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Fall Semester: Sept. 7-Jan. 22 Spring Semester Jan. 24-May 28 DANCE BEGINNINGS
EMILY HULL, SARAH COLLINS, JANA POWERS Ages 3 & 4 | Monday 12:30-1:15pm, Tuesday 12:30-1:15, Wednesday 1:15-2pm, Thursday 12:30-1:15pm, Friday 9-9:45am 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, JANA POWERS Ages 4 & 5 | Monday 1:45-2;30pm, Tuesday 2-2;45pm, Wednesday 2:15-3pm, Thursday 2-2:45pm, Friday 1:30-2:15pm, 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
CINDY DEFOREST, ELIZABETH HALL Kindergarten | Monday 4-4:45pm, Thursday 3:45-4:30pm This class is a continuation of the ballet curriculum. See “Pre-Ballet” description. BALLET 1A, Grades K-1 | Saturday 10-10:45am BALLET 1, Grades 1-2 | Monday 5-5:45pm | Wednesday 4-4:45pm
BONNIE GOMBOS, JANA POWERS
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, Grades 1-2 | Tuesday 4-4:45pm HIP HOP 2, Grades 3-5 | Tuesday 5-5:45pm
BRIANNA GILL
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 | Tuesday 6-7pm.
This class will concentrate on musical theatre dance for the elementary age dancer.
MODERN JAZZ 2/3
ELIZABETH HALL
Grades 3-6| Thursday 4:45-5:45pm
This class is a combination of modern and jazz techniques with age appropriate music.
BALLET 3 Grades 5 & 6 | Monday 5-6pm BALLET 3/4 Grades 5 & up | Saturday 11am-12pm
BALLET 4/5 Grades 6-8 | Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm
BONNIE GOMBOS , CINDY DEFOREST, CLAIRE MAZZA
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 BOYS BALLET TBD Grades 6 & Up | Tuesday, 7-8pm TEEN LYRICAL JAZZ BONNIE GOMBOS Grades 6 & Up | Monday, 3:45-4:45pm MIDDLE SCHOOL HIP HOP BRIANNA GILL Grades 6-8 | Thursday, 5:15-6:15pm Street dance style. A combination of popping and isolation grooves. MIDDLE SCHOOL BROADWAY EMILY FRANGIPANE Grades 6-8 | Thursday, 6:15-7:15pm 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 BRIANNA GILL Grades 9 & up | Thursday, 4-5pm 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, 3-4pm 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, 4:15-5:30pm
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, 6:30-7:15pm
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 ADULT BALLET ELIZABETH HALL, BONNIE GOMBOS Adults | Monday 9:45-11:15am or Friday 10-11:30am | $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 ($40 registration fee due 1x per yr.) Available at DAC office or at (203) 655-8683.
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