Ballet Petite™
Ballet Petite dancers experience the art of ballet through imagery, song, creative movement and rhymes. Emphasis on music, etiquette and spatial awareness promote the magical ambiance associated with the culture of dance. Each lesson includes a carefully selected story, which the children will bring to life in a performance at the conclusion of class with elegant costumes and props to transform their surroundings into an enchanted place for dance and excitement.
Classical Child I
Dancers will enjoy warm-ups and ballet progressions with new concepts presented each week, exposing students to basic positions and terminology through creative lessons that capture the imagination. New stories will be presented every other week in two acts and then performed with handmade costumes and props to bring their favorite characters to life through dance.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
For age 3
1171.280 M, 9/15-12/8 1:15-2 p.m.
For ages 3.5-4.5
1172.280 M, 9/15-12/8 2-2:45 p.m.
No lesson on 10/13.
Classical Child II
For age 4. Students experience new concepts in movement and musicality while working to fine tune their motor skills. The warm-ups and ballet progressions advance each week giving the children exposure to a wide array of dance skills. The narrative stories presented over the course of two weeks in two acts help children to develop their story-telling, acting and performance skills through beautiful handmade costumes, props and the love of dance.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1173.280 M, 9/15-12/8 3-3:45 p.m.
1174.280 M, 9/15-12/8 3:45-4:30 p.m.
No lesson on 11/13.
Introduction to Ballet
For ages 4.5-5.5 years. Students are introduced to more advanced concepts in movement and music, preparing them for the rigors of future academic ballet study. Concentration is placed on fine tuning motor skills, building teamwork and expanding a sense of spatial awareness. Story ballets are presented in two acts with engaging classical ballet stories, beautiful handmade costumes and delicate props.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1175.280 M, 9/15-12/8 4:30-5:15 p.m.
No lesson on 10/13.
Primary Ballet
For ages 5-6. Students will learn curriculum based on the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, introducing pre-ballet training, including a traditional ballet warm-up and progressions across the floor. Beginning ballet technique is entwined with enchainment’s (little dances), free movement, character and pantomime.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1176.280 M, 9/15-12/8 5:15-6 p.m.
No lessons on 10/13.
JOY OF DANCE
Joy of Dance is a progressive dance training program. Children will learn dance steps that will build upon each other. Students advance in a systematic manner. Fall 2008 priority placement will be provided to those students who where enrolled in theWinter/Spring 2008 session. Vacancies will be filled with new fall registrants. All classes have a dress code. Please pick up a dance attire catalog at the registration office. Parent Watch Day will conclude the fall semester. Combination II, III and IV/V will have the option to perform in Frosty Follies in the Alden Theatre in December. All Joy of Dance students will also have the option to perform in a recital in June. Students who perform in optional events will incur a costume/performance fee.
Ballet & Tap (Pre-Primary I)
For ages 3.5-4. Little dancers will love this enchanting adventure in dance exploration. This class includes 25 minutes of beginning tap skills and tap routines and 20 minutes of pre-primary classical ballet and expressive movement. Children have fun and gain rhythm, grace, poise, coordination and musicality using magical props: scarves, bean bags, hula hoops, parachutes and costumes. As in all of our classes, the children receive a gift that lasts a lifetime—the joy of dance!
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1581.280 W, 9/17-12/10 2:30-3:15 p.m.
No lesson on 11/26.
Ballet & Tap (Pre-Primary II)
For age 4. Young dancers will learn beginning tap technique and develop coordination, rhythm and timing. This class is designed to teach delightful song and tap routines and to develop the children’s technical tap skills and stage presence. Also included in the class will be 20 minutes of pre-primary classical ballet syllabus incorporating magical improvisations. Children will develop lovely technical ballet skills which will enhance their artistic growth, as well as cultivate poise, grace and musicality.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1582.280 W, 9/17-12/10 3:30-4:15 p.m.
No lesson on 11/26.
Ballet & Tap (Combination I)
For ages 5-6. Young dancers will learn beginning tap technique, building a firm foundation of basic tap footwork and vocabulary. This class teaches Broadway-style song and tap routines that showcase children’s technical tap skills and stage presence. Our classical ballet syllabus, which incorporates the methodology of the Royal Academy of Dance, trains children in the execution of classical ballet skills. Every class includes fun and imaginative improvisations that encourage each child’s extraordinary artistic and expressive development.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1583.280 W, 9/17-12/10 4:15-5 p.m.
No lesson on 11/26.
Ballet/Tap/Hip-Hop/Jazz (Combination II)
For ages 7-9. Junior dancers gain knowledge of foundational tap skills and techniques through tap, barre, progressions and combinations. Stylized Broadway tap routines greatly enhance coordination, rhythm, timing and stage presence. Classical ballet instruction utilizes the methodology of the Royal Academy of Dance through placement exercises, barre work, adagio and allegro variations. Funky, hip-hop “street jam” steps and new jazz combinations use the latest, hottest kids’ hip-hop music!
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1584.280 W, 9/17-12/10 5:15-6 p.m.
No lesson on 11/26.
