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Open Division

This Open Division offers a variety of classes in ballet, modern, jazz, Katherine Dunham technique, hip-hop and tap for older teens and adults. Flexibility in scheduling is offered in this division to meet the varied needs and interests of this sector of the community. Dance cards and single class rates are offered in this division.

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Adult Beginning Ballet
Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet while experiencing the joy of movement and creative expression inherent to this art form.

Tuesday 6:30 – 8

Dance Theatre Studios

Alexis Ingram


Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet


Thursday 6:30 – 8

Dance Theatre Studios

Kati Hanlon Mayo


Adult Beginning Modern

Class will include modern dance basics, essential positions, and movement styles.  Students will explore spatial relationships and rhythmic patterns.  Class concentrates on proper body alignment, use of breath, core strength, and the development of a beginning technical vocabulary.

Monday 7 – 8

Spirit Square

Gretchen Jax


Adult Beginning Tap
Class will focus on developing solid tap technique and skills.  The focus is on coordination, body alignment, and rhythm.  Classes centralize technique, combinations, and choreography.

Tuesday 6 – 7

Spirit Square

Gretchen Jax


Adult Tap
Recommended for students interested in pursuing tap beyond the elemental level.  Students will develop skill with more complicated tap rhythms and movements.

Monday 6 – 7

Spirit Square

Gretchen Jax


Hip-Hop
Students will experience a fusion of movement styles such as funk, pop, west coast, and African dance set to popular music. Dance experience is required.

Monday 7-8

Dance Theatre Studios

Kyle Shawell


Advanced Jazz
 (Placement class required)
Highest level of jazz instruction offered in the school with extremely challenging combinations, body strengthening and demanding choreography. Recommended for the serious dance student interested in musical theatre or jazz dance at the professional or college level.

Friday 6:30 – 8

Dance Theatre Studios

Tara Winston-Conrad

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Open Division Monthly  
1 hour per week $50
1.5 $56
2 hours per week $85
2.5 hours per week $82
3 hours per week $80
Dance Card (10 - 1 hr classes) $125
Dance Card (10 - 1.5 hr classes) $145
Single class rate (1.5 hours) $15
Single class rate (1 hour) $13
Professional rate $10

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