July 2024
Primary Jazz/Hip Hop Tuesdays
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
1 Main Studios
Primary Ballet Tuesdays
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
1 Main Studios
Dance Sampler Ages 6-12
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
1 Main Studios
Adult Ballet Basics Tuesday
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
1 Main Studios
Pre-Primary Thursday
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
1 Main Studios
Primary Acro/Modern Thursday
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
1 Main Studios
Adult Contemporary Sampler Basics
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
1 Main Studios
2024-2025
Dance With Me
Explore movement and coordination with your child through fun and energizing dance exercises, poses, and games. Parents are asked to join the class to assist young dancers with challenging positions and moves and to demonstrate positive classroom behavior.
Explore movement and coordination with your child through fun and energizing dance exercises, poses, and games. Parents are asked to join the class to assist young dancers with challenging positions and moves and to demonstrate positive classroom behavior.
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet I Monday
Ballet I is ideal for children in first grade and for children in second grade who have had no previous ballet experience. Young dancers learn beginning barre and center work so they may build upon a strong foundation on ballet technique.
Ballet I is ideal for children in first grade and for children in second grade who have had no previous ballet experience. Young dancers learn beginning barre and center work so they may build upon a strong foundation on ballet technique.
Monday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Pre-Primary Ballet Monday
In this class, dancers will attend without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative themes, students will learn concepts preparing them for ballet, modern, and jazz dance while improving coordination, brain development, flexibility, strength, problem solving skills and more.
In this class, dancers will attend without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative themes, students will learn concepts preparing them for ballet, modern, and jazz dance while improving coordination, brain development, flexibility, strength, problem solving skills and more.
Monday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
1 Main Studios
Acro/Modern I-II Monday
This class has two levels.
Acro Modern I is for students in the first grade and students in the 2nd grade who have no previous dance experience. Dancers will warm up on the floor with exercises in big X, foot articulations, core strength, and stretching, and stretching. Standing and tumbling exercises will include swings, triplets, rolls, pre-cartwheels, and leaps.
Acro Modern II is ideal for students who have completed acro-modern I or for students in the 3rd or 4th grade with no previous dance experience. Dancers will begin class with a floor warm-up and focus on fluid movement on and off the floor. Standing and tumbling exercises will include swings, modern runs, pre-handstands, cartwheels, and leaps.
This class has two levels.
Acro Modern I is for students in the first grade and students in the 2nd grade who have no previous dance experience. Dancers will warm up on the floor with exercises in big X, foot articulations, core strength, and stretching, and stretching. Standing and tumbling exercises will include swings, triplets, rolls, pre-cartwheels, and leaps.
Acro Modern II is ideal for students who have completed acro-modern I or for students in the 3rd or 4th grade with no previous dance experience. Dancers will begin class with a floor warm-up and focus on fluid movement on and off the floor. Standing and tumbling exercises will include swings, modern runs, pre-handstands, cartwheels, and leaps.
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet V-VI Monday
This class has two levels:
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet V must first have completed one year of Ballet IV, or one year of Adult Ballet Basics. Ballet V vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, single pirouettes from different positions, strong vocabulary in allegro work, and pre-pointe preparations. Ballet V dancers are expected to take ballet two times per week and a take modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Ballet VI vocabulary includes intermediate barre work, 90° or higher extensions in center adage, double pirouettes, and strong intermediate level allegro work. Ballet VI dancers will begin their first pointe work at the end of class, twice per week. Dancers en pointe are required to take ballet two times per week and encouraged to also take modern and jazz classes to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
This class has two levels:
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet V must first have completed one year of Ballet IV, or one year of Adult Ballet Basics. Ballet V vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, single pirouettes from different positions, strong vocabulary in allegro work, and pre-pointe preparations. Ballet V dancers are expected to take ballet two times per week and a take modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Ballet VI vocabulary includes intermediate barre work, 90° or higher extensions in center adage, double pirouettes, and strong intermediate level allegro work. Ballet VI dancers will begin their first pointe work at the end of class, twice per week. Dancers en pointe are required to take ballet two times per week and encouraged to also take modern and jazz classes to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Monday
5:30 PM to 7:15 PM
5:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Hip Hop VII-Adv Monday
Classes consist of warm ups designed to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular stamina. Choreographed routines cover a range of styles and movements used in hip hop dance. Class is always taught in a supportive and friendly environment.
Classes consist of warm ups designed to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular stamina. Choreographed routines cover a range of styles and movements used in hip hop dance. Class is always taught in a supportive and friendly environment.
