Fall/Spring 2023-24
Children's Jazz Technique II/Acro II
Building on the skills from Jazz Technique I, this class introduces more core strength exercises and a larger technical vocabulary, including leaps and turns. The class will also dedicate 30 minutes to developing tumbling and acro skill sets. Suitable for children ages 10-11, this class meets once per week. Previous dance experience is strongly recommended.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
CityDance
Main
Children's Jazz Technique I/Acro I
An introductory class that exposes young dancers to formal training in classical, contemporary, and street dance styles. The class will also dedicate 30 minutes to developing tumbling and acro skill sets. The class provides a solid foundation for the developing dancer. Suitable for children ages 7 -9, this class meets once per week.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
CityDance
Main
Acro Skills + Beg/Int Contemporary Jazz
A beginning/intermediate class designed to expose students to a broad range of jazz vocabulary and contemporary concepts: improvisation and composition. The class increases technical awareness by focusing on strength, flexibility, agility, as well as acro-dance elements. The class will also dedicate 30 minutes to developing tumbling and acro skill sets. Concurrent enrollment in the Level III Ballet OR BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE Modern or Teen/Preteen Preparatory Ballet is required. This class meets once per week.
Monday
7:45 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Pre-Ballet Level A/B (TUES)
A pre-ballet class for children ages 3 - 5 that will introduce children to more formalized movement and initial ballet postures using organized play. The class meets once weekly.
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Children's Beginning Ballet/Level C (TUES)
Formerly Pre-Ballet Level C. Appropriate for children ages 6-9. This class can be used as the final pre-ballet stage in the Early Childhood Division OR the first step of the Exploratory Division. No previous experience is required. The class meets once weekly.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Creative Dance & Movement
A creative dance class designed to lead students through an exploration of free-flowing, lyrical movement. Students learn basic dance technique while developing their own choreography. The class aims to inspire students through the joy of dance. Appropriate for children ages 7-11, this class meets once per week.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
Main
Teen Prepatory Ballet
An open-level beginner/refresher class for teens new to ballet or for those who have experienced a lapse in ballet training. Suitable for students ages 13 and above. The class meets once weekly.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Intermediate Teen Tap
Class is designed to develop rhythm, style, and percussive sound in a fun setting. This class encourages proper technique that produces clear tap sounds. The class is suitable for dancers ages 12+ and above. The class meets once weekly.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 3
Main
Teen Contemporary
A survey class with a focus on basic techniques from modern dance (i.e. the Horton technique used by Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham), commercial dance (i.e. Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, etc.), and improvisation styles. The combination of these styles is referred to as "Fusion", and is a part of the contemporary style of dance. Participants are encouraged to also take Teen Ballet as an accompanying class to ensure safe movement and proper technique.
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Children's Tap II
Classes are designed to develop rhythm, style, and percussive sound in a fun setting. This class encourages proper technique that produces clear tap sounds. Tap I and Tap II children's class is suitable for children ages 7-9 and 10-11, respectively.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
CityDance
Main
Children's Tap I
Classes are designed to develop rhythm, style, and percussive sound in a fun setting. This class encourages proper technique that produces clear tap sounds. Tap I and Tap II children's class is suitable for children ages 7-9 and 10-11, respectively.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
CityDance
Main
Dancers' Stretch and Conditioning
Dancers will focus on finding the balance between flexibility and strength. Curriculum will include safe and effective stretching techniques to improve range of motion, strength training exercises to support the dancing body, and tangible goals specific to each student.
Wednesday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
CityDance
Main
Beg/Int Modern
Using the base of Horton and Graham Techniques of Modern dance this class develops the body as an instrument of strength, control, breath, and flow. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Level II or Level III Ballet, Pre-Teen Ballet, or Contemporary Jazz III.
Wednesday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio 1
Main
Ballet Level I
By placement or invitation. Dancers ages 7- 9 will begin to work through the class like professional dancers. The exercises are divided into two parts – those taken at the barre and those in the centre. Required two classes per week. For CityDance Junior Company, enrollment in Jazz Technique I and Tap I is required.
Monday Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio 3
Main
Ballet Level II
By placement or invitation. This level is for children ages 10-11 who have accomplished the elements of Level I. Level II introduces more exercises at the barre and a larger vocabulary of movement in the centre. Required two classes per week. For CityDance Junior Company, enrollment in Jazz Technique II and Tap II are required.
