classes offered at richland academy
Creative Movement, Fundamentals, Combo, Ballet, Teen/Adult Ballet, Developmental Dance and Winter Snow Ball - Dad and Daughter Ball

These are our core curriculum classes and are most valuable in the training of any dance student. Students will learn and practice proper ballet technique and vocabulary with emphasis on alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality and artistic expression.

Creative Movement (Age 3)

Creative Movement class is for the youngest dancer. The class is for 16 weeks and the dancers do not participate in the recital.

Creative Movement dress code - Pink Leotard, Pink Footless Tights

Creative Dance (Age 3) 16 weeks

Tuesday 4:00-4:30pm

Saturday 10:00-10:30am

Fundamentals (Ages 4 & 5)

Fundamentals class is a 1/2 hour study of ballet. The students in this class attend class for 32 weeks and they participate in the recital.

Fundamentals dress code - Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Leather Ballet Shoes

Fundamentals 1 (Age 4)

Tuesday 4:00-4:30pm

Fundamentals 1/2 (Ages 4 & 5)

Saturday 10:30-11:00am

Fundamentals 2 (Age 5)

Monday 4:15-5:00pm

Combo (Ages 4 & 5)

Combo Class combines ballet, tap, and jazz into a 1 hour class. The students in this class attend class for 32 weeks and they participate in the recital.

Combo dress code - Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Leather Ballet Shoes, Tap Shoes, Jazz Shoes Optional

Combo 1/2 (Ages 4 & 5)

Saturday 11:00am-12:00noon

Combo 2 (Age 5)

Wednesday 4:15-5:15pm

Pre-Ballet (Ages 6 & 7)

Pre-Ballet 1A (Age 6)

Thursday 4:15-5:00pm

Pre-Ballet 1B (Age 6 - By Placement only)

Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm

Pre-Ballet 2A (Age 7)

Thursday 5:45-6:30pm

Pre-Ballet 2B (Age 7 - By Placement only)

Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm

Ballet Essentials (Ages 8-10)

Ballet Essentials A (Ages 8, 9, 10)

Tuesday 6:30-7:15pm

Ballet Essentials B (Age 8 - By Placement only)

Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm

Ballet 1 (Ages 9-10 - By Placement only)

Monday 5:00-6:00pm

Ballet 1 (Ages 9-10 - By Placement only)

Wednesday 4:15-5:15pm

Ballet (Ages 11 and up)

Ballet 2A (Ages 11-12)

Monday 4:15-5:30pm

Ballet 2B (By Placement only)

Monday 4:15-5:30pm

Ballet 2A/B (Ages 11-12)

Wednesday 5:15-6:30pm

Ballet 2/3 (Ages 11 and up) (Optional for Ballet 2 level)

Thursday 4:15-5:45pm

Ballet 3 (Ages 13 and up)

Monday 5:30-6:30pm

Ballet 3 (Ages 13 and up)

Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm

Ballet 4 (Ages 13 and up - By Placement only)

Monday 5:45-7:15pm

Ballet 4 (Ages 13 and up - By Placement only)

Tuesday 4:00-5:30pm

Ballet 4 (Ages 13 and up - By Placement only)

Thursday 4:15-5:45pm

Pre-Pointe 2B (Ages 11-12 - By Placement only)

Wednesday 6:30-7:00pm

Pointe 3 (Ages 13 and up - By placement only)

Wednesday 5:30-6:00pm

Pointe 3 (Ages 13 and up - By placement only)

Thursday 5:45-6:45pm

Pointe 4 (Ages 13 and up - By placement only)

Tuesday 5:30-6:30-pm

Pointe 4 (Ages 13 and up - By placement only)

Thursday 5:45-6:45pm

Teen and Adult Ballet NR

Monday 7:30-8:15pm

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Developmental Dance

Ann Tager, Instructor    Jessica Tager, Assistant

The Developmental Dance program is designed specifically for children with special needs. The program focuses on improving gross motor skills, attention span, spatial awareness, music appreciation, and social interaction throughthe study of dance. The classes are designed to be exciting and beneficial while helping the child with special needs experience the joy of dance.

Each set of 4 classes will complete a different unit and include in an informal performance for friends and family of the students.

Each unit will have a specific theme, such as Carnival of the Animals or Fun in The Sun.

Each class will focus on a certain element, such as space, time, color, emotions, etc.

During each class manipulatives such as balls, scarves, tambourines, ribbons, and hula hoops will be used to help enhance the movement experience for the children.

Although the program is designed for children ages 7-12, children of all ages are welcome.

There is no fee for this class but all participants must register.

Dates for 2010-2011

September 4, 11, 18, 25

November 6, 13, 20, 27

January 8, 15, 22, 29

April 2, 9, 16, 23

10:00am-11:00am

COMING - JANUARY 29, 2011
Winter Snow Ball - Dad and Daughter Ball

Save the date for yet another enchanted evening sponsored by the Richland Academy Dance Department.

 

 

 
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