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	Classes are recommended based on a faculty evaluation of a child's gross motor development, emotional maturity, attention span, muscle tone and coordination. As in any learning situation, regular attendance is important. We assume when enrolling parents and students understand that commitment. All classes are sequential, building lesson to lesson. Too many absences will not only frustrate the child, but also impede the progress of the entire class.              The early years address control over the larger superficial muscle groups, but as training continues, and dancers mature, they tune in to the inner musculature. This allows for an ever increasing refinement in execution. The dancer’s entire being is integrated with breath, focus and intent of motion clearly defined. Ultimately the art is in the detail, the nuance, the emotion.
	Pre Ballet Pre-Ballet. Ballet storytime, creative movement, first steps towards balance, coordination, rhythm, and dance vocabulary.      TTB.......Twinkletoes Ballet for toddlers (ages 2 +)..Wednesday 10:15 - 10:45  Fall Session 10 Wks ($200 Tuition to be prepaid,seperately from other classes) PSB ..... Pre-School Ballet  (at least age 4 by Sept. 30) ..... Friday 2:00- 2:45  Fall Session 10 Wks ($230 Tuition to be prepaid,seperately from other classes)                                      Ballet - Kindergarten and Up  Royal Academy Syllabus with elements of Vaganova and Cecchetti. No examinations     Primary I and  II PB1....... Primary l - Ballet,Tap, and Creative Movement  (must be age 5 by Sept. 30, and enrolled in Kindergarten)..................... Monday  3:30 - 4:15pm  PB2........Primary ll - Ballet,Tap, Jazz and Creative Movement (must be age 6 by Sept. 30, and enrolled in 1st grade)....................Monday 2:45 - 3:30pm Ballet I, II, III & IV (2nd grade and up)  •  Ballet exclusively, requiring more focus and coordination. Barre and center work. B1............... Ballet I (at least 2nd grade)................................................... Tuesday  4:15 - 5:15 pm B2............... Ballet II (at least 3rd grade)................................................... Tuesday  4:15 - 5:30 pm B3............... Ballet III ................................................................................... Monday / Wednesday-optional but recommended 4:15 - 5:15 pm B4............... Ballet IV (4th grade and up)...............meets twice a week, Monday / Wednesday  4:15 - 5:15 pm (Count as two classes) B4S.............Ballet IV with Monday and/or Wednesday class(TBD)...Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 pm
	To begin to master Intermediate level skills, twice a week class is required. Students may need to study at this level for more than one year. After completing Ballet IV, students are evaluated and advised as to what their best track would be. Though all students certainly benefit from the mental and physical challenges, discipline, poise, and grace of basic ballet training, at this stage, physical structure plays a larger role in whether a student can handle more advanced technique. Posture, alignment, hip rotation, stretch of the foot, muscle tone, flexibility and musicality, in addition to demonstrating a serious commitment, are all factors necessary for success at the higher levels.
	Jazz  (for seperate Hip Hop class, see recreation classes below) Traditional Broadway Style Technique with Hip Hop and Funk. Students will study at the same level for a minimum of 2 years.  Additional 2x weekly Ballet classes will be necessary for students wishing to progress to the upper levels of Jazz. J1................. Jazz I/II (3rd grade and up) .... Friday 4:15 - 5:15 pm (student must have completed Ballet I, or be taking concurrently) J3................. Jazz lII/IV (5th grade and up) ......... Friday 5:15 -  6:15 pm
	Tap  -  Introduction to Tap offered in combination classes - See Above, Classes PB1and PB2 T3 ............... Tap III/lV (3rd grade and up) ......................... Monday 2:00 - 2:45pm   T5.................Tap V..............................................................Saturday 9:00-10:00am
	Challenge Classes  (Intermediate - Advanced) Select classes for students for whom dance is their primary activity. Students participate in December concert, "Christmas Eve at the Nutcracker Club".  (Must be available for extra rehearsals.)
	Ballet These classes meet twice a week,  and students must enroll in both. Students will likely study at these levels for more than one year.   CB5............. Ballet V(5th grade and up) (students may test for pointe)............ T 5:30-7pm  & Th 4:30 - 5:45 pm (Count as two classes)  CB6 ............ Ballet VI (7th grade and up)........................................................... T 5:30-7pm & Th 5:45 - 7:00 pm (Count as two classes) CB7............. Ballet VII.......................................................................................... T/Th 7:00 - 8:30 pm   (Count as two classes)              Pointe Students must pass Pointe Eligibility Test (details available upon request) and be enrolled in two ballet technique classes in addition to Pointe Class. Additional classes are recommended, which may include Ballet Conditioning, Jazz or Modern. Students in their Sophomore year in High School, who have been on pointe for 3 years are exempt from retesting.  