2023/2024 Season

Name
Days
Location
Pre-Pointe Ballet A/B
Once-weekly, hour-long, single discipline class. Focusing on barre work, center-floor, and across-the-floor exercises. Students must be 5th grade or older. This class is for the student who is in their first/second year of our Pre-Pointe Program. Melissa Powell or Julie Cranney will be teaching this class. Both teachers have extensive teaching experience and are passionate about ballet!!
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Petite Panache Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Musical Theatre - Middle School & High School
Dawn England will be teaching this class! She has years of experience teaching vocal lessons as well as musical theatre classes. During class we will work on large group vocal and dance instruction. Please note - This class is not meant to replace private voice lessons or technical/genre specific dance instruction. While we will work on some technical aspects, this class will focus on combining and polishing those skills in a group setting.

We will evaluate students at the beginning of the year and divide the class based on experience/age. Basic stage/dance instruction will done by Dawn, Dezi Haderlie and with older students Aspen McAdams.

The students will learn various songs throughout the year but will only perform 2 at the spring performance. We will use things that students mostly have from home for costuming for one number and purchase costuming for the other.

In our fifth season - come join us to sing and dance!!
Monday
6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Petite Panache Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Advanced Youth Clogging - Boys/Girls
This class is for students who have clogged before and have more than a basic understanding of clogging. Usually we require 2 years of clogging in our Beginning/Intermediate class before being considered for this class. If you are new to this area and have more than a year or two of clogging experience - please contact Dezi to discuss whether this or the Beginning/Intermediate class would be best for your student!!!
Monday
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Adult Clogging Class - Beginning
Cassie is back!! This class is for those that have not clogged before or have not clogged for a long tiime! Performing at the Spring recitals is totally optional! Please still take the class if you don't want to perform! We would love to have you! Class will be on Monday evenings! There will be a 15 minutes stretching/strengthening part of class this year! We are so excited about this!!
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Intermediate Youth Clogging - Boys/Girls 4th grade and up
Students must have 2 years of tap experience to take this class. If they do not have 2 years, they must have the teacher's permission to take this class. Please note that clogging shoes are very expensive. Last year they were $110 new when we shared shipping and $120 for those that ordered late. We do a clogging shoe trade so there are used shoes available but there is no guarantee that we will find a used shoe for your student.
Aspen McAdams who is our Advanced Youth Clogging instructor will be teaching this class this upcoming year. We do know that clogging will be taught on Mondays!!
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Youth Ballroom - 7th grade
This class is taught by JoDee Spencer. The class will learn two styles of Ballroom each year to perform at the spring recitals. Class includes work "in hold" and also basic lifts. Students must have a partner to sign up for this class. Please make sure partners sign up at the same time to assure both students get into the class before it is full. (Send Dezi an email so she know who the partnership is.) If you don't have a partner but are interested in this class - email Dezi to let her know. She will write you down on a list. If she has a boy and a girl without a partner - she will contact both individuals to see if they want to dance together. Dezi will not be "looking" for a partner for you. You will need to try to do this on your own. Friends make great partners!
Monday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Adult Clogging Class Advanced
Cassie is back!! This class is for those that have clogged before! Performing at the Spring recitals is totally optional! Please still take the class if you don't want to perform! We would love to have you! Class will be on Monday evenings! There will be a 15 minutes stretching/strengthening part of class this year! We are so excited about this!!
Monday
8:15 PM to 9:15 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Ballet/Tap - 4 to 5 Year Olds Only A (Still in Preschool)
This class is for the student that is four years old by September 15th and will for sure be going to Kindergarten the following year. Beginning ballet with barre and center floor work are a main component of this class. Students will also learn to tap and will perform both a ballet and tapping number in the Spring Recitals. Creative Movement and Independent dancing exercises are included – but there is usually only time for 1 or 2 each day. Basic tumbling skills will also be taught each week. These classes will be taught early in the afternoon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:15. Possibly Thursdays if there is enough interest for a 3rd class Dezi Haderlie is the instructor!

