RYDE- Hip- Hop Dance
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Tuesday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Beaumont Magnet Academy (BMA)
RYDE-Theater Jazz/Ballet
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Beaumont Magnet Academy (BMA)
RYDE-Jazz/Ballet Dance
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Thursday
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Christenberry Elementary
RYDE-Theater Jazz/Ballet
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Dogwood Elementary
RYDE- Majorette Dance
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Monday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Green Magnet Academy (GMA)
RYDE-Theater Jazz/Ballet
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Thursday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Inskip Elementary
RYDE-Theater Jazz/Ballet
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance
enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance
enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Wednesday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Lonsdale Elementary
RYDE - Musical Theatre/Tap
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance
enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance
enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Monday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
New Hopewell
RYDE-Theater Jazz/Ballet
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Monday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Pond Gap Elementary
RYDE-Theater Jazz/Ballet
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Tuesday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
South Knox Elementary
RYDE-Theater Jazz/Ballet
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Friday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
Spring Hill Elementary
RYDE-Experience Dance
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance
enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Dancing with RYDE involves more than Just Dance! During each semester, students will learn beginner level dance styles by experiencing and exploring the wonder and world of dance through music and movement, community and connection, and expression and creativity.
This fun, educational, and enriching after-school dance club will not only have your child moving and dancing to the sound of music, but they will also learn how to channel that energy through different styles of dance! Experience Dance
enables students to learn and develop creativity, coordination, musicality and listening skills, all while having fun. Activities include basic dance moves, dance games, and free-style dance in a non-competitive environment. Technique provides more structured focus on one or more styles to help with the fundamentals and formations of dance.
Monday
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM
West View Elementary
RYDE- Dance 2024-2025 Class Schedule
Pre-Ballet
Pre-ballet/Creative Movement: ages 3-5 This is a fun class for a special age! Designed to introduce young dancers to
creative expression, movement with dance props and the introduction of basic ballet positions and stretching. Your little
dancer will develop rhythm and coordination and gain strength, poise, and grace! Focus is placed on building
confidence, balance, creativity and self-regulation skills Intended to introduce preschoolers to the concepts of rhythm,
movement and expression, as well as some basic dance terminology and discipline. The instructor uses games, stories,
and songs to teach balance, rhythm, movement, coordination, and basic ballet steps. All students should be potty-
trained prior to beginning class and wear comfortable clothing. Class uniform: Ballet pink leotards, pink tutu or pink
ballet skirt (optional), pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. For boys, white t-shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, bare
foot, or black ballet slippers
Pre-ballet/Creative Movement: ages 3-5 This is a fun class for a special age! Designed to introduce young dancers to
creative expression, movement with dance props and the introduction of basic ballet positions and stretching. Your little
dancer will develop rhythm and coordination and gain strength, poise, and grace! Focus is placed on building
confidence, balance, creativity and self-regulation skills Intended to introduce preschoolers to the concepts of rhythm,
movement and expression, as well as some basic dance terminology and discipline. The instructor uses games, stories,
and songs to teach balance, rhythm, movement, coordination, and basic ballet steps. All students should be potty-
trained prior to beginning class and wear comfortable clothing. Class uniform: Ballet pink leotards, pink tutu or pink
ballet skirt (optional), pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. For boys, white t-shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, bare
foot, or black ballet slippers
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Room 106
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Ballet I
Ballet I: (ages 5-7) In this class basic elements of ballet warm-ups and traveling steps are taught in a developmentally
appropriate way that includes creative improvisation and expressive dancing inspired by stories, songs and nature. This
class continues to follow the traditional ballet class format and introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of ballet
while building strength, flexibility and agility. Students will further their education in the elementary exercises of ballet
used for mastering the placement of the body, the legs, the arms, and the head. Proper posture of steps is introduced
with emphasis on body position and strength building. Barre work is introduced, and center work focuses on basic steps
and movement across the floor. Class uniform: For girls, pink or lavender leotards, pink tights, pink ballet skirt
(optional) and pink ballet slippers. For boys, a white t-shirt, black shorts or sweat pants, bare foot, or black ballet
slippers
Ballet I: (ages 5-7) In this class basic elements of ballet warm-ups and traveling steps are taught in a developmentally
