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These are special, shorter-term dance sessions that allows younger students to experience dance during the Winter and Spring. This time around, we are offering two different Elements of Dance arrangements to meet your needs and goals.
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At the end of these sessions, students will have experienced various dance genres (ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop). The class culminates with a studio showcase (as opposed to a full recital performance). Elements of Dance will keep your child happy and active during the winter months and allow them to determine if a full year of dance is right for them.
$25 to $35 a month based on sliding fee income scale
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.
To give more variety to the pre-ballet program, all the classes from age 3 and up will also include some tap dance elements as well. This will help them broaden their skills and keep their interest strong. We also offer a Ballet and Jazz Combination for those that love upbeat music while also working on ballet positions.
2020-2021 Pre-Ballet Classes:
Pre-Ballet I – Age 2 (based on Nov 1st age)
Pre-Ballet/Tap II – Ages 3 (based on Nov 1st age)
Pre-Ballet/Tap II/III – Ages 3 and 4 (based on Nov 1st age)
Pre-Ballet/Tap III – Age 4 (based on Nov 1st age)
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.
Please note that we have made a few minor changes to our ballet schedule to ensure that we are serving our students with the appropriate classes and levels. We recommend that any ballet student ages 8 or over attend ballet II for a placement class. This class is free and it enables our ballet instructor to help you select the right class for your child. Please call us if you have any questions. 784-2389.
Ballet I *Recommended for Ages 5-6yrs.
Ballet II *Recommended for Ages 7-10yrs
Ballet III/IV *Placed by Ballet Instructor
All three of the following sessions are for a single enrollment of Ballet III/IV:
Ballet V
For ballet ages 12 and up please see information on the next tab about ballet IV and ballet V program.
Ballet III and Ballet IV 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.”
If you are unsure which ballet class is appropriate for your dancer (age 8+), please attend Ballet II for placement. Dancer may need to attend more than one class before they are placed.
Dress Code:
Girls black leotards, pink tights and pink ballet shoes (Ballet III-V: Require a split sole pink ballet shoe). Optional: black ballet skirt. Hair in a bun or pulled back neatly.
Boys – solid black (not baggy) shorts or black dance 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.
For adults: (see adult page for more classes and programs)
The IV and V Ballet Company are for dancers ages 12+ who wish 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.
Read More About The Ballet Company
Dress Code:
General Prerequisite:
For ages 12+
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:
Ballet III/IV *Placed by Ballet Instructor
All three of the following sessions are for a single enrollment of Ballet III/IV:
Ballet V
This one-hour combination class provides students with opportunity to be exposed to two or three 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. Classes with three genres include which two styles are performed.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 5-6yrs. (Recital Ballet & Jazz Performed)
Hip Hop/Jazz 5-6yrs.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 7-9yrs.
Ballet/Jazz 5-9yrs.
We all need some time to recover from our daily routine. Claim some time for yourself by joining us for our Adult Barre Class. This weekly excursion will not only get you familiar with ballet concepts in a comfortable environment, but will help you become a stronger and more relaxed version of yourself.
This dance studio for a class that incorporates barre work and the very best ballet exercises and techniques that create strong lean bodies.
No ballet experience is necessary.
Wear exercise clothes that make you feel comfortable.
Join us for a fun cardio dance class that will pull some of your favorite songs from the 80’s to now. This class is designed to help adults of all dance levels burn some calories while working on flexibility and remembering how to grove. Experience hip hop to line dancing in this unique adult workout class. Class is a twelve week commitment and starts February 2.
No dance experience is necessary.
Wear exercise clothes that make you feel comfortable.
Experience the under-appreciated joy of tap dancing — the satisfaction of essentially playing a musical instrument with your feet while dancing with the rest of your body.
Our Adult Tap class is a fun way to learn rhythm, coordination, tap terminology and choreography. The dances and lessons are choreographed in a way that they can be done by a beginner yet adapted to challenge those with more experience.
The class utilizes Jazz isolations for warm up to teach students the skill of break up their body so the performance is more than just tapping feet. The result is a more expressive type of dance that can surprisingly be adapted to all sorts of music.
No tap experience is necessary.
Acro/Contortion 10+
Technique & Conditioning – 8 & up
This hour-long class focuses on building core strength and increasing endurance and flexibility through a variety of exercises. These exercises include, but are not limited to pilates, yoga, and strength exercises. This class also helps dancers identify areas of weakness as well as needs in flexibility. It gives dancers the tools to use throughout their week to improve these areas as they work towards their dance goals. This class is also great for the non-dancers because being strong and flexible is good for us all! Dress Code : Comfortable fitted clothing with no zippers, buttons or “bling.”No tank tops. No shorts without tights underneath. Yoga or capri pants are good recommended. No jewelry.
Acro 5-9yrs.