Dezi will contact those enrolled in August about their normal preschool day schedule and then assign students to dance classes that won't interfere with their preschool schedule.
Tuesday
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Tumbling/Tap Boys A
This is a 45 minute combined tumbling/tap class. We also do agility skill drills and strengthening exercises. Dezi will be separating boys into classes taking into consideration age and tumbling/tap experience.
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Intensive Jazz/Lyrical
In order to register for this class the student must have 2 years of ballet classes at Dezi's Dance. This is a one hour class for 2nd -5th graders that is very technique oriented. This is not a recreational class and students will need to be highly motivated and be able to remain on task for a full hour. Tumbling is not a normal part of this class but will at times be incorporated. A lyrical and jazz number will be learned for recital purposes. If your student is new to the studio but has danced previously - please contact Dezi to discuss your students dance experience to see if this class would be right for them. Students who have a hard time staying on task after the first 3 weeks will be asked to move into a recreational based class.
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Dezi's Dance Studio
Tumbling/Ballet B
This is a combo tumbling/ballet class for 1st - 5th graders. Students must be able to land on their feet when they do a cartwheel and stay in a bridge position for 30 seconds with their head off the ground and arms straight to participate in this class. Students will also learn ballet at the barre and center floor! They will perform a ballet dance as well as a choreographed group tumbling number at the recital. This class is taught by Dezi Haderlie
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Beginning Hip Hop A
This is a great class for the beginning dancer! Learn basic hip hop as well as tricking in this 1 hour class. Cost is $53 per month. Kyli Scherbal will be teaching the class.
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Tumbling/Tap 1st-4th graders
This class is for beginning/intermediate tumblers. Students must be able to land a cartwheel on their feet and hold the the bridge position with head off the ground for at least 30 seconds to be in this class. We will also tap in this class. It is a 45 minute class that meets once a week. Students will perform a tap number as well as a choreographed group tumbling routine at the spring performance. Dezi Haderlie teaches this class.
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Tumbling Only - Beginning/Intermediate class (3rd grade and older)
This is a tumbling only class for younger/less experienced students. It will be taught by Dezi Haderlie. Pre-requisites for the class include the ability to do hold a bridge position with your head off the ground for 30 seconds, a frontward roll, backward roll, and to land a cartwheel on both feet (no knees).

If you are interested in this class - contact Dezi at dezi@dezisdance.com to discuss where your student is at concerning the skills required for this class.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Petite Panache Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Creative Movement/Ballet B
This class is for 3 and 4 year olds that incorporates creative movement and free dance experiences each week. This is also a beginning ballet class. There is a tumbling element each week. Students only perform 1 ballet number at the spring recital. Becky Booth and Dezi Haderlie instruct this class. We will have at least one afternoon class and one morning class on Wednesday. We will possibly add one class afternoon class on those Tuesdays according to interest!

Students must be fully potty-trained and not wearing pull-ups to be in this class. We will offer "Mom and Me" mini sessions throughout the year for those that are not potty trained yet but want to be in a dance class. Last year we held Fall, Winter and Spring sessions that were 6 weeks long each!
Wednesday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Ballet/Tap - 4 to 5 Year Olds Only B (Still in Preschool)
This class is for the student that is four years old by September 15th and will for sure be going to Kindergarten the following year. Beginning ballet with barre and center floor work are a main component of this class. Students will also learn to tap and will perform both a ballet and tapping number in the Spring Recitals. Creative Movement and Independent dancing exercises are included – but there is usually only time for 1 or 2 each day. Basic tumbling skills will also be taught each week. These classes will be taught early in the afternoon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:15. Possibly Thursdays if there is enough interest for a 3rd class Dezi Haderlie is the instructor!

