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  • 2: About
    • 2.1: Our Philosophy
    • 2.2: Our Instructors
  • 3: Classes
    • 3.1: Art
    • 3.2: Dance
      • 3.2.1: Ballet
      • 3.2.2: Belly Dancing
      • 3.2.3: Hip Hop
      • 3.2.4: Jazz
      • 3.2.5: Salsa
      • 3.2.6: Tap
      • 3.2.7: Musical Theater
      • 3.2.8: Ballroom
    • 3.3: Martial Arts
    • 3.4: Music
      • 3.4.1: Guitar
      • 3.4.2: Piano
      • 3.4.3: Violin
      • 3.4.4: Voice
  • 4: Movements
  • 5: Site Map
  • 6: Contact
  • 8: Newsletter
    • 8.1: Student Newsletter
    • 8.10: Pictures
    • 8.12: Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

Labor Day

Date: 6 September 2010
Summary: Labor Day
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Fall Classes Begin

Date: 7 September 2010
Summary: Fall Classes Begin
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Fitness Center Open!!

Date: 20 September 2010
Summary: Fitness Center Open!!
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Halloween Festival

Date: 30 October 2010
Summary: Halloween Festival
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Thanksgiving Break- T.B.A.

Date: 22 November 2010 00:00 to 27 November 2010 00:00
Summary: Thanksgiving Break- T.B.A.
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Gala Theme & Coustumes Revealed

Date: 29 November 2010
Summary: Gala Theme & Coustumes Revealed
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Practice for Christmas Show

Date: 17 December 2010
Summary: Practice for Christmas Show
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Christmas Pageant

Date: 18 December 2010
Summary: Christmas Pageant
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Holiday Break- No Classes

Date: 22 December 2010 00:00 to 02 January 2011 00:00
Summary: Holiday Break- No Classes
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Classes Resume

Date: 3 January 2011
Summary: Classes Resume
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Spring Break-No Classes

Date: 13 March 2011 00:00 to 19 March 2011 00:00
Summary: Spring Break-No Classes
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Classes Resume

Date: 21 March 2011
Summary: Classes Resume
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Gala Pictures

Date: 25 March 2011 00:00 to 27 March 2011 00:00
Summary: Gala Pictures
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Tickets on Sale

Date: 1 April 2011
Summary: Tickets on Sale
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Early Registration-Summer & Fall

Date: 8 April 2011 00:00 to 09 April 2011 00:00
Summary: Early Registration-Summer & Fall
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Last Day for Program Dedications

Date: 11 April 2011
Summary: Last Day for Program Dedications
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Easter Break- T.B.A.

Date: 22 April 2011 00:00 to 25 April 2011 00:00
Summary: Easter Break- T.B.A.
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Practice Times

Date: 26 April 2011
Summary: Practice Times
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In Studio Gala Practice

Date: 26 April 2011 00:00 to 30 April 2011 00:00
Summary: In Studio Gala Practice
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Practice Times

Date: 27 April 2011
Summary: Practice Times
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Practice Times

Date: 28 April 2011
Summary: Practice Times
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Practice Times

Date: 29 April 2011
Summary: Practice Times
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Practice Times

Date: 30 April 2011
Summary: Practice Times
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Dress Rehearsal at Auditorium

Date: 1 May 2011
Summary: Dress Rehearsal at Auditorium
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Gala Performance

Date: 2 May 2011
Summary: Gala Performance
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Last Week of Classes

Date: 16 May 2011 00:00 to 21 May 2011 00:00
Summary: Last Week of Classes
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Ballet

Sept '10-May '11

Fall Classes Begin September 7, 2010

Preparatory Division
These classes teach rhythm, coordination and group participation through a variety of movements, games, and exercises.

Ages 2.5-5

TUESDAY
Ballet:
5:00-5:30p.m.

Ages 4-5

THURSDAY
Ballet:
5:00-5:30p.m.

Ages 2.5-5

SATURDAY
Ballet: (Ages 2.5-4)
10:00-10:30a.m.
Ballet: (Age 5)
11:00-11:30a.m.


These classes teach body alignment, posture and isometric muscle development. At this stage, students are introduced to classical ballet training.

Ages 6-7

MONDAY
Ballet:
4:00-4:45p.m.

Ages 6-7

TUESDAY
Ballet:
4:00-5:00p.m.


Students incorporate what they have learned in Previous Classes and begin their formal introduction to classical ballet training.

Ages 8-9

TUESDAY
Ballet:
4:30-5:30p.m.

Ages 10-11

TUESDAY
Ballet:
5:30-6:30p.m.


The student begins formal ballet training with the emphasis on barre work, focusing on the muscle development that is necessary to execute basic technique.

Teen Classes

WEDNESDAY
Ballet:
5:30-6:30p.m.


Students at this level focus on increased center work, particularly in the areas of petite allegro and pirouettes. Girls begin pre-point exercise to strengthen their feet, ankles, and legs for future point work. The pre-professional division offers a comprehensive training program for the serious student who aspires to be a professional dancer. The students in this division train to master the advanced technical skills, consistency, musicality, articulation, and natural expression emphasizing point work, variations, conditioning, and performance, assisting and teaching. These classes also prepare students not only the responsibility and discipline for a dancer, but a college student and the adult world, learning discipline, commitment and time management.

Pre-Professional Level



PRE-PRO BALLET:
Tuesday 5:30-6:30p.m.
Thursday 6:30-8:00p.m.


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