| DANCE CLASSES |
 WINTER/SPRING CLASSESDANCEABILITIES
MARIE MACCARONE & ELIZABETH HALL
Ages 10 & up, and adults. Monday, 4:15-5pm.
This class is a creative movement class for both children, ages 10 and up, and adults with disabilities. This class develops creativity through the study of basic techniques, improvisation and imaginative dance while giving students the opportunity to learn developmentally appropriate choreography. For information, contact Bonnie Gombos: Bonnie@darienarts.org or call 203-655-8683. DANCE BEGINNINGS MARIE MACCARONE, CINDY DEFOREST, BONNIE GOMBOS Ages 3 & 4. Wednesday 2-2:45pm, Thursday 9-9:45am, Thursday 2-2:45pm, Friday 9-9:45am or Friday 12:30-1:15pm. A class especially for preschoolers to learn about dance and the joy of movement through body awareness and creativity. PRE-BALLET CINDY DEFOREST, MARIE MACCARONE, JORDAN CASSETTA Ages 4 & 5. Monday 1:45-2:30pm, Thursday 3-3:45pm or Saturday 9:15-10am. A fun introduction to ballet using imaginative techniques to learn the primary elements of classical ballet including floor and center work. Time is devoted to creativity, providing children with an opportunity to apply ballet technique to their own dances. KINDERBALLET MARIE MACCARONE, BONNIE GOMBOS Kindergarten. Monday, 4-4:45pm or Thursday, 4-4:45pm. This class is a continuation of the ballet curriculum. See “Pre-Ballet” description. KINDER-HIP HOP VICTORIA ULMER Kindergarten. Tuesday, 4-4:45pm. Introduction to jazz and hip hop techniques using lively pop music to build skills and have fun learning new dances. TAP 2 JANA POWERS
Grade 2-5. Monday, 4:45-5:45pm. An introduction to tap rhythms & basic steps designed especially for the young dancer. Learn basic steps with fun routines. BALLET 1A, K-1. Saturday 9:15-10am. BALLET 1B, Grades 1-2. Tuesday, 4:45-5:30pm or Wednesday, 4-4:45. BALLET 1B/2, Grades 2-4. Saturday, 10-11am. BONNIE GOMBOS, VICTORIA ULMER Beginning level class for students with introductory ballet classes. Warm-ups at the barre teach primary elements of classical ballet. Exercises across the floor teach additional vocabulary. HIP HOP 1 VICTORIA ULMER Grades 1-2. Friday, 4-4:45pm. Hip Hop dance for boys and girls using lively music to help build age appropriate skills. BALLET 2 BONNIE GOMBOS Grades 3-4. Wednesday, 4:45-5:45pm. Advanced beginners & intermediate students who have had two years or more experience in ballet technique or equivalent. MODERN/JAZZ 2/3 BONNIE GOMBOS Grades 3–6. Wednesday, 5:45-6:45pm. This class is a combination of modern and jazz techniques with age appropriate music. JAZZ/HIP HOP 2 VICTORIA ULMER Grades 3-5. Friday, 4:45-5:45pm.
Street dance style for boys and girls. A combination of popping and isolation grooves. BALLET 2/3 BONNIE GOMBOS Grades 4 & up. Thursday, 4:45-5:45pm. This ballet class is specifically designed for students who have completed one year of Ballet 2. BALLET 3/4 Grades 5 & up. Monday, 6-7pm or Saturday,11am-12pm. BALLET 4/5 Grades 6 & up. Wednesday, 7-8pm.
CINDY DEFOREST & BONNIE GOMBOS For intermediate students who have had at least three years or more experience in ballet technique or equivalent. It is suggested to take this class two times per week. Prerequisite: Ballet 2/3 MODERN/JAZZ 4 ELIZABETH HALL Grades 6 & up. Wednesday, 6-7pm.
This class is a fast paced combination of modern and jazz techniques. Must have appropriate experience.
HIP HOP 3 RAY LAGDAMEN Grades 6-8. Thursday, 5-6pm. Learn street dance style. A combination of popping and isolation grooves. ADV. BROADWAY DANCE EMILY FRANGIPANE Grades 6 & up. Friday, 5-6pm. This class emphasizes theatre dance encompassing many dance techniques and styles for the purpose of a lively performance. POP - PILATES JORDAN CASSETTA Teen/Adult. Monday, 7-8pm or Wednesday, 4-5pm. A total body mat-based equipment free workout inspired by classical Pilates. It is a fusion of ab-chiseling and total body defining moves to upbeat music. TEEN CONTEMPORARY EMILY FRANGIPANE Grades 7 & up. Tuesday, 5:15-6:15pm. Contemporary dance draws on modern dance technique and an array of philosophies of movement based on the study of the human body and body/mind inter-relationships. TEEN LYRICAL JORDAN CASSETTA, EMILY FRANGIPANE Grades 7 & up. Monday, 4:45-5:45pm or Wednesday, 5-6pm. Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz and ballet. HIGH SCHOOL HIP HOP RAY LAGDAMEN Grades 9-12. Thursday, 4-5pm. Street dance style. A combination of popping and isolation grooves.
NEW! TEEN TAP
JANA POWERS Grades 6-12. Monday, 3-3:45pm.
This is a continuation of tap technique at a more advanced level, exploring classic tap and theatre tap combinations. BEGINNER POINTE CINDY DEFOREST By permission only. Monday, 7:15-8pm.
Open to students who have completed Ballet 3.
POINTE CLASS BONNIE GOMBOS By permission only. Tuesday, 3-4pm.
This is a multilevel class in pointe work. Open to Company students and students who have completed at least 1 year of Ballet 3. ADVANCED POINTE BONNIE GOMBOS By permission only. Tuesday, 4:15-5:15pm. COMPANY CLASSES Company members are our most active dancers at DAC. Company membership is by invitation of the Director. Company members are expected to be taking a variety of classes and must have a ballet technique foundation. Continuous ballet classes are necessary for all company members. The junior and senior companies are distinct to the students’ level of ability but generally are categorized as grades 6-9 in the Junior Company and grades 10-12 in the Senior Company. For new students interested in Company membership please contact the Director. Company members have the most performance opportunities at DAC. JR. CO. BALLET Monday, 6-7:15pm.
JR. CO. TECHNIQUE Tuesday, 6:15-7:15pm.
JR. CO. REHEARSAL Tuesday, 7:15-8pm.
CO. BALLET Wednesday, 6:45-8pm.
SR. CO. BALLET Thursday, 5:45-7pm.
CO. TECH/BALLET Friday, 3:30-4:45pm.
SR. CO. TECHNIQUE Saturday, 12-1pm.
SR. CO. REHEARSAL Saturday, 1-2pm. |
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