Dezi will contact those enrolled in August about their normal preschool day schedule and then assign students to dance classes that won't interfere with their preschool schedule.
Wednesday
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Ballet/Tap - Kindergarten A
This class is for the student that is going to Kindergarten the fall of 2022. Beginning ballet with barre and center floor work are a main component of this class. Students will also learn to tap and will perform both a ballet and tapping number in the Spring Recitals. Creative Movement and Independent dancing exercises are included – but there is usually only time for 1 or 2 each day. Basic tumbling skills will also be taught each week. Dezi Haderlie and Martha Sims teach these classes.
Wednesday
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Ballet/Tap - 1st Grade
This combo class is for 1st grade students. They will learn ballet and tap and perform a dance in each genre at our spring recitals. Students will have the opportunity to do basic tumbling each week and will have creative movement exercises. Dezi Haderlie will teach these classes.
Wednesday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Ballet/Tap - 2nd grade
This combo class is for 2nd grade students. They will learn ballet and tap and perform a dance in each genre at our spring recitals. Students will have the opportunity to do basic tumbling each week and will have some creative movement exercises. More Centre floor and Barre time will be a part of this class to prepare students for our Pre-Pointe program or our older tap classes. Dezi Haderlie is the instructor.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Ballet/Tap - 3rd-5th Grade
This combo class is for 3rd-5th grade students. They will learn ballet and tap and perform a dance in each genre at our spring recitals. Students will have the opportunity to do basic tumbling each week and will have some creative movement exercises. More Centre floor and Barre time will be a part of this class to prepare students for our Pre-Pointe program or our older tap classes. Dezi Haderlie is the instructor.
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
High School Class
Once weekly, 90 minute class. Class format includes stretching, across-the-floors, fundamentals and a variety of genres of dance. Lyrical, Contemporary, and Modern will be explored. Teachers will decide which genres to perform in the spring recital. Julie will be in her 2nd year of teaching at our studio but has extensive teaching experience. She has a strong background in ballet and is very creative in her choreography. Great class for those looking to be challenged and pushed individually!
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Petite Panache Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
New Experience Class
The class will focus on several modes of dance including jazz, contemporary, lyrical and modern. It is the perfect class for those who are new to the studio. It is also great for students that have been taking other classes and are ready to experience these genres. Extensive stretching and cross the floors will be a part of this class. 6th - 8th grade is the normal age range for this class!
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Petite Panache Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Strengthening Class for Advanced Ballet/Performing Teams
This class is mandatory for Pointe Ballet dancers and Performing Team members (Troupe and Company). No discounts are applied to this class as is is already priced at a highly discounted rate.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Ballet/Tap - 4 to 5 Year Olds Only C (Still in Preschool)
This class is for the student that is four years old by September 15th and will for sure be going to Kindergarten the following year. Beginning ballet with barre and center floor work are a main component of this class. Students will also learn to tap and will perform both a ballet and tapping number in the Spring Recitals. Creative Movement and Independent dancing exercises are included – but there is usually only time for 1 or 2 each day. Basic tumbling skills will also be taught each week. These classes will be taught early in the afternoon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 2:15. Possibly Thursdays if there is enough interest for a 3rd class Dezi Haderlie is the instructor!

Dezi will contact those enrolled in August about their normal preschool day schedule and then assign students to dance classes that won't interfere with their preschool schedule.
Thursday
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Tap/Jazz -6th grade and up
In this class traditional jazz components including jumps, leaps and turns will be taught. Students will tap in this class as well. Students will perform both genres at the spring recital. It is a one hour class.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Youth Ballroom - 5th-6th grade
This class is taught by JoDee Spencer. The class will learn two styles of Ballroom each year to perform at the spring recitals. Class includes work "in hold" and also basic lifts. Students must have a partner to sign up for this class. Please make sure partners sign up at the same time to assure both students get into the class before it is full. (Send Dezi an email so she know who the partnership is.) If you don't have a partner but are interested in this class - email Dezi to let her know. She will write you down on a list. If she has a boy and a girl without a partner - she will contact both individuals to see if they want to dance together. Dezi will not be "looking" for a partner for you. You will need to try to do this on your own. Friends make great partners!
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Youth Ballroom - 8th/9th grade
This class is taught by JoDee Spencer. The class will learn two styles of Ballroom each year to perform at the spring recitals. Class includes work "in hold" and also basic lifts. Students must have a partner to sign up for this class. Please make sure partners sign up at the same time to assure both students get into the class before it is full. (Send Dezi an email so she know who the partnership is.) If you don't have a partner but are interested in this class - email Dezi to let her know. She will write you down on a list. If she has a boy and a girl without a partner - she will contact both individuals to see if they want to dance together. Dezi will not be "looking" for a partner for you. You will need to try to do this on your own. Friends make great partners!
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Youth Ballroom - 10-12th Grade A
This class is taught by JoDee Spencer. The class will learn two styles of Ballroom each year to perform at the spring recitals. Class includes work "in hold" and also basic lifts. Students must have a partner to sign up for this class. Please make sure partners sign up at the same time to assure both students get into the class before it is full. (Send Dezi an email so she know who the partnership is.) If you don't have a partner but are interested in this class - email Dezi to let her know. She will write you down on a list. If she has a boy and a girl without a partner - she will contact both individuals to see if they want to dance together. Dezi will not be "looking" for a partner for you. You will need to try to do this on your own. Friends make great partners!
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Tumbling Only B
This is a tumbling only class. It will be co-taught by Dezi Haderlie. Pre-requisites for the class include the ability to do a backbend, comeup, kickover, Hand limbre and front/back walkover on your own. The class will require a strong work ethic. It will be hard. This is not for students that are just looking for a fun social experience. We will expect students to work on things at home as well.

