Dance

Program 2021-2022 School Year

Please see following page for class descriptions

Introductory Classes – A La Carte – Includes Recital

Seven week sessions to offer a taste of a variety of dance styles for children 2 yr to 17 yr old • Each class meets once a week • Each session= 7 weeks (Bank Draft not available) • There is a one-time $45 Registration/Recital Fee • Must be in Session 1 & 2 to participate in the Dec Holiday show • Uniforms required • All held at Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center

INTRO Session 1 Jan/Feb Class meets once a Week ACRO DANCE Jan 8-Feb 19 / 12:45p-1:45p Sat $98 104004 DA ANGELINA & JAZZ Jan 8-Feb 19 / 9:30a-10:30a Sat $98 104403 DA ANGELINA BALLERINA & TAP Jan 5-Feb 16 / 5p-6p W $98 104403 DC BALLET 1 Jan 6-Feb 17 / 5p-6p Th $98 104521 DA Jan 10-Feb 28 / 6p-7p M $98 104521 DB BEGINNER HIP HOP Jan 5-Feb 16 / 6p-7p W $98 104402 DA BUDDING BALLET & TAP Jan 8-Feb 19 / 10:45a-11:45a Sat $98 104404 DA HIP HOP 2 Jan 5-Feb 16 / 7p-8p W $98 104402 DC LYRICAL 1 Jan 8-Feb 19 / 12:45p-1:45p Sat $98 104568 DA MUSICAL THEATRE 1 Jan 4-Feb 15 / 6:15p-7:15p T $98 104410 DA PRE BALLET & TAP Jan 8-Feb 19 / 11:45a-12:45p Sat $98 104400 DA TUMBLING & JAZZ 1 Jan 8-Feb 19 / 11:45a-12:45p Sat $98 104562 DC INTRO Session 2 Mar/Apr Class meets once a Week ACRO DANCE Mar 5-Apr 16 / 12:45p-1:45p Sat $98 104004 DB ANGELINA & JAZZ Mar 5-Apr 16 / 9:30a-10:30a Sat $98 104403 DB ANGELINA BALLERINA & TAP Mar 2-Apr 13 / 5p-6p W $98 104403 DD BALLET 1 Mar 3-Apr 14 / 5p-6p Th $98 104521 DC Mar 7-Apr 18 / 6p-7p M $98 104521 DD BEGINNER HIP HOP Mar 2-Apr 13 / 6p-7p W $98 104402 DB BUDDING BALLET & TAP Mar 5-Apr 16 / 10:45a-11:45a Sat $98 104404 DB HIP HOP 2 Mar 2-Apr 13 / 7p-8p W $98 104402 DD LYRICAL 1 Mar 5-Apr 16 / 12:45p-1:45p Sat $98 104568 DB MUSICAL THEATRE 1 Mar 1-Apr 12 / 6:15p-7:15p T $98 104410 DB PRE BALLET & TAP Mar 5-Apr 16 / 11:45a-12:45p Sat $98 104400 DB TUMBLING & JAZZ 1 Mar 5-Apr 16 / 11:45a-12:45p Sat $98 104562 DD

We offer dance programs for ages 2 through adult. Ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre, and pointe are offered with opportunities to perform learned skills. Our program runs from Sept to June and is based on a curriculum for a progression of learned skills. There are three dance options: Intro classes, Session classes Option 1, and Upper level classes Option 2. Please see the below chart. Classes that do not meet the minimum may be canceled. Uniforms are not required until the second class.

ACRO DANCE Ages 9-12 Acro Dance combines classical dance movements with acrobatic moves to create a fluid style. The dance movements originate in ballet and modern. The acrobatic tricks teach flexibility with strength to create the Acro Dancer.

ANGELINA & JAZZ Ages 4-6 Dancers will use dance games to learn dance skills such as rhythm, direction, shapes, speed, and more. They will dance to a story ballet and learn creative thinking and social skills. Class will finish with fun jazz dances. Ballet shoes can be worn for jazz.

