Junior Class program ages 8-11


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JUNIOR PROGRAMS

Our JUNIOR programs are designed for our dancers ages 9-11, whether your child has been dancing since preschool or just starting out - we have a class for everyone! 

The SDD ages 9-11 program is a multiple season program consists of individual subject classes that encourage creativity and individuality while building a strong foundation in dance!  Dancers continue with further skill and technique development in classes designed for their age and training level.  Our classes emphasize the development of rhythm, movement, motor skills and coordination in a fun, inspiring class setting.  Dance at this age encourages self-expression, confidence, skill development and discipline. 


Classes are single subject and range from 45 minute to an hour long, based on subject and level.  We recommend dancers take classes in the core subjects of dance - ballet, jazz, tap.  Dancers at this age can also train in acrobatics, lyrical and hip hop.  Flexible scheduling allows you to select a class for your child's interest that works with your busy family schedule.  Many classes are also offered back-to-back, so dancers can participate in two classes with only one trip to the studio a week.  Dancers can register to train in one subject or several for a well-rounded weekly schedule. 


Each class will perform a dance in one of our Spring Recitals held in early June at the Palace Theatre in Lockport. 

** For best training and progression, dancers should enroll in Level 2 classes for at least two seasons.  Level 2 is designed for dancers ages 9, 10 or 11 as the next step for dancers coming out of our Starz two-year program. 


Our class options for ages 9-11 are ...


Ballet  

Ballet is the classical foundation of all dance and emphasizes the proper technique necessary to become a strong successful dancer. Class focuses on technique, proper alignment, flexibility, grace, strength, coordination and performance.


Class Day Class Time Level Ages Instructor
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM Ballet 2 9-11 Miss Kristina
Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30 PM Ballet 3 (prev experience req'd) 10-12 Mr. Bill

Jazz

Jazz is an upbeat class with instruction in classic jazz movements and current style trends.
Class focuses on turns, leaps, flexibility and style.


Class Day Class Time Level Ages Instructor
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM Jazz 2 9-11 Miss Hailie
Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 PM Jazz 2 9-11 Miss Julianna
Friday 6:15 - 7:15 PM Jazz 2 9-11 Miss Julianna
Wednesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM Jazz 3 (prev experience req'd) 10-12 Mr. A. J.

Tap

Tap is a rhythmic audible dance form. Tap class develops a sense of rhythm, beat, coordination and motor skills.

Class focuses on tap steps and skills, combinations, speed and rhythm.


Class Day Class Time Level Ages Instructor
Wednesday 5:00 - 5:45 PM Tap 2 9-11 Miss Juliannna
Friday 7:15 - 8:00 PM Tap 2 9-11 Miss Julianna
Wednesday 8:30 - 9:15 PM Tap 3 (prev experience req'd) 10-12 Miss Julianna

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a fun, energetic, freestyle form of dance incorporating age-appropriate dance trends, jazz technique and fun current music.

Class focuses on combinations, style, skills and creativity. 


Class Day Class Time Level Ages Instructor
Monday 7:30 - 8:15 PM Hip Hop 9-11 Miss Sarah P
Friday 5:30 - 6:15 PM Hip Hop 9-11 Miss Julianna
Friday 6:30 - 7:15 PM Hip Hop 9-11 Miss Natalie

Theater Dance

Students learn to perform as dancer and actor. Look forward to acting exercises to break out of your shell and exposure to multiple theater dance styles. This class performs a Broadway style recital dance.

Class Day Class Time Level Instructor
Wednesday 5:45 - 6:45 PM Theater Miss Michelle

Lyrical

Lyrical dancers learn to tell to a story or convey a message through expression and movement. The style is fluid, smooth and controlled, blending jazz and ballet technique. Available to intermediate dancers and above, enrolled in ballet.

Class Day Class Time Level Ages Instructor
Friday 5:30 - 6:15 PM Lyrical 9-11 Miss Natalie

Acrobatics    

Acro is a combination of jazz style dance and tumbling skill training. Class includes focused instruction in flexibility, strength, balance and skill training similar to gymnastics floor exercise.  Proper progression, technique and safety are emphasized. 


Class Day Class Time Level Pre-Requisites Instructor
Friday 5:30 - 6:30 PM Acro 1 n/a Miss Erin
Monday 6:30 - 7:30 PM Acro 2 backbend down and up, front limber, headstand, handstand, cartwheel independently to register for this level Miss Kelly
Friday 4:30 - 5:30 PM Acro 2 backbend down and up, front limber, headstand, handstand, cartwheel independently to register for this level Miss Erin
Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 PM Acro 3/4 Must have independent front/walkover, front limber variations, chin/elbow stand, handsprings, working aerials, more adv linking skills Miss Kelly

Class Attire:


What to wear:

Girls:  Dancers should attend all classes in a solid color leotard and tights. Short or skirts are optional. Hair should be pulled back in a bun or braid. 

 

Ballet classes require a black leotard, pink tights and hair in a bun. 


Boys:  White T-shirt and Black shorts or pants. 


Shoes needed for the above classes:


Jazz or Theater Dance: Tan split sole Jazz Booties


Tap: Black full sole tie up Tap Shoes


Ballet: Pink split sole Ballet shoes for Girls. 

             Black split sole Ballet shoes for Boys. 

Preferred Ballet shoes ...  So Danca Bliss Stretch Canvas or Capezio Hanami Canvas or Bloch Performa stretch Canvas split sole


Lyrical or Acro: Barefoot


Hip Hop: Black hip top Converse-style sneakers


Be sure to label all shoes with your name or initials to prevent confusion.  Dancers should bring a water bottle to class. 

Payment Plan:


Registration fee
: $40 Individual $60

Family Tuition: (9 installment payments based on family's total class hours)

1st installment and registration fee due at time of registration. Installments 2-9 due the 1st of each month: Oct-May

Class Hours: Tuition:
.75 class hour (one 45 min class) $62
1 class hour $71
1.75 class hours $115
2 class hours $125
2.75 class hours $166
3 class hours $172


Costume fee: (due Nov 1) $80 per class


Performance fee: (due Feb 1) $70 per family


Please visit our Tuition and Policies page for family tuition rates and more information. 


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