If you are interested in this class - contact Dezi at dezi@dezisdance.com to discuss where your student is concerning the skills required for this class. Students returning from last year's class do not need to contact Dezi!!
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Petite Panache Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Youth Ballroom - 10-12th Grade B
This class is taught by JoDee Spencer. The class will learn two styles of Ballroom each year to perform at the spring recitals. Class includes work "in hold" and also basic lifts. Students must have a partner to sign up for this class. Please make sure partners sign up at the same time to assure both students get into the class before it is full. (Send Dezi an email so she know who the partnership is.) If you don't have a partner but are interested in this class - email Dezi to let her know. She will write you down on a list. If she has a boy and a girl without a partner - she will contact both individuals to see if they want to dance together. Dezi will not be "looking" for a partner for you. You will need to try to do this on your own. Friends make great partners!
Thursday
7:30 PM to 8:15 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Youth Ballroom - 10-12th Grade C
This class is taught by JoDee Spencer. The class will learn two styles of Ballroom each year to perform at the spring recitals. Class includes work "in hold" and also basic lifts. Students must have a partner to sign up for this class. Please make sure partners sign up at the same time to assure both students get into the class before it is full. (Send Dezi an email so she know who the partnership is.) If you don't have a partner but are interested in this class - email Dezi to let her know. She will write you down on a list. If she has a boy and a girl without a partner - she will contact both individuals to see if they want to dance together. Dezi will not be "looking" for a partner for you. You will need to try to do this on your own. Friends make great partners!
Thursday
8:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio

Fall/Winter/Spring Mini Classes 2023-2024

Name
Days
Location
Winter Mom and Me - 1st Student
"Mom and Me" Creative Movement Dance Class – Come join us in this fun Parent/Child class for children 0-4.5 years old. We will be exploring WINTER Fun with new music/activities than our fall session! This is a 6-week class to engage children in movement and improve body awareness. Class will include free movement exercises, basic tumbling, stretching, and more in a fun and safe environment. Adults will assist their student and join in all the activities! Class time will run from 11:15-12:00.

*** After the class is finished - We will have 15 minutes of "Social and fun time". Parents/students can stay in the gym and have time to just talk and play! Becky will then start closing the building up at 12:15!!

Only $65 for the entire 6 week session for a parent/child and $95/session for parent and 2 children. No special shoes required – you can wear socks, gym shoes or bare feet.


Becky Booth will teach this class. She brings over 30 years of dance and early childhood education to this class. She loves children and is passionate about how movement and music can enhance children's lives!

** Please note that if you want to pay online for your class - I will post your tuition two days before class begins. After that time - you can go and use the "Make a Payment" option on your parent portal to pay for the class either with PayPal, a credit card or an ACH payment (this is the cheapest service fee and is taken from your checking account). Or you can pay for the class with cash or a check the first day of the session.
Wednesday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Winter Mom and Me - 2nd Student
"Mom and Me" Creative Movement Dance Class – Come join us in this fun Parent/Child class for children 0-4.5 years old. This is a 6-week class to engage children in movement and improve body awareness. Class will include free movement exercises, basic tumbling, stretching, and more in a fun and safe environment. Adults will assist their student and join in all the activities! Class time will run from 11:15-12:00.

