Page 25 - 2017-2018 Class Catalog

• Jazz/ Lyrical Praise Dance, Intermediate/Advanced level (ages 9 and up) In this FUN class, intermediate level
dancers will further develop their technique and style as we explore a variety of jazz disciplines including Lyrical,
Contemporary, as well as Broadway Jazz. Lyrical jazz is slow and very expressive, and a beautiful way to praise and
worship our Lord. Contemporary jazz combines modern dance, ballet, and jazz technique. Broadway jazz
emphasizes character and musical theatre skills (without singing). A variety of turns and leaps will be
strengthened. Students are highly encouraged to take at least 1 ballet class and stretch / strength class along with
this class. Prerequisites: At least two years of ballet and one year of jazz. Special permission may be given to
others. Please contact the teacher. Teacher: Tanya Fisher Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class.

• Happy Feet Tots Tumbling & Dance- (Ages 4-6) Students will explore different types of movement and music
including tap and acrobatics. A fun all- round class for any child. Students will also learn to remember dances
while singing songs! Super fun! Teacher: Amy Stahlman Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class

• Introduction to Irish Dance (Beginner) - This exciting class will introduce students to the rich cultural heritage
of Ireland through dancing to traditional music. Students will learn the fundamentals of Irish dance- timing,
body position and footwork, as they learn the beginner reel and light jig. This class is designed to

build skills necessary to progress to Irish Dance Year 2. One hour class, ages 7-11. pending Teacher: Christopher
McGrory Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly class

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• Irish Dance (2 Year) - A continuation of Beginning Irish Dance, students in this class will learn more
complicated dances like slip Jig and single Jig. They will continue to build muscle strength and coordination as
they work their way up to beginning dances in hard shoe, the electrifying type of dance seen in shows like
Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Teacher: Christopher McGrory Recommended Donation of $12 per weekly
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• Stretch/Strength- (ages 9 and up including adults) Body conditioning will be achieved through a variety of
exercises including Pilates and Yoga techniques. Teacher: Tanya Fisher Recommended Donation of $8 per
weekly class

• Intro to Choreography- (13 years and up) Students will learn to create their own dance to their own choice of
music and choreographic tools such as canons, level changes, motifs, as well as the basic elements of
choreography time, space and energy. They will learn to communicate, make choices, and work with others.
Requirements: Students MUST be enrolled in at least one dance class. Teacher: Amy Stahlman Recommended
Donation of $12 per weekly class

• Just Dance- This class will start with a quick warm up and then students will be learning dances from various
styles and time periods including: country, swing, beginning jazz, hip hop, and others. Requirements: Students
must participate/perform in at least one Quest Connects show. Teacher: Amy Stahlman Recommended
Donation of $12 per weekly class

• Combo Acro 1/Tap 1- (ages 6 – 10) This 1.5 hour class will be a fun introduction to tap dance and acrobatics,
about 45 minutes of each. Students will learn tap fundamentals including shuffle, flap, ball change, cramp rolls,
buffalo, Irish, maxi ford and upbeat, fun choreography! Acrobatic instruction will include stretching,
strengthening exercises (planks, crunches, push ups), headstands, handstands, cartwheels, forward and backward
rolls and more! Needed Items: Students will need form fitting, stretchy clothing and tap
shoes. (shoes are not mandatory for the first week. I recommend a high quality tap shoe purchased at a dance
supply store. The ones from Payless and Walmart usually do not make nice sounds so it less enjoyable to hear).
Teacher: Tanya Fisher Recommended Donation of $15 per weekly class

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