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KIDS Dance 2008/2009

     
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At TOPS we know that dance can make a difference in a child’s life. Dance builds strong, graceful bodies, but it also builds self-confidence, poise, coordination, determination, creativity, and an appreciation for what the human body is capable of doing. We feature tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and adult classes. And because our instructors are “TOPS”, our classes and dance teams are lots of FUN!

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Spring Dance Recital
Our Spring Dance Recital is a night of dance and excitement for our children and parents. This recital will showcase the dance skills your child has learned this past year in our classes. All dance classes will be participating in the recital (except technique and adult classes). Your child will be performing in full dance costume. The Spring Dance Recital will be held on June 13, 2009, the 2nd Saturday in June.

Our Spring Dance Recital will be a fundraiser for Children’s Medical Center. All profits from ticket sales will be presented to Children’s Medical Center to help fund the wonderful work they do for the children in the community. If you would like to make an additional donation to Children’s Medical Center we would love to accept it on your behalf!

The Costume Deposit is $35.00 and the Recital Fee is $35.00. Both the Costume Deposit (costume balance is due April 10, 2009) and the Recital Fee are due on October 1, 2008. There are no refunds on either fee for any reason. We will have secured our recital site at that time; therefore, no refunds. Each family paying the Recital Fee will receive one ticket for each little dancer and a ticket for both Mom and Dad (example: one dancer would receive 3 tickets / 2 dancers would receive 4 tickets). All additional tickets will be $10 each. If class sizes warrant we will have two recital sessions to make sure we never sell out our recital program again!

There are no makeup classes for the KIDS Dance program

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday
Studio1 Studio2 Studio1 Studio2 Studio1 Studio1 Studio2 Studio1
        Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
9:00 - 9:30
Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
9:00 - 9:30
  Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
9:00 - 9:30
        Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
9:35 - 10:05
Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
9:35 - 10:05
  Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
9:35 - 10:05
        Pre Tap
(3 - 5)
10:10 - 10:40
Pre Tap
(3 - 5)
10:10 - 10:40
  Pre Tap
(3 - 5)
10:10 - 10:40
        Creative Movement
(2 1/2 - 4)
10:45 - 11:15
Creative Movement
(2 1/2 - 4)
11:00 - 11:30
  Creative Movement
(2 1/2 - 4)
10:45 - 11:15
Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
3:00 - 3:30
  Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
3:00 - 3:30
Trio
3:30 - 4:00
  Pre Tap
(3 - 5)
12:05 - 12:35
   
Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
3:35 - 4:05
Ballet I
(6 & Up)
3:45 - 4:30
Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
3:35 - 4:05
  Creative Movement
(2 1/2 - 4)
3:30 - 4:00
Jazz I
(6 & Up)
12:40 - 1:10
  Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
11:55 - 12:25
Pre Tap
(3 - 5)
4:10 - 4:40
Jazz I
(6 & Up)
4:35 - 5:20
Pre Tap
(3 - 5)
4:10 - 4:40
  Ballet I
4:05 - 4:50
    Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
12:30 - 1:00
Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
4:45 - 5:15
Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
5:25 - 5:55
Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
4:45 - 5:15
  Hip Hop I
5:05 - 5:50
Solo
5:15 - 5:45
Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
5:05 - 5:35
Solo
1:30 - 2:00
Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
5:20 - 5:50
Adult Tap
6:10 - 6:40
Jazz I
(6 & Up)
5:35 - 6:20
    Tap II
5:45 - 6:15
Hip Hop II
5:40 - 6:10
 
Hip Hop I
6:00 - 6:45
  Solo
6:25 - 6:55
Adult Zumba
6:15 - 7:15
Hip Hop II
6:45 - 7:30
Pre Tap
(3 - 5)
6:20 - 6:50
Pre Ballet
(3 - 5)
6:45 - 7:15
 
Ballet II
6:50 - 7:35
  Ballet I
(6 & Up)
7:00 - 7:45
Solo
7:15 - 7:45
Jazz II
7:35 - 8:20
Tap I
6:55 - 7:25
Pre Jazz
(3 - 5)
7:20 - 7:50
 
          Solo
7:30 - 8:00
Adult Hip Hop
8:30 - 9:00
 

Class Descriptions:

Ballet

Pre Ballet
Ages 3-5
30 min.
Teaches basic ballet movements and grace. Students develop a new self-confidence and have fun at the same time.
Ballet I
Ages 6+
45 min.
Helps expand ballet knowledge. Includes barre and center floor work. Terminology and fundamentals of Russian ballet.
Ballet II
Ages 6+
45 min.
Understanding more complex ballet technique. Developing and understanding placement and execution of movements.
Ballet III
Ages 8+
45 min.
Advanced technique and understanding of terminology. Class includes extensive barre, center and choreography.

Tap

Pre Tap
Ages 3-5
30 min.
Intro to basic tap steps. Begin to understand rhythm and have fun doing it.
Tap I
Ages 6-9
30 min.
Exploring the world of tap through time steps and rhythmic skills.
Tap II
45 min.
Class includes technique, terminology and rhythmic routines.
Tap III
45 min.
Knowledge of technique. Routines will be choreographed at a high skill level.

Technique

30 min. Structured to include turns, jumps and placement. Fundamentals for all dance forms.

Creative Movement

Ages 2½-4
30 min.
Teaches basic body coordination, understanding directions, learning having fun with movement and music.
 
Jazz
Pre Jazz
Ages 3-5
30 min.
Exploring body movements and learning basic jazz techniques while having fun.
 
Jazz I
Ages 6-8
45 min.
Introducing children to jazz technique. Class will include center, traveling and routine combinations.
 
Jazz II
Ages 6-8
45 min.
More advanced technique while including improvisation. Builds self confidence and self awareness.
 
Jazz III
Ages 9-13
45 min.
Explores the possibilities of jazz dance including classical, contemporary and modern jazz. Knowledge and versatility work hand-in-hand.
 
Hip Hop
Hip Hop I
Ages 6-8
45 min.
Introduction to hip hop styles. No technique required.
Hip Hop II
Ages 9-13
45 min.
Personality and self confidence is portrayed through different forms of movement. Some technique required.
Hip Hop III
Ages 11+
45 min.
Self expression and will include popping and locking. Some technique required.

KIDS Dance Classes:

At TOPS we know that dance can make a difference in a child’s life. We feature tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, creative movement and adult classes. And because our instructors are “TOPS”, our classes are lots of FUN!

Dance Attire:

Girls - Leotard and tights of your choice. Attached or removable skirt for ballet must be worn. Appropriate dance shoes must be worn at all times. All shoes are dedicated dance shoes and cannot be worn outside. Hair is to be pulled off the face and back off the neck.

Boys - Slimline pants and white shirts. No baggy street clothes. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times.