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Modern VII-Adv Monday
Dancers will warm up with complicated floorwork, conditioning, and deep stretching. With impressive extensions, soaring leaps, and pre-professional quality, dancers will explore body levels, shapes, speeds, and more with intricate combinations.
Dancers will warm up with complicated floorwork, conditioning, and deep stretching. With impressive extensions, soaring leaps, and pre-professional quality, dancers will explore body levels, shapes, speeds, and more with intricate combinations.
Monday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Pre-Primary Contemporary Forms Tuesday
A step up from dance with me, dancers will attend class without a parent in the room. This class will focus on positions and concepts in modern and jazz dance, such as big X, swings, isolations, and style. Simple conditioning and technique will also be taught for acro preparations.
A step up from dance with me, dancers will attend class without a parent in the room. This class will focus on positions and concepts in modern and jazz dance, such as big X, swings, isolations, and style. Simple conditioning and technique will also be taught for acro preparations.
Tuesday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Adult Adv Modern/Jazz Tuesday
This class will alternate between modern and Jazz each week and is intended to keep professional dancers in top shape. Classes will consist of floor warm-up, conditioning, extensions and contortions, battements, pirouettes, grounding work, leaps, and intense combinations.
This class will alternate between modern and Jazz each week and is intended to keep professional dancers in top shape. Classes will consist of floor warm-up, conditioning, extensions and contortions, battements, pirouettes, grounding work, leaps, and intense combinations.
Tuesday
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet II Tuesday
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet II must first have completed one year of Ballet I or must be in the 3rd or 4th grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Dancers build upon beginning ballet barre and center work. Ballet II curriculum includes working with one hand on the barre, arabesques, preparation for pirouettes, and basic allegro vocabulary. All dancers are encouraged to also take Acro-Modern II and Jazz-Hip-Hop II to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet II must first have completed one year of Ballet I or must be in the 3rd or 4th grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Dancers build upon beginning ballet barre and center work. Ballet II curriculum includes working with one hand on the barre, arabesques, preparation for pirouettes, and basic allegro vocabulary. All dancers are encouraged to also take Acro-Modern II and Jazz-Hip-Hop II to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Acro V-VI Tuesday
Students will work on conditioning, flexibility, contortions, and strength as they gain confidence in intermediate acro moves. Vocabulary will include chest stands, one handed cartwheels, headstands, and supported walk-overs.
Students will work on conditioning, flexibility, contortions, and strength as they gain confidence in intermediate acro moves. Vocabulary will include chest stands, one handed cartwheels, headstands, and supported walk-overs.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Jazz/Hip Hop I-II Tuesday
A fun and energetic class that focuses on dynamics and performance. This class will include isolations, strengthening exercises, and stretching. Dancers will practice pirouette preps, leaps, and fun combinations.
A fun and energetic class that focuses on dynamics and performance. This class will include isolations, strengthening exercises, and stretching. Dancers will practice pirouette preps, leaps, and fun combinations.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Acro VII-Adv Tuesday
Intermediate and advanced acro students will combine the athletics of gymnastics and the art of dance. Vocabulary includes walkover variations, cartwheel variations, unique leaps, positions, and tumbles.
Intermediate and advanced acro students will combine the athletics of gymnastics and the art of dance. Vocabulary includes walkover variations, cartwheel variations, unique leaps, positions, and tumbles.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Hip Hop V-VI Tuesday
This fun and appropriate hip-hop class is sure to keep dancers feeling great. Warm ups consist of conditioning and stretching exercises and end of class routines will include exciting and appropriate hip hop combinations. Classes are always taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.
This fun and appropriate hip-hop class is sure to keep dancers feeling great. Warm ups consist of conditioning and stretching exercises and end of class routines will include exciting and appropriate hip hop combinations. Classes are always taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Pointe VII-Adv Tuesday
Ballet VII Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers will practice a full class with barre work, center adagio, pirouette preparations on pointe, small and large jumps.
Ballet VIII pointe dancers will work on pirouettes on pointe, more challenging barre work, and preparations for partnering.
Ballet VII Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers will practice a full class with barre work, center adagio, pirouette preparations on pointe, small and large jumps.
Ballet VIII pointe dancers will work on pirouettes on pointe, more challenging barre work, and preparations for partnering.