Ballet/Tap/Hip-Hop/Jazz (Combination III)
For ages 8-11. The classical ballet syllabus, which incorporates the methodology of the Royal Academy of Dance, beautifully trains children in the execution of ballet skills that develop grace, technique, artistic and expressive development. In the rockin’ tap, students learn tap techniques, terminology, barre and progressions. Various tap styles will be introduced, such as Broadway, Rhythm, and Funk. Hip-Hop Jazz teaches students the fundamentals of jazz technique, hip-hop and the hottest urban dance styles set to the music of “High School Musical,” “Jump In” and “Hannah Montana.”
Instructor: TBA
12 1.5 hr. lessons
$486/$360 McLean district residents
1585.280 Tu, 9/16-12/9 4:30-6 p.m.
No lesson on 11/11.
Ballet/Tap/Hip-Hop/Jazz (Combination IV/V)
For ages 10-13. Students further their development in the Joy of Dance syllabus while training in the four dance forms: classical ballet, tap, classical jazz and hip-hop. Students in the Combination IV program must have previous dance training in the Combination III level class or equivalent prior experience.
Instructor: TBA
12 1.5 hr. lessons
$486/$360 McLean district residents
1586.280 Th 9/18-12/18 4:30-6 p.m.
No lesson on 11/6 and 11/27.
Hip-Hop, Cheer/Drill and Tumbling by Joy of Dance The following classes are not priority placement dance classes.
Hip-Hop Kidz
For ages 6-7. Young hip-hop artists will begin with the building blocks of jazz technique. Students will learn hip, funky moves to the latest kids’ rock and hip-hop tunes. The focus will be on hip-hop choreography utilizing the latest hit music from “High School Musical,” “Jump In” and “Hannah Montana.”
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1587.280 M, 9/15-12/8 2:45-3:30 p.m.
No lesson on 10/13.
Pre-Teen Hip-Hop I
For ages 8-11. This fun, fast-paced, lively class will combine fundamentals of jazz technique, hip-hop and urban-style moves as seen in your favorite music videos and movies. Don’t miss being a part of this dynamic dance craze!
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1588.280 M, 9/15-12/8 3:30-4:15 p.m.
No lesson on 10/13.
Pre-Teen Hip-Hop II/III
For ages 8-11. Hip-Hop II is focused on the latest urban dance moves as well as jazz technique. Hip-hop is the coolest dance style around, featured in music videos, concerts and movies. Students must have completed Joy of Dance Hip-Hop I or had one year of jazz/hip-hop training prior to participating in this class.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1589.280 M, 9/15-12/8 4:30-5:15 p.m.
No lesson on 10/13.
Teen Hip-Hop
For ages 12-17. Hip-hop is the latest dance phenomenon, seen in music videos, movies and live concerts. This energetic teen class teaches hip-hop urban dance moves along with the fundamentals of jazz technique. Teens will learn dance routines that are fun, hip and flirty with street-smart attitude.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
1590.280 M, 9/15-12/8 5:15-6 p.m.
No lesson on 10/13.
Beginning Tumbling
Our tumbling class is a fitness program with music, songs, games and beginner tumbling skills. Each class is innovative, action-packed and designed to develop gross motor skills, coordination, flexibility, muscle conditioning, rhythm and self-esteem. Class will include a weekly discussion about wellness and fitness to encourage students’ life-long healthy habits.
Instructor: TBA
12 45-min. lessons
$324/$240 McLean district residents
For ages 3.5-4
1591.280 Th, 9/18-12/18 3:30-4:15 p.m.
No lesson on 11/6 and 11/27.
For ages 5-6
1592.280 M, 9/15-12/8 2-2:45 p.m.
No lesson on 10/13.
Cheerleading/Tumbling
For ages 5.5-8. Our cheer/tumbling program will introduce children to beginning tumbling skills, cheers, motion technique, chants, drills, stretches, jumps and a high-energy cheer dance. This fun-filled cheerleading class builds flexibility, strength and physical conditioning while promoting team spirit and self-esteem.
Instructor: TBA
5 45-min. lessons
$135/$100 McLean district residents
1593.280 F, 9/26-10/24 4:15-5 p.m.
Hip-Hop Drill Team
For ages 5.5-8. In this exciting drill team dance program created by Marilyn Baird, students will increase their flexibility through jazz technique warm-ups and stretches. They also will learn jazz progressions, drills, motion technique and a funky, hip-hop style pom-pom routine.
Instructor: TBA
5 45-min. lessons
$135/$100 McLean district residents
1594.280 F, 9/26-10/24 5-5:45 p.m.
New! Manners, Poise & Style
For ages 5.5–8. Children will be empowered with social skills to include manners, poise and style. This five-week program teaches personal grooming, table manners, introductions, the art of conversation, being a gracious guest, courtesy in public places, setting a table and writing “thank you” notes. Social etiquette will be taught through interactive exercises encouraging life-long skills.
Instructor: TBA
5 45-min. lessons
$135/$100 McLean district residents
1595.280 F, 9/26-10/24 5:45-6:30 p.m.