appropriate way that includes creative improvisation and expressive dancing inspired by stories, songs and nature. This
class continues to follow the traditional ballet class format and introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of ballet
while building strength, flexibility and agility. Students will further their education in the elementary exercises of ballet
used for mastering the placement of the body, the legs, the arms, and the head. Proper posture of steps is introduced
with emphasis on body position and strength building. Barre work is introduced, and center work focuses on basic steps
and movement across the floor. Class uniform: For girls, pink or lavender leotards, pink tights, pink ballet skirt
(optional) and pink ballet slippers. For boys, a white t-shirt, black shorts or sweat pants, bare foot, or black ballet
slippers
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Room 106
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Ballet III *must be placed by teacher
Ballet III: (ages 13-17) Students will continue their study of the vocabulary and study of classical ballet. Students will
increase their understanding of the positions of the body, the arabesque positions, the basic port-de-bras, and the types
of tours and jumps. Difficulty of exercises will increase as well as frequency of execution on demi-pointe. Exercises are
performed en-tournant and en l’air, and the further development of jumps and turns begins. Level 3 dancers may be
eligible for pre-pointe or pointe classes. Class uniform: For girls, black or dark purple leotards, black ballet skirts
(optional), skin-tone tights, and pink or skin-tone ballet slippers. For boys, white t-shirt, black shorts or black
sweatpants, bare foot, or black ballet slippers
Ballet III: (ages 13-17) Students will continue their study of the vocabulary and study of classical ballet. Students will
increase their understanding of the positions of the body, the arabesque positions, the basic port-de-bras, and the types
of tours and jumps. Difficulty of exercises will increase as well as frequency of execution on demi-pointe. Exercises are
performed en-tournant and en l’air, and the further development of jumps and turns begins. Level 3 dancers may be
eligible for pre-pointe or pointe classes. Class uniform: For girls, black or dark purple leotards, black ballet skirts
(optional), skin-tone tights, and pink or skin-tone ballet slippers. For boys, white t-shirt, black shorts or black
sweatpants, bare foot, or black ballet slippers
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Room 106
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Tap I
Tap I: (ages 6-9) This class introduces children to the basics of single-double step tap dancing within the structure of a
traditional tap class. They will also learn vocabulary of steps. Students will learn how to link these steps in combinations
and complete a small routine. Students develop rhythmic coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Class uniform: Leotard
of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must wear tap shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in
Musical Theater I: (ages 6-9) Musical theatre classes combine song and dance. In addition to learning the basics of
singing, acting and dancing, you will develop musicality, rhythm and performance skills. Students will learn confidence in
artistic expression and light choreography. Students will work on developing their skills, technique, and theatrical
storytelling with movement, while exploring famous Broadway musicals and plays. Students will also be introduced to
basic tap movements. Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must wear tap
shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in.
Tap I: (ages 6-9) This class introduces children to the basics of single-double step tap dancing within the structure of a
traditional tap class. They will also learn vocabulary of steps. Students will learn how to link these steps in combinations
and complete a small routine. Students develop rhythmic coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Class uniform: Leotard
of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must wear tap shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in
Musical Theater I: (ages 6-9) Musical theatre classes combine song and dance. In addition to learning the basics of
singing, acting and dancing, you will develop musicality, rhythm and performance skills. Students will learn confidence in
artistic expression and light choreography. Students will work on developing their skills, technique, and theatrical
storytelling with movement, while exploring famous Broadway musicals and plays. Students will also be introduced to
basic tap movements. Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must wear tap
shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in.
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Fellowship Hall (stage)
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Musical Theater I
Tap I: (ages 6-9) This class introduces children to the basics of single-double step tap dancing within the structure of a
traditional tap class. They will also learn vocabulary of steps. Students will learn how to link these steps in combinations
and complete a small routine. Students develop rhythmic coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Class uniform: Leotard
of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must wear tap shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in
Musical Theater I: (ages 6-9) Musical theatre classes combine song and dance. In addition to learning the basics of
singing, acting and dancing, you will develop musicality, rhythm and performance skills. Students will learn confidence in
artistic expression and light choreography. Students will work on developing their skills, technique, and theatrical
storytelling with movement, while exploring famous Broadway musicals and plays. Students will also be introduced to
basic tap movements. Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must wear tap
shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in.
