Creative Dance 2 (CD2):  (ages 4-6) A 1 hour class building upon the themes of CD1 with more challenging movements. In addition, students may choose to take tap or jazz as part of class. Students will learn and present two recital dances for each semester to be performed at the Academy in Dec and May. (see Academy Performing Opportunities section for further info).

Creative Dance 3 (CD3):  (ages 6-8) An hour and fifteen minute class incorporating basic ballet barre exercises as well as more advanced center work, continuing the themes of Creative Dance 2. Students may choose tap, jazz, hip hop or modern (hip hop & modern new for 08-09!) as part of class for a half hour. For second semester, students will learn 2 dances to present for the Spring Show as part of their class time. (see Academy Performing Opportunities section for further info).

Ballet Levels 4-7:  (ages 8 & up) A technique class based primarily on the Vaganova method, with elements of Cecchetti, RAD, Bournanville, and Balanchine techniques taught. Barre work, stretching, center floor & across the floor exercises are part of every class. Correct terminology is emphasized.

Hip Hop Levels 4-5:  A basic technique and choreography class including beginner break moves. 08-09 classes will incorporate all age appropriate hip hop techniques to approved music choices with clean lyrics and messages. A really fun fast paced class great for core and upper body strengthening!

Jazz Levels 4-7:  A comprehensive technique and choreography class including isolations, floor stretching, core strengthening, center & progression exercises. 08-09 classes will focus on New York and Chicago style jazz (also hip hop for levels 6 & 7) incorporating the use of different props for dance.

Lyrical Jazz Levels 4-7:  A technique and choreography class that is fusion of jazz and ballet (with some modern elements). The emphasis is on slower sustained and controlled movements with age appropriate ballad style pop, latin or R&B music as accompaniment. A softer more balletic style of jazz.

Modern Levels 4-7:  A technique and choreography class that teaches different ways to move through space with more connection to the floor. Self expression, feelings & emotions specifically related to music & movement are explored, with the use of African drum and percussion music as part of the curriculum.

Tap Levels 4-7:  A technique class that teaches the dancer to become the rhythm & music themselves. Broadway Style Tap involving traditional, large tap movements, & Rhythm Tap, involving small complex rhythmic steps are taught.

Pointe Levels 5-7:  (ages 10 & up) Pre & beginner pointe begins during Level 5 & progresses to learning classical variations in Level 7. Pointe classes may be taken with a minimum number of ballet classes that must be maintained to prevent injury to feet and ankles. Students must have director approval and must have consistent attendance in ballet classes for strength to continue on pointe.

Variations Levels 7:  08-09 will focus on variations from Giselle and Sleeping Beauty.

*NOTE: all pointe students must have director approval to enroll in any pointe class.

Our level placement is determined in the following method: for Creative Dance 1-Level 4 we use age first, ability second. For Levels 5-7, placement is by ability first, age second. Our curriculum is designed for a student to be in level for 2 years before advancing; however, students may advance at any time during the year if they are ready for the next level.

Creative Dance 1: 3-4 years old
Creative Dance 2: 4-6 years old
Creative Dance 3: 6-8 years old
Level 4: 8-10 years old
Level 5: 10-12 years old
Level 6: 12-14 years old
Level 7: 15-20 years old
Adult Open Classes: 14-Adult

*NOTE: all NEW students in Levels 4-7 must take a placement class to determine correct level placement.

General Enrollment Information
Our 2008-09 Academy year consists of 36 weeks of classes (2 semesters) for Levels CD3–7 and 32 weeks for CD1 & CD2. All students are considered enrolled in class for the whole year on a first come basis. For Levels 4-7, new students will be admitted throughout the entire class year for any ballet only class. For CD1-CD3, new students will be admitted all first semester & during the first part of second semester. All new enrollments must be approved by the Academy director or registration personnel to guarantee space in class. All enrollment forms received prior to Aug 1, 08 must include the annual registration fee or space in class will not be held. Forms received after Aug 1, 08 must include the registration fee and first full tuition payment to reserve space in class. Mailed enrollment forms must be received within 4 business days of approval or class space will be released. Students enrolling after the start of a 9 week tuition term will receive a pro-rated amount after the first two weeks have been missed. Late enrollments during the first two weeks of a tuition term will pay the full tuition amount.

Tuition is paid 4 times per year & usually always due between the 15th & 25th of the following months: Aug, Oct, Jan & Mar.

Tuition Term Due Dates
For full tuition information, please call the Academy.

Costume, Rehearsal & Production Fees
Nutcracker 2008, CD3-Level 8: $85 production/rehearsal fee, due at audition, Sept 08

Youth Company 08-09: $50 production-costume fee, due at audition, Sept 08

Competition Ensemble 08-09: all fee’s TBD Aug 08

CD1 & CD2 Recital 2009: $35 costume/recital fee per dancer, due by Dec 20, 08

Spring Show 2009, CD3-Level 7: $40 costume fee (per costume), due by Dec 20, 08

Jubilation! Rehearsal fees: Fall-Nut: $50 due Sept 08, Winter-Spring: $50 due Feb 09

Academy Class Attire
Please check with Academy if you are unsure what to purchase or where to buy it, we will be happy to guide you!

Creative Dance 1, 2 & 3: Solid color leotard or dance dress, bare legs, socks or pink, tan or black tights (whatever child is comfortable with), pink leather Capezio, Bloch or Danskin ballet slippers. For TAP, pink or white lace up tap shoes. No special shoes for CD2-Jazz are necessary, for CD3-Jazz, BLOCH tan split sole leather lace up jazz shoes are needed. No black shoes of any kind, costumes or skirts below the knees.

Ballet, Ladies Level 4-8: Any color solid color leotard, pink, tan or black tights, pink split sole Capezio, Bloch or Danskin ballet shoes. Short wrap skirts may be worn, no attached skirts or dance dresses or skirts below the knees, shorts, jazz pants or black ballet shoes. Tight fitting warm ups may be worn with instructor approval only. No black shoes of any kind, costumes or skirts below the knees.

Ballet, Gentlemen-all levels: Solid color shirt, black tights or leggings, white socks & white split sole ballet shoes. For jazz & tap: black oxford style shoes.

Jazz Levels 4-8: Any color solid color leotard, beige, pink or black tights, BLOCH tan split sole leather lace up jazz shoes. Levels 6-8 may need tan character heels. Jazz pants, short a-line skirt or shorts may be worn in all levels with instructor approval.

Modern Levels 4-8: Same as ballet or jazz attire with bare feet &/or foot sandal. See instructor for correct footwear at beginning of year or prior to first class.

Tap Levels 4-8: Same as jazz attire. Level 4 TAP shoes: tan buckle strap-Bloch ‘Tap On’. Level 5 TAP shoes: tan buckle strap-Bloch ‘Showtapper’. Levels 6-8 shoes: black lace up jazz taps &/or tan character heel taps. CHECK WITH ACADEMY FOR CORRECT STYLE FOR YOUR LEVEL. VERY IMPORTANT!

Hair-Creative Dance 1-3: Hair should be pulled up off the face and neck in a bun or pony tail.

Hair-Levels 4-8: Hair should be pulled up off the face and neck and firmly attached to the back of the head in a bun. Short hair should be pinned back or put in a pony tail.

Jewelry: No jewelry for class except for small rings and earrings.

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