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Class Descriptions

Day Room Time Teacher

Twinkles! • Ages 3 - 4
Creative Dance & Tumbling
Introductory Level
For the “I just can’t wait for Star Tots” kids. Songs, dances, free style movement to beautiful music. A fun, light hearted introduction to creative dance class combined with very basic tumbling on a mat. No experience required.
Class length: 40 minutes.
Dress Code: Girls - Pastel pink leotard & pink tights, pink wrap sweater (optional but recommended), Capezio or Bloch brand pink ballet shoes. Boys - Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants, Capezio or Bloch white ballet shoes.

Saturday
Sunday

1st semester:
Sept 6 - Jan 22
2nd semester:
Jan 23 - May 27

MZ
MZ

12:10p
9:15a

Sonly
Gigi

Star Tots • Ages 3.5 - 5  
Tap, Ballet & Acrobatic Combo
Pre Ballet level

Children learn the joy of expressing themselves through movement, song and dance in these most delightful classes for our young stars. No experience required.
Class length: 45 minutes.
Dress Code:Girls - Pastel pink leotard & pink tights, pink wrap sweater (optional but recommended), Bloch brand tan color tap shoes - model S0302G, and Capezio or Bloch pink ballet shoes. Boys-Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants, Capezio or Bloch tan oxford-style tap shoes, white ballet shoes.

Tuesday
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday

1st semester:
Sept 6 - Jan 22
2nd semester:
Jan 23 - May 27

MZ
MZ
MZ
MZ

3:10p
9:10a
1:20p
10:10a

Tami
Sonly
Victoria
Gigi

Personality Stars I
Ages 4.5 - 5.5  
Tap, Ballet & Acrobatic Combo
Level 1

Students are ready to become more independent and develop their concentration and coordination skills.
Class length: 50 minutes
Dress Code:Girls - Pastel pink leotard & pink tights, pink wrap sweater (optional but recommended), Bloch brand tan color tap shoes - model S0302G, and Capezio or Bloch pink ballet shoes. Boys-Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants, Capezio or Bloch tan oxford-style tap shoes, white ballet shoes.

Monday
Wednesday
Saturday

MZ
MZ
MZ

4:00p
4:00p
10:10a

Gigi
Gigi
Sonly

Personality Stars II
Ages 6 - 7.5
Tap, Ballet & Acrobatic Combo
Level 2

5.5 year olds should have already completed Personality Stars I or equivalent. (Private lessons for catchup may be arranged if needed.) Students become more aware of good posture, correct foot and body positions and arm movements. As skills improve, children take pride in their accomplishments!
Class length: 50 minutes .
Dress Code: Girls - Pastel blue leotard & pink tights, pink wrap sweater (optional), Bloch brand tan tap shoes model S0302G; Capezio or Bloch pink ballet shoes. Boys - Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants, Capezio or Bloch tan oxford-style tap shoes, white ballet shoes.

Monday
Saturday

MZ
MZ

4:55p
11:10a

Gigi
Sonly

Star I Tap & Ballet
Ages 7 - 8.5
Tap and Ballet Combo • Level 3

Personality Stars II or equivalent required. Private lessons available for new students. Children learn to use formation changes in choreography and are able to handle more complex dance combinations.
Class length: 50 minutes
Dress Code: Girls - Pastel blue leotard & pink tights, pink wrap sweater (optional), Bloch brand tan tap shoes model S0302G; Capezio or Bloch pink ballet shoes. Boys - Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants, Capezio or Bloch tan oxford-style tap shoes, white ballet shoes.

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday

MZ
MZ
MZ
MAIN

4:00p
4:55p
4:00p
1:20p

Tami 
Tami
Monique
Sonly

Boy’s Tap Team! • Ages 7 - 10
Level 4

Just tap for just guys! Tappin’ is like playing the drums - except with your feet!
Dress code: Tan tap shoes, solid white shirt, black jazz pants.