ANGELINA BALLERINA & TAP Ages 4-6 Dancers will use dance games to learn dance skills such as rhythm, direction, shapes, speed, and more. They will dance to a story ballet to learn creative thinking and social skills. Class will finish with beginner tap skills. Hard soled shoes can be worn for tap.

BALLET 1 Ages 8-11 Dancers will learn the ballet exercises and theory, Level 1, of the Cecchetti syllabus (Italian Method). This is an important level as this class lays the foundations of classical ballet. No experience is necessary. No Class Jan 17th.

BEGINNER HIP HOP Ages 7-11 Learn the basic styles of Hip Hop from the smooth moves of funk to house. Learn Hip Hop routines to clean music. This class will get you moving and dancing to popular styles and (clean) music. See how much fun dancing can be as you make new friends.

BUDDING BALLET & TAP Ages 5-7 Budding ballerinas will be introduced to basic ballet steps starting at the barre and moving to the center. Dancers will learn basic tap skills and tap dance routines. Required: 1 year dance experience. Hard soled shoes can be worn for tap.

HIP HOP 2 Ages 12-17 This energetic class will build on skills and coordination with more complex dance routines. Class will challenge your brain and body! Dancers will learn strong stage skills to become powerful performers and own the stage.

LYRICAL 1 Ages 7-10 Lyrical combines modern, ballet, and jazz to form a fluid and expressive style of dance and its own unique technique. The basics of Lyrical will be taught to clean contemporary music that helps to develop creative movement in dance combinations.

MUSICAL THEATRE 1 Ages 8-11 Broadway, here I come! Musical Theatre 1 teaches the style of dance that is seen in Broadway Musicals. Dancers will learn the basics of jazz and routines from well-known musicals. They will have fun with acting games to learn stage presence. The basics of music knowledge will be taught in an interactive method.

PRE BALLET & TAP Ages 8-10 Students will learn classical ballet exercises at the barre and center to prepare for Cecchetti Ballet 1. Tap skills will be refined to learn more complex coordination skills and routines. No experience necessary.

TUMBLING & JAZZ 1 Ages 8-11 Students will learn the basics of tumbling to develop the skills to do cartwheels, handstands, and forward and backward rolls. They will have fun learning basic jazz steps and jazz dance routines. When the student can perform the skills comfortably, they will be ready for Acro Dance.

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ADDITIONAL CLASSES – NO RECITAL:

■ ADAPTIVE DANCE

Dance Academy

• For Advanced Students • September–June Program • $45 Registration/Recital Fee • Attends two or more classes a week • Monthly Payments due by the 1st of each month • Bank Draft Available • 2 recitals (Dec & June) • For more information, please contact

Michelle Geoghegan at MGeoghegan@pwcgov.org

Monthly Year Round Program

Some require pre-requisites

BRONZE 2 x/a week, $89/month, pick 2 Ballet 2 10-16 yrs Tues/Fri Tues 5-6:15p/ Fri 6-7:15p Ballet 3/4 11-16 yrs Fri/ Sat Fri 6-7:15p/ Sat 9:30a-10:45a Ballet 5/6 11-16 yrs Thurs/ Sat Th 6-7:15p/ Sat 10:45-12n Adv Ballet 12-18 yrs Thurs/Sat Th 7:15-8:30p/ Sat 12n-1:30p ELITE 3 x/week, $122/month, pick 3 (Ballet selections=two classes) Ballet 2 10-16 yr Tues/Fri Tues 5-6:15p/ Fri 6-7:15p Ballet 3/4 11-16 yrs Fri/ Sat Fri 6-7:15p/ Sat 9:30a-10:45a Ballet 5/6 11-16 yrs Thurs/ Sat Th 6-7:15p/ Sat 10:45a-12n Adv Ballet 12-18 yrs Thurs/Sat Th 7:15-8:30p/ Sat 12n-1:30p Lyrical 2 11-14 yrs Fri Lyrical 3 13-18 yrs Mon Fri 7:15-8:30p Mon 7:00-8:15p

