Dance & Fitness Classes, Combination Dances at Fine Arts Association

The Fine Arts dance program allows students to enter at any level and/or style appropriate to both ability and age. Students new to Fine Arts with previous study in dance will be scheduled in a placement class by appointment with the teacher. Students will be evaluated annually to continue proper placement in a challenging class setting.

As a young dancer, a student is offered creative movement and ballet/tap combination classes which provide a basic foundation of dance terminology and movements. Through using familiar locomotor and non-locomotor steps, students will develop increased coordination and spatial awareness.

Dance Experience I and II provide the novice dance student with three different styles: ballet, tap and an introduction to jazz.

After studying at these levels, it is typical for a student to continue their dance education in either classical ballet, tap or jazz. Serious dancers should consider pursuing study in all three styles as the demands of the profession require versatility. For tap, jazz and modern students, parallel study in ballet is strongly recommended as dancers refine placement/alignment while performing demanding stylized choreography.

Students studying in the upper levels will develop technical proficiency, style and performance qualities as they are challenged by advanced vocabulary and complex combinations.

All dance classes are progressive and continue for the full school year (September through June). Most dance classes participate in the Annual Dance Recital. The youngest dance classes participate in an informal Sharing Day.*

Fall 2011 Session students need to re-register for Spring 2012 Session.

The FAA Annual Dance Recital will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 2:00 pm in the Andrews Osborne Academy auditorium. Additional information about the dance recital will be distributed through individual Dance faculty during the 2011/2012 year.

The Beginning Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 3-4) and Pre-Ballet I (4-6) classes participate in a Sharing Day in the Spring 2012 session that will be held in the Andrews Osborne Academy auditorium on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 10:30 am.

Beginning & End Dates for 2012 Spring Classes and Lessons (18 wk classes)

Class Day	Beginning & End Dates	Make-up Date*
Monday	January 30-June 4	June 11
Tuesday	January 31-May 29	June 5
Wednesday	February 1-June 6	June 13
Thursday	February 2-June 7	June 14
Friday	February 3-June 8	June 15
Saturday	February 4-June 9	June 16

For classes less than 18 weeks-see individual class descriptions for end dates.
If class beginning dates are later than those noted above, the beginning dates are indicated on the "At a Glance" tables.
*Make-up lessons/classes are given only when the instructor cancels lessons/classes or for inclimate weather or emergency building closures.

Spring Dance Classes at a Glance

Class No.	Monday
DSP1212	Beginning Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 3-4) Full	11:30 am-12:15 pm
DSP1224	Continuing Ballet/Tap (ages 5-7)	4:00-5:00 pm
DSP1207	Ballet III-IV - Beginning Pointe	4:30-6:00 pm
DSP1236	Jazz Technique II (ages 9-11)	5:00-6:00 pm
DSP1205	Ballet II-III	6:00-7:30 pm
DSP1244	Tap Technique IV (ages 14 and up)	6:00-7:00 pm
DSP1241	Jazz Technique III (ages 12-16)	7:30-8:30 pm
DSP1208	Ballet IV–V-VI - Technique and Pointe	7:30-9:00 pm
	Tuesday
DSP1219	Pre-Ballet/Tap I (ages 4-6) Cancelled	1:30-2:30 pm
DSP1213	Beginning Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 3-4)	3:15-4:00 pm
DSP1220	Pre-Ballet/Tap I (ages 4-6) Cancelled	3:30-4:30 pm
DSP1222	Pre-Ballet/Tap II (ages 4-6) Full	4:00-5:00 pm
DSP1230	FAA Dance Factory, Jr. (ages 6-9)	4:30-5:30 pm
DSP1225	Continuing Ballet/Tap (ages 5-7)	5:00-6:00 pm
DSP1239	FAA Dance Factory, Sr. (ages 9-14)	5:30-7:00 pm
DSP1245	Jazz Technique IV (ages 14 and up)	6:00-7:00 pm
DSP1237	Modern I (ages 9-12)	7:00-8:00 pm
DSP1243	Modern II (ages 13-18)	7:00-8:00 pm
DSP1209	Adult/Teen Ballet (adults and teens ages 16 and up)	8:00-9:00 pm
DSP1246	Modern III/IV (ages 15-18)	8:00-9:00 pm
	Wednesday
DSP1201	Ballet Foundation (ages 7-9)	4:00-5:00 pm
DSP1231	Tap Technique I (ages 7-9) Cancelled	4:15-5:00 pm
DSP1233	Jazz Technique I (ages 7-9)	5:00-6:00 pm
DSP1204	Ballet II	5:00-6:15 pm
DSP1228	Dance Experience I (Ballet/Tap/Jazz) (ages 5-8)	6:00-7:15 pm
DSP1202	Ballet I Full	6:15-7:15 pm
DSP1203	Ballet I-II	7:15-8:15 pm
DSP1238	Dance Experience II (Ballet/Tap/Jazz) (ages 9-13) Cancelled	7:15-8:30 pm
	Thursday
DSP1229	Dance Experience I (Ballet/Tap/Jazz) (ages 5-8)	3:30-4:30 pm
DSP1235	Tap Technique II (ages 9-11)	4:30-5:15 pm
DSP1207	Ballet III-IV - Beginning Pointe	4:30-6:00 pm
DSP1214	Beginning Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 3-4)	5:15-6:00 pm
DSP1206	Ballet II-III	6:00-7:30 pm
DSP1223	Pre-Ballet/Tap II (ages 4-6)	6:15-7:15 pm
DSP1240	Tap Technique III (ages 12-16)	7:30-8:30 pm
DSP1208	Ballet IV-V-VI - Technique and Pointe	7:30-9:00 pm
	Friday
DSP1210	Move and Groove! (ages 2 ½-5 with accompanying adult moving to independent) Cancelled	10:00-10:45 am
DSP1215	Beginning Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 3-4) Full	10:45-11:30 am
DSP1217	Creative Preschool Dance (ages 3-5) Cancelled	11:45 am-12:30 pm
DSP1226	Continuing Ballet/Tap (ages 5-7)	5:00-6:00 pm
	Saturday
DSP1216	Beginning Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 3-4) Full	9:00-9:45 am
DSP1239	FAA Dance Factory, Sr. (ages 9-14)	9:00-11:00 am
DSP1221	Pre-Ballet/Tap I (ages 4-6) Full	10:00-11:00 am
DSP1227	Continuing Ballet/Tap (ages 5-7)	11:00 am-Noon
DSP1230	FAA Dance Factory, Jr. (ages 6-9)	11:00 am-Noon
DSP1211	Move and Groove! (ages 2 ½-5 with accompanying adult) - 8 wks beginning Feb. 4 Full	12:15-1:00 pm
DSP1218	Creative Preschool Dance (ages 3-5) - 8 wks beginning Apr. 14	12:15-1:00 pm
DSP1232	Tap Technique I (ages 7-9)	12:15-1:00 pm
DSP1242	Hip Hop II (ages 12-18)	1:00-2:00 pm
DSP1234	Hip Hop I (ages 7-11) Full	2:00-3:00 pm

