Page 24 - 2017-2018 Class Catalog

Fine Arts: Dance

• Intro Ballet and Lyrical Dance: (Ages 7-10) emphasis on posture, arm positions, correct pointing of feet and
body alignment as well as jumps both large and small, moving to rhythm and best of all a whole lot of fun!! Fill in
anything else that sounds good! Boys welcome!!!! Great class for students who have outgrown the tots class.
Teacher: Amy Stahlman Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class

• Classical Ballet: Level I- (Ages 11 and up)- Students who have had at least one year of ballet training and have
mastered ballet 1. This level will begin focusing on building the ballet steps, incorporating por de bras or arm
positions with the footwork and preparation for different types of turns. Upon mastering the preparation,
students will move on to executing the turn. Students will increase allegro vocabulary and learn a variation to
perform at the recital. Teacher: Amy Stahlman Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class

• Ballet Technique and Pointe – Intermediate and advanced Barre (Instructor permission to enroll is required)
Students with prior ballet experience. Emphasis on proper technique, posture and form, expanding ballet
vocabulary and performance. Students will do a barre, center and learn formal classical ballet variations
including Blue Bird from Sleeping Beauty and Lilac Fairy. Students that are "pointe- ready" may add this class in
January if they would like. Requirements: Students choosing to take this class MUST come on both Monday and
Wednesday. Teacher: Amy Stahlman Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class

• Christian Tap Dance I: Beginning- (For students 6 or 7 years and up) **May be offered 2018-2019** The rhythm
and movement of tap, created by the metal taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes, transforms the
dancer into a percussive musician. Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find
rhythms and beats not only in music but in their own bodies. Teacher: Tanya Fisher Recommended Donation of
$12 per weekly class

• Christian Tap Dance 2: Intermediate- (8 years and up) This class is for students who have mastered the basic
techniques from level 1. (This usually takes more than 1 year in the level 1 class. Home practice will speed up
progress of course!) Intermediate tap is a faster paced, challenging, but super fun class! Pre-requisites:
minimum of 1 year in Tap 1, a positive attitude, and dedication to home practice! Teacher: Tanya Fisher
Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class

• Christian Tap Dance 2/3: Intermediate/Advanced- This year we will add a mixed level class. The advanced
students will be slowing down a bit to work on their technique and intermediate students will be working to
enhance and improve the skills they have already learned. Pre-requisites: minimum of 1 year in Tap 1, a positive
attitude, and dedication to home practice! If you're unsure of your level, please ask! Teacher: Tanya Fisher
Recommended Donation of$12 per weekly class

• Christian Tap Dance 3: Advanced- Same description as above only students will be given more advanced steps
and combinations. Audition may be required. Teacher: Tanya Fisher Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly
class