DANCE PROGRAMS Spring 2012                                           



PRE COMBO Ages 3-4 (Beginners) 45 minutes We developed this program so parents have the option of participation in their child's first dance experience. Kids will learn basic dance movements, arm and foot positioning, stretching, creativity, musicality and social skills in a dress up environment of ballet tap and jazz suited to their age and level of motor skills.

Sat

9 AM

 

JR. COMBO Ages 4-5 (Beginners) 45 minutes Ballet, Jazz/Hip Hop and Tap are combined in a moderately paced creative class, designed to allow a young student's dance interests to expand. The classes are more structured and movement, footwork and technique are now stressed to insure proper dance training is begun.

Tue

Sat

10 AM

9 AM

2 PM

10 AM

 

KIDS COMBO Ages 6-9 (Beginners) 60 minutes Jazz, Tap and Hip-Hop are combined in a fast-paced creative class designed to allow a young dancer to focus on structure, footwork, technique and vocabulary.
Wed

Sat

5 PM

9 AM

 

  BALLET PROGRAM (Levels I, II & III.)) As a member of New York's American Academy of Ballet, we are proud to have one of the strongest Ballet Programs in the South Bay. Our Director, Leslie Fields, a member graduate of both these programs, has put together a curriculum that includes ballet's traditions of discipline, attention to detail, character work and strength of technique with the nuances of today's international ballet programs.

Pre-Ballet  Ages 5-6       45minutes

Fri

5 PM

Ballet   Ages 6-9                                 60 minutes

Mon
Tue

Fri

Sat

4 PM
Level 1

3 PM
Level 1

4 PM
Level 1

10 AM
Level 1
 

4 PM
Level 2

 

10 AM
Level 2

Ballet   Ages 8-11                      60-90 minute                             

Tue

Sat

5 PM       Level 3

11 AM Level 3

Ballet   Ages 10-13                      60-90 minute                             

Tue

Wed

Sat

5 PM       Level 1

6 PM       Level 2

12 PM Level  1 & 3
4 PM       Level 3
  
11 AM Level  2

Ballet   Ages 14 & Up                     60-90 minutes

Tue

Thur

Sat
6 PM
Level 2

7 PM
Level 1

11 AM
Level 2
7 PM
Level 3
  
12 PM
Level 3

Elite Ballet     (Invitation Only)        60-90 minutes

Thur

4 PM
Ages 8-11
5 PM
Ages 11-14
6 PM
Ages 14+

Pointe   Ages 10 to Adult                   45 minutes

Mon

Tue

Thu

Fri

Sat

5 PM
Pointe Level 1

8 PM
Level 2/3

6 PM
Elite

6 PM
Prepointe & Level 1

1 PM
Prepointe & Level 1
       
2 PM
Level 1

 

  JAZZ/LYRICAL PROGRAM   (Levels I, II & III). Our program is based on teaching strong technique, strength, flexibility and musicality.  We strive to increase the dancer’s knowledge and proficiency in floor work, combinations and creativity. We also teach students to understand the relationship between movement and music as well as dance vocabulary. Our Elite Program is for our most dedicated Jazz Dancers and is by invitation only.


 Jazz & Lyrical Ages 6-9                                          60 minutes

Mon

Wed

Fri

Sat

4 PM Jazz 2

4 PM Jazz 1

4 PM Lyrical 2

11 AM Jazz 1
5 PM Jazz 3 (8-11 years)
      

Jazz & Lyrical Ages 10-13                                     60 minutes

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

6 PM Jazz 2

 

 

5 PM Jazz 1

6 PM Jazz 3

7 PM Lyrical 3

 

7 PM Lyrical 2

 

7 PM Lyrical 2

 

Jazz & Lyrical Ages 14 & Up                            60-90 minutes

Mon

Tue

Wed
Thu

7 PM Lyrical 2

7 PM Lyrical 3

6 PM Jazz 3
8 PM Adult Jazz/Tap

8 PM Jazz 2

8 PM Jazz 1
7 PM Lyrical 3
  
   
8 PM Lyrical 2
  

Elite Jazz (Invitation Only)              60-90 minutes

Mon

Tue
Thu

7 PM (6-9 Years)
7 PM (11+ years) Turns & Leaps

 

Elite Choreography 7 PM (14+ years)
Elite Technique 6 PM (14+ years)

 

Ballet Performance Awards   (Ages 5-18) Capitol Dance Company and the American Academy of Ballet have developed this program for serious ballet students who want to be tutored in the arts of ballet by a certified member of the American Academy of Ballet and and adjudicated in a live performance. Info  available in the office.

 

  HIP HOP PROGRAM  (Levels I, II & III). This dance form is fluid, strong and rhythmic. Rap, R&B and old school music allows the style and mood of street dance to increase a dancer’s individuality, creativity and challenge their sense of personal expression.

 

Hip Hop Ages 6-9                                   60 minutes            

Tue

Wed

Fri

6 PM Level 2

5 PM Level 1

5 PM Boys (Breaking)
 
6 PM Level 1
6:30 PM Boys (Pop Lock)

Hip Hop Ages 10-13                               60 minutes

Mon
Tue

5 PM Level 1
6 PM Level 2-3

 

Hip Hop Ages 14+                              60 minutes

Mon

Tue

8 PM Level 3

7 PM Level 1-2      

 

 TAP PROGRAM  (Levels I, II, III) Our tap program starts with basic footwork and musicality and expands to more sophisticated rhythms & performance techniques.

 

Tap Ages 5-9, 10-14, 14& up  45-60 minutes

Tue

Thu
 
5 PM (6-9)
Level 1

4 PM (10+)
Level 2-3

6 PM (10+)
Level 1-2

7 PM (14+)
Adult Tap-Jazz

 

MUSICAL THEATER   Fri   6-7:30 PM  Acting, Dancing, and Singing are taught in this fun filled  90 minute class designed to allow the inner performer in all of us a theatrical outlet. Students will put on their own Broadway Show at the end of semester. (Counts as 2 classes)  Ages 6 to 12                                           

 

  COMPETITION PROGRAM (Ages 5-18) Audition Only.  Dancers who wish to compete in our award winning teams should review our Competition Handbook for more specifics. You may contact our Competition Director Miss Allison at cdccompetition@gmail.com

 

 

 

FREE TRIAL CLASSES AVAILABLE
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408.265.7368