SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
2021-2022 CLASS SCHEDULE:
Parent/Child, Pre-Ballet/Creative Dance, Ballet, Pointe, Downs’ at Dance, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Dance Conditioning, Barre Time and Yoga (for specific instructors, please see online registration.)
Classes begin Wednesday, September 15 and thereafter.
If schedules don’t work for you, please see Directors for alternatives.
Parent/Child Creative Dance
(This class does not participate in the recital.)
A creative dance class for caregivers and children age 1 to 3 years old (older sibs can participate for free if enrolled in another class.)
Wed. 3:45-4:25
Sat. 11:00-11:40
Pre-Ballet 3
(Class has a year-end in studio showing & does not participate in the recital.)
Creative Dance for kids 3 years old by 8-31- 21.
Tue. 3:45-4:15
Wed. 4:30-5:00
Sat. 10:20-10:50
Pre-Ballet 4
Creative Dance for kids 4 years old by 8-31-21.
Wed. 4:30-5:00
Thu. 5:00-5:30
Sat. 11:10-11:40
Pre-Ballet K
Creative Dance for Kindergarteners. For extra fun, add hip-hop and/or tap.
Tue. 4:20-5:00 (try tap after!)
Wed. 5:10-5:50 (try hip-hop after!)
Sat. 9:30-10:10 (try hip-hop after!)
Pre-Ballet 1st
Creative Dance-Intro to Ballet for 1st graders. For extra fun, add hip-hop and/or tap.
Tue. 4:20-5:00 (try tap after!)
Wed. 5:10-5:50 (try hip-hop after!)
Sat. 9:30-10:10 (try hip-hop after!)
Children’s Beginner 1 Ballet
Beginning Ballet for 2nd-4th graders. For extra fun, add hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and/or jazz.
Mon. 4:15-5:05 (try tap after!)
Tue. 5:10-6:00 (try hip-hop after!)
Sat. 10:45-11:35 (try hip-hop before!)
Children’s Beginner 2/3 Ballet
For dancers who have taken Beg. 1, Beg. 2 or equivalent. (Most students take this class two years.) We encourage dancers to add jazz, tap, hip-hop, and/or contemporary.
Mon. 4:15-5:15 (try tap after!)
Tue. 5:00-6:00 (try hip-hop after!)
Beginning Middle Ballet
For new ballet students or those with limited experience, 5th grade and up. We encourage dancers to add jazz, tap, hip-hop, or contemporary.
Thursday 4:50-5:45 (try jazz after!)
Children’s Beginner 4 Ballet (Pre- Pointe)
For dancers who have taken Beg. 3 or equivalent. Minimum twice per week required. We encourage dancers to add a third ballet class and/or jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary.
Mon. 4:40-5:45 (try tap after!)
Thu. 5:45-6:50 (try jazz after!)
Sat. 11:45-12:50
Intermediate 1 Ballet (Beginning Pointe)
Minimum twice per week required. Do not buy pointe shoes until Josie says ok; some go on pointe later. Pointe shoe fittings to be scheduled. We encourage dancers to add a third ballet class and/or jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, Dance Conditioning.
Mon. 5:20-6:50
Thu. 5:20-6:50 (try jazz after!)
Intermediate 2/3 Ballet
Adults require Directors approval and don’t participate in the recital with this class. See directors for information on adult recital dance.
Minimum twice per week required. We encourage dancers to take more than two ballet and pointe classes per week, and/or add jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, Dance Conditioning. All take this class at least 2 years, some 3+ years.
Mon. 5:45-7:00
Tue. 6:55-8:10 (try stretch & strengthen before!)
Wed. 4:30-5:45 (try hip-hop after!)
Thu. 6:55-8:10 (try jazz before!)
Lower Level Pointe
Mon. 7:00-7:45
Tue. 8:10-8:55
Wed. 5:45-6:30
Thu. 8:10-8:55
Advanced Ballet
Adults require Directors approval and don’t participate in the recital with this class. See directors for information on adult recital dance.
Minimum twice per week required (and minimum two pointe classes if taking pointe.) We encourage dancers to take three or four ballet and three or four pointe classes per week, and add jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, Dance Conditioning.
