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DANCE BEGINNINGS
EMILY HULL, SARAH COLLINS Ages 3 & 4 | Monday 12:30-1:15pm, Wednesday 1:15-2pm, Thursday 12:30-1:15pm, 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
EMILY HULL, SARAH COLLINS Ages 4 & 5 | Monday 1:45-2:30pm, Wednesday 2:15-3pm, Thursday 2-2:45pm 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
CINDY DEFOREST Kindergarten | Monday 4-4:45pm, Friday 1:30-2:15pm This class is a continuation of the ballet curriculum. See “Pre-Ballet” description. BALLET 1B, Grades 1-2. | Wednesday 4-4:45pm
BONNIE GOMBOS
Beginning level class for students who have already had introductory ballet classes. Warm-ups at the barre teach primary elements
of classical ballet: posture, positions of feet, arms, head, qualities of movement, center floor and elementary combinations
across the floor.
HIP HOP 1
JANA POWERS
Grades 1-2 | Saturday, 10:15-11am
Hip Hop dance for boys and girls using lively music to help build age appropriate skills.
BALLET 2
BONNIE GOMBOS
Grades 3-4 | Wednesday, 5-5:45pm.
Advanced beginners & intermediate students who have had two years or more experience in ballet technique or equivalent. BROADWAY KIDS
JANA POWERS
Grades 3-5 | Monday, 5-5:45pm.
This class will concentrate on musical theatre dance for the elementary age dancer.
MODERN/JAZZ
ELIZABETH HALL
Grades 4-8 | Thursday, 5-5:45pm.
This class is a combination of modern and jazz techniques with age appropriate music.
BALLET 3/4 Grades 5 & up | Saturday,11:15am-12pm.
BALLET 4/5 Grades 6-8 | Wednesday, 6-6:45pm.
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 TEEN CONTEMPORARY
EMILY FRANGIPANE
Grades 7 & up | Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm.
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.
HIGH SCHOOL HIP HOP
RAY LAGDAMEN
Grades 9 & up | Thursday, 4:00-4:45pm.
Street dance style. A combination of popping and isolation grooves.
HIGH SCHOOL BROADWAY DANCE
EMILY FRANGIPANE
Grades 9 & up | Friday, 5-6pm.
This class emphasizes theatre dance encompassing many dance techniques and styles for the purpose of a lively performance.
BEGINNER POINTE
CINDY DEFOREST
By permission only | Monday, 7:15-8pm.
Open to students who have completed Ballet 3. POINTE BONNIE GOMBOS By permission only | Tuesday, 3-3:45pm. This is a multilevel class in pointe work. Open to Company students and students that have completed at least 1 year of Ballet 3.ADVANCED POINTE
BONNIE GOMBOS
By permission only | Tuesday, 4-5pm.
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, 6:45-7:30pm
JR. CO. REHEARSAL Tuesday, 7:30-8:15pm
CO. BALLET Wednesday, 7-8:15pm SR. CO. BALLET Thursday, 6-7:15pm
CO. TECH/BALLET Friday, 3:30-4:45pm
SR. CO. TECHNIQUE Saturday, 12:15-1:15pm
SR. CO. REHEARSAL Saturday, 1:15-2pm ADULT BALLET ELIZABETH HALL, BONNIE GOMBOS Adults | Monday 9:45-11:15am or Friday 10-11:30am | Jan. 21-June 4 | $420 This registration is for a 20 class card. Adult dance and adult martial arts are drop in classes that the card can be used for. All students are encouraged to try this popular intermediate level class. each class will include a thorough barre, center floor, and a well-balanced combination in a relaxed and positive atmosphere.$25 Drop-in Fee or 20-class card for $420 available for adult classes ($35 registration fee due 1x per yr.) Available at DAC office or at (203) 655-8683.
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