The complete online 2010-2011 dance season schedule is now available!
 
To download the 2010-2011 Schedule PDF file, click here.
 
 

Class Descriptions

Day

Room

Time

Teacher

Twinkles! • Ages 3 - 4
Creative Dance & Tumbling -
Introductory
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.

Thursday
Saturday

1st semester: Sept 7 - Jan 22
2nd semester: Jan 25 - May 27

MZ
MZ

3:10p
12:10p

Gigi
Sonly

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
Wednesday
Saturday
Saturday
1st semester: Sept 7 - Jan 22
2nd semester: Jan 25 - May 27

MZ
MZ
MZ
MZ

3:10p
3:10p
9:10a
3:30p

Tami
Victoria
Sonly
Sonly

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:  Same as above.

Monday
Wednesday
Saturday

MZ
MZ
MZ

4:55p
4:00p
10:10a

Gigi
Tami
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.

Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday

MZ
MZ
MZ

4:00p
4:55p
11:10a

Tami
Tami
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:  Same as above.

Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday

MZ
MZ
MZ

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

Tami 
Gigi
Sonly

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.

Monday
Monday
Saturday

Main
MZ
Main

4:00p
4:00p
3:30p

Tami
Gigi
Victoria

Boy’s Tap Team! • Ages 7 - 10
Level 3.5 - 4

Just tap for just guys! Tappin’ is like playing the drums - except with your feet! Dress code: Tan tap shoes, solid color t-shirt, black jazz pants.

Friday

MZ

6:00p

Tim

Musical Comedy I Tap & Jazz Stars
Ages 8 - 10 • Level 4

Entering the intermediate level of Tap & beginning level Jazz. Traditional dance technique. 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.

Thursday

Main

4:55p

Gigi 

Modern Dance
Ages 9 and up • Levels 4 - 5

A fun, athletic style of dance exploring movement and different shapes. Builds body strength and conditioning. .
Dress Code: Leotard & loose or snug jazz pants. Class may be taken in bare feet, but ’ Dance Paws’ are recommended to protect the balls of the feet while still leaving the toes and heel bare.

Wednesday

Main 

4:00p

Gigi 

Tap ‘n Jazzers I
Ages 9.5 - 12 • Level 4.5

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

MZ

5:55p

Gigi

Rising Star Classical Ballet II/III
Ages 8 - 11 • Level 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-Black or white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white ballet shoes.

Thursday

MZ

4:55p 

Tami

Classes listed below require enrollment in at least two (2) or more classes weekly.
Rising Star Classical Ballet IV
Ages 10 - 14 • Level 5.5
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 

Salsa I/II
Ages 9 - 12 • Levels 4-5.5

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 I
Ages 10 - 13 • Levels 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. Bare feet.

Monday

MZ 

5:55p

Gigi

Hip Hop Kidz
Ages 11 - 13 • Level 5.5
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, black jazz pants, all white sneakers not worn outside. Shirts must be hip length. Pants may be loose.

Wednesday

MZ

5:55p

Tami

Stars of Tomorrow I Jazz
Ages 10.5 - 13 • Level 5.5

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 I Tap
Ages 10.5 - 13 • Level 5.5

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

Shining Stars I Tap
Ages 12 - 14 • Level 6
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 I Jazz
Ages 12 - 14 • Level 6
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 - 15 • Levels 6 - 8

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 or white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white ballet shoes.

Thursday

Main

4:00p

Tami  

Contemporary Dance
Ages 13 & up • 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

Salsa IV
Ages 13 - 16 • Level 7
The authentic Salsa dance style of Cuba! 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  II
Ages  13 - 16 • Level 7.5

Jazz.! An exciting, versatile form of dance which can incorporate many styles. Lyrical, modern, and maybe even a little street dance.
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 

11:10a

Julie

Five Point Tap II
Ages  13 - 16 • Level 7.5

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 
12:10p

Gigi 
Julie

Modern Dance I
Ages 13 - 16 • Levels 7.5-8
 
A fun, athletic style of dance exploring movement and different shapes. Builds body strength and conditioning.
Dress Code: Leotard & loose or snug jazz pants. Bare feet.

Tuesday

Main

4:00p

Gigi 

Hip Hop Teenz
Ages 15 & up • Level 8
High energy and athletic for advanced dancers.  Requires a strong traditional dance technique foundation. Class length 55 minutes.
Dress code: Solid color t-shirt, solid color jazz or sweat pants, all white sneakers that are reserved for dance and not worn outside. Shirts must be long enough to cover waist/hips

Tuesday  

Main 

5:55p

Tami  

Five Star Tap
Ages  16 - 18 • Level 8

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

Wednesday
Saturday

Main
Main

4:55p
9:10a

Gigi 
Julie

Five Star Jazz
Ages  16 - 18 • Level 8

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

Wednesday
Saturday

Main
Main

5:55p
10:10a

Gigi 
Julie

Rising Star Classical Ballet
Ages 13 - 16 • Level 9
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  

Celestial Stars Modern Dance & Improv
Ages 15 - 19 • Level 9

Dress Code: Leotard & loose or snug jazz pants. ‘Dance Paws’ or bare feet.

Thursday

Main 

5:55p

Gigi