For classes September 2019- May 2020

Continue your training into June  with our Spring Fling sessions.  A great way to ensure you do not lose your hard earned training or a way to try out a class to see if it is a right fit for you before embarking on a full year.

Missed the Spring Fling registration? 

Drop ins welcome!  $15 for a 45 minute $18 for a 1 hour or more class

Pre-Ballet (3-5)

Mondays May 27- June 17 4:45pm- 5:30 pm

An introduction session exploring the very basics of ballet with plenty of creative movement all to classical music. Taught by Kelly Steadman

Creative Dance (3-5)

Mondays May 27- June 17 6:30pm- 7:15 pm

Explore movement concepts including body parts, size, levels and directions to a variety of music styles. Dancers are welcome to wait in the supervised lobby from 7:15-7:30pm if their parents are taking the Adult Contemporary! Taught by Catrina von Radecki

Contemporary dance (6-8) 

Mondays May 27- June 17 5:45-6:30 pm.

An introduction to contemporary dance! Students will build strength and flexibility while being introduced to concepts such as space, time, relationships and rhythm. Taught by Catrina von Radecki

Contemporary Technique (9-13) 

Tuesdays, May 21st-June 18th, 2019, 4:15-5:15

This Contemporary technique class will be taught by Janet Johnson and with live percussion with Adam Bowman.  These classes will be an opportunity to hone in on technical details while encouraging expansion of movement through a contemporary barre followed by moving through space, attempting to integrate technical details & awareness.  This is a great way to extend your training into the month of June or try out the class if you are interested for next year!

Ballet (9-13) 

Thursdays, May 23-June 20th, 2019, 4:15-5:15pm 

We do not want you to lose your hard earned training over the summer!  This maintenance program is offered to maintain, develop and refine your quality of movement, musicality, strength, endurance and anatomical understanding of ballet through a progression of set classical exercises. Taught by Kelly Steadman.  If you are interested in more training you can also register for Spring Fling Contemporary which is offered on Tuesdays.

Ballet (14 and up) 

Thursdays, May 23-June 20, 2019, 5:15-6:45pm

This ballet class is offered to maintain, develop and refine your quality of movement, musicality, strength, endurance and anatomical understanding of ballet through a progression of set classical exercises. Taught by Kelly Steadman.We are also offering a Contemporary on Tuesdays for additional training.

Contemporary Technique (14 and up) 

Tuesdays May 21- June 18th, 2019, 5:15-6:45pm

This Graham based technique class will be taught by Suzette Sherman and Janet Johnson.   The Graham technique is rooted in the concept of contract/release as well as the torso spiral. A Graham class embodies intensity, accuracy and lines in space.   Live percussion with Adam Bowman.  Ballet classes are offered on Thursdays if you would like additional training.

Adult Contemporary

Mondays May 27- June 17 6:30-7:30 p.m.,

 What are you waiting for!  Come see what contemporary technique is all about!  If your are a GYD parent this is an amazing opportunity to take a class your child has been experiencing!  Strengthening, mobilizing, fun, anatomically informative and empowering- a great way to get in touch with your physical self. No previous experience is required!  Taught by Janet Johnson.

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