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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 acro tricks teach flexibility with strength to create the Acro Dancer. 304004 DA Sat Sep 12-Oct 24 / 11:45a-12:45p $96 304004 DB Sat Oct 31-Dec 19 / 11:45a-12:45p $96

ADAPTED DANCE AGES 7-15 Dance is for everyone! Our adaptive dance 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. Fun steps in the center will improve gross motor skills and coordination. Class finishes with a dance routine all can enjoy. Parents are welcome to stay. 340001 DA T Sep 22-Oct 27 / 6:10p-6:55p $60

ADULT BALLET AGES 15+ This is your dream to be a ballerina. This class will teach correct posture, develop flexibility and strength. You will be surprised how easily you can learn ballet steps and technique and soon be gliding and leaping across the floor. This is a great class for the older beginner teen. You will receive all the benefits of ballet technique without the schedule commitment. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Ballet shoes, jazz shoes, dance socks are acceptable. 304003 DA T Sep 22-Oct 27 / 7:30p-8:30p $66

ADVANCED BALLET AGES 14-18 This class will focus on learning and refining levels 6, 7, & 8 with the Cecchetti syllabus. Students will learn teacher theory and classical variations. Artistry using acting and musicality will be a main focus to prepare for solo roles. Required 2x a week & 4 years minimum experience. Placement in this class is by audition only. Please contact the dance coordinator at ckiehnau@pwcgov.org. 304524 DA Sep 10-Oct 24 / Th 7:15p-8:30p; Sat 12-1:30p $175 304524 DB Oct 29-Dec 19 / Th 7:15p-8:30p; Sat 12-1:30p $175

ANGELINA BALLERINA TAP & TWIRL 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. 304403 DA Ages 4-6 T Sep 8-Oct 20 / 5p-6p $96 304403 DB Ages 4-10 T Oct 20-Dec 15 / 5p-6p $105 BALLET 1 AGES 9-12 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. Students will also work on flexibility and strength. 304521 DA T Sep 8-Oct 20 / 5p-6:15p $102 304521 DB T Oct 27-Dec 15 / 5p-6:15p $115 BALLET 1B AGES 9-12 Dancers will fine tune 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. Dancers at this level will use foot exercises to prepare for pointe work. Required 1 year experience. 304521 DC F Sep 11-Oct 23 / 6p-7:15p $102 304521 DD F Oct 30-Dec 18 / 6p-7:15p $102

BALLET 2 AGES 10-16 This class will teach the Cecchetti syllabus level 2. This level focuses on foot work and strength as dancers will begin or have began pointe work. Dancers will develop the important foundations of pointe. Required 2x a week & minimum 1 year experience. Dancers must have approval from the dance coordinator to begin pointe work. Please contact the dance coordinator at ckiehnau@pwcgov.org for questions. Sat class will meet from 304522 DA Sep 11-Oct 24 / Fri 6-7:15p; Sat 9:30-10:45am $175 304522 DB Oct 30-Dec 19/ Fri 6-7:15p; Sat 9:30-10:45am $175

BALLET 4/5 AGES 11-17 This class will complete level 4 and continue with level 5 of the Cecchetti syllabus. Level 5 is considered the beginning of the professional level. Dancers will focus on strengthening pointe work with exercises and more complex skills. Required 2x a week & a minimum of 3 years experience. It is strongly advised to request placement into this class. Contact the dance coordinator at ckiehnau@pwcgov.org. Sat class meets from 10:45 to 12n. 304524 DC Sep 10-Oct 24 / Th 6-7:15p; Sat 10:45-12n $175 304524 DD Oct 29-Dec 19 / Th 6-7:15p; Sat 10:45-12n $175

BALLROOM 1 AGES 18+ Learn the basics of ballroom partnered dance. Ballroom dance will teach you teamwork on the dance floor with grace and rhythm. Perfect your style to dance with your star! This class will focus on the Waltz and Foxtrot. 304003 DC W Sep 30-Oct 28 / 7p-8p $70/couple. $55/single

BEG 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. Parents are welcome to stay in the room.