Friday

MZ

6:00p

Donivan,
Train

Jazzy Star II • Ages  8 - 9
Tap and Ballet with Introduction to Jazz!
Level 3.5 

The continuation of Star I tap & ballet technique plus an introduction to basic jazz dance. Star I or equivalent of tap and ballet technique required. Children develop more strength along with the spirit of teamwork.
Class length: 50-55 minutes.
Dress Code: Girls - Pastel lilac leotard & pink tights, Boys - Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants. Tap shoes: Bloch brand tan color model S0302 for girls. S0388 for boys. Unisex tan Bloch Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499.

Tuesday
Saturday

MZ
Main

4:55p
3:30p

Tami
Sonly

Rising Star Classical Ballet I/II
Ages 8 - 12 • Level 3.5

The dancer's main foundation. For well focused students.
Class length: 50 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Black leotard, pink tights, Pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Boys-Solid black or white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white ballet shoes.

Wednesday
Sunday

MZ
Main

5:55p 
9:10a

Gigi
Laura

Musical Comedy Stars
Ages 8 - 11 • Level 4
Jazz & Ballet (Monday)
Tap & Jazz (Thursday and Saturday)

Music for choreography varies from Musicals, Big Band, and Pop. Creative expression is encouraged.
Class length: 55 minutes
Dress Code: Girls - Pastel lilac leotard, tan tights. Boys - Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants. Tap shoes: Bloch brand tan color model S0302 for girls. S0388 for boys. Unisex tan Bloch Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499L.

Monday
Thursday
Saturday

Main
MZ
Main

4:00p
4:55p
12:10p

Tami
Monique
Victoria

Beginning Tap - Ages 9 and Up
Entry Level

Tap technique and terminology.
Class length: 50 minutes.
Dress Code: Girls & Boys - Solid color t-shirt, black snug fit jazz pants. Tap shoes: Tan tap shoes
Saturday MZ 2:15p Tim
Tap ‘n Jazzers II
Ages 9 - 13 • Level 4.5 - 5

Completion of Musical Comedy II or Tap & Jazz Stars I required. Intermediate level tap and jazz combination class.
Class length: 55 minutes
Dress Code: Girls - Royal Blue leotard, Solid black snug fit jazz pants. Boys - Royal Blue t-shirt, black jazz pants. Unisex shoes: Bloch brand tan tap shoes, model S0388L. Tan Bloch Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499L.

Tuesday
Friday

Main
MZ

5:55p
4:00p

Gigi
Allison

Rising Star Classical Ballet III
Ages 9 - 12 • Level 5.5
(Both classes recommended)

The dancer's main foundation. For well focused students. 
Class length: 50 minutes. 
Dress code: Girls-Black leotard, pink tights, Pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Boys-Black or white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white ballet shoes.

Thursday
Sunday

Main
Main

4:00p
10:10a  

Tami
Laura

Classes listed below require enrollment in at least two (2) or more classes weekly.

Hip Hop
Beginning - Ages 8 - 11 Level 4 & up
Intermediate - Ages 12 - 15 Level 6

Requires enrollment in at least one traditional dance technique class: Jazz or Ballet. Hip hop is high energy street style dance.
Class length: 50 minutes.
Dress code: Girls and Boys-Solid color t-shirt or leotard, solid black jazz pants, all white sneakers not worn outside. Shirts must be hip length.

Wednesday
(Beginning)

Tuesday
(Intermediate)

Main


MZ
4:00p


5:55p
Tami


Tami
Salsa I
Ages 8 - 11 • Levels 3.5 & up

The authentic Salsa dance style of Cuba! Requires enrollment in a traditional technique class as well (ballet, jazz or modern).
Class length 50 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Royal Blue leotard. Tan tights. Dance skirt optional. Boys-Royal Blue t-shirt, solid black jazz pants. Unisex shoes: Tan Bloch brand Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499.