This class introduces basic tumbling moves with a strong emphasis on stretching and strengthening exercises, which will prepare the student for more advanced work. Basic moves learned include things such as Splits, Backbends, Handstands, and Cartwheels. This class combines the love of dance and acrobatics.
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.
Lyrical/Jazz Level I (8+yrs)
Lyrical/Jazz Level II *Placed by Instructor
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 5-6yrs. (Recital Ballet & Jazz Performed)
Hip Hop/Jazz 5-6yrs.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 7-9yrs.
Ballet/Jazz 5-9yrs.
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.
Dress Code:
Girls: solid color t-shirt (no writing), leggings and/or shorts and black sneaker with black sole.
Boys: solid color t-shirt (no writing), jogger/athletic pants and/or shorts and black sneaker with black sole.
No jeans or belly shirts. No writing on clothing. Hair should be in a ponytail or pulled back off your face. No jewelry.
Shoes: Black sneaker with black sole
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.
2020-2021 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.
Shoes: 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.
Clogging is a truly American dance form that began in the Appalachian Mountains and now enjoys widespread popularity throughout the United States and around the world. At its core, Clogging is a means of personal expression and we want to bring its high energy and fun to an extended audience.
This beginner-friendly class will teach classic Appalachian clogging steps including basics, doubles, triples, cowboy, joey and more! Along with fun, dancers will get the benefits of improved flexibility, coordination, endurance, strength and building self-confidence.
Dancers will learn Appalachian clogging steps including basics, doubles, triples, cowboy, joey and MORE! No experience necessary for this class. Class Requires Clogging Shoes, must order online.
Clogging 6-13 years Mon 6:00-7:00 PM Chris
Adult Clogging 14+ Mon 7:00-8:00 PM Chris
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 dances. Dances will be choreographed to feature students individual talents in solos along with duets, trios and group dances.
Performance Team 1 (Thursday 5:30-6:30) Angie
Performance Team 2 (Thursday 6:30-7:30) Angie
We are starting a new program specifically for those that are interested in competing in Jazz Dance
Competition Jazz 5-10 yrs. *Must Audition for Team
Competition Team II *Must Audition for Team –
Class will take place Tuesday Nights from 7:30–8:30 pm with Ms. Angie as your instructor. Classes fill up quick, so be sure to register before the class day.
Jan 5, 12, 19
Cha-cha-cha and Merengue are both lively and upbeat Latin dances in the same family of steps. They are both often used in formal competitions and a favorite for in-formal clubs. Both consist of playful and creative steps, and are a wonderful ground for improvisational dance moves.
February 9, 16, 23
The Waltz is a smooth and elegant dance often put to 3/4 timing. It can be danced several different ways, but the approach this class will take is a classic three-step with added variations of movement and steps to create a romantic and lovely dance.
March 9, 16, 23
East Coast Swing, differing from its West Coast counterpart, is a lively and jovial dance style developed through the end of the 1940’s and into the 1950’s. Unique in its American origin, it is a favorite in dance clubs and ballrooms across the world. It can be danced to many different kinds of music, and for more advanced dancers often includes acrobatic aerial tricks.
April 6, 13, [Closed for Fairy Festival], and 27
The Argentine Tango is a sensual dance developed in the clubs of Buenos Aires and differs from its American counterpart. It can be danced to many musical timings, and consists of many sweeping and grand poses. It requires dancers to be in-tune with one another and with the music, to create a beautiful flowing dance.
We have many classes for adults (see the full listing here), but here are some special ones worth an extra mention
Join us for a fun cardio dance class that will pull some of your favorite songs from the 80’s to now. This class is designed to help adults of all dance levels burn some calories while working on flexibility and remembering how to grove. Experience hip hop to line dancing in this unique adult workout class. Class is a twelve week commitment and starts February 2.
No dance experience is necessary.
Wear exercise clothes that make you feel comfortable.
We all need some time to recover from our daily routine. Claim some time for yourself by joining us for our Adult Barre Class. This weekly excursion will not only get you familiar with ballet concepts in a comfortable environment, but will help you become a stronger and more relaxed version of yourself.
This dance studio for a class that incorporates barre work and the very best ballet exercises and techniques that create strong lean bodies.
No ballet experience is necessary.
Wear exercise clothes that make you feel comfortable.
Clogging is a truly American dance form that began in the Appalachian Mountains and now enjoys widespread popularity throughout the United States and around the world. At its core, Clogging is a means of personal expression and we want to bring its high energy and fun to an extended audience.
This beginner-friendly class will teach classic Appalachian clogging steps including basics, doubles, triples, cowboy, joey and more! Along with fun, dancers will get the benefits of improved flexibility, coordination, endurance, strength and building self-confidence.
Dancers will learn Appalachian clogging steps including basics, doubles, triples, cowboy, joey and MORE! No experience necessary for this class. Class Requires Clogging Shoes, must order online.
Watch a Video of Our Instructor Chris performing Clog Dance at Bright Walls
Two Age Groups:
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