Monday Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 3
Main
Ballet Level III
For students ages 11+ who have accomplished the elements of Level II, this class will introduce pirouettes and pre-pointe exercises and will develop the strength required for a more mature dance technique. Required two ballet classes per week, and enrollment in either one Modern and/or Contemporary Jazz class is required. Students are eligible to serve as an Apprentice or audition for CityDance Ensemble.
M 6:00 PM-7:45 PM
W 6:00 PM-7:45 PM
Studio 1
Main
Int/Adv Modern
For students who have accomplished the elements of Beginning/Intermediate, this Horton and Graham Technique class will use more advanced modern dance elements and choreography. Students must be concurrently enrolled in Level III or IV Ballet, or Int/Adv Contemporary Jazz.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Musical Theater
Dancers will learn the art of expression and embodiment of characters through dance. They will receive instruction in acting skills, musicality, and learning/retaining musical theatre choreography. Students will also learn the classic and contemporary techniques essential to the success of current Broadway choreographers and dancers, past and present, that have stood the test of time and are sure to "wow" audiences of tomorrow!
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio 3
Main
PreTeen Prepatory Ballet
An open-level beginner/refresher class for pre-teens new to ballet, or for those who have experienced a lapse in ballet training. Suitable for students ages 10-12. Recommended one class per week.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Acro Skills + Int/Adv Contemporary Jazz
For students who have accomplished the elements of Beg/Int Jazz, this class utilizes jazz and acro dance vocabulary to deepen performance skills and expose developing dancers to choreography and choreographic process. The class will also dedicate 30 minutes to developing tumbling and acro skill sets.Concurrent enrollment in the Level IV Ballet, INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Modern AND Teen Ballet, or an approved Adult Program Class is required. This class meets once per week.
Thursday
7:45 PM to 8:45 PM
Studio 1
Main
Ballet Level IV
For students who have advanced in the elements of Level III including pre-pointe and are now en pointe. The curriculum requires the strength gained from more mature physical development and will progress towards more complex choreography and a substantial increase in pointe work. Required two classes per week, as well as the appropriate Modern and Contemporary/Jazz classes. Students are eligible to audition for CityDance Ensemble.
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio 2
Main
Early Creative Movement
A fun class for students who want to explore various styles of dance, including, creative dance, Hip-Hop, and improvisation while also working through a structured warm-up that teaches dance basics (i.e. positions of the feet, plie, tendu, etc.). Suitable for children ages 3-6 years, this class meets once per week. No previous experience is required.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 PM
CityDance
Main
Acro-Dance & Tumbling Clinic
Saturday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio 3
Main
Early Tumbling
An add-on class for students in Pre-Ballet A and Pre-Ballet B who want to explore the early stages of tumbling (i.e. forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, etc.) and acrobatic dance. Children will be on mats and spotted by a trained professional. Suitable for children ages 3-6 years, this class meets once per week.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio 3
Main
Children's Beginning Ballet/Level C (SAT)
Appropriate for children ages 6-9. This class can be used as the final pre-ballet stage in the Early Childhood Division OR the first step of the Primary Division. No previous experience is required. The class meets once weekly. **** This is an add-on class to Children's Jazz/Hip-Hop.
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
Studio 1
Main
Children's Jazz/Hip-Hop
A fun open-level combination class allowing geared for those who want to learn the technical aspects of jazz (turns and leaps) with the rhythmic fusion of a hip-hop class. No previous experience is required. For ages 7-12. The class meets once weekly.
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Studio 3
Main
Teen Hip-Hop
A popular, commercial-style dance class that infuses the latest styles of street jazz and popular music. Participants focus on choreography and are encouraged to take the accompanying hip-hop fundamentals class to take a deeper dive into the art form. The class is suitable for dancers ages 12+ and above, this class meets once per week.
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio 1
Main
Pre-Ballet Level A/B + Tap (SAT)
A pre-ballet class for children ages 3 - 5 that will introduce children to more formalized movement and initial ballet postures using organized play. The class meets once weekly. Tap combo class.
Saturday
9:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Studio 1
Main
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