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We believe that dance lessons are life lessons. From an early age, our students are able to grasp the value of being a responsible and respectful member of society, someone who is accountable, is able to get along with others, has a disciplined work ethic, a refined etiquette, a graceful attitude and a confident demeanor. Many of the values young students learn as part of our thoughtfully crafted arts program are character traits needed for a successful and satisfying life. As educators, we believe these lessons are just as important as the arts education we provide, and we develop our programs with this in mind.
This handbook is also located in the Parent Portal of our registration system. It contains dates and all the things you need to know.
There are many types of dance available. Summer is a great time to try it.
Maybe you’ll want to sign up in the fall. Registration for fall classes will begin in July.
Additional details about each class is available below. Please contact JSA with any questions.
Pre-ballet (2 ½-4yrs.) 4:30-5:15
$24 per session
Ballet/Tap (5-9yrs.) 5:30-6:30
$24 per session
Hippity Hop (5-6yrs.) 4:30-5:15
$24 per session
Hip Hop (7-12yrs.) 5:30-6:30
$24 per session
Pre-ballet (2 ½-4yrs.) 4:30-5:15
$24 per session
Ballet (5-9yrs.) 5:30-6:30
$24 per session
Pre-ballet (2 ½-4yrs.) 4:30-5:15
$24 per session
Ballet/Tap (5-9yrs.) 5:30-6:30
$24 per session
Acro (6-10yrs.) 4:30-5:30
$24 per session
Jazz (5-9yrs.) 5:30-6:30
$24 per session
Jackson School of the Arts is pleased to announce a new class for the inner performer in all of you! We are so excited that Aimie Smith is returning to teach tap classes geared towards musical theater performance. All ages and skill levels welcome! Think Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly meet current performance talents like Sutton Foster and Gavin Lee! Did you see his tap skills as Squidward on the 2018 Tony Awards, complete with pink tap-dancing anemones? (Watch the Video)
Aimie Smith (dancer, choreographer, instructor) – Aimie has been dancing since the tender age of 3 and has been teaching for over 10 years. Styles include ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and ballroom. Most recently, she has been working with Center Stage Jackson (CSJ) as both a performer and choreographer.
Instructors: Aimie
Ages: 14 and Up
Saturdays: July 14, 21, 28, August 4,11, 18 from 11:30 am-12:30pm
$48 for all 6 classes
or drop in for $10 a class.
Class Lineup and Schedule
This class provides a basic ballet foundation for ages 2 -4. Students learn to move to simple rhythms, improve coordination and balance, and learn very basic ballet steps and terminology. Other activities include learning through games, skipping, hopping, walking on the balance beam with fun and familiar songs. Children must be able to take this class without a parent and be able to follow simple directions. Dress Code: Girls – pink or black leotard/tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair neatly off the face. Boys – black pants and black or white plain t-shirt and black ballet shoes
2018-19 Pre-Ballet Classes:
Pre-Ballet I ages 2-3
Pre-Ballet II ages 3-4
Pre-Ballet II/III ages 3-5
Ballet classes introduce students to a more formal class structure, including barre work, alignment exercises, stretching, coordination exercises and simple locomotion. The posture, placement and comportment of classical ballet are emphasized. As students progress they continue training in the fundamentals of ballet technique and vocabulary.
Dress Code:
Girls ages 4-5 yrs solid pink or black leotards, pink or black tights and pink ballet shoes. Optional: pink or black ballet skirt. Girls ages 6-8 yrs solid pink or black leotards, pink or black tights and pink ballet shoes. Optional: pink or black ballet skirt* Girls ages 9 through adult – solid black leotard, pink or black tights, pink ballet shoes. Optional: pink or black ballet skirt. Hair in a bun or pulled back neatly.
Boys – solid black (not baggy) shorts or black sweat pants, solid black t-shirt or Jackson School of the Arts apparel and black ballet shoes.
* Ballet skirts should be simple wrap or pull on style. No jewelry.
2018-19 Classes:
The Junior and Senior Ballet Company are for the more serious dancer and allow more experienced students to work on technique and terminology. Students work on foot articulation, proper use of their ankle, stretch of their foot and arch strength. The class also includes cross training to improve core strength and flexibility as well as strong body awareness. Classes include full barre and center work (adagio and allegro) and progressions across the floor including leaps and turns. Classes also include a performance component building on choreographed combinations each week, working toward several community performances and the annual dance recital. Ballet Tech II students may include a Pre-pointe component that focuses on the development of physical strength, proper body alignment and overall readiness necessary to safely dance “en pointe.”