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Adult Ballet Basics Tuesday
No experience necessary for this class. Adult Ballet Basics involves a full barre work, simple center adage, single pirouettes, and basic petite and grand allegro. This class is taught in a fun and laid back environment. Ballet slippers are recommended. Leotards are not required.
No experience necessary for this class. Adult Ballet Basics involves a full barre work, simple center adage, single pirouettes, and basic petite and grand allegro. This class is taught in a fun and laid back environment. Ballet slippers are recommended. Leotards are not required.
Tuesday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Pre-Primary Ballet Wednesday
Dancers will attend this class without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative lesson plans, students will learn basic positions and concepts preparing them for ballet technique. Each month will focus on a different ballet story to help educate dancers about various classical and contemporary ballets.
Dancers will attend this class without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative lesson plans, students will learn basic positions and concepts preparing them for ballet technique. Each month will focus on a different ballet story to help educate dancers about various classical and contemporary ballets.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet IV-V Wednesday
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet IV must first have completed one year of Ballet III or the equivalent. Ballet IV vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, center adagio work, single pirouettes, continuation in studies of allegro and a refined performance quality. It is recommended that Ballet IV dancers take ballet twice per week and are also encouraged to take a modern/jazz class.
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet V must first have completed one year of Ballet IV, or one year of Adult Ballet Basics. Ballet V vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, single pirouettes from different positions, strong vocabulary in allegro work, and pre-pointe preparations. Ballet V dancers are encouraged to take ballet two times per week and a take modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet IV must first have completed one year of Ballet III or the equivalent. Ballet IV vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, center adagio work, single pirouettes, continuation in studies of allegro and a refined performance quality. It is recommended that Ballet IV dancers take ballet twice per week and are also encouraged to take a modern/jazz class.
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet V must first have completed one year of Ballet IV, or one year of Adult Ballet Basics. Ballet V vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, single pirouettes from different positions, strong vocabulary in allegro work, and pre-pointe preparations. Ballet V dancers are encouraged to take ballet two times per week and a take modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Primary Jazz/Hip Hop Wednesday
Pre-K and Kindergarteners will jam out with some exciting combinations. Class time includes the study of isolations, conditioning, stretching, movement qualities, and final dances.
Pre-K and Kindergarteners will jam out with some exciting combinations. Class time includes the study of isolations, conditioning, stretching, movement qualities, and final dances.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Primary Ballet Wednesday
Perfect for children in pre-K and kindergarten, children learn the basic positions and steps in ballet. With a fun and creative syllabus, dancers will learn about a new ballet each month in their warm-up, stretches, port de bras, ballet walks, jumps and combinations
Perfect for children in pre-K and kindergarten, children learn the basic positions and steps in ballet. With a fun and creative syllabus, dancers will learn about a new ballet each month in their warm-up, stretches, port de bras, ballet walks, jumps and combinations
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet VII Wednesday
Ballet VII vocabulary includes pre-advanced barre work, expectations for high extensions, double pirouettes and pre-advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers are encouraged to take three ballet classes per week and take additional classes in modern and jazz dance to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Ballet VII vocabulary includes pre-advanced barre work, expectations for high extensions, double pirouettes and pre-advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers are encouraged to take three ballet classes per week and take additional classes in modern and jazz dance to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet VIII-Adv Wednesday
At this pre-professional level, Advanced dancers are expected to have 180 extensions, practicing multiple pirouettes en pointe, hops on pointe, complicated batterie, and impressive grand allegro. Dancers will study classical variations and prepare for professional work.
At this pre-professional level, Advanced dancers are expected to have 180 extensions, practicing multiple pirouettes en pointe, hops on pointe, complicated batterie, and impressive grand allegro. Dancers will study classical variations and prepare for professional work.
Wednesday
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
6:15 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Adult Intermediate Ballet Wednesday
Dancers must have completed one year of Adult Ballet Basics, or have previous ballet experience for this class. Vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, pirouettes from different positions, and strong vocabulary in allegro work.
Dancers must have completed one year of Adult Ballet Basics, or have previous ballet experience for this class. Vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, intermediate barre vocabulary, extensions in center, pirouettes from different positions, and strong vocabulary in allegro work.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Pre-Primary Ballet Thursday
Dancers will attend this class without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative lesson plans, students will learn basic positions and concepts preparing them for ballet technique. Each month will focus on a different ballet story to help educate dancers about various classical and contemporary ballets.
Dancers will attend this class without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative lesson plans, students will learn basic positions and concepts preparing them for ballet technique. Each month will focus on a different ballet story to help educate dancers about various classical and contemporary ballets.
Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Adult Adv Ballet Thursday
This class is intended to keep professional dancers at top shape with advanced barre work, high extensions, pirouettes that end in open positions, multiple turn pirouettes, fouette turns, and advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary.
This class is intended to keep professional dancers at top shape with advanced barre work, high extensions, pirouettes that end in open positions, multiple turn pirouettes, fouette turns, and advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary.
Thursday
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Primary Ballet Thursday
Perfect for children in pre-K and kindergarten, children learn the basic positions and steps in ballet. With a fun and creative syllabus, dancers will learn about a new ballet each month in their warm-up, stretches, port de bras, ballet walks, jumps and combinations
Perfect for children in pre-K and kindergarten, children learn the basic positions and steps in ballet. With a fun and creative syllabus, dancers will learn about a new ballet each month in their warm-up, stretches, port de bras, ballet walks, jumps and combinations
Thursday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Primary Acro/Modern Thursday
This class is ideal for dancers in pre-K and kindergarten and includes basic skills to develop strength, stamina, and flexibility. Dance time will include fun exercises to warm-up, condition, stretch, build skills, and create.
This class is ideal for dancers in pre-K and kindergarten and includes basic skills to develop strength, stamina, and flexibility. Dance time will include fun exercises to warm-up, condition, stretch, build skills, and create.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet VI-VII Thursday
Ballet VI vocabulary includes intermediate barre work, 90° or higher extensions in center adage, double pirouettes, and strong intermediate level allegro work. Ballet VI dancers will begin their first pointe work at the end of class, twice per week. Dancers en pointe are required to take ballet two times per week and encouraged to also take modern and jazz classes to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Ballet VII vocabulary includes pre-advanced barre work, expectations for high extensions, double pirouettes and pre-advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers are encouraged to take three ballet classes per week and take additional classes in modern and jazz dance to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Ballet VI vocabulary includes intermediate barre work, 90° or higher extensions in center adage, double pirouettes, and strong intermediate level allegro work. Ballet VI dancers will begin their first pointe work at the end of class, twice per week. Dancers en pointe are required to take ballet two times per week and encouraged to also take modern and jazz classes to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Ballet VII vocabulary includes pre-advanced barre work, expectations for high extensions, double pirouettes and pre-advanced petite and grand allegro vocabulary. Pointe work will be performed at the barre and in center. Dancers are encouraged to take three ballet classes per week and take additional classes in modern and jazz dance to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet III-IV Thursday
Dancers who are eligible to take ballet III must first have completed one year of Ballet II or must be in the fifth, sixth, seventh grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Ballet III curriculum includes full barre work, basic center adage, single pirouettes and an increase vocabulary in allegro. All dancers are encourage to also take a modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet VI must first have completed one year of Ballet III or the equivalent. Ballet IV vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, center adagio work, single pirouettes, continuation in studies of allegro and a refined performance quality. It is recommended that Ballet IV dancers take ballet twice per week and are also encouraged to take a modern/jazz class.
Dancers who are eligible to take ballet III must first have completed one year of Ballet II or must be in the fifth, sixth, seventh grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Ballet III curriculum includes full barre work, basic center adage, single pirouettes and an increase vocabulary in allegro. All dancers are encourage to also take a modern/jazz class to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet VI must first have completed one year of Ballet III or the equivalent. Ballet IV vocabulary includes expectations in flexibility, center adagio work, single pirouettes, continuation in studies of allegro and a refined performance quality. It is recommended that Ballet IV dancers take ballet twice per week and are also encouraged to take a modern/jazz class.
Thursday
5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Axel Community Company
Axel Community Company will perform 6 performances around Chattanooga. Some performances have included: CDT's Fall Festival, Lake Winnepesaukah, Red Bank Holiday Parade, The Riverfront Market, The Lookouts Baseball Game and more. Dancers will have an optional performance to travel and dance at a vacation destination with En L'Aire Performance Company in June 2025. Dancers must take ballet, jazz, and hip-hop and be placed in level III or higher in all three genres in order to participate in Axel.
Axel Community Company will perform 6 performances around Chattanooga. Some performances have included: CDT's Fall Festival, Lake Winnepesaukah, Red Bank Holiday Parade, The Riverfront Market, The Lookouts Baseball Game and more. Dancers will have an optional performance to travel and dance at a vacation destination with En L'Aire Performance Company in June 2025. Dancers must take ballet, jazz, and hip-hop and be placed in level III or higher in all three genres in order to participate in Axel.
