Dance

ADULT CLASSES No Recital

• Programs run Year-Round • Dress Code Encouraged

■ ADULT BALLET Ages 16+ This class focuses on learning the foundations of ballet technique, building strength, flexibility and stamina, and developing artistry and grace in movement. Dancers will begin with a ballet barre, and finish with combinations in the center and across the floor. Perfect for beginners or former adult ballet dancers! Eligible for Adult Dance Punch Pass. No class April 5.

Jan 4-Feb 15 / 7:15p-8:30p W $85 104003 D01 Mar 1-Apr 19 / 7:15p-8:30p W $85 104003 D02

■ ADULT TAP Ages 16+ This fun class will get you moving with beginner/ intermediate tap movements and exercises. With a focus on rhythm and musicality, dancers will enjoy developing precision of movement during warm-up, and dancing short combinations in the center and across the floor. Eligible for Adult Dance Punch Pass. No class April 3.

Jan 2-Feb 13 / 7:15p-8:15p M $85 104003 D03 Feb 27-Apr 17 / 7:15p-8:15p M $85 104003 D04

■ ADULT MODERN Ages 16+ This class will introduce foundational elements of Modern dance technique and style. Modern is a grounded dance form and has a broader focus on the torso, flexibility of the spine, and emphasizes expression through movement. Dancers will participate in floorwork, technique of contraction and release, fluidity of movement, level changes, improvisation and creative expression. Eligible for Adult Dance Punch Pass. No class April 6.

Jan 5-Feb 16 / 7:30p-8:30p Th $85 104003 D05 Mar 2-Apr 20 / 7:30p-8:30p Th $85 104003 D06

■ ADULT DANCE PUNCH PASS Ages 16+ Can’t make it every week? Want to be able to take any adult dance class that fits into your schedule? This pass can be used for any offered adult dance class and is good for 60 days. 5 classes for $60 or 10 classes for $115. *Space in class is not guaranteed and is dependent upon weekly class attendance.

Jan 2-Apr 27 / 7p-9p M,W,Th $60 Jan 2-Apr 27 / 7p-9p M,W,Th $115 INTRODUCTORY No Recital

• Programs run September – June • Dress Code Encouraged

■ ADAPTED DANCE Ages 7-15 Dance is for everyone! Our adapted dance class (part of the Adaptive Recreation program) will help develop communication skills through movement. This class will encourage selfexpression, creativity, and physical fitness. Class will start with easy dance moves that condition, and progress to fun steps in the center that will improve gross motor skills and coordination. Class finishes with a dance routine all can enjoy. No class April 6.

ADAPTED PROGRAM

Jan 19-Feb 16 / 5:30p-6:15p Th $50 140001 D01 Mar 9-Apr 13 / 5:30p-6:15p Th $50 140001 D02

■ PRIMA PRESCHOOL DANCE Ages 4-5 This class is for the preschool age student to explore dance, creativity, and socialization. Dancers will learn how to use movement to tell a story, develop fine and gross motor skills, and be introduced to multiple styles of movement including ballet and jazz. This class is perfect for the young student who likes to move to music and has fun interacting with friends. No classes April 3–8.

Jan 18-Feb 15 / 11:30a-12:15p W $56 104407 D01 Jan 21-Feb 18 / 10:15a-11a Sat $56 104407 D02 Mar 8-Apr 12 / 11:30a-12:15p W $56 104407 D03 Mar 11-Apr 15 / 10:15a-11a Sat $56 104407 D04

■ TUTU TODDLER DANCE Ages 2-3 Through creative movement, little dancers will develop motor skills, focus, and the ability to follow verbal and visual cues. This class uses props and story dances, while also introducing our youngest students to introductory dance terminology. Class movement and activities will foster coordination, flexibility, balance and confidence. No classes April 3–8.

Jan 17-Feb 14 / 10:30a-11:15a T $56 104403 D01 Jan 18-Feb 15 / 10:30a-11:15a W $56 104403 D02 Jan 21-Feb 18 / 9:15a-10a Sat $56 104403 D03 Mar 7-Apr 11 / 10:30a-11:15a T $56 104403 D04 Mar 8-Apr 12 / 10:30a-11:15a W $56 104403 D05 Mar 11-Apr 15 / 9:15a-10a Sat $56 104403 D06

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INTRODUCTORY Recital

• Programs run September - June. • Each level should be taken for a minimum of one full year. • Dress Code required • To be eligible for June recital, child must be enrolled

by February 20 and remain enrolled in the same class through the end of the school year. $45 June Recital

Fee (if eligible).