Monday

MZ

7:00p

Sonly

Salsa II
Ages 10 - 13 • Levels 4.5 & up

The authentic Salsa dance style of Cuba! Requires enrollment in a traditional technique class as well (ballet, jazz or modern).
Class length 50 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Royal Blue leotard. Tan tights. Dance skirt optional. Boys-Royal Blue t-shirt, solid black jazz pants. Unisex shoes: Tan Bloch brand Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499.

Thursday

MZ

5:55p

Sonly

Modern Dance II
Ages 10 - 13 • Levels 5.5 & up
 
A fun, athletic style of dance exploring movement and different shapes. Builds body strength and conditioning.
Dress Code: Leotard & loose or snug jazz pants. Foot cover:‘Dance Paws’.

Monday

MZ 

5:55p

Gigi

Rising Star Classical Ballet V
Ages 11 - 15 • Level 6
Ballet, the main necessity for excellence in dance.
Class length: 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Black leotard, pink tights, Pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Boys-Black or white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white ballet shoes.

Monday

Main

4:55p

Tami

Stars of Tomorrow II Jazz
Ages 11 - 15 • Level 6

An excitng, theatrical form of dance. Jazz technique increases body awareness, control and coordination. Previous jazz and/or ballet training is required.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Solid black leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Boys-Solid black t-shirt, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Unisex shoes: Tan Bloch brand Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499.

Friday

Main

4:00p

Monique

Stars of Tomorrow II Tap
Ages 11 - 15 • Level 6

Tap! A true American art form. Creates rhythm and sound, musicality and quick thinking. Intermediate level stylized tap.
Class length 55 minutes
Dress code: Girls-Solid black leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Boys- Solid black t-shirt, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Unisex shoes: Bloch brand tan color split sole tap shoes, model S0388.

Friday

MZ 

4:55p

Allison

Contemporary Dance Intermediate
Ages 11 - 15 • Levels 6 & up

Move off balance, practice inversions, and learn fun floor-work phrases in this energetic class designed to connect story with expression.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Solid color leotard, black jazz pants. Boys-Solid color t-shirt, black jazz pants. Foot cover:‘Dance Paws’.

Thursday Main 6:55p Celine
Shining Stars II Tap
Ages 13 - 16 • Level 6.5
An exciting level up into the start of advanced tap technique, vocabulary, across the floor, barré, center work and combinations.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Solid black leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Boys-Solid black t-shirt, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Unisex shoes: Bloch brand tan color split sole tap shoes, model S0388, or Capezio oxfords in Caramel color.

Friday

Main

4:55p

Monique

Shining Stars II Jazz
Ages 13 - 16 • Level 6.5
Theatrical style jazz with a stronger focus on turns and leaps.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: See Stars of Tomorrow Jazz, above.

Friday

Main

5:55p

Monique

Lyrical Ballet
Ages 13 - 16 • Levels 6.5 - 8.5

Classical and contemporary ballet technique with pre-pointe strengthening exercises.
Length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Black leotard, pink tights, pink split sole ballet shoes. Boys-Black T-shirt, black jazz pants, white ballet shoes.

Thursday

Main

4:55p

Tami  

Cuban Dance, Salsa, and more!
Ages 14 - 18 • Level 7.5

Authentic Cuban style Salsa and more!
Class length 55 minutes
Dress code: Girls-Solid color leotard, black jazz pants or colorful dance skirt. Capezio Caramel or Bloch Tan color character shoes with 1 1/2 inch heel (no higher). Boys-Solid color t-shirt, solid black jazz pants, tan jazz shoes.
Saturday Main 2:20p Sonly

Jazz’d Stars
Ages  14 - 17 • Level 8

Jazz - An exciting, versatile form of dance which can incorporate many styles.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-solid black leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Boys- Solid black t-shirt, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Tan Bloch brand Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499.

Saturday

Main 

10:10a

Julie

Five Point Tap II
Ages  14 - 17 • Level 8

Broadway style tap technique and choreography. Fun and exciting!
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Solid color leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Boys-Solid color t-shirt, solid black jazz pants. Unisex shoes: Bloch tan split sole tap shoes, model S0388 or Capezio oxfords in Caramel color.

