CLASS INFO/TUITION

Creative Movement I & II (Ages 3 & 4)

This ballet-based class is a natural way for children to explore the basic elements of movement: space, time, energy, and body awareness. Students also gain strength through large loco-motor movement such as hopping, jumping, and leaping. Through dance games, improvisation, music, props, and their imagination, children develop lifelong lessons through listening skills and discipline needed in and out of the classroom.
Class size: 10 students.

Attire:

Girls: Plain pink short-sleeved leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. (No house slippers please) No attached skirts.
Boys: Black pants or shorts, plain white t-shirt, black leather ballet slippers
*Can be purchased through Suncoast Dance Theatre

Tuition

Summer: $20.00 Registration Fee $60.00 month – for July Evening Workshop meeting twice a week for four weeks
Fall: Season starts Saturday, August 23, 2008 and ends Friday, June 19, 2009
$45.00 Registration Fee $25.00 Registration fee if enrolled in summer classes $30.00 monthly = 30 minute class

Pre-Leveled Program (Ages 5 through 8)

Pre Level I

Basic Intro Level with little to no experience needed.
Class size: 14 students.

Pre Level II

Emphasizes further development and mastering of skills learned in Level I.
Prerequisite: Completion of a minimum of one year of training at Level I in dance form.
Class size: 14 students.

Pre Level III

The basic building blocks are being mastered and dancers have knowledge of terminology as well as the muscle
strength to execute movements with ease. Advancement to level IV is with the permission of the instructor.
Class size: 14 students.

Pre Level IV

Classes are geared for the intermediate and advanced pre leveled dancers and continue to emphasize technique
as well as nurture your child’s love for dance. Combinations and movements get more complex and challenging
for the older dancer. Advancement through these levels is not to be rushed and will only be allowed through the
recommendation again, by the instructor. Consistency is the key in training at this level for any sport, especially
dance.
Class size: 14 students

Attire:

BALLET: Girls: Pink leather ballet slippers (no house slippers please)- Plain black cap sleeved leotard, pink tights, and appropriate footwear. No attached skirts. Boys: Black leather ballet slippers
JAZZ: Girls: White leather jazz oxfords - Plain black cap sleeved leotard, pink tights, and appropriate footwear. No attached skirts.
Boys: Black leather jazz oxfords - Black pants or shorts, plain white t-shirt, and appropriate footwear.
TAP: Flat black patent tap shoes

Class	Minutes	Cost
1	45	$45
2	90	$70
3	135	$100

Tuition

Summer: $20 Registration Fee $85 Month
for July Evening Workshop (2x a week for 4 weeks)
Fall: Season starts Saturday, August 23, 2008 and ends Friday, June 19, 2009
$45 Registration Fee $25 Registration Fee if enrolled in summer

Leveled Program (Ages 9-18) - Twice-Weekly Policy for Ballet and Jazz

In order to carefully nurture and instill the proper fundamentals of dance in a young mind and body, it is necessary for the students in levels II and higher to take at least two technique classes a week in ballet and levels IV and higher two jazz classes a week. Anything less does not afford the student the opportunity to assimilate the information and practice the movement with the guidance of the teacher. Pointe class begins with the recommendation of the teacher only. Many factors must be evaluated before a student is ready to go on pointe. Each student progresses at her own rate and must be in a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week for at least 3 years.

Classical Ballet (Levels I – V)

Ballet is the fundamental foundation of all dance, especially jazz and modern. Levels I-V lay the beginning
groundwork for classical ballet technique, beginning with center barre, floor stretches, and progressions across
the floor. As the ballet student becomes more advanced, the frequency of training must increase as well as the
difficulty once the basics are mastered. Through a program coordinating knowledge of the RAD (Royal
Academy of Dance), Vaganova, and Cechetti methods of ballet, dancers can continue to prepare for a
professional track program, if desired.
Class size: 14 students.

Jazz (Levels I- V)

Jazz is based on strong ballet technique. Once students reach the age of 9-10 their muscles are better prepared to
perform the exercises required in jazz class and they understand the way their bodies move by this age. These
classes stress the importance of solid jazz technique, along with proper body alignment and isolations. Class
begins in the center warming up the largest muscle groups first. Floor stretches and strengthening are also
integral to this class. Additional technique will be taught in traveling progressions, as well as center
combinations. Choreography will focus on the roots of jazz through today’s popular trends. It is beneficial for
the dancer to be cross training in ballet and/or modern dance class, especially in the more advanced levels.
Class size: 14 students.

Tap (Levels I – VIII)

Tap technique is emphasized through tap barre, center work, and progressions across the floor. Students also
learn through “call and response” as well as improvisation. Basic tap rhythms, musicality, and vocabulary are
covered as important building blocks for the more advanced levels to come. In levels I-V, technique will focus
on placement, precision, musicality, weight change and speed. Classes emphasize clean technique and precision,
incorporating free body movement. Traveling work, center combinations, choreography and improvisation are
used to increase ones own technical ability and confidence.
Class size: 14 students.