Tap I: (ages 6-9) This class introduces children to the basics of single-double step tap dancing within the structure of a
traditional tap class. They will also learn vocabulary of steps. Students will learn how to link these steps in combinations
and complete a small routine. Students develop rhythmic coordination, rhythm, and musicality. Class uniform: Leotard
of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must wear tap shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in
Musical Theater I: (ages 6-9) Musical theatre classes combine song and dance. In addition to learning the basics of
singing, acting and dancing, you will develop musicality, rhythm and performance skills. Students will learn confidence in
artistic expression and light choreography. Students will work on developing their skills, technique, and theatrical
storytelling with movement, while exploring famous Broadway musicals and plays. Students will also be introduced to
basic tap movements. Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must wear tap
shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in.
Monday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Room 112
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Tap II
Tap II: (ages 10-14) Dancers are taught to add sounds to the basic tap steps. Musicality is stressed while teaching the
student to count their sounds between the beats to create more complex rhythms. As the complexity of the steps
increases, it is necessary for the student to focus on body alignment to maintain balance and build strength. (Class
placement determined by skill level.) Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must
wear tap shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in.
Tap II: (ages 10-14) Dancers are taught to add sounds to the basic tap steps. Musicality is stressed while teaching the
student to count their sounds between the beats to create more complex rhythms. As the complexity of the steps
increases, it is necessary for the student to focus on body alignment to maintain balance and build strength. (Class
placement determined by skill level.) Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or leggings. All tap students must
wear tap shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in.
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Fellowship Hall (stage)
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Ballet II
Ballet II : (ages 10-13) Students are introduced to the formal study of ballet. Dancers will couple learning proper
terminology and reasoning for ballet exercises and positions with the fun of dancing combinations of steps with music.
Repetition and reinforcement of Ballet I exercises will be emphasized, increasing in number, stressing the development
of strength in the legs and feet through exercises on half-toe, and the coordination between the movements. Class
uniform: For girls, black or Teal leotards, pink ballet skirts (optional), skin-tone tights, and pink or skin-tone ballet
slippers. For boys, white t-shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, bare foot, or black ballet slippers
Ballet II : (ages 10-13) Students are introduced to the formal study of ballet. Dancers will couple learning proper
terminology and reasoning for ballet exercises and positions with the fun of dancing combinations of steps with music.
Repetition and reinforcement of Ballet I exercises will be emphasized, increasing in number, stressing the development
of strength in the legs and feet through exercises on half-toe, and the coordination between the movements. Class
uniform: For girls, black or Teal leotards, pink ballet skirts (optional), skin-tone tights, and pink or skin-tone ballet
slippers. For boys, white t-shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, bare foot, or black ballet slippers
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Fellowship Hall (stage)
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Preschool Hip-Hop/Tumbling
Pre-school Hip-Hop/Tumbling (ages 3-5) This class serves as an introduction to hip-hop dance and tumbling for the younger student. Using games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. It is a great way to get kids moving! Our dancers will work on technical skills, learn how to balance as well as floor tumbling skills. In this age group, we are all about building confidence, strengthening our bodies, and learning through creative weekly themes to capture our imaginations and our attention. Tumblers will be introduced to forward rolls, progress to cartwheels and handstands, and learn the basic foundation of tumbling skills.
Class Uniform: All students should wear clean gym shoes and comfortable clothes that they can move in. *no
sandals, flip-flops, or crocs.
Pre-school Hip-Hop/Tumbling (ages 3-5) This class serves as an introduction to hip-hop dance and tumbling for the younger student. Using games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality and basic footwork. It is a great way to get kids moving! Our dancers will work on technical skills, learn how to balance as well as floor tumbling skills. In this age group, we are all about building confidence, strengthening our bodies, and learning through creative weekly themes to capture our imaginations and our attention. Tumblers will be introduced to forward rolls, progress to cartwheels and handstands, and learn the basic foundation of tumbling skills.
