Summer 2024

Name
Days
Location
My Mini and Me Mini-Session
This class is full
Mondays, July 15, 22, 29 at 4:00pm
This is a fun and loving environment to encourage your child to learn and love the art of dance with the aide of your child’s caregiver. This class was designed to cultivate creativity and basic classroom etiquette and social skills (i.e. taking turns, following directions, listening and playing with others). We ignite your child's imagination with props and practice basic dance movement. No dress code.
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Pre-Ballet July Mini-Session
This class is full
Mondays July 15, 22, 29
In Pre-Ballet, students will have fun exploring basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace.
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop July Mini-Session
Mondays July 15, 22, & 29
In Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. Flexibility, jumps and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Hip Hop We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet Maintenance
Mondays July 15, 22, 29 at 5:45pm
Join us for our Ballet Maintenance Class, a short and focused session designed to help dancers maintain and refine their ballet technique. This class offers an opportunity to fine-tune your skills and keep your technique in top form. Don't let your ballet skills gather dust over the summer – join us for our Ballet Maintenance Class and keep your technique shining bright!
Monday
5:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Flexibility Mini Session
Mondays, July 15, 22, 29
This class is designed to enhance a dancer’s strength, flexibility and performance of skills. Dancers’ bodies are conditioned and stretched through a variety of fitness forms (yoga, pilates, ballet, etc.)
Monday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Lyrical
Thursday, July 25 at 6pm
Discover the beauty of fluid movement as we blend elements of ballet, contemporary, and jazz to create a captivating fusion of emotion and technique. Through gentle guidance and immersive choreography, dancers will explore storytelling through this workshop.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Poms Workshop
Tuesday, July 30 at 6pm
Join us for an exhilarating Poms Dance Workshop where you'll dive into the world of synchronized movements, jumps, kicks, and formations, all set to the pulse of upbeat music. Experience the magic of incorporating pom-poms, adding vibrant visual flair to your performance. Our instructor will guide you through dynamic spins, tosses, and formations that showcase the pom-poms' colorful nature. Discover the electrifying energy of Poms dance and unleash your inner performer in this high-energy, action-packed workshop.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Summer Intensive
August 7-11 Monday-Friday from 9-4pm
Enrollment Deadline: Wednesday, July 20
Dancers will walk in studio the studio on Monday as one dancer and walk out on Friday a new one. This intensive is a game changer for those interested in improving and advancing their Ballet/Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Partnering, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Hip Hop, and much more! We are honored to provide the guest faculty along with our current faculty for this week. Pre-Req in last season’s Dance A, B, or C, 12+
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Poms Mini Camp
August 12-14 5pm
During this high energy Pom camp, you will learn stretches, technique and skills. This camp provides the opportunity to dance with Poms while learning a Pom Jazz routine. This routine will be performed on the last day of the camp. We will also be doing some fun activities to go along with our skills and techniques that we have learned all throughout the camp! Poms provided.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Pointe Workshop
Monday, August 12
This workshop is designed to help develop and improve a pointe dancers’ strength in and out of their pointe shoe. We will work and learn about safe practices for ankle mobility along with improve core strength for pointe work. Dancers must have been dancing in pointe shoes 2023-2024 dance season & enrolled in the intensive OR the workshops leading up to the pointe workshop to participate. *
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Perfect Pet Dance Pawty
This class is full
Thursday, August 15 4pm
Calling all animal lovers and dance enthusiasts! Join us for a meow-velous "Purrfect Pet Dance Pawty" where furry friends and funky moves collide for an unforgettable dance extravaganza! In this paw-some event, dancers of all ages can bring along their favorite stuffed animals to groove and move together. From graceful cats to bouncy bunnies, every pet is welcome to strut their stuff on the dance floor! With a mix of fun-filled activities, including animal-inspired dance routines, creative movement games, and even a pet parade, this pawty promises laughter, friendship, and plenty of adorable moments. So grab your pet pals and get ready to boogie down at the "Purrfect Pet Dance Pawty" – where tails wag, paws tap, and memories are made!
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Candyland Adventure
August 19-21 4:30-6pm
Join us in the land of the sweets for this ballet and jazz camp! Your dancer will twist & shimmer in sprinkles in this sugary magical dance camp full of dancing, crafts and all thing’s candy and sweets.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Leaps/Turns/Jump! Workshop
Monday, August 19 6:15pm
This class will focus on perfecting the technical execution of turns, leaps, and jumps with a strong focus on flexibility and strength.
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Hip Hop Workshop
Tuesday, August 20 6:15pm
This is a high energy class combining street dance with funk and jazz. Hip Hop teaches, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and endurance. Music and dance steps are age appropriate.
Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Fashionista Dance Camp
Thursday, August 22 5pm
This unique camp is tailored for budding dancers with a passion for both fashion and dance, offering an exciting fusion of style and movement. Throughout the camp, dancers will: collaborate with fellow dancers to choreograph stylish and sophisticated dance routines that showcase their grace and attitude, in their creative costumes. We will end the camp with a glamorous fashion show finale, where dancers will showcase their custom-designed costumes and choreographed routines with confidence and style. Join us for a week of fashion-forward fun and fabulous dance exploration at the Fashionista Ballet Jazz Dance Camp – where every step is a statement and style reigns supreme!
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Jazz/Modern/Contemporary Workshop
Thursday, August 22
This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps, and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Contemporary-Modern. Students will grasp a better understanding of parallel and turn out, with a strong focus on the spine and its relationship to every movement we do. This is an artistically creative class that encourages an exploration of movement.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet Variation Workshop
Tuesday, August 27 6:15pm
Dancers will learn a ballet variation from a famous ballet during this workshop.