304562 DA F Sep 25-Oct 30 / 12:15p-1p $66 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. 304402 DA W Sep 9-Oct 21 / 6p-7p $96 304402 DB W Oct 28-Dec 16 / 6p-7p $96

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BUDDING BALLET & JAZZ AGES 5-7 This is the first year for Budding ballerinas will be introduced to the basics and discipline of ballet. Dancers will learn the most basic exercises at the barre. Center exercises will develop coordination and concentration. Dancers will learn the basics of jazz for a fun end to class. Required: 1 year dance experience required. Ballet shoes can be used for the jazz part of class. 304404 DA Sat Sep 12-Oct 24 / 10:45a-11:45a $96 304404 DB Sat Oct 31-Dec 19 / 10:45a-11:45a $96

BUDDING BALLET & TAP AGES 5-7 This is the first year for Budding ballerinas will be introduced to the basics and discipline of ballet. Dancers will learn the most basic exercises at the barre. Center exercises will develop coordination and concentration. Dancers will learn basic tap skills and tap dance routines. Required: 1 year dance experience required. 304404 DC W Sep 9-Oct 21 / 5p-6p $96 304404 DD W Oct 28-Dec 16 / 5p-6p $96

ELITE DANCE AGES 10-17 This class is for the dancer who wants to study multiple styles of dance, offering a multiple class discount. It is intended for the experienced dancer. Required 3x a week. For placement or class selections, please contact the dance coordinator at ckiehnau@pwcgov.org. 304042 DA T,Th,Sat Sep 8-Oct 24 / 7p-8:15p $255 304042 DB T,Th,Sat Oct 27-Dec 19 / 7p-8:15p $255

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. Minimum 1 year dance experience 304402 DC W Sep 9-Oct 21 / 7p-8p $96 304402 DD W Oct 28-Dec 16 / 7p-8p $96

HOMESCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AGES 7-11 This class will learn Broadway style jazz steps and routines. Dancers will develop flexibility and stamina. They will have fun learning acting skills with group games. An intro to music history will be taught. 304401 DA W Sep 23-Oct 28 / 1p-2p $66

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 & routines to fun, clean music. Parents are welcome to stay. 304409 DA T Sep 22-Oct 27 / 12p-12:45p $66 304409 DB W Sep 23-Oct 28 / 12:10p-12:55p $66 LYRICAL 1 AGES 8-11 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. 304568 DA Sat Sep 12-Oct 24 / 12:45p-1:45p $96 304568 DB Sat Oct 31-Dec 19 / 12:45p-1:45p $96

LYRICAL 2 AGES 12-17 Lyrical 2 combines modern, ballet, and jazz to create this unique style of dance. Dancers will be required to learn improvisation and choreography skills. Lyrical is a required technique in the dance world to be able to learn the diverse styles of choreographers. Minimum 2 years dance experience. 304568 DC F Sep 11-Oct 23 / 7:15p-8:30p $102 304568 DD F Oct 30-Dec 18 / 7:15p-8:30p $102

MUSIC, ART, & DANCE AGES 3-5 This class will teach creative dance, art, and music. Little ones will explore dance with movement games and instruments. They will use art to create dance and music. They will have fun with instruments and music. The class will immerse the little ones in these art forms and develop the connection. Parents may stay in the room. 304570 DA T Sep 22-Oct 27 / 10:45a-11:30a $66

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. They will have fun with acting games to learn stage presence. The basics of music knowledge will be taught in an interactive method. 304410 DA T Sep 8-Oct 20 / 6:15p-7:15p $96 304410 DB T Oct 27-Dec 15 / 6:15p-7:15p $96

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MUSICAL THEATRE 2 AGES 12-17 This class will teach Broadway style jazz dancing. Dancers will also learn to expand their technique to include various jazz styles. Acting techniques will be taught to include scene study and improvisation. A history of jazz music will be studied to include music theory and an historical appreciation for the music and its origins. Minimum 2 years dance experience. 304410 DC T Sep 8-Oct 20 / 7:15p-8:30p $102 304410 DD T Oct 27-Dec 15 / 7:15p-8:30p $102

