Registration Information & Schedule: 2021 - 2022 Dance Season
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2021-2022 Dance Classes & Schedule
Please see the recreational class listing and schedule below. Dance classes are offered for ages five to adult in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop and Lyrical. Our Pre-School program includes our Two's + You, Creative Movement and Pre-Dance classes for toddlers and children ages two, three and four. (Schedule subject to change. More classes may be added. Please contact us if you don't see a class or time that suits your schedule.)
Pre-School Dance Programs (Children ages 2 - 4)
Two's + You - (Age 2)
Children will be introduced to the wonderful world of dance through creative movement, song and stories in this fun 30 minute class. Dancers will have fun alongside their caregiver in this gently structured class. Caregiver participation is required. Moms, dads, nannies, grandparents and all caregivers are welcome! (Two's + You students do not perform in the year-end performance).
$150/session + $20 prop bag fee
Saturdays 9:15 am; Sundays 9:30 am
Session 1: Week of Oct 10th - Week of Dec 12th
Session 2: Week of Jan 9th - Week of Mar 13th
Creative Movement - (Age 3)
In this 30 minute class, students will be introduced to the joy of dance through movement exploration. It is a great introduction to the fundamentals of dance using imagination, props, and creative dance games.
Tuesdays 4:30 pm; Saturdays 9:15 am; Sundays 10:15 am
Pre-Dance - (Age 4)
This 45 minute class teaches coordination, body awareness and musicality through movement to music. This level is an introductory dance class that combines Creative Movement, Jazz, Ballet and Tap dance. Students begin the first half of the class in their tap shoes and then switch to gymnastics slippers halfway through (with the teachers' assistance).
Wednesdays 5:30 pm; Tuesdays 5:00pm (*new); Saturdays 10:00 am; Sundays 11:00 am
Recreational Dance Classes (Ages 5+)
BALLET (AGES 5+)
A classical form of dance and a strong technical base for all other dance forms. Ballet teaches poise, body awareness, alignment, muscle control, grace and flexibility. EDC follows the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus.
Ballet Ages 5 & 6 - Fridays 5:30pm *new*; Saturdays 10:00 am
Ballet Ages 7 & 8 - Saturdays 12:00 pm
Ballet Ages 9 & 10 - Saturdays 1:00 pm
Ballet Ages 11+ - Tuesdays 6:00 pm
JAZZ (AGES 5+)
A stylish, energetic form of dance; its roots come from ballet and modern dance techniques. Jazz dance incorporates a variety of dynamics, body isolations, uses various techniques for turning and jumping, and so much more.
Jazz Ages 5 & 6 - Tuesdays 5:00 pm; Saturdays 11:00 am
Jazz Ages 7 & 8 - Tuesdays 5:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am
Jazz Ages 9 & 10 - Saturdays 11:00 am
Jazz Ages 11 - 13 - Mondays 5:00 pm
Jazz 14+ - Mondays 7:00 pm
HIP HOP (AGES 5+)
Hip Hop is a combination of dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, popping and jazz funk.
Hip Hop Ages 5 & 6 - Wednesdays 4:30 pm
Hip Hop Ages 7 & 8 - Mondays 5:00 pm; Tuesdays 6:00 pm
Hip Hop Ages 9 & 10 - Tuesdays 6:00 pm; Fridays 6:30pm *new*
Hip Hop Ages 11 - 13 - Tuesdays 8:00 pm; Fridays 7:30pm *new*
Hip Hop Ages 14+ - Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Hip Hop Ages 18+ - Tuesdays 8:00 pm
LYRICAL (AGES 7+)
A popular dance style that blends ballet and jazz dance. Lyrical is generally smoother and a bit faster than ballet, but not quite as fast as jazz. A lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy and anger.
Lyrical Ages 7 & 8 - Mondays 6:00 pm
Lyrical Ages 9 & 10 - Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Lyrical Ages 11 - 13 - Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Lyrical Ages 14+ -Tuesdays 8:00 pm
TAP (AGES 5+)
A style of dance focusing on different rhythms, sounds and intricate footwork, creating percussion instrument out of the dancer's feet. Great for developing coordination skills!
Tap Ages 5 & 6 - Wednesdays 5:30 pm
Tap Ages 7 & 8 - Saturdays 11:00 am
Tap Ages 9 & 10 - Saturdays 12:00 pm
Tap Ages 11 - 13 - Mondays 6:00 pm
Tap Ages 14+ - Mondays 8:00 pm
BROADWAY BOUND *New!* (AGES 8+)
Broadway Bound is a fun, interactive class that focuses on acting, singing and dance! Students will learn performance skills through music, movement and story telling. Broadway Bound will be taught by Tyrell Witherspoon. Mr. Tyrell has been working in the entertainment industry for 20+ years including many productions at Rainbow Stage!
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Workshop Programs
ACRO (Ages 5+)
Acro is extremely beneficial to a dancers' training as it promotes flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. Basic acrobatic technique will be taught in a safe environment. Handstands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers and aerials are just some of the tricks dancers may learn. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength. Please note, this is a non-performance class and there will not be a routine in the year-end performance.
Sundays September 26th - December 12th
Ages 5 - 9 10:00 - 11:30am
Ages 10+ 11:30 - 1:00am
4 THE BOYS (Ages 7+)
“4 The Boys” is a combination class where dancers will learn hip hop, basic breaking, jazz and acro skills. This 6 week session designed for boys will be taught by Mr. Tyrell and will include fun lessons prepared for this age group and interests, all while focusing on class structure and dance discipline.