Tuesday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance

Sept 2024 - May 2025

Name
Days
Location
Pre-Ballet I
In Pre-Ballet, students will have FUN exploring basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace, and learn classroom etiquette

Dress Code: Pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers. Skirts/tutus welcome.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Monday
3:50 PM to 4:20 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet/Jazz K-2nd
In Ballet/Jazz, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the other in our Spring Show.

Dress Code: Pink tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Monday
4:20 PM to 5:05 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet/Jazz 1st-3rd
This class is full
In Ballet/Jazz, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music.

Dress Code: Pink tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Hip Hop 1st-3rd
This class is full
This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Hip Hop. Music and dance steps are age appropriate.

Dress Code: Tank top or T-shirt, athletic pants, white tennis shoes. Please no outdoor tennis shoes and carry in clean white Hip Hop shoes.
Tuesday
4:50 PM to 5:35 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Pre-Ballet II
In Pre-Ballet II, students have taken Pre-Ballet and will continue to build on basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace. This class changes yearly based on those returning.

Dress Code: Pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers. Skirts/tutus welcome.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Tuesday
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Pre-Ballet I
In Pre-Ballet, students will have fun exploring basic ballet positions and terminology while cultivating creativity to build self-confidence, poise and grace, and learn classroom etiquette.

Dress Code: Pink tights, pink leotard, pink ballet slippers. Skirts/tutus welcome.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Tuesday
5:25 PM to 5:55 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Hip Hop K-2nd
This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Hip Hop. Music and dance steps are age appropriate.

Dress Code: Tank top or T-shirt, athletic pants, white tennis shoes. Please no outdoor tennis shoes and carry in clean white Hip Hop shoes.
Tuesday
5:35 PM to 6:05 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Hip Hop 8th-HS
This is a high energy class combining street dance with funk and jazz. Hip-Hop teaches, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and endurance. Music and dance steps are age appropriate.