Ballet

The Ballet Program introduces and develops the skills and understanding of ballet technique and cultivates artistic expression and enjoyment of movement. A clearly defined structure allows learning to take place in the context of safe dance practice. The progressive training ensures that steps and skills learned at lower levels prepare for a more complex movement as students progress.

Beginning students with no previous study may enroll in the ballet program starting in the combination classes marked "No previous training required."

Students new to Fine Arts with previous training are scheduled into a placement class by appointment with the teacher. Contact Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, Director of Education at (440) 951-7500 x118 to schedule an appointment. All students are progressed by age, ability and the desired amount of time commitment or class frequency.

Dress requirements:
Females: Black leotard, theatrical pink tights & pink leather ballet slippers. Hair neatly secured off the neck and away from the face.
Males: Black tights, fitted shirt & black leather ballet slippers.

Combination & Single Dance Classes

Creative Preschool Dance and Move & Groove dress requirements: Females/Males: Dress children comfortably for creative movement. Formal dancewear not required (though welcome). No jeans or skirts please. Ballet slippers or soft-soled shoes.

Ballet/Tap dress requirements:
Females: Pink tights, pink or black leotard, pink leather ballet slippers, black tap shoes. Hair neatly secured off the neck and away from the face. Males: Black dance pants, fitted shirt, black ballet slippers, black tap shoes.

Tap/Jazz/Modern dress requirements:
Females: Black leotard, pink, black or tan tights or black jazz pants, split sole black jazz oxfords, black flat style tap shoes.
Males: Black dance pants, fitted shirt, split sole black jazz oxfords, black tap shoes.

Move & Groove! (ages 2½-5 with accompanying adult) Choose one session. Sorry, DSP1211 is full. DSP1210 has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
Do you have a little mover and shaker in your home? Come shake those sillies out in this class designed to support your child in exploring movement in a fun, creative and safe environment.
This class is an introduction to dance and provides a great opportunity for parents and their little ones to learn something new together!
18 week session - Friday, February 3 to June 8, 2012
Please note: The 18-week Friday Move and Groove class begins as a child/accompanying adult program and mid-session transitions to a class where children explore creative movement on their own. A great program for introducing dance as well as transitioning children to attending their first program independently!
8 week session - Saturday, February 4 to March 24, 2012
Please note: The 8-week Saturday Move and Groove class is a child/accompanying adult program for all 8 weeks.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price	Did you Register?
		DSP1210	Friday	10:00-10:45 am	18 wks	Ziegler	Main Floor Dance Studio	$142
		DSP1211	Saturday	12:15-1:00 pm	8 wks	Ziegler	Main Floor Dance Studio	$63

Beginning Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 3-4) - No previous training required. Choose one session. Sorry, DSP1212, 1215 & 1216 are full. Please try another class for this age group.
These classes participate in an informal Sharing Day (vs. the formal recital) at the end of the Spring 2012 Session. The Sharing Day will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 10:30 am.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price	Did you Register?
		DSP1212	Monday	11:30 am-12:15 pm	18 wks	Ziegler	Main Floor Dance Studio	$142
		DSP1213	Tuesday	3:15-4:00 pm	18 wks	Ziegler	Room 212	$142
		DSP1214	Thursday	5:15-6:00 pm	18 wks	Inman	Room 212	$142
		DSP1215	Friday	10:45-11:30 am	18 wks	Ziegler	Main Floor Dance Studio	$142
		DSP1216	Saturday	9:00-9:45 am	18 wks	Ziegler	Main Floor Dance Studio	$142