■ RECITAL PARTICIPATION FEE Ages 4-18 Only for students registered by February 20 in a Recital Eligible class. To remain eligible, students must be enrolled in all remaining sessions (through June) in their current class. This fee is required for students participating in the June recital and covers the cost of additional preparatory rehearsals and some production expenses. A minimum of two complimentary tickets per family are included. *Saturday rehearsals are for Academy students only.

Jan 2-Jun 17 / 2p-5p Sat $45 104006 D01

■ BALLET BEGINNINGS Ages 4-5 In our first level of introductory ballet, dancers will learn developmentally appropriate ballet technique and terminology. Students will learn classical ballet stories, follow an age appropriate ballet class structure, and end with using props and imagination to dance part of the ballet story learned. This beginning ballet class helps develop critical thinking, creative expression, musicality, flexibility, strength, and refine coordination. No classes April 3–8 and May 27.

Jan 3-Mar 14 / 11:30a-12:15p T $125 104404 D01 Jan 4-Mar 15 / 5p-5:45p W $125 104404 D02 Jan 5-Mar 16 / 4:30p-5:15p Th $125 104404 D03 Jan 7-Mar 18 / 10:30a-11:15a Sat $125 104404 D04 Mar 25-Jun 17 / 10:30a-11:15a Sat $125 104404 D05 Mar 28-Jun 13 / 11:30a-12:15a T $125 104404 D06 Mar 29-Jun 14 / 5p-5:45p W $125 104404 D07 Mar 30-Jun 15 / 4:30p-5:15p Th $125 104404 D08

SBDCRC Dance Academy

Serious training for advanced students

Required ballet class twice per week. Students will learn from the Cecchetti syllabus along with a variety of other methods, including Progressing Ballet Technique, to create a well-rounded dancer. In addition to ballet, students may register for optional elective classes. Dance Academy classes run September–June and provide students with two seasonal performance opportunities. Students must be available for additional Saturday afternoon rehearsals. Tuition is monthly with payments due the 1st of each month. Automatic payment option available. Approval required by Dance Coordinator to register. Contact Michelle Geoghegan at mgeoghegan@pwcgov.org for more information. Students are placed by technical level, not age.

Ballet Levels

Academy Ballet 2 Tues. 5:35–6:50pm/ Fri. 6:20–7:35pm Academy Ballet 3 Tues. 7:00–8:30pm/ Sat. 9:15–10:45am Academy Junior Advanced Ballet Must be approved for pointework Thurs. 5:30–7:00pm/Sat. 10:50am–12:20pm Academy Senior Advanced Ballet Must be approved for advanced pointework Thurs. 7:05–8:35pm/Sat. 12:25–1:55pm Academy Beginner Pointe Requires additional approval Fri. 7:45–8:15pm

Elective Classes

(See schedule in Dance Programming) Tap 2 · Tap 3 · Jazz 2 · Jazz 3· Lyrical 2 · Lyrical 3 · Advanced Contemporary

Additional Information

$45 Registration Fee–covers December recital fee $45 June Recital Fee Dress Code Required

TUITION TIERS

BRONZE–Ballet only $95.00/month SILVER–Ballet and 1 Elective $122/month GOLD–Ballet and 2 Electives $135/month PLATINUM–Ballet and 3 Electives $144/month

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■ BUDDING BALLET Ages 5-6 In our second level of introductory ballet, dancers will expand on their knowledge of ballet technique and terminology. Students will begin to become familiar with a more formal ballet class structure, including movements at the barre and in the center. This level continues to introduce students to classical ballet stories, allowing for creative movement using props at the end of each class to dance parts from the ballet story learned. Students will further develop critical thinking, musicality, coordination, strength, and flexibility. No classes April 3–8, May 27 and May 29.

Jan 2-Mar 13 / 5p-6p M $154 104404 D09 Jan 7-Mar 18 / 11:20a-12:20p Sat $154 104404 D10 Mar 20-Jun 12 / 5p-6p M $154 104404 D11 Mar 25-Jun 17 / 11:20a-12:20p Sat $154 104404 D12

■ PRE-BALLET Ages 6-7 In our third level of introductory ballet, dancers will follow a full formal ballet class structure in preparation for Ballet 1. Students will be given more complex combinations at the barre and in the center, and will begin to follow increasing verbal directions. This level continues to introduce students to classical ballet stories, and incorporates adapted movements from these ballets during end of class activities to help develop emotional expression and artistry. No class Apr 3 - 8 and May 27.