Dress Code: Tank top or T-shirt, athletic pants, white tennis shoes. Please no outdoor tennis shoes and carry in clean white Hip Hop shoes.
Tuesday
6:05 PM to 6:50 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Jazz/Modern/Contemporary 4th-7th
This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps, and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Contemporary-Modern where students will grasp a better understanding of parallel and turned out, with a strong focus on the spine and its relationship to every movement we do. This is an artistically creative class that encourages an exploration of movement. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the other in our Spring Show.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights (no nylons), tight tank/t-shirt/leotard and booty shorts, tan jazz shoes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black jazz shoes.
Tuesday
6:05 PM to 6:50 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Hip Hop 4th-7th
This is a high energy class combining street dance with funk and jazz. Hip-Hop teaches, coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and endurance. Music and dance steps are age appropriate.

Dress Code: Tank top or T-shirt, athletic pants, white tennis shoes. Please no outdoor tennis shoes and carry in clean white Hip Hop shoes.
Tuesday
6:55 PM to 7:40 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Jazz/Modern/Contemporary 8th-HS
This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps, and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Contemporary-Modern where students will grasp a better understanding of parallel and turned out, with a strong focus on the spine and its relationship to every movement we do. This is an artistically creative class that encourages an exploration of movement. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the other in our Spring Show.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights (no nylons), tight tank/t-shirt/leotard and booty shorts, tan jazz shoes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black jazz shoes.
Tuesday
6:55 PM to 7:40 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Poms
*Dancers must be enrolled in Hip Hop or Jazz/Modern/Contemporary
The use of poms will sharpen a dancer’s use of their upper body to create clean and precise movements while incorporating other dance styles like jazz & hip hop. We use current upbeat music. Poms will only perform in the Spring Performance.
Tuesday
7:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Jazz/Hip Hop K-3rd
This is a fun and energetic movement form where students learn to dance and perform basic jazz technique. Flexibility, jumps and isolations are taught to create a stylized form of dance that draws from a number of different inspirations including Hip Hop. Music and dance steps are age appropriate. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the other in our Spring Show.

Dress Code: Skin colored tights (no nylons), tight tank/t-shirt/leotard and booty shorts, tan jazz and white tennis shoes.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black jazz shoes & white hip hop shoes.
Wednesday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet/Jazz/Poms 1st-5th
In Ballet/Jazz/Poms, students will learn elements of Ballet and Jazz to build a solid foundation of beginning terminology and technique. These two dance genres, though stylistically different, complement each other by strengthening technique in each. The use of poms will sharpen their use of their upper body to create clean and precise movements while incorporating other dance styles. We use a mix of both classical music and current upbeat music. Students will perform one dance style in our Nutcracker and the others in our Spring Show.

Dress Code: Tan tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers, tan jazz shoes.
MALE DANCERS: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers and black jazz shoes

Wednesday
5:05 PM to 5:50 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Performance Company C
If you are one of those dancers that loves to DANCE WITH YOUR HEART, please join our Performance Company! Performance Company members need to be enrolled in a Dance A, B, C, or D class. Our company creates extra opportunities for those who have a passion for dance and brings a meaningful message to the community thru the art of dance. We bring our performances to the schools, daycares, and/or nursing homes in our community. Company members can sign up for Competition.

In Spring of 2025, we will be performing “Cinders” an anti-bully ballet at Lakeland Union High School on Friday, March 28.
Wednesday
6:50 PM to 7:20 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Dance C: Pre-Pointe/Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical
Students enrolled in Dance C will continue to advance their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for their pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition
Dance C class meets 2x per week. One day will focus on technique and on the other day we will learn various styles of choreography after a full warm up.
Dance C dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.

Additional Opportunities
Performance Company & Competition: See Performance Company Tab for more details at minocquadance.blogspot.com

Dress Code: Pink--ballet & skin-colored tights (no nylons)-lyrical, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers. Tan leotard recommended for quick changes. Pointe shoes for students w/instructor approval.

Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
M 5:05 PM-6:05 PM
W 5:50 PM-6:50 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Dance D (1st-3rd graders)
This class is full
Students enrolled in Dance D will work on their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for future pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition.
Dance D meets 1x a week for technique plus picks ANY additional class on our schedule for 1st-3rd graders. After you made your class selections, we will have to adjust your tuition payment manually to reflect the $220 price since it includes the extra class per payment.
Dance D dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.