Hip-Hop (Levels I-III)

This is a high-energy class starting with basic center warm-up, floor stretches, progressions across the floor, and
a center combination. It incorporates current street trends and popular age appropriate music. The beginning
levels explore simple rhythms and isolations and eventually progress to more complicated and intricate patterns
in the intermediate and advanced levels.

Tumbling (Levels I-III)

This class concentrates on flexibility, strengthening, and basic tumbling skills. Prerequisites are required to
advance to each level. This is a great class for those who wish to pursue cheerleading, dance team, or to lay the
groundwork for further gymnastics training.
Class size: 10 students.

Modern (Levels I-IV)

This class introduces the fundamental principles of Modern dance and will build week to week. Basic
movement concepts such as over curve/under curve and contraction/release of the torso, articulation of the
spine, and modern dance vocabulary will be taught and reviewed in depth. Class will also focus on proper
alignment, musicality, and center work. This class will break down the movement and provide students with
exercises that build strength, increase flexibility and provide a foundation that can be applied to all dance styles.
Modern emphasizes the use of the floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement.
Class size: 14 students.

the more classes you take the larger the discount!
Hours	Cost	Actual Cost	Discount Percentage
1	50	50	0%
1.5	75	70	7%
2	100	90	10%
2.5	125	106	15%
3	150	125	17%
3.5	175	138	21%
4	200	150	25%
4.5	225	163	28%
5	250	175	30%
5.5	275	185	33%
6	300	193	36%
6.5	325`	198	39%
&+	350	215	39%
*There is a $5 discount for 2nd child taking 1 class, all others fall under chart

Attire:

Ballet: Girls: Pink leather or canvas ballet slippers (no house slippers please); Boys: Black leather ballet slippers

Tap: Flat black tap shoes

Jazz: Black leather slip on jazz oxfords

Hip Hop: Black jazz sneakers or black sneakers

Modern: No shoes, barefoot

Ballet, Jazz & Tap: Girls Ballet: Plain black camisole leotard, pink tights, and appropriate footwear. No attached skirts.

Jazz and Tap: Add black jazz pants on top of pink tights
Boys: Black pants or shorts, plain white t-shirt, and appropriate footwear.

Hip Hop: All students: Black t-shirt (not sleeveless), black Capri pants (knees covered)

Tuition

Summer: $20 Registration Fee $95 Month per genre for July Evening Workshop (2x a week for 4 weeks)
Fall: $45 Registration Fee or $25 Registration Fee if enrolled in summer classes
Season starts Saturday, August 23, 2008 and ends Friday, June 19, 2009

Adult Classes

A great way to start or end your day! For first time students or for those continuing on their dance journey. Classes are designed to develop flexibility, strength, proper body alignment, and overall physical well-being. Classes will be offered in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and a modern based yoga movement class.

Ballet

These classes will concentrate on proper body alignment, beginning barre work, and an introduction to
classical ballet. It will help with flexibility, strengthening core muscle groups, balance, and toning,
while gaining a greater appreciation for the art form. It is a great way to shape up and discover muscles
you never knew you had!

Jazz

This class will give you an introduction to a great American art form. It is fast paced and funky and
will get your heart beating to popular music trends. Classes begin with center movement warming up
the larger muscle groups first, followed by isolations of body parts. This class will include stretching,
across the floor combinations and center work.

Tap

These classes will emphasize proper tap technique and terminology. This is a terrific way to discover
making music with your feet! Classes will consist of center warm-up, progressions across the floor,
and center combinations.

Hip-Hop

Fun, Funky, and Fresh! These classes will keep you in shape and up-to-date in the latest movement
style and music. Classes will consist of warm-up, stretches, and center combinations.

Modern/Yoga Movement

This class introduces the fundamental principles of Modern dance with an influence of basic yoga. Modern
emphasizes the use of the floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement. This is great class to
make every part of your body feel good. Using all organic and internal movement from within, the body
will feel the strength of the core and ooze a sense of release from everyday tensions.

Attire

Adult students do not have to wear black and pink! You have artistic freedom in whatever you are
comfortable in wearing.

Ballet: Ballet slippers
Jazz: Jazz shoes
Tap: Tap shoes
Hip-Hop: Sneakers
Modern Yoga Movement: no shoes

Tuition

$20 Annual Registration Fee
Summer: $95 for a session (1 genre) or an 8 class card (any genre)
Fall: $125 for a session (1 genre) or an 8 class card (any genre)

Session 1: 8/30/08 - 11/08/08 Session 2: 11/10/08 - 02/07/09 Session 3: 2/9/09-04/25/09