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4 Things Every Parent Should Know Before Choosing a Dance StudioE

Hello Superstars!!!
Well, I hope you all have had a good rest since the recital performances. Again, I must congratulate all of you on such an outstanding job. We are all so very proud of you and so happy to have you at the Holmes' Studio!
Have a fantastic summer!
Mary Ann

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2010 - 2011 Dance Schedule        Dance Registration Form          Dance Policy

Classes 

• NEW DANCE OFFERINGS: For those who have all kinds of dance ideas, but are not sure how to put them together, we are offering a Future Choreographers class this year that will present student-choreographed work in the winter and spring recitals. For those who want to jump start their turns, leaps, and technique in all styles of dance, you will see real results if you attend our Open Technique class, which will draw on disciplines such as ballet, floor barre, Pilates, and yoga. All ages from 8 to adult are welcome, and you can take the class on a year-long or drop-in basis. Also this year, we want to offer a dance class especially for the guys – Boys Hip-Hop!

Super Tots -  Especially designed for 3 and 4 year olds, our tots class is perfect for those entering a dance class for the first time - eager to explore the world of music and dance! The children will have a rich experience of learning how their bodies respond to music - learning skills such as locomotor (moving) and non-locomotor (staying in one place) movements in an atmosphere that is filled with imagery and self-expression. Students learn basic ballet and tumbling skills that help strengthen their motor coordination & body awareness. Social skills are acquired as they develop simple class tasks such as taking turns and following directions while interacting with their peers. All this is guided under the umbrella of highly experienced pre-k staff!

Tiny Tumblers -  This class is for our students ages 4 and up. It is designed to increase motor skills, coordination, body awareness, flexibility and strength, while doing so in a fun, music and movement filled atmosphere! Imaginative play is still at hand for these little ones as they learn tumbling “tricks” to impress all! Great for those energetic darlings in our life...We don’t call them tiny tumblers for nothing!

Combo Jazz/Acro -  Designed for 5 & 6 year olds, who are too “experienced” for Super Tots, but still desire the combination of jazz & tumbling class. Like the Super Tots, it continuously stresses self- expression through different styles of music with an emphasis upon development of coordination and flexibility. Basic jazz “steps” and tumbling are introduced in a way that utilizes imagination and student participation. Music & movement games are always integrated in the combo classes!

Combo Tap/Ballet -  Designed for 5 and 6 year olds who are too experienced for Super tots, this class “whole body” tap class encourages the child to be expressive not only with their tappin’ feet, but with their whole body as well! Rhythm and tempo is introduced through exercises using several genres of music. Basic tap skills are introduced and for the 2nd half of the class ballet skills are integrated into thematic play, to learn the foundations of ballet, with regards to “proper’ feet and arm placement.

Jazz - Our jazz class is designed for students ages 7 and up that have some prior dance experience. Jazz technique is taught with use of non- locomotor and locomotor movements. It is a fun, energetic class that combines creative movement and upbeat tempo music. Likened to other dance forms physical conditioning, coordination, strength and flexibility are all incorporated with concentration on developing a strong foundation of Jazz technique.

Tap - Our tap class is designed for ages 7 and up and is a form of dance wherein rhythmic sounds are created by the feet. This class teaches all the very basic through advanced skills in tap with emphasis on rhythm, and tempo, and ability to count music, with numbers and even sounds (ba,da,dum dum.. for example) clarity of sound and precision of movements are acquired through repetition of warm-up combinations along with working upper body placement. Rhythmic and traditional tap is taught as well as “whole body tap” ..where the student learns to involve the entire body in it’s own rhythmic tapping moves!

Ballet - This classic art form teaches poise, strength, grace & control, proper body placement & alignment as well as discipline. It is designed for students 7 & up. This genre is the essential foundation for all other types of dance and is foremost in learning proper technique. It is strongly recommended for all dancers as it is integrated in all forms of dance...from tap to jazz to modern and lyrical.

Acro Tumbling - For ages 5 & up, this is for the student wanting to learn basic through advanced skills from mat tumbling to jumps. It incorporates total body conditioning, strength, flexibility, coordination and muscle development. The class is completely individualized to each learner, their goals & level.

Lyrical - Lyrical is for ages 8 & up. Used to interpret the lyrics, mood, and/or feeling of a song, integrating genres of dance from ballet to jazz and modern. Lyrical is a class that encourages the student to relate to the empowerment of the music and encourages even further self-expression and interpretation of what is presented to them.

Hip Hop - Very much like jazz, but with more freedom of movement, Hip Hop is an energized street dance that is similar to the style you would see in the entertainment industry/pop culture. This class has been extremely popular with both young and not so young alike as it is filled with energy and exercise to the max! This class combines today's (appropriate) pop music and up to date “funky moves" ~ all designed to have fun and share with each other the expression of “the funky soul” from within!

Class Rates - 2009 Rates
Monthly Class Rates
1 Regular Class (5 or more students enrolled) - $36.00
2 Regular Classes $64.00
3 Regular Classes $90.00
4 Regular Classes $104.00
5 or more - Inquire

Semi or Private Classes
1 hour class w/ class size of 4 or less $40.00
1/2 hour class w/ class size of 4 or less $34.00
1/2 hour class for 1 student -inquire
1 hour class for 1 student - inquire

-Payments are due the 1st class of each month.
- There will be no refunds for missed classes or cancellations.
- If a student wishes to make-up a missed class, inquiries must be made to studio office.
- $15.00 Registration Fee (non-refundable) - $20.00 Returned Check Fee
- $5.00 Late Payment Fee - per class, per week late.

Dress Code

Jazz & Hip Hop - Black leotard with dance tights, dance shorts or capri's, Black jazz shoes. Black dance sneakers for Hip Hop.

Tap Black leotard with dance tights, tap shorts or skirts, Capezio Black tap shoes. (inquire on style)

Ballet / Tots / Combo Pink or black leotard with dance tights, Ballet skirt, pink leather ballet shoes (no slippers)

Acrobatics Girls - Black leotard or unitard, No T shirts or shorts. Boys - Black knit shorts and white fitted T shirt.

Boys Hip Hop - Loose fitting pants, t-shirt and dance sneakers. 

* Street shoes are not allowed on the dance floors.

* Hair should be properly pulled back during class.