Dress Code: Pink tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Ballet K-3rd
In Ballet, students learn basic to intermediate fundamentals of ballet, furthering their education of terminology and technique and continue to practice poise, grace, and self-discipline.

Dress Code: Pink tights, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Upstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Performance Company D
If you are one of those dancers that loves to DANCE WITH YOUR HEART, please join our Performance Company! Performance Company members need to be enrolled in a Dance A, B, C, or D class. Our company creates extra opportunities for those who have a passion for dance and brings a meaningful message to the community thru the art of dance. We bring our performances to the schools, daycares, and/or nursing homes in our community. Company members can sign up for Competition.

In Spring of 2025, we will be performing “Cinders” an anti-bully ballet at Lakeland Union High School on Friday, March 28.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Performance Company B
If you are one of those dancers that loves to DANCE WITH YOUR HEART, please join our Performance Company! Performance Company members need to be enrolled in a Dance A, B, C, or D class. Our company creates extra opportunities for those who have a passion for dance and brings a meaningful message to the community thru the art of dance. We bring our performances to the schools, daycares, and/or nursing homes in our community. Company members can sign up for Competition.

In Spring of 2025, we will be performing “Cinders” an anti-bully ballet at Lakeland Union High School on Friday, March 28.
Thursday
6:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Dance B: Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.
Students enrolled in Dance B will continue to advance their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for their pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition
Dance B class meets 2x per week. One day will focus on technique and on the other day we will learn various styles of choreography after a full warm up.
Dance B dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.
Pointe work is optional, however, if a student chooses to do pointe they must do it all season to perform on pointe.

Additional Opportunities
Performance Company & Competition: See Performance Company Tab for more details at minocquadance.blogspot.com

Dress Code: Pink-ballet & skin-colored tights (no nylons)-lyrical, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers. Nude leotard recommended for quick changes. Students dancing on pointe must have shoes that are in good condition. Please check for wear and have a new back up pair ready.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
M 6:05 PM-7:20 PM
Th 5:15 PM-6:15 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Dance A: Pointe/Ballet/Lyrical
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.
Students enrolled in Dance A will continue to advance their ballet knowledge while developing the strength needed for their pointe work. They are also eligible for our Performance Company & Competition
Dance A class meets 2x per week. One day will focus on technique and on the other day we will learn various styles of choreography after a full warm up. We may add addition time on Thursday's class if needed for extra rehearsal.
Dance A dancers are able to join our Performance Company & Competition groups.
Studio director/owner approval is needed to enroll.
Pointe work is optional, however, if a student chooses to do pointe they must do it all season to perform on pointe.

Additional Opportunities
Performance Company & Competition: See Performance Company Tab for more details at minocquadance.blogspot.com

Dress Code: Pink-ballet & skin-colored tights (no nylons)-lyrical, black leotard or black tight tank/booty shorts or short skirt, pink ballet slippers. Nude leotard recommended for quick changes. Students dancing on pointe must have shoes that are in good condition. Please check for wear and have a new back up pair ready.
Male Dancers: White or black T-shirt, Black jazz or athletic pants, black ballet slippers.
M 7:20 PM-8:35 PM
Th 6:45 PM-8:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance
Performance Company A
If you are one of those dancers that loves to DANCE WITH YOUR HEART, please join our Performance Company! Performance Company members need to be enrolled in a Dance A, B, C, or D class. Our company creates extra opportunities for those who have a passion for dance and brings a meaningful message to the community thru the art of dance. We bring our performances to the schools, daycares, and/or nursing homes in our community. Company members can sign up for Competition.

In Spring of 2025, we will be performing “Cinders” an anti-bully ballet at Lakeland Union High School on Friday, March 28.

A specific schedule will be set as we get closer between the times of 9-12pm on Saturdays starting in January.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Downstage Studio
Minocqua Dance