Musical Th 2 12-16 yrs Tues Tues 7:15-8:30p

GOLD 4 x/week, $135 /month, pick 4 (Ballet selections=two classes) Ballet 2 10-16 yr Tues/Fri Tues 5-6:15p/ Fri 6-7:15p Ballet 3/4 11-16 yrs Fri/ Sat Fri 6-7:15p/ Sat 9:30a-10:45a Ballet 5/6 11-16 yrs Thurs/ Sat Th 6-7:15p/ Sat 10:45a-12n Adv Ballet 12-18 yrs Thurs/Sat Th 7:15-8:30p/ Sat 12n-1:30p Ages 7-15 Dance is for everyone! Our adaptive dance will help develop communication skills through movement. This class will encourage self-expression, creativity, and physical fitness. Class will start with easy dance moves that condition. Fun steps in the center will improve gross motor skills and coordination. Class finishes with a dance routine all can enjoy. Jan 4-Feb 15 / 6:15p-7p T $70 140001 DA Mar 1-Apr 12 / 6:15p-7p T $70 140001 DB

■ BEGINNER TUMBLING & JAZZ Ages 4-7 This fun beginner class offers young children the experience of both jazz and tumbling. Basic tumbling skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, and cartwheel prep will be introduced and developed to increase strength and flexibility. Students will develop coordination with basic fun jazz moves and learn a jazz routine. The jazz and tumbling complement each other. This class prepares the student for the next level up in jazz or tumbling. Jan 7-Feb 18 / 12:15p-1p F $78 104562 DA Mar 4-Apr 15 / 12:15p-1p F $78 104562 DB

■ INTRO TO DANCE Ages 3-5 This class is for the pre-school age student to explore dance, creativity, and socialization. The class is perfect for boys and girls. They will learn how to use movement to tell a story, such as Peter Rabbit. In addition, they will learn large and small motor skills. Class ends with jazz moves and routines to fun, clean music. Jan 4-Feb 15 / 11:45a-12:30p T $78 104409 DA Jan 5-Feb 16 / 12:10p-12:55p W $78 104409 DB Mar 1-Apr 12 / 11:45a-12:30p T $78 104409 DC Mar 2-Apr 13 / 12:10p-12:55p W $78 104409 DD

■ MOMMY, DADDY & ME Ages 18 months-24 months A great way to bond with your little one. This interactive class will use music, props, and games to Move and Groove- for everyone! Have fun learning a story dance together. Jan 4-Feb 15 / 10:45a-11:30a T $78 104569 DA Mar 1-Apr 12 / 10:45a-11:30a T $78 104569 DB

Lyrical 2 11-14 yrs Fri Lyrical 3 13-18 yrs Mon Musical Th 2 12-16 yrs Tues Fri 7:15-8:30p Mon 7:00-8:15p Tues 7:15-8:30p ■ TUTU TODDLER & TAP Ages 24 Months-3 Years 6 Months Through creative movement, little dancers will develop motor skills, focus, and listening skills. They will dance out

a story ballet. Dancers will enjoy tapping to popular music, learning rhythm skills. Hard soled shoes can be used instead of tap shoes. Jan 5-Feb 16 / 10:45a-11:35a W $78 104403 DE Mar 2-Apr 13 / 10:45a-11:35a W $78 104403 DF

■ TUTU TUMBLING & JAZZ Ages 24 Months-3 Years 6 Months Tiny dancers will use movement games to learn creative dance skills. They will develop motor skills and coordination as they twist, tumble, and groove to fun music.

Jan 8-Feb 19 / 9:30a-10:20a Sat $78 104403 DG Mar 5-Apr 16 / 9:30a-10:20a Sat $78 104403 DH

Location Key

■ Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center

Come On Get Happy

April 30 • 10 am - 12 pm • $8 Ages 6+ Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center

Come out and experience the scientifically proven recreational activities that bring joy and happiness to your mind. Become one with nature. Practice Yoga. Create art. Have fun with food. Find inner peace and joy through reflection, mindfulness, movement, and purpose.