Read More About The Ballet Company
Dress Code:
General Prerequisite:
Placement class or students who miss placement class may be included with instructor approval determined during their first two weeks of class.
Instructor: Heather Mehl
Class Selections/Schedule:
This one-hour combination class provides students with opportunity to be exposed to two types of dance in one class. Depending on age, experience and ability, students progress from beginning to more advanced techniques. In the dance recital, students perform twice and perform one tap and one ballet routine.
Dress Code:
Girls, all ages: pink or black leotard, pink or black tights; pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Pull on or wrap skirts are acceptable.* Hair in a bun or pulled back neatly.
Boys, all ages: – solid black shorts or solid black sweat pants, solid black t-shirt, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes . No jewelry.
2018-2019 Classes:
2018-2019 Classes:
Acro Dance ages 5-6
This class combines hip hop dance with acrobatic elements. A defining characteristic of acro is the smooth, graceful transitions between dance and acrobatic movements. Acro teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all discipline and concentration. Each student will progress at his/her own level
Circus Acro & Hand Balancing 8+
Hoop Dance 9+
Flexibility & Beginners Contortion 9+
Lyrical is a beautiful blend of Ballet, Modern and Jazz Dance. Students learn the techniques of ballet, rhythm of jazz and the emotions of modern dance. Lyrical creates a story or expresses the mood or theme of the music and its lyrics. This class is great for the experienced or beginner dancer.
2018-19 Schedule
Dress Code: Solid color leotard and black or pink footless tights. Shorts or capri pants can be added. No loose or baggy clothing. Hair should be in a ponytail or pulled away from your face. Bare feet, no shoes.
These classes are high energy. Students learn “street moves” danced to the rhythms of today’s favorite R&B, hip hop and pop music. All music is age appropriate and free of any suggestive language.
2018-2019 Schedule:
Dress Code:
Girls: solid color leotard or solid plain color tank top with modest black jazz dance shorts or black yoga style pants.
Boys: solid black sweat pants or shorts and solid plain color t-shirt (no writing or graphics except of JSA attire) No jeans or belly shirts. No writing on clothing. Hair should be in a ponytail or pulled back off your face. No jewelry. Shoes: See shoe needs next to each individual class listing.
Irish dance, dating back to the Druids, is a rhythmic and lighthearted dance. While the rigid upper body mimics the posture of a soldier, the legs and feet pound out incredible footwork.
2018-2019 Schedule:
Dress Code:
Girls: wear black leotards, black tights and a solid color knee length skirt. Shrugs or a sweater is also acceptable over the leotard.
Boys: black t-shirt, black pants. Soft shoe students can wear black ballet shoes, or ghillies. Hard shoe students must order shoes – assistance with ordering available through instructor. Hair should be in a ponytail or pulled away from your face.
A stylistic technique usually paired with popular music will be introduced with a basic jazz vocabulary along with fundamentals which consist of alignment, body isolations and complex rhythms. Alignment, flexibility and strength are emphasized. Exposure to various techniques of well-known jazz choreographers and musical theater are incorporated in the progression of classes in a fun and high-energy environment.
2018-2019 Classes:
Dress Code:
Girls: Solid black leotard and black tights with modest jazz dance shorts over leotard.
Boys: black sweat pants and solid black t-shirt. No writing on clothing. Hair pulled away from face. Black leather jazz shoes.
These classes teach rhythm, coordination, tap terminology and choreography according to your level. Students dance to contemporary, Broadway musical or hip hop music.
2018-2019 Courses/Schedule:
Dress Code:
Girls/Women: pink or black leotard and pink or black tights. Optional: solid black shorts or solid skirts.
Boys/Men: solid black shorts or sweatpants and solid black plain t-shirt or Jackson School of the Arts apparel. For adults black capris or yoga pants optional.
Shoes: Lace up, velcro or ribbon tied black tap shoes. Hair should be in a ponytail or pulled back off your face.
The Performance Company at Jackson School of the Arts is designed to engage and inspire youth by providing access to high quality dance instruction. Our program is all inclusive and therefore welcomes dancers of every shape, size, and background. Students can expect a safe, nurturing and challenging environment and will have the opportunity to share their love of dance with our community throughout the year.
This dance company is not based on one particular dance genre and students will be learning choreography rooted in lyrical, ballet and jazz. The students will be invited to work with Ms. Angie, the instructor, to add their own personality to the dancers. Dances will be choreographed to feature students individual talents in solos along with duets, trios and group dances.
We sell all of your dance wear needs from shoes for the tiniest dancer to leotards and tights to specialty items. Your purchase also supports our programs and the children we serve. Stop in today or contact us with any questions.