Tuesday 
Saturday

Main
Main

4:55p 
11:10p

Gigi 
Julie

Modern Jazz
Ages 14 - 17 • Level 8
Fusion of Jazz and Modern Dance.
Dress Code: Solid color leotard, snug jazz pants. Foot cover:‘Dance Paws’

Tuesday

Main

4:00p

Gigi 

Contemporary Dance Advanced
Ages 13 - 19 • Levels 8 & up

Advanced Level dancers.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Solid color leotard, black jazz pants. Boys-Solid color t-shirt, black jazz pants. Foot cover:‘Dance Paws’.

Thursday

Main

5:55p

Celine

Rising Star Classical Ballet
Ages 13 - 19 • Level 9.5
Advanced ballet technique with optional pointe.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-Black leotard, pink tights, pink split sole ballet shoes. Boys-Black or white t-shirt, black jazz pants. White ballet spit sole shoes.                  

Monday 

Main

5:55p

Tami  

Hip Hop Advanced
Ages 15-19 • Level 8 & up
Requires a strong traditional dance technique foundation.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Solid color t-shirt, solid color jazz or sweat pants, white sneakers. Shirts must be long enough to cover waist/hips.

Wednesday 

Main 

5:55p

Tami  

Five Star Tap II
Ages  16 - 19 • Level 8.5

Advanced tap.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Girls-leotard, jazz pants. Boys-T-shirt, jazz pants. Tan split sole tap shoes.

Wednesday

Main

4:55p

Gigi 

Five Star Jazz II
Ages  16 - 19 • Level 8.5

Advanced Jazz.
Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: As above Unisex shoes: Bloch tan split sole tap shoes, model S0388 or Capezio oxfords in Caramel color.

Saturday

Main

9:10a

Julie

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Adult Class Schedule

Class Descriptions Day Time Teacher

AEROBIC DANICNG
All Levels
Get fit! Bring a friend and share the FUN!
The Jacki Sorensen Complete Fitness Program combines the health and toning benefits of jogging with the fun of dancing. Our state-of-the-art sprung floors serve to keep aerobic exercises at low impact. Your body will thank you!
Shoes: Sneakers which are reserved for the dance floor and with non marking soles, and not street worn.

Tuesday
Thursday

8.15a
8:15a

Gretchen Harrison

 

TAP - Beginning
Learn to tap dance and you’ll be able to dance for a lifetime!
This beginning level is perfect for adults who’ve never taken a dance class before as well as for those who may have had lessons as a child and want to re-learn or brush up.
Tap shoes are necessary, though you may try your first class without. When purchasing your shoes, please ask for the tan color. Several shoe styles are available at local dancewear stores.
Wednesday
7:00p
Gigi Garnett
TAP - Intermediate
Broadway tap style by a tap master.
A light, enjoyable tap technique class for those who’ve already learned the basics. Have fun making new sounds, learning new steps and tap dancing in a friendly atmosphere.
Shoes: Tan tap, any style
Tuesday 7:00p Tim Welsh
TAP - Intermediate level, performance focused
“It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing”
Let’s get dancin’! Broadway style routines for those who enjoy being a part of the occasional dance performance.
Shoes: Tan tap, any style for class. Performance requires character style.
Wednesday 7:00p Micky Powell
BALLET WORKOUT – All levels
You don’t have to be a ballerina, or even a dancer, to get a dancer’s body.
Ballet exercises are ideal for strengthening, lengthening and toning your entire body. Learn how to do each movement correctly for faster and lasting benefits.
Shoes: Ballet shoes preferred, but class may be taken in bare feet.
Sunday 11:10 Laura Berry

CLASS RATES & MORE INFORMATION
♦ For Aerobic class rates, please drop in or phone Gretchen Harrison (415) 665-0297
♦ For all other classes, contact the Star Dance office (415) 564-1200 or micky@stardancestudio.net

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