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Classical Ballet and
Modern
Our classical ballet program is designed
with 8 levels for a complete ballet education. Students
progress through levels based on their developing technical
skills. Weekly curriculum includes barre work, center
exercises, allegro, pirouette, adagio, pointe, repertory,
and pas de deux. Levels V & above are also required
to include a contemporary or jazz class. All students
are strongly encouraged to participate in the Lakeville
City Ballet production of The Nutcracker. Students desiring
a less intense ballet schedule are welcome to participate
in the program, but will not have the opportunity to perform
in the spring show, The Evening of Ballet. However, all
classical ballet students may participate in the Lakeville
City Ballet production of The Nutcracker. Nutcracker choreography
will be included in all levels of the regular ballet class
curriculum. Classical
ballet levels V and higher should expect to purchase a
minimum of 3 costumes.
Pointe work is introduced in ballet level V. Girls must
be 11 years of age or older and be enrolled in a minimum
of 3 ballet technique classes per week.
Ballet I: Meets once
a week for 1 hour. Students learn the basic foundations
for ballet study. Students must be 7 years old to begin
the classical ballet program. Leotard: Light Pink
Ballet II: Meets twice
a week for a total of 2½ hours. Students must have
completed one or more years of ballet. Leotard: Light
Blue
All NEW students seeking enrollment in Ballet III through
VIII must participate in a placement class. Instructors
determine placement.
Placement is not based on age.
Please call the studio for a date and time for evaluation.
Ballet III: Meets
twice a week for a total of 3¼ hours. Students
must have completed one year of Ballet II and should exhibit
a general understanding of ballet terminology and proper
execution of basic steps. Leotard: Hunter or Forest Green
Ballet IV: Meets 3
times a week for a total of 5 hours. Students must have
completed Ballet III to enroll. Leotard: Burgundy
*Classical Ballet levels Intermediate and higher are strongly
encouraged to enroll in “Encore Jazz” as part
of their training.
Ballet V:
Ballet V meets 3 times a week for a total of 6½
hours.
Ballet V is required to participate in a Contemporary
Ballet class as part of their training. Students must
have completed Ballet IV to enroll. Pointe is introduced
to individual students who are 11 years or older, as they
become technically and physically ready. Leotard: Royal
Blue
Ballet VI:
Ballet VI meets a minimum of 4 times a week for a total
of 8½ hours.
Ballet VI is required to participate in a Contemporary
Ballet class as part of their training. Students must
have completed Ballet V to enroll. Pointe and repertoire
are offered in this level. Students must have an understanding
of ballet terminology and be technically proficient with
elementary level steps. VI Leotard: Purple
Intermediate Ballet:
meets a minimum of 5 times a week for a total of 12 hours
for the dancer who has completed Levels 1 – VI or
for the new student who has auditioned and placed in this
level. Students must have an understanding of ballet terminology
and be technically proficient with intermediate level
steps. Students are encouraged to enroll in *Encore Jazz
II as part of their training. Intermediate Leotard: Navy
Advanced Ballet: meets
a minimum of 5 times a week for a total of 12¼
hrs. This class is for the serious ballet student. Enrollment
in this class is by audition or invitation only. Students
must have an understanding of ballet terminology and be
technically proficient with advanced level steps. Students
are required to enroll in Advanced Contemporary class
as part of their training. Students are also encouraged
to enroll in *Encore Jazz II as part of their training.
Advanced Leotard: Black
*Encore Jazz II is geared for the Intermediate & Advanced
Ballet student.
Pas de deux
David Stright teaches a class in partnering, Pas de deux,
which is designed for advanced ballet levels or by invitation.
It will be offered on Fridays at 6:15 - 7:15pm. To make
this class possible, we need any and all men to help on
a committed 1-month basis. The dancers and partners will
learn the basic partnering steps. No ballet training is
needed for the men. Attire will be easy-breathable clothes
(sweats & t-shirt) The only requirement is enthusiasm.
Please contact Denise Vogt if your Dad, Uncle or Friend
is interested in joining this class with you.
Summer Intensive Ballet Workshop & Summer Evening
Program
The Summer Intensive Ballet Workshop offers classes to
serious students with a background in Classical Ballet.
It features daily intensive classical ballet technique
and classes in Pointe, repertoire, modern, Jazz, Theater
& Choreography with DanceWorks and Guest teachers.