*** After the class is finished - We will have 15 minutes of "Social and fun time". Parents/students can stay in the gym and have time to just talk and play! Becky will then start closing the building up at 12:15!!

Only $65 for the entire 6 week session for a parent/child and $95/session for parent and 2 children. No special shoes required – you can wear socks, gym shoes or bare feet.

For more information – call Dezi at 307-886-5472 or email her at dezi@dezisdance.com. To register go to dezisdance.com and click "Register"button or on the blue "Parent Portal" box at the bottom of the Home Page. Create an account for you as the parent and then "add a student". Then select "Register for a class." Classes are on Wednesdays from 11:15-12:00 starting Oct 18th. Classes will be run for 6 weeks and end on Dec 6th. We will not dance on Nov 1st or Nov 22nd. We can't wait to have you join us!

Becky Booth will teach this class. She brings over 30 years of dance and early childhood education to this class. She loves children and is passionate about how movement and music can enhance children's lives!

** Please note that if you want to pay online for your class - I will post your tuition two days before class begins. After that time - you can go and use the "Make a Payment" option on your parent portal to pay for the class either with PayPal, a credit card or an ACH payment (this is the cheapest service fee and is taken from your checking account). Or you can pay for the class with cash or a check the first day of the session.
Wednesday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Spring Mom and Me - 1st Student
"Mom and Me" Creative Movement Dance Class – Come join us in this fun Parent/Child class for children 0-4.5 years old. We will be exploring SPRING Fun with new music/activities than our fall and winter sessions! This is a 6-week class to engage children in movement and improve body awareness. Class will include free movement exercises, basic tumbling, stretching, and more in a fun and safe environment. Adults will assist their student and join in all the activities! Class time will run from 12:00-12:45

*** After the class is finished - We will have 15 minutes of "Social and fun time". Parents/students can stay in the gym and have time to just talk and play! Becky will then start closing the building up at 1:00!!

Only $65 for the entire 6 week session for a parent/child and $95/session for parent and 2 children. No special shoes required – you can wear socks, gym shoes or bare feet.


Becky Booth will teach this class. She brings over 30 years of dance and early childhood education to this class. She loves children and is passionate about how movement and music can enhance children's lives!

** Please note that if you want to pay online for your class - I will post your tuition two days before class begins. After that time - you can go and use the "Make a Payment" option on your parent portal to pay for the class either with PayPal, a credit card or an ACH payment (this is the cheapest service fee and is taken from your checking account). Or you can pay for the class with cash or a check the first day of the session.
Thursday
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio
Spring Mom and Me - 2nd Student
"Mom and Me" Creative Movement Dance Class – Come join us in this fun Parent/Child class for children 0-4.5 years old. This is a 6-week class to engage children in movement and improve body awareness. Class will include free movement exercises, basic tumbling, stretching, and more in a fun and safe environment. Adults will assist their student and join in all the activities! Class time will run from 11:15-12:00.

*** After the class is finished - We will have 15 minutes of "Social and fun time". Parents/students can stay in the gym and have time to just talk and play! Becky will then start closing the building up at 12:15!!

Only $65 for the entire 6 week session for a parent/child and $95/session for parent and 2 children. No special shoes required – you can wear socks, gym shoes or bare feet.

For more information – call Dezi at 307-886-5472 or email her at dezi@dezisdance.com. To register go to dezisdance.com and click "Register"button or on the blue "Parent Portal" box at the bottom of the Home Page. Create an account for you as the parent and then "add a student". Then select "Register for a class." Classes are on Wednesdays from 11:15-12:00 starting Oct 18th. Classes will be run for 6 weeks and end on Dec 6th. We will not dance on Nov 1st or Nov 22nd. We can't wait to have you join us!

Becky Booth will teach this class. She brings over 30 years of dance and early childhood education to this class. She loves children and is passionate about how movement and music can enhance children's lives!

** Please note that if you want to pay online for your class - I will post your tuition two days before class begins. After that time - you can go and use the "Make a Payment" option on your parent portal to pay for the class either with PayPal, a credit card or an ACH payment (this is the cheapest service fee and is taken from your checking account). Or you can pay for the class with cash or a check the first day of the session.
Thursday
12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Grande Virtuoso Floor
Dezi's Dance Studio