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Why Ballet training helps children with school performance.

How acrobatic training helps all forms of dance

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 AGES 2 – 3 

CREATIVE MOVEMENT – TUESDAY, JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29  ---  5 classes, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. For children two years old on or before June 30. A 30 minute class with maximum enrollment of 8 children. The class uses imaginative, fun musical activities to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness; and improve gross motor skills, coordination, and posture. Special musical activities help develop a child's sense of rhythm and an awareness of the rich language of music. Includes floor work; basic, introductory tumbling and other mat work; and large movements across the floor. Children also learn to share space, time, and attention with classmates. Curriculum based on Leap 'n Learn Syllabus.
FEE FOR THE FIVE CLASSES IS $40. due upon enrollment to hold class placement. 

AGES 3 – 4 

INTRODUCTION TO DANCE – TUESDAY, JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29---5 classes, 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
For children three years old on or before June 30. A 45 minute class with maximum enrollment of 12 children. The class continues the fun and imaginative activities of Leap ‘n Learn Curriculum described above in Creative Movement; and goes on introduces pre-ballet, pre-tap, and basic tumbling and acrobatic skills. Parents are invited to observe the final class.
FEE FOR THE FIVE CLASSES IS $60. due upon enrollment to hold class placement.

DANCE SAMPLERS

An opportunity for your child to sample ballet, tap, and acrobatics in age appropriate formats and curriculum.
All Dance Samplers are beginner level -- no previous dance training is required.  

DANCE SAMPLER FOR AGES 5 – 7 – For children five years old on or before December 31.
Each class is limited to 14 students.
JUNE 23 – 27; MONDAY – FRIDAY ---  5 Classes – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  OR
JULY 28 – AUGUST 1; MONDAY – FRIDAY  ---  5 Classes – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
FEE FOR THE FIVE CLASSES IS $75. due upon enrollment to hold class placement.

DANCE SAMPLER FOR AGES 8 – 10 – For children eight years old on or before December 31.
Each class is limited to 14 students. For these older beginners, jazz is introduced in addition to ballet, tap, and acrobatics.
JULY 7 – 11; MONDAY – FRIDAY ---   5 Classes – 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
FEE FOR THE FIVE CLASSES IS $75. due upon enrollment to hold class placement. 

WORKSHOPS 

BALLET PRINCES & PRINCESSES AGES 4 – 5 – For children four years old on or before June 30.
JULY 14 - 18, MONDAY – FRIDAY, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.  A fun-filled opportunity for your child to learn about Cinderella, Aurora (Sleeping Beauty), Odette (Swan Princess), The Nutcracker, and Prince Ivan (The Firebird). Participants will create a craft related to the ballet and its character being studied that day; and will learn about the music, character, dance, a famous dancer who performed the role, and watch a video of the character being danced by a famous dancer. Cinderella slippers will be created by adding glitter to the participant’s own ballet slippers. Enrollment is limited to 12 princes and princesses and does not require previous dance training.
FEE FOR THE FIVE-DAY WORKSHOP IS $110. due upon enrollment to hold workshop placement. 

SLEEPING BEAUTY FAIRIES AGES 6 – 8 – For children six years old on or before June 30.
JULY 14 - 18, MONDAY – FRIDAY, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.  A fun-filled opportunity for your child to learn ballet dances to the music of the fairies from The Sleeping Beauty Ballet. Participants will perform the fairy dances from The Sleeping Beauty Ballet as well as create their own magic wand, wings, and fairy shoes. Fairy shoes will be created by adding glitter to the participant’s own ballet slippers.  The workshop closes with a show for parents and family at 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 18. 
Enrollment is limited to 20 fairies and does not require any previous dance training.
FEE FOR THE FIVE-DAY WORKSHOP IS $185. due upon enrollment to hold workshop placement.

ACROBATICS WORKSHOP --  JULY 21 – AUGUST 1, MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
For children ages 6 and up. Beginner level students will develop basic tumbling and acrobatic skills. Intermediate and advanced level students will develop partner circus skills and work with props and acrobatic equipment. The workshop closes with a demonstration class for parents on Friday, August 1. 
FEE FOR THE TWO-WEEK WORKSHOP IS $175. or $95. for ONE WEEK, due upon enrollment to hold workshop placement. 

