Dance

Our dance programs offer a diverse and skill-building curriculum of professional, educational and fun classes for all ages. Dance instructors are trained professionals looking to give each participant a great class experience and foster their love of dance while developing poise and self-confidence. Our mission is to advocate artistic excellence through creativity and self-expression. Learn more at ahpd.org/expressions

2022-23 Dance Season • Dance classes began August 20 • Registration is now open! • Dancers can join classes until January 14. • January 14: Dance registration closes • May 12-14: Tentative recital dates

For more information about programs on this page contact Kyle Donahue, Cultural Arts Supervisor, at kdonahue@ahpd.org.

Classes Descriptions

No Class & Makeup Dates: ahpd.org/dance

Jump in and join the fun today! Dance classes are automatically pro-rated at time of registration. Costume fee is non-refundable after January 14.

BABY BALLET W/PARENT Parents will help introduce their child to the world of dance by participating alongside your child! Development and control of gross motor skills, following directions and taking turns are stressed. Please only one parent/caregiver per dancer. After spring break, parents are only invited for half the class.

STORYTIME BALLET Join in the fun of ballet and the moving story of dance! Each class will include a story and ballet lesson.

BALLET & TAP I TO III Dancers will be introduced to ballet and tap dance and will have the opportunity to practice both disciplines each week.

HIP HOP TOTS Preschoolers will learn basic jazz hip hop moves to popular songs.

JAZZ & TUMBLE Explore the fun of jazz dance and simple tumbling exercises for preschool children. Both activities will be included each week.

MINI JAZZ HIP HOP Dancers will learn basic jazz hip hop moves to popular songs.

BALLET I TO III Dancers will develop basic ballet technique, positions and terminology. Levels I & II are for beginner ballet dancers. Level III students should have 1-2 years of ballet experience.

ELITE BALLET I TO III Elite Ballet is designed for the more serious dancer to develop more advanced ballet technique and skills. Dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

TEEN BALLET Beginning Teen Ballet is designed for the recreational dancer to develop basic ballet technique, positions and terminology.

POINTE PREP I & II*

*NON RECITAL CLASS

This class focuses on building the muscles and specific technique necessary to begin training for pointe. Students must also be enrolled and attend an additional ballet class. Students should expect to participate in 1-4 sessions of Pointe Prep before being considered for Pointe. Pointe Prep II dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

PRE-POINTE/POINTE I*

*NON RECITAL CLASS

This class is for dancers who are continuing to work toward advancing en pointe and a place for students that are new to pointe technique. Dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

POINTE II Pointe Ballet focuses on technique and is for the advanced ballet dancer. Only pointe technique is covered in this class. Students must also be enrolled in an advanced ballet class. Dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation. JAZZ Dancers work to showcase their individual style and originality in this popular dance technique. Dancers will fine tune their jazz skills while working on coordination, flexibility and strength. Level III students require one year of jazz experience. Level IV, V & VI dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

LYRICAL I TO VI Lyrical is a combination of ballet and contemporary dance styles and technique that focuses on a connection with the music to tell a story. Work towards having choreography and expression that bring emotion and story to movement. Level IV, V & VI dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

CONTEMPORARY I TO III Turns, leaps, dancing with emotion, and a range of dance techniques and styles will be used in this fun contemporary class. Dancers will be challenged with balance, floorwork, fall and recovery and improvisation. Choreography will allow students to push the boundaries of dance while having fun! Level III dancers must be evaluated to enroll. Contact kdonahue@ahpd.org to request an evaluation.

BOYS HIP HOP Have fun working on hip hop freestyle and funky choreography! This relaxed class allows boys to pop and lock towards stronger confidence.

JAZZ HIP HOP I AND II A fusion of jazz and hip hop dance styles are set to fun contemporary music for a class focused on stage presence and musicality.

JAZZ HIP HOP PERFORMANCE CLASS The popular class, with a focus on performance! Work on technique and short routines.

TAP I TO III Work towards tap vocabulary, skills, timing and musicality. Levels are based on age.

MUSICAL THEATRE Learn theatrical dance from popular Broadway hits! Students will explore classic jazz movement, musical theatre style and facial expressions that are perfect for the stage.

ACRO I AND II Dancers challenge their flexibility in this blend of acrobatic skills and choreography.

POMS I AND II Combine strong dance execution skills with energy and enthusiasm!

FLEXIBILITY, JUMPS AND TURNS I & II*

*NON RECITAL CLASS

Dancers improve technique and flexibility with jump and turn combinations.

