Dance & Fitness Classes

The Dance Department offers classical ballet technique, jazz, tap, modern and hip-hop for beginners through advanced. Classes for Jr. & Sr. Dance Teams for teens and Yoga for children, teens and adults and Pilates for teens and adults are also offered.

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Summer Dance Classes Start & End Dates
6-week classes
Monday	June 23-July 28
Tuesday	June 24-July 29
Wednesday	June 25-July 30
Thursday	June 26-July 31
Friday	June 27-Aug 8

Summer 2008 Dance Classes at a Glance
Monday
Yoga for Preschoolers (ages 4-6)	3:30-4:15 pm
Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 4-6)	4:00-5:00 pm
Yoga for School-agers (ages 7-12)	4:30-5:30 pm
Cont. Pre-Ballet/Tap (ages 5-7)	5:00-6:00 pm
Brush Up on Basics (ages 11-14)	5:30-6:30 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Modern/Jazz (ages 13 & up)	6:00-7:00 pm
Beginning Pilates (adults & teens)	6:30-7:30 pm
Continuing Pilates (adults & teens)	7:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday
Dance Camp (grades 3-8)	9:30 am-12:30 pm
Beginning Ballet (ages 7-10)	4:00-5:00 pm
Jr. Dance Team (ages 8-10)	5:00-6:00 pm
Movers and Shakers (ages 2-1/2-5)	6:00-6:45 pm
Sr. Dance Team (ages 11-16)	6:00-7:00 pm
Hip Hop-Level 2 (ages 14-18)	7:00-8:00 pm
Ballroom Dancing (ages 16 & up)	7:00-8:30 pm
Wednesday
Brush Up on Basics (ages 11-14)	5:30-6:30 pm
Beginning Pilates (adults & teens)	6:30-7:30 pm
Continuing Pilates (adults & teens)	7:30-8:30 pm
Thursday
Dance Camp (grades 3-8)	9:30 am-12:30 pm
Creative Preschool Dance (ages 3-5)	6:00-6:45 pm
Vigorous Yoga (adults & teens)	6:00-7:15 pm
Hip Hop-Level 1 (ages 9-13)	7:00-8:00 pm
Yoga for Beginners & Intermediates (adults & teens)	7:30-8:45 pm

Ballet

Ballet 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.

Please also enter the student's first name(s) for each class below before adding the class to the cart.

Beginning Ballet (ages 7-10) No previous training required.
This class introduces students to a structured ballet class where they are taught ballet basics and terminology.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		DS801	Tuesday	4:00-5:00 pm	6 wks	Pavlock	Room 212	$60

Brush Up on Basics (ages 11-14) No previous training required. Class begins Monday, June 30, 2008
Instruction in this class is geared to the more mature student with little or no previous experience. This is also a great class for students that have been out of ballet for a while and want to review technique.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		DS802	Monday & Wednesday	5:30-6:30 pm	5 wks	Smith	Main Floor Dance Studio	$100

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Combination and Single Dance Classes

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.

Please also enter the student's first name(s) for each class below before adding the class to the cart.

Movers and Shakers (ages 2-1/2 - 5 with parent/caregiver) No previous training required.
Do you have a little mover and shaker in your house? Come shake those sillies out in a 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 kids to learn something new together!

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		DS803	Tuesday	6:00-6:45 pm	6 wks	Thompson	Main Floor Dance Studio	$45

Creative Preschool Dance (ages 3-5) No previous training required.
Your child will enjoy creative movement for the first time on his/her own in a safe & fun environment. Some pre-ballet instruction is included.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		DS804	Thursday	6:00-6:45 pm	6 wks	Thompson	Room 212	$45

Jr. Dance Team (ages 8-10) New students welcome by audition or teacher recommendation. Contact Director of Education at 440-951-7500 x118 to make an appointment.
Students on the Jr. Dance Team will have the opportunity to perform at different venues during the 2008 Summer session. In this class students learn various choreographic styles and focus on building strong technique.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		DS807	Tuesday	5:00-6:00 pm	6 wks	Pavlock	Room 212	$60