Mon. 6:55-8:15
Tue. 6:55-8:15 (try stretch & strengthen before!)
Wed. 6:55-8:15
Thu. 6:55-8:15 (try jazz before!)
Upper Level Pointe
Mon. 8:15-9:00
Tue. 8:15-9:00
Wed. 8:15-9:00
Thu. 8:15-9:00
Teen/Adult Ballet I
This class does not participate in the recital.
For new and continuing students.
Wed. 7:30-8:45
Teen/Adult Ballet II
For students with previous experience. We encourage dancers to take an additional class such as Teen/Adult Ballet I, Intermediate I Ballet, or Intermediate 2/3 Ballet (see Directors for recommendation.)
Tue. 8:00-9:15 (try hip-hop before!)
Sun. 1:00-2:15
Yoga
For new and continuing students – middle school through adult. Requires a yoga mat. A hatha vinyasa yoga practice based with a strong alignment. A safe practice to allow you to connect to your breath, to create strength, flexibility, endurance and balance with a peaceful mind. We can find ourselves deeper in our connection with our minds as well as our bodies.
Dance Conditioning
For new and continuing students – middle school through adult. Body-focused strength to support and enhance dancers and non-dancers alike. Please bring a yoga mat. All other props will be provided.
Barre Time
For new and continuing students – middle school through adult. A full-body workout that uses a fusion of ballet, pilates, yoga and strength training with a medium emphasis on core and lower body. Please bring a yoga mat. Optional: two 3lbs or lighter hand weights. All other props will be provided.
Wed. 12:00-12:50
Fri. 12:00-12:50
Hip-Hop K-1st Graders
For new and continuing dancers. (Black dance sneakers required.)
Wed. 5:55-6:35 (try pre-ballet before!)
Sat. 10:20-11:00 (try pre-ballet before!)
Elementary Hip-Hop
For new and continuing dancers in 2nd-4th grade. (Black dance sneakers required.)
Tue. 6:10-7:00 (try ballet before!)
Sat. 9:45-10:35 (try ballet after!)
Middle Hip-Hop
For new and continuing dancers in 5th-7th grade. (Black dance sneakers or clean shoes dedicated to the dance studio that are never worn outside are required.)
Teen/Adult Hip-Hop
For new and continuing dancers. (Clean shoes dedicated to the dance studio that are never worn outside are required.)
Elementary Contemporary
For new and continuing dancers in 2nd-4th grade.
Middle Contemporary
For new and continuing dancers in 5th – 7th grade.
Teen/Adult Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary
Email directors for instructor approval. Students take this class for more than one year.
Advanced Contemporary
Email directors for instructor approval.
Teen/Adult Composition/Improv
For new and continuing dancers. Explore improvisation and creating choreography.
Elementary Jazz
For new and continuing dancers in 2nd-4th grade.
Middle Jazz
For new and continuing dancers, 5th grade and up.
Teen/Adult Jazz
Advanced Jazz
Email directors for instructor approval.
Tap K/1st Graders
For new and continuing dancers in Kindergarten and 1st grade.
Elementary Tap
For new and continuing dancers, 2nd grade and up.
Middle Tap
Email directors for instructor approval. (Oxford-style shoes required, not patent leather shoes.)
Teen/Adult Tap I
For new and continuing dancers – middle school through adult.
Teen/Adult Tap II
For continuing dancers – middle school through adult.
Junior Advanced Tap
Email directors for instructor approval.
Senior Advanced Tap
Email directors for instructor approval.
NOTE: these classes have a different quarter schedule and tuition rates than other classes. Tuition for each 8-week session is $100. Students can start any time (tuition prorated.)
DAD (Downs’ at Dance)
This class brings ballet, jazz and creative movement together with a focus on dancing for enjoyment and creative expression. Challenging movement and rhythmic music will delight and enrich the experience of these uniquely abled students, and a great sense of accomplishment and job well done will build self-confidence.
Fri. 2:00-2:45 (fall session starts September 17, winter session and spring session TBA.)
NOTE: we are now contracted through the Developmental Disabilities Administration. Please see your case manager to add to your service plan before session starts if applicable.