Parent Tot Classes & Preschool Ballet Classes

Class

Code Ages Day Time

Baby Ballet w/ Parent 65661 2.5-3.5 yrs Sa 9-9:30am Storytime Ballet 65746 3-5 yrs Sa 11-11:45am

Location Instructor

Admin. Gillian Admin. Gillian

Preschool Ballet & Tap Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time Location Instructor

Ballet & Tap I 65664 3-4 yrs Sa 10-10:45am Camelot Unna

Ballet & Tap I 65663 3-4 yrs Sa 10:15-11am Admin. Gillian

Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I 65665 3-4 yrs Tu 11:45am-12:30pm Admin. Jennifer 65666 3-4 yrs Tu 5:45-6:30pm Admin. Kirsten 65667 3-4 yrs W 9:15-10am Admin. Jennifer

65669 3-4 yrs Th 10:15-11am

Admin. Heather 65670 3-4 yrs Th 5:45-6:30pm Hasbrook Alyssa

Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap I Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II 65671 3-4 yrs F 9:45-10:30am Admin. Kirsten 65672 3-4 yrs F 11:45-12:30pm Hasbrook Gillian 65673 4-5 yrs Sa 9:30-10:15am Admin. Gillian 65676 4-5 yrs Sa 10:45-11:30am Camelot Unna 65677 4-5 yrs Tu 10:30-11:15am Admin. Jennifer 65678 4-5 yrs Tu 5-5:45pm Admin. Kirsten 65681 4-5 yrs Tu 6:30-7:15pm Forest View Susan

Ballet & Tap II 68146 4-5 yrs W 1:15-2pm Admin Jennifer

Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap II Ballet & Tap III Ballet & Tap III Ballet & Tap III 65679 4-5 yrs Th 9:30-10:15am Admin. Heather 65680 4-5 yrs Th 12:45-1:30pm Admin. Heather 65682 5-6 yrs Sa 9:45-10:45am Pioneer Maggie 65683 5-6 yrs Tu 4:15-5:15pm Forest View Susan 65684 5-6 yrs W 10-11am Admin. Jennifer

Ballet & Tap III

65687 5-6 yrs Th 1:30-2:30pm Admin. Heather Preschool Jazz & Hip Hop Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time Location Instructor

Hip Hop Tots 65709 3-5 yrs Sa 10:45-11:30am Pioneer Maggie

Hip Hop Tots 65712 3-5 yrs W 2-2:45pm

Admin. Jennifer Hip Hop Tots 65711 3-5 yrs F 5:30-6:15pm Admin. Unna Mini Jazz Hip Hop 65737 5-6 yrs Sa 11:30-12:15am Pioneer Maggie

Ballet Classes

Class

Ballet I Ballet I Ballet I Ballet I Ballet II Ballet II Ballet II Ballet III Ballet III Ballet III Elite Ballet I Elite Ballet I Elite Ballet II Elite Ballet III

Code Ages Day Time

Location Instructor

65689 6-9 yrs M 4:45-5:30pm Admin. Jennifer 65690 6-9 yrs M 6:30-7:15pm Hasbrook Maggie 67586 6-9 yrs Tu 5:45-6:30pm Forest View Susan 65691 6-9 yrs Tu 6:30-7:15pm Admin. Kirsten 65692 8-11 yrs M 5:30-6:15pm Pioneer Alyssa 65693 8-11 yrs M 7:15-8pm Hasbrook Maggie

65694 8-11 yrs Tu 7:15-8pm

Admin. Kirsten 65695 11-14 yrs Tu 6:45-7:45pm Hasbrook Gillian 65696 11-14 yrs Tu 5:15-6:15pm Pioneer Ashley 65697 11-14 yrs W 4:30-5:30pm Hasbrook Ashley 65702 12-18 yrs Tu 4:15-5:15pm Pioneer Ashley 65703 12-18 yrs W 6:15-7:15pm Hasbrook Ashley 65704 12-18 yrs W 5-6pm Admin. Amy 65705 12-18 yrs W 6:45-7:45pm Admin. Amy

Teen Ballet 65756 12-18 yrs W 8-9pm Hasbrook Ashley

Pointe Prep I* Pointe Prep I* 65741 12-18 yrs W 5:30-6:15pm Hasbrook Ashley 65760 12-18 yrs Tu 6-6:45pm Hasbrook Gillian