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Jazz VII-Adv Thursday
Expect intense conditioning and stretching in this pre-professional class! Dancers will practice turns in various positions, Multiple turn pirouettes, 180 degree extensions, and an assortment of leaps. End of class combinations will push dancers to new levels!
Expect intense conditioning and stretching in this pre-professional class! Dancers will practice turns in various positions, Multiple turn pirouettes, 180 degree extensions, and an assortment of leaps. End of class combinations will push dancers to new levels!
Thursday
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
6:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Pre-Primary Contemporary Forms Friday
A step up from dance with me, dancers will attend class without a parent in the room. This class will focus on positions and concepts in modern and jazz dance, such as big X, swings, isolations, and style. Simple conditioning and technique will also be taught for acro preparation.
A step up from dance with me, dancers will attend class without a parent in the room. This class will focus on positions and concepts in modern and jazz dance, such as big X, swings, isolations, and style. Simple conditioning and technique will also be taught for acro preparation.
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Acro/Modern III-IV Friday
This class is for dancers who have completed Acro Modern II or for dancers who are least 10 years old if they do not have previous dance experience. Class will include a modern floor warm up, conditioning, spiral rolls up and down from the floor, chasse turns in parallel retire, tuck headstands, walking bridges, and simple cartwheel variations.
This class is for dancers who have completed Acro Modern II or for dancers who are least 10 years old if they do not have previous dance experience. Class will include a modern floor warm up, conditioning, spiral rolls up and down from the floor, chasse turns in parallel retire, tuck headstands, walking bridges, and simple cartwheel variations.
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Modern V-VI Friday
This intermediate modern class will build on concepts learned in lower levels. Dancers will practice floor work, extensions 90 degrees or higher in parallel and turned out positions, grounding while moving quickly throughout space, intermediate leap combinations, and more complicated choreography.
This intermediate modern class will build on concepts learned in lower levels. Dancers will practice floor work, extensions 90 degrees or higher in parallel and turned out positions, grounding while moving quickly throughout space, intermediate leap combinations, and more complicated choreography.
Friday
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
4:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Jazz/Hip Hop III-IV Friday
An exciting class that is sure to leave your dancers smiling! Dancers must have completed one year of Jazz Hip-Hop II or be at least 10 years old if they do not have previous dance experience. Class will include isolations, laterals, single pirouettes, leap combinations and hip-hop choreography.
An exciting class that is sure to leave your dancers smiling! Dancers must have completed one year of Jazz Hip-Hop II or be at least 10 years old if they do not have previous dance experience. Class will include isolations, laterals, single pirouettes, leap combinations and hip-hop choreography.
Friday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Jazz V-VI Friday
Warm ups will include isolations, core strengthening exercises, conditioning, and deep stretching. In this pre-advanced level, dancers are expected to have properly placed extensions 90 degrees or higher. Students will practice double pirouettes, exciting leap exercises, and fun end of class combinations.
Warm ups will include isolations, core strengthening exercises, conditioning, and deep stretching. In this pre-advanced level, dancers are expected to have properly placed extensions 90 degrees or higher. Students will practice double pirouettes, exciting leap exercises, and fun end of class combinations.
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Adult and Teen Contemporary Sampler Friday
This class is for teens and adults with little or no dance experience. Each week will focus on a different style. The first class of the month will be modern, 2nd will be jazz, third will be hip-hop, 4th and 5th classes of the month will be a fusion of the forms.
This class is for teens and adults with little or no dance experience. Each week will focus on a different style. The first class of the month will be modern, 2nd will be jazz, third will be hip-hop, 4th and 5th classes of the month will be a fusion of the forms.
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Pre-Primary Ballet Saturday
Dancers will attend this class without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative lesson plans, students will learn basic positions and concepts preparing them for ballet technique. Each month will focus on a different ballet story to help educate dancers about various classical and contemporary ballets.