AGES 9 AND UP 

HAIRSPRAY Musical Theatre Camp – AUGUST 4 - 15, MONDAY – FRIDAY,
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  A two-week musical theatre workshop for dancers who have completed a minimum of Beginner II Ballet. Workshop participants focus on classical ballet, Broadway style jazz, and acrobatics to create a musical dance presentation of songs from the musical Hairspray. Vocal coaching and costume design and preparation are included. The workshop closes with a show for parents and family at 4:30 p.m. Friday, August 15.
For working parents, the Academy will open at 8:45 a.m. and remain open until 5:30 p.m. Participants may wait quietly in the dressing room area before and after the workshop. These extended hours are available for an additional $25. per week.
FEE FOR THE TWO-WEEK WORKSHOP IS $420. OR $225. FOR ONE WEEK. A 50% deposit is due upon enrollment to hold workshop placement, with the balance due by July 21.

HIP-HOP – THURSDAY, JUNE 26, JULY 10, 17, 24, and 31, and AUGUST 7   ---  
6 CLASSES (No class July 3)
Beginner Level, Ages 11 and Up, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.   ---   Intermediate Level, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
This series of classes will focus on hip-hop movements and styles, using choreography to combine several hip-hop dance styles.  Basic partnering work will be introduced in the latter portion of the session.
FEE FOR THE SIX BEGINNER CLASSES IS $90 or $17. per class. 
FEE FOR THE SIX INTERMEDIATE CLASSES IS $125 or $23. per class. 

ADULT BALLET LITE – TUESDAY, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 and AUGUST 5
A class for ADULTS ONLY who’ve completed a minimum of one year beginner ballet. Class includes a multi-level barre warm up with center work emphasizing the enjoyment of classical variations, lyrical ballet, and character dance.
FEE FOR THE 6 CLASSES IS $125. OR $23. PER CLASS.

BEGINNER II BALLET INTENSIVE  --  DAILY CLASS, MONDAY – FRIDAY, 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon
4 WEEKS, JULY 7 – AUGUST 1
A four week course for dancers who have completed Beginner I Ballet level.  A ballet technique class continuing with the Vaganova Syllabus. Included are musicality, dance history, nutrition for dancers, and injury prevention.
FEE FOR THE FOUR-WEEK WORKSHOP IS $320 or $87. per week.  A 50% deposit is due upon enrollment to hold workshop placement, with the balance due by June 23.

INTERMEDIATE I BALLET INTENSIVE  --  DAILY CLASS, MONDAY – FRIDAY, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
4 WEEKS, JULY 7 – AUGUST 1
For dancers who have completed Beginner II Ballet level. A ballet technique class continuing with the Vaganova Syllabus. Included are musicality, dance history, nutrition for dancers, and injury prevention.
FEE FOR THE FOUR-WEEK WORKSHOP IS $320 or $87. per week.  A 50% deposit is due upon enrollment to hold workshop placement, with the balance due by June 23. 

INTERMEDIATE II BALLET – TUESDAY & THURSDAY, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. JULY 8 - AUGUST 14
6 WEEKS / 12 classes -- FEE FOR THE 6 WEEKS IS $210. OR $21. PER CLASS. 

INTERMEDIATE III / ADVANCED BALLET – TUE & THU, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. JULY 8 - AUGUST 14
6 WEEKS / 12 classes -- FEE FOR THE 6 WEEKS IS $275. OR $25. PER CLASS. 

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL SUMMER DANCE PROGRAMS

All class/workshop placement is at Director’s discretion.  Partial enrollments are accepted ONLY if indicated under FEE information at the end of each class or workshop description. Classes missed for vacation or illness may be made up during summer program. Tuition credit only for cancellations after June 1; which will be considered ONLY if an unexpected, documented medical condition prevents the student from participation in a workshop. Workshops and classes not meeting minimum enrollment requirements are subject to cancellation and all deposits will be refunded.

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