The Summer Evening Ballet Program offers classical ballet
classes for Levels I – Advanced in a less intensive
evening format. All summer program students in Levels
III – Advanced will have the opportunity to perform
in Lakeville City Ballet’s Summer Dance Festival.
Tap
We offer 8 levels of tap for students
interested in a more intense tap program. All classes
will participate in Tap and Jazz Fest as well as the spring
recital. All students in Tap I-VIII are required to wear
black jazz pants and black shirt (any style). All Tap
students are required to have hard soled, black oxford
tap shoes. Competition tap students may also be required
to have tan tap shoes as well as an additional costume,
as they will participate in 2 local competitions as part
of their curriculum. All Tap program students will also
be part of “Tap Extravaganza” as the finale
for the spring recital. This dance will be taught during
their regular tap class.
Tap I / II:
Students must have prior tap experience and have instructor
approval. Two years of combination classes are helpful
before admittance to this tap class. Class meets for 1
hour once a week. Shirt color – Black
Tap III / IV:
Students must have mastered all tap basics and some high-level
tap techniques. Students should have a clear understanding
of rhythm changes and ability to learn at a quick pace.
Class meets for 1 hour, once a week. Shirt color –
Black
Tap V:
Students must have successfully mastered several high-level
tap techniques as well as an excellent understanding of
tap vocabulary. Class meets for 1 hour, once a week. Shirt
color – Lilac
Tap VI: Must have instructor approval to participate in
this high-level tap class. Class meets for 1 hour, once
a week. Shirt color – Black
Competition
Tap Line: Please be aware of
the financial and time obligations related to this type
of program. Four performing lines will be selected based
on ability and age. Auditions will be held on Thursday,
August 9th, the day after the summer tap workshops.
Mini Tap Performing
Line (Ages 7-9): Shirt color – Black
Junior Tap Performing Line (Ages 8-10): Shirt color –
Black
Intermediate Tap Performing Line (Ages 10-13): Shirt color
– Black
Senior Tap Performing Line (Ages 14 & up): Shirt color
– Black
Competition
Jazz Line: New for 2007-2008
is our intense competition jazz program. Students are
required to commit to a combination of 4-5 hrs of instruction
in ballet and jazz per week. Auditions for this class
will be held on Thursday Sept. 27th 2007 at 7:00pm at
Crossroads Studio. A two day workshop on Sept. 20th and
Sept. 25th will preceed the audition. Students will participate
in local and regional competitions starting this spring.
Jazz
Jazz Funk is a combination of jazz
and hip-hop. It incorporates the “foundation elements”
of jazz, yet encompasses the current styles of street
dance and music video choreography. Jazz Funk I –
V and Jazz Funk / Hip Hop VI – Advanced will participate
in the Tap & Jazz Fest in March, as well as the spring
recital. Current students should advance to the next level
unless contacted by an instructor. All students are required
to wear black jazz pants and black dance shirts for each
class.
Jazz Funk I:
This is a good class for students transitioning from combination
classes. Students must be at least age 7 to begin Jazz
Funk. Meets once a week for 1 hour. Shirt color –
Black
Jazz Funk II:
Students need to have at least 1 year of jazz experience
or special permission from the teacher. Meets once a week
for 1 hour. Shirt color - Black
Jazz Funk III:
Students need to have at least 2 years jazz experience
or special permission from the teacher. Meets once a week
for 1 hour. Shirt color – Black
Jazz Funk IV:
Students need to have at least 3 years of jazz experience
or special permission from the teacher. Meets once a week
for 1 hour. Shirt color – Black
Jazz Funk V:
Students need to have at least 4 years of jazz experience
or special permission from the teacher to participate
in this class. Meets once a week for 1 hour. Shirt color
– Black
Jazz Funk/ Hip Hop
VI: Students need to have at
least 5 years of jazz experience or special permission
from the teacher to participate in this class. Meets once
a week for 1½ hours.
Shirt color – Black
Jazz Funk/Hip Hop VII:
This is a 1½-hour class for the advanced Jazz Funk/Hip
Hop dancer. Shirt color- Black
Jazz Funk/Hip Hop VIII:
This is a 1½-hour class for the advanced Jazz Funk/Hip
Hop dancer. Shirt color- Black
Advanced Jazz Funk/Hip
Hop: Dancers must have instructor
approval to participate in this high level Jazz Funk /
Hip Hop class which meets for 1½ hours per week.