PRE BALLET 2 & TAP AGES 7-10 This class will focus on the details of technique at the barre. Dancers will develop center exercises to prepare for Cecchetti Ballet 1. Tap skills will increase to learn more complex routines. 304400 DA Sat Sep 12-Oct 24 / 11:45a-12:45p $96 304400 DB Sat Oct 31-Dec 19 / 11:45a-11:45p $96 PRE-BALLET 1 & TAP AGES 6-9 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. 6 years old by permission only. Contact the dance coordinator: ckiehnau@pwcgov.org 304400 DC Th Sep 10-Oct 22 / 5p-6p $96 304400 DD Th Oct 29-Dec 17 / 5p-6p $96 RECITAL PARTICIPATION FEE AGES 4+ This is for students registered in our dance program. The fee covers rehearsals and performance costs. This fee includes 4 tickets to the December Holiday Show. 304006 DA Sat Oct 3-Dec 19 / 2p-6p $20 TUMBLING & JAZZ 1 AGES 7-10 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 these skills comfortably, they will be ready for Acro Dance. 304562 DC Sat Sep 12-Oct 24 / 10:45a-11:45a $96 304562 DD Sat Oct 31-Dec 19 / 10:45a-11:45a $96 TUTU TODDLER & TAP AGES 2-3½ YEARS 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. Parents are welcome to stay in the room. Hard soled shoes can be used for tap. 304403 DC W Sep 9-Oct 21 / 10:45a-11:35a $96 304403 DD W Oct 28-Dec 16 / 10:45a-11:35a $96 TUTU TWISTER TOTS & DANCE AGES 2-3½ YEARS Tiny dancers will use movement games to learn creative dance skills. They will develop motor skills and coordination as they twist and tumble to fun music. It is optional for parents to stay in the room. 304403 DE Sat Sep 12-Oct 24 / 9:30a-10:20a $96 304403 DF Sat Oct 31-Dec 19 / 9:30a-10:20a $96

PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS

Register online or by phone. The Dance coordinator will contact you via email. You will receive an information form to fill out which includes: participant information, requested dates/times, and expectations. Email the form to the dance coordinator. The Dance Coordinator will contact you to

arrange privates. SEMI-PRIVATE DANCE LESSON PACKAGE AGES 9-17

This is an amazing deal. This lesson plan allows each participant to create a goal. The four semi-private lessons will give you opportunity to develop your technique with a friend. The semi-privates give each dancer the chance to grow with your friend. This is how a star is born! The Semi-Private Package is $126 per person/$31.50 per lesson.

Four private dance lessons for 2 participants. (One additional may be added. Please contact the dance coordinator for details. ckiehnau@pwcgov.org.)

M-Sat Aug 24-Dec 19 $252 or Semi-Private Package: $126 per 8a-9p person/$31.50 per lesson

SEMI-PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS AGES 8-17 This lesson plan will give you the chance to receive detailed technique and tips to improve your skills in the style you choose. The semi-private gives you the chance to share ideas and exercises with a friend. The SemiPrivate lesson is $4 less per person than the individual private M-Sat Aug 24-Dec 19 $70 One private lesson for two 8a-9p participants.

PRIVATE LESSONS AGES 9-17 Here’s your chance to become the star you can be! Create the training to fit your needs. Receive the one on one attention that will give you the confidence and special attention. Private lessons help the dancer to understand dance technique and tricks. M-Sat Aug 24-Dec 19 / 8a-9p $39 / One on one private lesson

PRIVATE LESSONS PACKAGE AGES 9-17 This package is one on one training for four sessions. This will allow the dancer to create a specific goal: leaps, turns, jumps, pointe work, audition practice, etc. The continuity of privates will give you the extra practice to move to leading roles. The Private Package is $15 less than the cost of four individual privates. M-Sat Aug 24-Dec 19 / 8a-9p $141 package of 4 sessions