FALL 2011/SPRING 2012

WAUKESHA DANCE CLASS SCHEDULE
POSTED BELOW!

Dance Class Descriptions
Class Days/Times - Spring 2012

Mommy and Me:   Mommy and Me is a class designed for mom and toddler to dance together!  Mommy's participate and act as their child's guide to learning creative movement, locomotor skills, rhythm basics, music appreciation,  and age appropriate dance technique.  Mommy and Me is a fun way to spend quality time with your child!
Age 2-3 yrs with parent/adult - Tuition - $100.00 (10 week sessions) 

Monday - 10:00-10:45 am (Fall: Sept. 19-Nov. 21. /  Spring: Feb. 6-Apr.23, 2012.)

Wednesday - 3:00-3:45 pm (Fall: Sept. 14-Nov. 16. /  Spring: Feb. 8-Apr. 25, 2012.)

Dance Basics:  Dance Basics is an exciting introduction to the world of dance!  Classes incorporate creative movement, rhythmic skills, locomotor skills, music appreciation, and age appropriate ballet technique.  Dance Basics will play with different themes throughout the semester, from Shapes to Colors to Animals to Holiday Themes, just to name a few!
Ages 3-5 yrs - Tuition - $90.00 (8 weeks)/ $180 -(full semester) 

Monday - 3-4 yrs. - 11:00-11:50 am
Wednesday - 3-5 yrs. - 1:30-2:20 pm
Saturday - 3-4 yrs. - 9:30-10:20 am (Class Full for Spring)
Saturday - 4-5 yrs - 10:30-11:20 am        

Ballet/Tap Combo:  The Ballet/Tap Combo class consists of 30 minute age appropriate ballet/creative dance, followed by 25 minutes of basic tap technique and rhythmic elements.  Ballet/Tap Combo is fun for the young child that likes the sound of tap shoes, and who also loves to twirl!
Age 4-6 yrs - Tuition - $220.00 (1 hour class)  

Wednesday - 4:00-5:00 pm

Ballet:  Ballet is the foundation of all dance!  Classical ballet technique encourages the development of grace, poise, core strength, and discipline.  Technical skills learned in ballet, and ballet terminology are the basis for all other dance forms.  Ballet classes consist of barre warm-up, center allegro and adagio work, turns, and across the floor combinations including waltz, jumps, and leaps. 
Ages 6-Adult - Tuition - $220.00 (1 Hour class) / $270.00 (1 1/4 hour class) / $150.00 (Pointe) 

Ballet I  (5-7 yrs) - Saturday, 11:30-12:30 pm
Ballet I  (8-10 yrs) - Saturday, 12:30-1:30 pm
Ballet I -II  (11-Adult) - Wednesday, 6:10-7:10 pm
Ballet II-III  (12-Adult) - Wednesday, 7:15-8:30 pm
Pointe (consent only - 12-Adult) - Wednesday, 8:35-9:15 pm    

                  
 Jazz:  Jazz classes are fast paced and energetic, with focus on classic jazz style and technique.  Jazz is great for building a strong dance foundation!    Warm-ups, progressions across the floor, turns, leaps, an center combinations are just part of the fun of a jazz class!   Jazz technique will carry over into other styles of dance, such as Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary/Modern,  and is great for girls involved in Pom dance teams.
Ages 6-Adult - Tuition - $220.00 (1 hour class) 

Jazz I  (7-10 yrs) - Monday, 4:10-5:10 pm
Jazz III (13-Adult) - Monday, 6:20-7:20 pm
Jazz I-II  (11-Adult) - Tuesday, 6:20-7:20 pm
Jazz Hip Hop Combo - (9-11 yrs) - Friday, 5:15-6:15 pm
Jazz Hip Hop Combo - (12-Adult) - Friday, 4:10-5:10 pm

                          
Lyrical:  Lyrical uses a free-flowing style of ballet technique.  Lyrical allows you to develop a sense of style, self-expression and personality of movement.  Lyrical will work on incorporating the use of the music's lyrics into your dance technique. Ballet experience helpful, but not required.  Beginning to Intermediate level. 
Ages 12-Adult - Tuition - $220.00 (1 hour class)

Monday - 7:30-8:30 pm

Partnering / Adagio:  This class will work on a variety of weight sharing, team building, and trust skills.  It incorporates partnering and lifts into dance choreography.  Students will learn beginning to intermediate levels of lifting and partnering with one another.  This exciting class will also provide dancers with the knowledge and understanding they need in order to safely execute this type of movement.
Age 13-adult - Tuition - $220.00 (1 hour class)

Thursday - 7:30-8:30 pm

Contemporary / Modern:  Explore thinking outside the box!  Contemporary/Modern is for students who want to learn how dancing can create not only a story, but also a feeling, a character, a symbol, a work of art, and an expression as they move through time and space.  Dancers will gain beginning-intermediate levels of technique derived from famous choreographers such as Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, and Paul Taylor.  Contemporary/Modern is a blend of many dance styles.  It allows the choreographer and dancer to explore their minds and movement through dance.
Age 12-Adult - Tuition - $220.00 (1 hour class)

Thursday - 6:20-7:20 pm

Dance Theatre:    Do you like to perform?  Do you enjoy dancing with props?  Are you the creative dance type?  Then Dance Tracks Theater is for you!  Come be a part of Dance Tracks' performance dance group!  Dance Theater will work on performance pieces for the dance recital, and possible other venues.  Interested students required to participate for the full year for optimal rehearsal time.
Age 11-Adult  - Tuition:  $120.00 per semester

Thursdays - 7:30-8:45 pm  (rehearsal dates to be decided)

Pilates Mat:  This unique method of body conditioning, developed by Joseph H. Pilates, strengthens and tones muscle, enhances posture, and improves flexibility and balance.  The precise routines and breathing techniques in Pilates require concentration that keep the mind in tune with the body.  The focus in Pilates is on Core strengthening and awareness. 
Ages Teen-Adult
Day/Time to be decided
Equipment and Mat classes available at the St. Francis location.
See 'Special Offerings - Pilates Mat' for more information.

Belly Dance:  Egyptian style Belly dance classes will introduce you the basic rhythms and movements of the dance known as Raks Sharqi.  Have fun while gaining strength, flexibility, and control through muscle isolations.  Belly dance is for all shapes, sizes, and ability levels.
Age 16-Adult                                                                                                                          Day/Time to be decided

Dance Technique for Poms:   Dance Technique for Poms will give you the opportunity to learn and practice skills associated with being on a pom team.  Jumps, turns, kicks, leaps, and short routines are just part of the fun!  Learn dance skills and technique that will give you an edge for try-outs!              
Grades 6-10  - Tuition - $75.00 per 6 week session

Spring Only - Fridays, 7:30-8:30 pm
Feb. 3 - March 9, 2012

Ballroom Blitz:   Have a night out with your sweetie!   Learn the ballroom basics of Fox Trot, Swing, Rumba, Tango, Cha Cha, and Salsa!   YOU can be dancing like the STARS!  Beginning level ballroom technique is suitable for all ability levels!
Tuition - $20.00 per couple per class  hour

Fridays - 7:30-8:30 pm

Adults - Spring  Session:  Mar. 16-May 4, 2012  (6 weeks)

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