Shirt color- Black
Jazz Funk/Hip Hop for
the Class of 2008: This class
is for “seniors only”. This class will focus
mostly on choreography, so students are encouraged to
take a second class at their level during the week. Meets
once a week for 1½ hours. Shirt color - Black
Jazz Dance
Advanced Encore Jazz:
Description coming....
Danceline
Danceline students are required to
wear black jazz pants and black shirt as indicated below,
and black Capezio jazz shoes and black split-sole ballet
slippers are also required.
All Stars Competition
Danceline: Enrollment for this
class is determined by Audition only. Anyone wishing to
audition for this class MUST ATTEND all 4-days of the
Competition Danceline Try-Outs Workshop. This class consists
of synchronized kicks, teamwork, jazz-funk and fun. Students
will participate in local dance team competitions, Jazz
& Tap Fest and the Spring Recital Shows, as well as
local high school events.
Please call either studio at 952-432-7123 or 952-469-3336.
Dream Team:
Enrollment for this class is
determined by Audition only. Anyone wishing to audition
for this class MUST ATTEND all 4-days of the Competition
Danceline Try-Outs Workshop. This class consists of synchronized
kicks, teamwork, jazz-funk and fun. Students will participate
in local dance team competitions, Jazz & Tap Fest
and the Spring Recital Shows, as well as local high school
events.
Please call either studio at 952-432-7123 or 952-469-3336.
Four-Day Competition
Danceline Try-Outs Workshop:
Aug. 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th @ 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Final audition Aug. 16th @ 7:30pm
Auditions for Competition
Danceline/Jazz Funk are on:
Thursday, August 3rd, 2006, 7-8:30 p.m. at DanceWorks
CrossRoads location
The competition costume for this class averages $185.
Please anticipate this expense when enrolling. There will
be NO “ALTERNATE” AUDITION DATE.
Mini Danceline: Meets
for 1 hour a week for grades 4-5
Shirt color - Black
Junior High Danceline:
Meets for 1 hour a week for grades 6-8
Shirt color - Black
Transitional Danceline:
Meets for 1¼ hours a week for grades 9 and higher.
Shirt color - Black
Youth Combo
Ballet/Tap
or Jazz/Tap Combo
Classes offer a progression of classes beginning with
a primary introduction to the world of dance for students
5-7 years old. Refer to Page 10 for class attire requirements.
Beginning Ballet/Tap
meets 1 hour per week: ½ hour for tap and ½
hour for ballet. This class is a fun learning and performing
experience for students 5 - 6 years old.
Ballet/Tap I
meets 1 hour a week. Students must have completed Beginning
Ballet/Tap, or be at least 6 years old.
Jazz/Tap I and II
is a progression of classes for the student with jazz,
tap, and/or ballet experience. Students should be 7 years
old to register for this class. Each class meets 1 hour
a week.
Jazz/Tap
III/IV is a progression of classes
for the student with jazz, tap, and/or ballet experience.
Students should be 7 years old to register for this class.
Each class meets 1 1/2 hour a week.
Pre-Kindergarten
A-B Three’s
is a program designed specifically for 3 year olds. Basic
locomotor skills, counting, parachute play, and movement
exploration comprise this ½ hour weekly class.
Enrollment is ongoing monthly; class size is limited to
10 students per class. A-B Three’s will not participate
in the spring recital, but will have an informal year-end
program at DanceWorks Studio. A-B Three students should
wear pink leotards, pink tights and pink ballet slippers.
KinderMoves
meets for 45 minutes each week and is open to 4-year-olds.
It emphasizes locomotor skills, basic ballet moves, rhythmic
activities, creative movement, and just plain having fun.
Once your child turns 4, he/she may enroll in this program
anytime up until December 1st and will not be subject
to our fall “cut-off” open enrollment date.
Black leotards, pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers
are required for girls and white shirt, black sweatpants,
and black leather ballet slippers for boys.
Adult
* See weekly schedule for days and
times of these classes
Adult Ballet *
Adult Hip Hop*
Adult Tap Levels Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced*
Adult Ballroom
~ $90 per couple
(6-week class blocks beginning Oct. 5th on Fridays from
6:00 - 7:00PM
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