September 24th - October 29th
Fridays 5:30 - 6:30pm
Pre-School Dance Programs (Children ages 2 - 4)
Two's + You - (Age 2)
Children will be introduced to the wonderful world of dance through creative movement, song and stories in this fun 30 minute class. Dancers will have fun alongside their caregiver in this gently structured class. Caregiver participation is required. Moms, dads, nannies, grandparents and all caregivers are welcome! (Two's + You students do not perform in the year-end performance).
$150/session + $20 prop bag fee
Saturdays 9:15 am; Sundays 9:30 am
Session 1: Week of Oct 10th - Week of Dec 12th
Session 2: Week of Jan 9th - Week of Mar 13th
Creative Movement - (Age 3)
In this 30 minute class, students will be introduced to the joy of dance through movement exploration. It is a great introduction to the fundamentals of dance using imagination, props, and creative dance games.
Tuesdays 4:30 pm; Saturdays 9:15 am; Sundays 10:15 am
Pre-Dance - (Age 4)
This 45 minute class teaches coordination, body awareness and musicality through movement to music. This level is an introductory dance class that combines Creative Movement, Jazz, Ballet and Tap dance. Students begin the first half of the class in their tap shoes and then switch to gymnastics slippers halfway through (with the teachers' assistance).
Wednesdays 5:30 pm; Tuesdays 5:00pm (*new); Saturdays 10:00 am; Sundays 11:00 am
Recreational Dance Classes (Ages 5+)
BALLET (AGES 5+)
A classical form of dance and a strong technical base for all other dance forms. Ballet teaches poise, body awareness, alignment, muscle control, grace and flexibility. EDC follows the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus.
Ballet Ages 5 & 6 - Fridays 5:30pm *new*; Saturdays 10:00 am
Ballet Ages 7 & 8 - Saturdays 12:00 pm
Ballet Ages 9 & 10 - Saturdays 1:00 pm
Ballet Ages 11+ - Tuesdays 6:00 pm
JAZZ (AGES 5+)
A stylish, energetic form of dance; its roots come from ballet and modern dance techniques. Jazz dance incorporates a variety of dynamics, body isolations, uses various techniques for turning and jumping, and so much more.
Jazz Ages 5 & 6 - Tuesdays 5:00 pm; Saturdays 11:00 am
Jazz Ages 7 & 8 - Tuesdays 5:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am
Jazz Ages 9 & 10 - Saturdays 11:00 am
Jazz Ages 11 - 13 - Mondays 5:00 pm
Jazz 14+ - Mondays 7:00 pm
HIP HOP (AGES 5+)
Hip Hop is a combination of dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It includes a wide range of styles primarily breaking, locking, popping and jazz funk.
Hip Hop Ages 5 & 6 - Wednesdays 4:30 pm
Hip Hop Ages 7 & 8 - Mondays 5:00 pm; Tuesdays 6:00 pm
Hip Hop Ages 9 & 10 - Tuesdays 6:00 pm; Fridays 6:30pm *new*
Hip Hop Ages 11 - 13 - Tuesdays 8:00 pm; Fridays 7:30pm *new*
Hip Hop Ages 14+ - Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Hip Hop Ages 18+ - Tuesdays 8:00 pm
LYRICAL (AGES 7+)
A popular dance style that blends ballet and jazz dance. Lyrical is generally smoother and a bit faster than ballet, but not quite as fast as jazz. A lyrical dancer uses movement to express strong emotions such as love, joy and anger.
Lyrical Ages 7 & 8 - Mondays 6:00 pm
Lyrical Ages 9 & 10 - Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Lyrical Ages 11 - 13 - Tuesdays 7:00 pm
Lyrical Ages 14+ -Tuesdays 8:00 pm
TAP (AGES 5+)
A style of dance focusing on different rhythms, sounds and intricate footwork, creating percussion instrument out of the dancer's feet. Great for developing coordination skills!
Tap Ages 5 & 6 - Wednesdays 5:30 pm
Tap Ages 7 & 8 - Saturdays 11:00 am
Tap Ages 9 & 10 - Saturdays 12:00 pm
Tap Ages 11 - 13 - Mondays 6:00 pm
Tap Ages 14+ - Mondays 8:00 pm
BROADWAY BOUND *New!* (AGES 8+)
Broadway Bound is a fun, interactive class that focuses on acting, singing and dance! Students will learn performance skills through music, movement and story telling. Broadway Bound will be taught by Tyrell Witherspoon. Mr. Tyrell has been working in the entertainment industry for 20+ years including many productions at Rainbow Stage!
Fridays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Workshop Programs
ACRO (Ages 5+)
Acro is extremely beneficial to a dancers' training as it promotes flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. Basic acrobatic technique will be taught in a safe environment. Handstands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers and aerials are just some of the tricks dancers may learn. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, flexibility, & strength. Please note, this is a non-performance class and there will not be a routine in the year-end performance.
Sundays September 26th - December 12th
Ages 5 - 9 10:00 - 11:30am
Ages 10+ 11:30 - 1:00am
4 THE BOYS (Ages 7+)
“4 The Boys” is a combination class where dancers will learn hip hop, basic breaking, jazz and acro skills. This 6 week session designed for boys will be taught by Mr. Tyrell and will include fun lessons prepared for this age group and interests, all while focusing on class structure and dance discipline.
September 24th - October 29th
Fridays 5:30 - 6:30pm
2021-2022 Programming Guide
Please see the recreational class listing and schedule below. Dance classes are offered for ages five to adult in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop and Lyrical. Our Pre-School program includes our Two's + You, Creative Movement and Pre-Dance classes for toddlers and children ages two, three and four.
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Schedule subject to change.
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Schedule subject to change.