Pointe Prep I + II* 65740 12-18 yrs W 7:15-8pm Hasbrook Ashley

Pre-Pointe/Pointe I* 65745 13-18 yrs W 6-6:45pm Admin. Amy

Pointe II 65739 13-18 yrs W 7:45-8:30pm Admin. Amy

Jazz Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time Location Instructor

Beginning Jazz 65758 6-9 yrs W 4:45-5:30pm Pioneer Carla Beginning/Int Jazz 65725 8-11 yrs W 5:30-6:15pm Pioneer Carla Intermediate Jazz 65726 10-12 yrs W 6:15-7pm Pioneer Carla Jazz III 65727 11-13 yrs Tu 5:45-6:30pm Camelot Carla Jazz III 67585 11-13 yrs W 4-4:45pm Pioneer Carla Jazz IV 65728 11-18 yrs Th 7-7:45pm Pioneer Jennifer Jazz V 65729 13-18 yrs Th 7:15-8pm Hasbrook Alyssa Jazz VI 65759 14-18 yrs Th 8:30-9:15pm Pioneer Jennifer

*Non Recital Classes

Lyrical and Contemporary Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time

Lyrical I 67582 8-11 yrs M 4-4:45 pm

Lyrical I 65731 8-11 yrs M 6:15-7pm

Lyrical II 65732 10-12 yrs M 6:15-7pm

Location Instructor

Pioneer Alyssa Pioneer Alyssa Admin. Jennifer

Lyrical III 65733 11-13 yrs Tu 6:30-7:15pm Camelot Carla

Lyrical III Lyrical IV Lyrical V 67584 11-13 yrs W 3:15-4pm 65734 12-18 yrs Th 6:15-7pm 65735 13-18 yrs Th 8-8:45pm

Pioneer Carla Pioneer Jennifer Hasbrook Alyssa Lyrical VI 65736 14-18 yrs Th 7:45-8:30pm Pioneer Jennifer Contemporary I + II 65700 9-16 yrs Tu 5-6pm Hasbrook Gillian Contemporary III 65701 13-18 yrs Tu 7:45-8:45pm Hasbrook Gillian

Hip Hop Fusion Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time

Boys Hip Hop 65698 6-18 yrs Th 6-6:45pm

Jazz Hip Hop I 65715 6-9 yrs M 4-4:45pm

Location Instructor

Camelot Lexie Admin. Jennifer

Jazz Hip Hop I Jazz Hip Hop I Jazz Hip Hop I Jazz Hip Hop I

65716 6-9 yrs M 4:45-5:30pm Pioneer Alyssa 65717 6-9 yrs Tu 4:15-5pm Camelot Carla 65718 6-9 yrs Th 6:30-7:15pm Hasbrook Alyssa 65719 6-9 yrs Th 5-5:45pm Hasbrook Alyssa Jazz Hip Hop I 65720 6-9 yrs F 6:15-7pm Admin. Unna Jazz Hip Hop II 65722 8-11 yrs Th 7:15-8:15pm Camelot Lexie Jazz HH Performance 65724 9-13 yrs F 4:15-5:30pm Admin. Unna

PLAN TO PLAY THIS SUMMER

There is no summer like summer at AHPD. Be on the lookout for our Pre Summer Playbook in late spring to find a variety of one day, half day and full day camps and everything in between.

Learn more at ahpd.org

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Tap & Musical Theatre Classes

Class Code Ages Day Time

Tap I 65753 6-7 yrs Th 6:15-7pm

Tap II 65754 8-11 yrs Th 7-7:45pm

Tap III

65755 12-18 yrs Tu 6:15-7pm Musical Theatre 65738 7-18 yrs F 7-7:45pm

Location Instructor

Admin. Ashley Admin. Ashley Pioneer Ashley Admin. Unna

Specialty Classes

Class

Acro I Acro I

Code Ages Day Time

65658 8-12 yrs W 7-7:45pm 65659 8-12 yrs Tu 5-5:45pm

Location Instructor

Pioneer Carla Camelot Carla

Acro II Poms I

65660 11-15 yrs W 7:45-8:45pm Pioneer Carla 65742 5-8 yrs Sa 11:45am-12:30pm Admin. Gillian Poms II 65744 7-12 yrs Sa 12:30-1:15pm Admin. Gillian Flex, Jumps & Turns I* 65706 9-19 yrs M 5:30-6:15pm Admin. Jennifer Flex, Jumps & Turns I* 65707 9-19 yrs Tu 3:30-4:15pm Pioneer Ashley Flex, Jumps & Turns II* 65708 11-18 yrs Tu 7:15-8pm Camelot Carla

*Non Recital Classes