Jan 3-Mar 14 / 4:30p-5:30p T $154 104400 D01 Jan 7-Mar 18 / 1:30p-2:30p Sat $154 104400 D02 Mar 25-Jun 17 / 1:30p-2:30p Sat $154 104400 D03 Mar 28-Jun 13 / 4:30p-5:30p T $154 104400 D04

■ RECREATIONAL BALLET 1 Ages 8-12 This is the first level of our recreational ballet program. Students will take a full ballet technique class, focusing on alignment, strength, and flexibility. This class uses a variety of ballet teaching methods, and lays the foundation for more advanced training. From this level, students may either continue in the recreational ballet track, or may move to the Academy ballet track with approval from the Dance Coordinator. No Classes April 3 and May 29.

Jan 2-Mar 13 / 5p-6:15p M $173 104521 D01 Mar 20-Jun 12 / 5p-6:15p M $173 104521 D02

Year-Round Intermediate Dance

Intermediate classes run September–June and provide students with two seasonal performance opportunities. Tuition is monthly with payments due the 1st of each month. Automatic payment option available. Classes have pre-requisites. Levels are based on mastery of technical skills, not age. Contact Dance Coordinator, Michelle Geoghegan at mgeoghegan@pwcgov.org for more information.

Ballet Levels

Recreational Ballet 2 (Pre-Requisite: Recreational Ballet 1 or equivalent) Mon. 7:25–8:40pm

Jazz Levels

Jazz 2

(Pre-Requisite: Jazz 1 or equivalent) Fri. 5:00–6:00pm Jazz 3

(Pre-Requisite: Jazz 2 or equivalent) Fri. 6:05–7:05pm

Tap Levels

Tap 2

(Pre-Requisite: Tap 1 or equivalent) Wed. 7:15–8:15pm Tap 3

(Pre-Requisite: Tap 2 or equivalent) Mon. 6:05–7:05pm

Lyrical/Contemporary Levels

Lyrical 2 (Pre-Requisite: Lyrical 1 or equivalent) Wed. 5:00–6:00pm

Lyrical 3 (Pre-Requisite: Lyrical 2 or equivalent) Wed. 6:05–7:05pm Advanced Contemporary (Pre-Requisite: Lyrical 3) Fri. 7:15–8:15pm

TUITION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BALLET–$58/month JAZZ/TAP/LYRICAL–$52/month $45 Registration Fee (covers Dec. recital fee) $45 June Recital Fee Dress Code Required

■ PRE-ACADEMY BALLET 1 Ages 8-12 Requires approval of Dance Coordinator and a pre-requisite of Recreational Ballet 1, or 1 full year of ballet training. Please contact Michelle Geoghegan at mgeoghegan@ pwcgov.org with any questions. This class is the first ballet level of our Academy track for students. Dancers will learn beginning level ballet exercises and theory of the Cecchetti syllabus and will be preparing for more serious ballet training within the Dance Academy. No class April 7.

Jan 6-Mar 17 / 5p-6:15p F $173 104524 D01 Mar 31-Jun 16 / 5p-6:15p F $173 104524 D02

■ TAP BEGINNINGS Ages 5-7 This introductory tap class will teach your child musicality and rhythm, and begin to develop fine motor skills necessary to perform precise tap movements. Your child will learn beginner tap steps and vocabulary, and enjoy making tap sounds while dancing to fun, family friendly music! No classes April 8 and May 27.

Jan 7-Mar 18 / 12:25p-1:25p Sat $154 104401 D01 Mar 25-Jun 17 / 12:25p-1:25p Sat $154 104401 D02

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■ TAP 1 Ages 6-10 Dancers will learn a range of beginner to beginner/intermediate tap movements and exercises in this class. Movements will be studied in isolation and in short combinations. The class will have a heavy rhythm and musicality focus, and students will begin to develop precision of movement while having fun dancing to upbeat music. This class is foundational for continued study in the tap program. No class April 5.

Jan 4-Mar 15 / 6:05p-7:05p W $154 104406 D01 Mar 29-Jun 14 / 6:05p-7:05p W $154 104406 D02

■ JAZZ 1 Ages 7-10 In this class, students will be introduced to an Americanmade style of dance. Jazz combines classical ballet moves with influences from American pop culture. Students will develop strength and flexibility, learn to move in sharp, fluid and animated motions, and learn the jazz technique of isolations while working towards leaps, kicks and turns. Dancers will enjoy the use of current, family friendly music while developing the jazz dance style. This class is foundational for continued study in the jazz program. No classes April 3 and May 29.

Jan 2-Mar 13 / 6:20p-7:20p M $154 104405 D01 Mar 20-Jun 12 / 6:20p-7:20p M $154 104405 D02

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Jan 5-Mar 16 / 6:20p-7:20p Th $154 104568 D01 Mar 30-Jun 15 / 6:20p-7:20p Th $154 104568 D02

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Location Key

■ Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center