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Modern                                       

Beginner Modern I
This class concentrates on developing the technique necessary for the growth of young dancers.  Students will learn proper technique and correct body alignment, which are instrumental for the progression of dance training.  Creative movement skills will also be taught, because children learn best in an atmosphere where they are encouraged to be creative.
Instructor - Cunningham - Ages 7-11
Thurs. 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Beginner Modern II
For the serious dancer wanting to work more on technique, while still fostering artistic expression through creative and composition time.
Instructor - Cunningham - Ages 7-12
Thurs. 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Intermediate Modern
This class is designed for the serious dancer wanting to learn various modern dance techniques, including Horton, Taylor, and Graham.  Floor work, including some break-dancing will be taught along with discipline necessary to be a modern dancer.  One year of modern or ballet required.
Instructor - Guglietti - Ages 12-18
Wed. 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Advanced Modern
This class is designed for the serious dancer wanting to learn various modern dance techniques, including Horton, Taylor, and Graham.  Self-discipline and motivation necessary for the intensity of this class.  Must have minimum of three years dance training in modern or ballet.  Audition or Invitation required.
Instructor - Guglietti - Ages 13-18
Wed. 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Ballet                                          

Beginner Ballet
The focus of this class will be placed on the technical importance of ballet, necessary for the dancer's training.  The class includes ballet barre and center work exercises.  Class emphasis will be placed on alignment, musicality, and technical achievement.
Instructor - Doyle - Ages 7-14
Tues. 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Intermediate Ballet
The focus of this class will be on the technical importance of ballet, necessary for the dancer's training.  The class includes ballet barre, adagio and allegro exercises.  Class emphasis will be placed on reinforcing and furthering proper alignment, musicality, and technical achievement.
Instructor - Doyle - Ages 12-18
Tues. 5:15pm - 6:45pm

Advanced Ballet
This class is for the serious dancer with at least 4 years of ballet training.  The emphasis will be on musicality, refining technique and performance quality class participation.  Audition or Invitation required.
Instructor - Doyle - Ages 13-18
Tues. 6:45pm - 8:15pm

Hip Hop                                    
Teen Hip Hop
A high-energy class that blends jazz, funk, rhythm, waves, popping, locking and freezes.  Get ready to find your groove and loose you breath!!
Instructor - Page - Ages 12-18
Mon. 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lyrical                                       
Lyrical dance is a beautiful and inspirational modern dance form which blends modern, jazz and ballet.  Warm-up and center work are designed to develop a dancer's classical technique.  This class will aid in the development of each dancer's expression, with respect to content and projection depicted by lyrics and/or quality of the music.
Instructor - Page - Ages 12-18
Mon. 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Creative Movement                   
Children love to express themselves through movement.  This class will explore the imaginative and natural creativity within each child.  Technique is subsequently learned through this inventive exploration of movement games and story book adventures.
Instructor - Cunningham
Ages 2.5-3.5 - Thurs 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 4-6 - Thurs. 3:30pm - 4:30 pm

Drop-In Classes/Adult/Electives

Core Strengthening
A series of exercises that stretch and strengthen muscles, while opening joints and releasing tension.  This powerful workout can dramatically improve strength, flexibility, posture, and coordination.
Instructor - Page - Ages 12-Adult
Mon. 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Drum & Dance
This high intensity dance workout with live drums.  Open to all interested in learning the technique of dance and also injoying the movement of dance with a fusion of modern, funk African and floor work.  Must commit to at least 4 classes.
Instructor - Guglietti - Ages 18+
Thurs. 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dance Workshops
- A different Guest Artist every two weeks
Hip-Hop/Break-dancing, Lyrical, Salsa, Swing, Funk, Partnering, Composition/Choreography. Acting for Dancers, Healthy Bodies, Drum & Dance, and much more.  All are invited to take any of these workshops, with no prior dance training necessary.  These dance workshops will each run for two consecutive Saturdays and you must commit to the whole workshop.
Ages 13+
Sat. 10:00am - 11:30am

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