TUITION calculated seperately ~ $230 per semester for bi-monthly class / $460 per semester for weekly. CP5............. Ballet V/Vl - Pre-pointe / Pointe.................. Beginning Sept. 25, 2010 - Alternate Saturdays.11:30 - 12:30pm () CP6............. Pointe VI/VII*............................................... Beginning Sept. 18, 2010- Alternate Saturdays. 11:30 -12:45pm () CP7............. Pointe Variations Ballet V/VI/VII..................Special substitute for Pointe technique class .TBA Saturdays. 11:30 - 12:30 pm Partnering Offered as private coaching, for students with strong pointe technique. Students must be enrolled in Pointe class. CB9............. Must be at least a Junior in high school ........................................ Scheduled on an individual basis  Jazz (for seperate Hip Hop class, see recreation classes below) J5................. Jazz V............................ M 5:15 - 6:15 pm.....Twice a week Ballet required.    J6................. Jazz Int. .........................W 5:15 - 6:30 pm.....Twice a week Ballet required. Mature Teens w/ experience my take this class w/ Ballet Barre VI J7................ Jazz Advanced...............W 6:30 - 7:45 pm  For the serious dancer enrolled in ballet technique classes twice a week, or having completed through level VI Ballet & taking Ballet Conditioning and an additional Jazz or Modern Class. During rehearsal season,the Advanced ensemble will warm-up with the Intermediate class, and continue with 45 minutes of choreography and rehearsal.  Tap  -  Accelerated classes for students enrolled in additional disciplines T6.............. Tap Int./Adv. Youth/Teen/Adult......................................................S 10:00-11:30am
For the serious dancer enrolled in ballet technique classes twice a week.	Modern  -  Based on Graham, Limon and Horton with Post Modern Elements M1.............. Modern Basics .............................. F 6:15 - 7:15pm M2.............. Beg. Modern ................................. M 6: 15 - 7:15 pm                                         M3...............Adv. Modern...................................M 7:15-8:30 pm
	Recreation (non performance) Dance and Fitness classes for Youth, Teens and Adults
	JA1.............. Jazz Beg ......................................................................... TBA (private lessons offered) AB1.............. Int. Ballet Conditioning (NP) Barre, Stretch,Center....  F 10:00 - 11:15 am JA2.................Jazz Fit.............................................................................. T 10:15 - 11:30 am T6................ Tap Int /Adv....................................................................... S 10-11:30 am
	HH1..............Hip Hop (ages 9-12)....Sunday 1:00-2:00pm  HH2..............Hip Hop (teens /adults).....Sunday 2:00-3:00pm
	YOGA: Teen /Adult...Basics...W 3:15-4:15, Sun 10:30-11:30 The postures, breathing exercises, and meditation covered in Jaedra DiGiammarino’s Hatha class are taught to help build strength, flexibility, and balance while priority is placed on safety and rejuvenation. The traditional postures and movement help the blood and lymph to move which aids your body in keeping your immune system healthy, assisting your body to ward off any unwanted bacteria or viruses that may be lingering in the system as well as putting blood back into every party of your body from head to toe.  Instructor-Jaedra DiGiammarino, a 2008/9 graduate from the North Carolina School of Yoga. There she studied postures, breathing, and traditional yogic life style practices with Chandra Om, disciple of Dharma Mittra. Most recently she has taught master classes at Dickinson College and worked at Girls First! overnight camp, teaching students both yoga and dance. Jaedra is also a 2008 graduate of Dickinson College where she earned a B.A. in dance and theater.
	AEROBICS  Sessions: (Sept. - Jan.) (Feb. - Jun.) (July - Aug.)  Semester Fee Options: ($320 / 40 Classes)  ($200 / 20 Classes)  ($120/ 10 classes) ($15 pay as you go )  Summer Session Pre-payment options: $80 /8 classes( Additional classes - $10.00 ) Pay as you go $15 Low Impact Aerobics ..................................................................................M/ W / F 9:00 - 10:00 am
	Pilates To register, contact Leslie Anthony at Traditional Pilates. (leslie@traditionalpilates.com or 703.476.5930) Beginner ....................................................................................................... Th 1115-12:05 pm                                                        Adv.Beginner /Intermediate........................................................................... M 11:00 - 11:55 pm Intermediate/Advanced ................................................................................ Th 9:30 - 10:25 am
	Classes Are Subject to Change. A Six (6) Student Minimum is REQUIRED for All Classes. (NP) = Non-Performance Classes

   2010 FALL SCHEDULE ~ Classes Begin September 13

TO REGISTER:

 ~ To expedite the process, you may DOWNLOAD Fall 2010 FORMS FROM THE WEBSITE. AND BRING WITH YOU TO REGISTER on one of the dates listed below.......

Registration Days at the studio
Tuesday, Sept.7th - Friday, Sept. 10, 4-7pm and Saturday, Sept.11, 10-12pm.

Children’s Classes