Class Uniform: All students should wear clean gym shoes and comfortable clothes that they can move in. *no
sandals, flip-flops, or crocs.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Room 106
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Lyrical I *must be enrolled in ballet
Lyrical I: (ages 6-9) Lyrical dance combines elements of ballet and jazz, and the focus is on storytelling through
movement and emotional connection to the lyrics of a song. Lyrical dance allows for a wide range of emotional
expression. Most of the time, lyrical dances are performed to ballads, and involve story lines of love, joy, hope, or loss. If
your child loves to express their feelings, Lyrical might be the best style of dance to allow for this expression! Class
uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or athletic shorts. Black or white T-shirt/tank, with black or white athletic
shorts. Bare Feet or footless tights.
Lyrical I: (ages 6-9) Lyrical dance combines elements of ballet and jazz, and the focus is on storytelling through
movement and emotional connection to the lyrics of a song. Lyrical dance allows for a wide range of emotional
expression. Most of the time, lyrical dances are performed to ballads, and involve story lines of love, joy, hope, or loss. If
your child loves to express their feelings, Lyrical might be the best style of dance to allow for this expression! Class
uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or athletic shorts. Black or white T-shirt/tank, with black or white athletic
shorts. Bare Feet or footless tights.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Fellowship Hall (stage)
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Kids Hip-Hop
Kids Hip-Hop I (ages 7-10) This class incorporates a variety of old and new urban dance styles. The dancing represents
body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of Positive, inspirational or instrumental hip-hop music. Hip-hop
dancing is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, and coordination. Great for
beginner/intermediate level dancers looking for a fun, upbeat class. Class Uniform: All hip-hop students should wear
clean gym shoes and comfortable clothes that they can move in. *no sandals, flip-flops, or crocs
Kids Hip-Hop I (ages 7-10) This class incorporates a variety of old and new urban dance styles. The dancing represents
body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of Positive, inspirational or instrumental hip-hop music. Hip-hop
dancing is very dynamic and helps the dancers improve flexibility, develop body balance, and coordination. Great for
beginner/intermediate level dancers looking for a fun, upbeat class. Class Uniform: All hip-hop students should wear
clean gym shoes and comfortable clothes that they can move in. *no sandals, flip-flops, or crocs
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Room 106
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Lyrical II *must be enrolled in ballet
Lyrical II: (ages 10-17) Contemporary combines ballet and modern techniques with musical and emotional expression
with a strong focus on modern techniques (contractions and release, off-center balances, and suspension) as well as
musicality and self-expression. As students advance, dancers will continue with introductory and foundational levels of
technique while focusing on interpreting music and choreography. Students will work on the ability to pick up stylized
choreography and movements. Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or athletic shorts. Black or white T-
shirt/tank, with black or white athletic shorts. Bare Feet or footless tights
Lyrical II: (ages 10-17) Contemporary combines ballet and modern techniques with musical and emotional expression
with a strong focus on modern techniques (contractions and release, off-center balances, and suspension) as well as
musicality and self-expression. As students advance, dancers will continue with introductory and foundational levels of
technique while focusing on interpreting music and choreography. Students will work on the ability to pick up stylized
choreography and movements. Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or athletic shorts. Black or white T-
shirt/tank, with black or white athletic shorts. Bare Feet or footless tights
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Fellowship Hall (stage)
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Musical Theater II
Musical Theater II: (ages 10-17) In this class students will continue learning the basic elements of musical theater and
gain a better understanding of what Triple Threatre means. They will have the ability to dance, sing, and act which will
aid them in becoming well-rounded performers. They will be introduced to the history, culture, audition processes,
staging, costume, make-up design and more. Jazz, ballet, and tap dance classes are encouraged for students so that they
have a better understanding and knowledge of this genre of dance. Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or
leggings. All students must wear proper shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in. *The dance
instructor will inform students/parents which focused genre/style will be needed for the season.
Musical Theater II: (ages 10-17) In this class students will continue learning the basic elements of musical theater and
gain a better understanding of what Triple Threatre means. They will have the ability to dance, sing, and act which will
aid them in becoming well-rounded performers. They will be introduced to the history, culture, audition processes,
staging, costume, make-up design and more. Jazz, ballet, and tap dance classes are encouraged for students so that they
have a better understanding and knowledge of this genre of dance. Class uniform: Leotard of any color with tights or
leggings. All students must wear proper shoes, along with comfortable clothes that they can move in. *The dance
instructor will inform students/parents which focused genre/style will be needed for the season.
Tuesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Room 106
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Jazz I
Jazz I: (5-7) This class will teach dancers the beginning fundamentals of jazz dance that will give dancers a foundation to build on as they continue to learn more complex moves. Some basic jazz dance moves dancers will learn are: jazz walk, ball change, box step, and pas de bourree. Foundational concepts: rhythm, weight shifting, and personality.
Jazz I: (5-7) This class will teach dancers the beginning fundamentals of jazz dance that will give dancers a foundation to build on as they continue to learn more complex moves. Some basic jazz dance moves dancers will learn are: jazz walk, ball change, box step, and pas de bourree. Foundational concepts: rhythm, weight shifting, and personality.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Room 106
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Majorette/Modern - Jr. Company Practice
Majorette: (ages 5-14) Majorette teaches the students high energy marching band style dance. Students focus on high
kicks & jumps. While maintaining flexibility, and choreography. Students will develop dance and movement skills,
channel energy, stimulate imagination & creativity while learning balance, strength, and coordination. This class teaches
isolation, street dance movement and high energy moves inspired by contemporary music and vernacular dance.
Students will explore ballet, hip-hop, jazz, modern, and west African dance styles. This class is appropriate for boys and
girls. Class uniform: Unitard or leotard, comfortable clothing, shorts or leggings, footless tights, bare feet, and jazz
shoes
Majorette: (ages 5-14) Majorette teaches the students high energy marching band style dance. Students focus on high
kicks & jumps. While maintaining flexibility, and choreography. Students will develop dance and movement skills,
channel energy, stimulate imagination & creativity while learning balance, strength, and coordination. This class teaches
isolation, street dance movement and high energy moves inspired by contemporary music and vernacular dance.
Students will explore ballet, hip-hop, jazz, modern, and west African dance styles. This class is appropriate for boys and
girls. Class uniform: Unitard or leotard, comfortable clothing, shorts or leggings, footless tights, bare feet, and jazz
shoes
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Fellowship Hall (stage)
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Hip-hop Cheer & Pom
Hip-hop Cheer& Pom is the dance portion of cheerleading, where tumbling and stunts are not included. It is made of 4 parts, namely pom dance, jazz, hiphop and line dance. Each class will build from all genres/styles in a dance class, where students will learn proper dance etiquette, skills and choreography, as well as team coordination.
Hip-hop Cheer& Pom is the dance portion of cheerleading, where tumbling and stunts are not included. It is made of 4 parts, namely pom dance, jazz, hiphop and line dance. Each class will build from all genres/styles in a dance class, where students will learn proper dance etiquette, skills and choreography, as well as team coordination.
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Room 106
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Jazz/Lyrical - Sr. Company Practice
Jazz/Lyrical: (ages 10 & up) Lyrical jazz or lyrical dance is a style of dance created from the fusion of ballet with jazz and contemporary dance techniques. It combines many technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity, and expressiveness of jazz, contemporary and modern dance.
The class starts with a quick warm up and then transitions into technique work including many ballet inspired exercises, various turns, rolls, small jumps and big jumps. Expect the class to be heavily guided by the music and the lyrics. Options will be given for absolutely all levels and the most important thing is to allow yourself the freedom to express yourself during the class. This gives students the opportunity to work on the fluidity and sharpness of the routine, but also allows time for choreography.
Jazz/Lyrical: (ages 10 & up) Lyrical jazz or lyrical dance is a style of dance created from the fusion of ballet with jazz and contemporary dance techniques. It combines many technical elements of classical ballet with the freedom, fluidity, and expressiveness of jazz, contemporary and modern dance.
The class starts with a quick warm up and then transitions into technique work including many ballet inspired exercises, various turns, rolls, small jumps and big jumps. Expect the class to be heavily guided by the music and the lyrics. Options will be given for absolutely all levels and the most important thing is to allow yourself the freedom to express yourself during the class. This gives students the opportunity to work on the fluidity and sharpness of the routine, but also allows time for choreography.
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Fellowship Hall (stage)
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Dance Company Practice *DC members only
Technique class for all Dance Company Members
Technique class for all Dance Company Members
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Fellowship Hall (stage)
Central United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church