Sr. Dance Team (ages 11-16) New students welcome by audition or teacher recommendation. Contact Director of Education at 440-951-7500 x118 to make an appointment.
Students on the Sr. Dance Team will have the opportunity to perform at different venues during the 2008 Summer session. In this class students learn different progressions and combinations and review technique.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		DS809	Tuesday	6:00-7:00 pm	6 wks	Pavlock	Room 212	$60

Ballroom Dancing (ages 16 & up) Partner required. No previous training required.
Come dance! Learn to ballroom dance in just six weeks with this informative and enjoyable class. Couples are taught "partner-friendly," functional ballroom dancing, including the foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, cha cha and tango. The instructor focuses on dance steps, body posture, position, and synchronization with your partner. All levels welcome! Maximum group size: 6 couples

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price per couple
		DS812	Tuesday	7:00-8:30 pm	6 wks	DeCapua	Main Floor Dance Studio	$110

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Yoga

Adult Yoga Class Preparation: Please wear stretchy or loose fitting clothes. Eat nothing or only a light snack two hours prior to the session. Bring a yoga mat and a cushion.

Please also enter the student's first name(s) for each class below before adding the class to the cart.

Yoga for Kids (ages 4-12)
Help your child discover the life long benefits of yoga. Especially designed for kids, children's yoga classes immerse children in stories, music and games while learning basic yoga poses and more. Children's yoga will encourage your child's creative imagination and self-expression while promoting good listening skills, concentration and self discipline. Flexibility, strength, stamina, agility, balance and coordination are also excellent benefits of yoga.
Choose from:
Yoga for Preschoolers (ages 4-6)
Yoga for School-agers (ages 7-12)

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		Preschoolers - DS813	Monday	3:30-4:15 pm	6 wks	Hill	Main Floor Dance Studio	$36
		School-agers - DS814	Monday	4:30-5:30 pm	6 wks	Hill	Main Floor Dance Studio	$45

Yoga for Beginners and Intermediates: A Moderate Approach (adults & teens) No previous training required.
Learn what the ancient practice of yoga has to offer in this new century. This is an introductory course, but it is also appropriate for yoga students who prefer a gentle approach to yoga, with new information each series. Learn the healing techniques of stretching and releasing, yogic breath and relaxation that enhance and support daily living. There is some study of the anatomy and physiology of yoga postures and breath.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		DS815	Thursday	7:30-8:45 pm	6 wks	Imbornoni	Main Floor Dance Studio	$60

Vigorous Yoga (adults & teens) Completion of one or more yoga series or permission from the instructor is required.
This class is geared toward the experienced yoga student choosing to study yoga at a deeper level. It features more advanced breathing techniques than the Moderate class, a larger number and variety of yoga postures (asanas) with more challenging variations and more inverse postures. Attention is given to detail and alignment. There is some study of the anatomy and physiology of yoga postures and breath.

Students	Student Name(s)	Class	Day of Wk	Time	Length	Teacher	Room	Price
		DS816	Thursday	6:00-7:15 pm	6 wks	Imbornoni	Main Floor Dance Studio	$60

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Pilates Mat Exercise

Pilates is a conditioning program based on the work of Joseph H. Pilates. This method improves muscle control, flexibility, coordination, strength and tone. Participants become more aware of their bodies, improve alignment and breathing and increase efficiency of movement. In a sequence of carefully performed movements, each exercise is designed to stretch and strengthen the muscles involved, opening the joints and releasing tension. All Pilates classes are open to high school and adult students.

Dress requirements:

Women: Dancewear, leggings, bike pants, t-shirt. NO SHOES

Men: Bike pants or track pants and fitted shirt. NO SHOES

Bring an exercise mat.

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Dance & Fitness Classes

Summer 2008 Dance Classes at a Glance

Ballet

Combination and Single Dance Classes

Yoga

Pilates Mat Exercise