Dancers will attend this class without a parent in the room. Using fun and creative lesson plans, students will learn basic positions and concepts preparing them for ballet technique. Each month will focus on a different ballet story to help educate dancers about various classical and contemporary ballets.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Ballet I-II Saturday
Ballet I is ideal for children in first grade and for children in second grade who have had no previous ballet experience. Young dancers learn beginning barre and center work so they may build upon a strong foundation on ballet technique. All dancers are highly encouraged to also take Modern/Jazz I to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet II must first have completed one year of Ballet I or must be in the 3rd or 4th grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Dancers build upon beginning ballet barre and center work. Ballet II curriculum includes working with one hand on the barre, arabesques, preparation for pirouettes, and basic allegro vocabulary. All dancers are encouraged to also take Modern/Jazz II to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Ballet I is ideal for children in first grade and for children in second grade who have had no previous ballet experience. Young dancers learn beginning barre and center work so they may build upon a strong foundation on ballet technique. All dancers are highly encouraged to also take Modern/Jazz I to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Dancers who are eligible to take Ballet II must first have completed one year of Ballet I or must be in the 3rd or 4th grade if they have no previous ballet experience. Dancers build upon beginning ballet barre and center work. Ballet II curriculum includes working with one hand on the barre, arabesques, preparation for pirouettes, and basic allegro vocabulary. All dancers are encouraged to also take Modern/Jazz II to complete a well-rounded dance curriculum.
Saturday
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
9:15 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Primary Ballet Saturday
Perfect for children in pre-K and kindergarten, children learn the basic positions and steps in ballet. With a fun and creative syllabus, dancers will learn about a new ballet each month in their warm-up, stretches, port de bras, ballet walks, jumps and combinations
Perfect for children in pre-K and kindergarten, children learn the basic positions and steps in ballet. With a fun and creative syllabus, dancers will learn about a new ballet each month in their warm-up, stretches, port de bras, ballet walks, jumps and combinations
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Acro/Modern I-II Saturday
This class has two levels:
Acro Modern I is for students in the first grade and students in the second grade who have no previous dance experience. Dancers will warm up on the floor with exercises in big X, foot articulations, core strength, and stretching. Standing and tumbling exercises will include swings, triplets, rolls, pre-cartwheels, and leaps.
Acro Modern II is ideal for students who have completed acro modern I or for students in the 3rd or 4th grade who have no previous dance experience. Dancers will begin class with a floor warm-up and focus on fluid movement on and off the floor. Standing and tumbling exercises will include swings, modern runs, pre-handstands, cartwheels, and leaps.
This class has two levels:
Acro Modern I is for students in the first grade and students in the second grade who have no previous dance experience. Dancers will warm up on the floor with exercises in big X, foot articulations, core strength, and stretching. Standing and tumbling exercises will include swings, triplets, rolls, pre-cartwheels, and leaps.
Acro Modern II is ideal for students who have completed acro modern I or for students in the 3rd or 4th grade who have no previous dance experience. Dancers will begin class with a floor warm-up and focus on fluid movement on and off the floor. Standing and tumbling exercises will include swings, modern runs, pre-handstands, cartwheels, and leaps.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Primary Jazz/Hip Hop
Pre-K and Kindergarteners will jam out with some exciting combinations. Class time includes the study of isolations, conditioning, stretching, movement qualities, and final dances.
Pre-K and Kindergarteners will jam out with some exciting combinations. Class time includes the study of isolations, conditioning, stretching, movement qualities, and final dances.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Pointe VIII-Adv Saturday
Expect a full Advanced pointe barre with hops on pointe, Adage on pointe, and grand battement on pointe. Center work will include pirouettes and allegro, partnering work, and professional variations.
Expect a full Advanced pointe barre with hops on pointe, Adage on pointe, and grand battement on pointe. Center work will include pirouettes and allegro, partnering work, and professional variations.
Saturday
10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
10:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio C
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Boys Sampler I-IV Saturday
This class is for building a community of boys at CDT. This class will remain on basic to intermediate levels. Each week will focus on a different style. The first week of the month will focus on ballet, the 2nd week of the month acro-modern, 3rd jazz-hip-hop, 4th and 5th classes will focus on ballet.
This class is for building a community of boys at CDT. This class will remain on basic to intermediate levels. Each week will focus on a different style. The first week of the month will focus on ballet, the 2nd week of the month acro-modern, 3rd jazz-hip-hop, 4th and 5th classes will focus on ballet.
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio B
1 Main Studios
1 Main Studios
Hixson UMC Pre-Primary
This class is for children enrolled at Hixson United Methodist Church daycare. Using fun and creative themes, students will learn concepts preparing them for ballet, modern, and jazz dance while improving coordination, brain development, flexibility, strength, problem solving skills and more.
This class is for children enrolled at Hixson United Methodist Church daycare. Using fun and creative themes, students will learn concepts preparing them for ballet, modern, and jazz dance while improving coordination, brain development, flexibility, strength, problem solving skills and more.
Friday
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
Hixon United Methodist