Dance Program

Teens and Adults can learn grace, coordination, and movement skills through the Institute's dance classes. Seven levels of dance are offered in this year's program with each level specifically designed to meet the physical abilities of that age group.

ATTIRE:  For Ballet, females wear tights, ballet slippers, and a black leotard. Hair should be pulled up neatly off the neck. Males wear a solid white T-shirt, black tights, and black ballet slippers.
For Jazz, students should wear form fitting clothing that allows for movement. Jazz shoes should be worn.

All dance classes:
Course Length: 12 weeks, September 12 - December 12 (no classes November 25 - 28)
Location: Room 144-A, Heskett Center
Instructor: Sarah Bishop Jones
Minimum for all dance classes: 6 Students

Pre-ballet (age 5)
A creative movement class for the young, beginning student. Classes focus on the basics needed to continue in dance.
Meeting Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $105 Payable by September 1 OR $65 by September 1 and $55 by November 1

Ballet 1 (ages 6-8)
Students will work with the French ballet terms and basic body alignment.
Meeting Day/Time: Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $115 payable by September 1 OR $60 by September 1 and $55 by November 1

Ballet 2 (ages 9-11)
Students expand their knowledge of French ballet terms while working to maintain body alignment. For beginning dancers or those with some previous dance training.
Meeting Days/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $190 payable by September 1 OR $100 by September 1 and $100 by November 1

Teen/Adult Jazz
A class for teens and adults who are beginning or wish to continue to develop vocabulary and steps of jazz styles.
Meeting Day/Time: Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $115 payable by September 1 OR $65 by September 1 and $60 by November 1

Teen/Adult Ballet
A class for beginners or those who wish to continue the study of ballet at the basic level. Students will learn classical ballet vocabulary, concepts and steps while focusing on the sheer enjoyment derived from dancing.
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $190 payable by September 1 OR $100 by September 1 and $100 by November 1

Teen/Adult Modern
A class for teens and adults who have some previous dance training. THis class will focus on the technique of modern dance including the use of the spine and pelvis. Floor work will be used to build the dancer's connection to the floor.
Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $115 payable by September 1 OR $65 by September 1 and $60 by November 1

Teen/Adult Ballroom
A class for beginners through intermediate students. Dances to be covered will be waltz, fox trot, cha cha, salsa, tango and swing. Students will lean the basic body frame, steps and vocabulary of these dances.
Instructors: Sarah Bishop Jones and Brad Victory
Meeting Day/Time: Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $115 payable by September 1 OR $65 by September 1 and $60 by November 1

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