Dance Arts Collaborative

Young Children's Program

Rhythm and Movement I & II
This program for ages three to five years old offers pre-dance instruction including exercises in balance, movement, rhythm, musicality and creativity. It also helps develop listening and learning skills needed for future dance instruction. All different types of music, from classical to pop, are used to explore beat, tempo and emotional connection. Although the class is structured, your child's creativity and sense of fun is encouraged.

Pre-requisites: Child must be able to participate in class without a parent. Child must be potty trained.
Class Schedule:
- Rhythm & Movement I (3-4 yrs):
  Tuesdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
  Fridays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
- Rhythm & Movement II (4-5 yrs):
  Mondays, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
  Fridays, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m.

Pre-Ballet
This is a primary course which allows a child to move into any form of dance. Designed for ages five and six, emphasis is placed on stretching and strengthening exercises to develop body awareness and placement. In this class, your child will begin to learn the basic French vocabulary of the dance. Each class will include a warm-up, basic barre work and movement across the floor. The major focus of this class is for correct body position and alignment.

Pre-requisites: 1 or 2 years of a basic Rhythm & Movement class.
Class Schedule:
Mondays, 5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Young Children's Dress Code:

Rhythm & Movement:

Pink leotard, pink footless or convertible tights. No ballet slippers until spring. Hair in a ponytail or bun.

Pre-Ballet:

Light blue leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers. Hair in a bun.

Ballet

Beginner Ballet
This class, for ages six to eight, introduces the structure of a formal ballet class, while keeping creativity and fun in the process. Throughout the year, students will learn the complete progression of exercises at the barre, as well as fundamental center and diagonal work. The focus of the class is the development of correct technique and body alignment in addition to building comprehension and retention skills.

Pre-requisites: Pre-Ballet is recommended but not required.
Class Schedule:
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Advanced Beginner Ballet
This class serves as a bridge to Ballet I.

Pre-requisites: Must have had Beginner Ballet.
Class Schedule:
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Ballet I
For ages eight to ten years old, this class continues the focus on correct technique and body alignment. In addition, proper foot development, balance and extension are emphasized. Students will be introduced to turns and will increase their vocabulary of center and diagonal work.

Pre-requisites: Completion of Advanced Beginner Ballet.
Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Ballet II
For ten to twelve year olds, this class begins the student's transition to intermediate level work. More advanced adagio, epaulement and center work is presented. Placement, execution and presence are strongly emphasized. Upon evaluation, students demonstrating proper strength and development may be placed on pointe.

Pre-requisites: Completion of Ballet I and/or evaluation.
Students must be enrolled in both Ballet II classes.
Class Schedule:
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:15 p.m.

Ballet III/IV & Pointe V
For students thirteen and over, the goal of this class is to advance technique and develop quality of movement and the ability to use steps in combination. Work includes refining balance and placement, multiple pirouettes, and tempo allegro along with concentration on body awareness.

Pre-requisites: Must be evaluated for this class.
Students must be enrolled in both Ballet III/IV classes.
Class Schedule:
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Ballet
Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., Pointe
Thursdays, 6:15 - 8:00 p.m., Ballet

Ballet V

Students must be enrolled in both Ballet V classes.
Class Schedule:
Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.

Teen/Adult Ballet
For those teen/adult students with little or no dance experience. The basics of ballet technique are taught in a nuturing environment.

Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Advanced Ballet
This class is geared to the more serious student. This class is more demanding technically with challenging variations and Pointe work. Students are allowed three absences per semester. They must attend Ballet V class on both Tuesday and Wednesday, with good attendance in both. A student can be asked to move down a level due to attendance or poor performance, at the teacher's discretion.

Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in Pointe.
Class Schedule: Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Student can have no more than 3 absences in a semester in order to remain in this level.

Ballet For Jazz
A great class for those students who would like to continue their study of ballet, and keep their technique going while not making a two class a week commitment. Great for jazz students ages 10 and up. Taught in a very nurturing atmosphere, where clean technique is the focus.

Class Schedule: Mondays, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Ballet Dress Code:

Beginner Ballet & Ballet I:

Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers; hair MUST be in a bun.
Boys: Black bike shorts, white T-shirt, white socks and white ballet slippers.

Ballet II & Ballet III/IV & Teen Ballet:

Girls: Solid color leotard, any color ballet skirt (optional), pink tights, pink split sole ballet slippers. Hair MUST be worn in a bun. No large jewelry, small earrings only.

Jazz

Beginner Jazz
This is a preparatory class for students age six to eight years old. A basic warm-up is introduced with emphasis on good placement and traditional technique. Traveling steps and rhythm work are taught as well as focus on correct body alignment.

Pre-requisites: Students six years old must have some Pre-Ballet.
Class Schedule:
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Advanced Beginner Jazz
A class that is a bridge between Beginner Jazz and Jazz I/II, for students ages eight and nine. Review in more detail everything they have learned in Beginner Jazz as well as move on with begining turns and jumps.

Pre-requisites: Must have had Beginner Jazz
Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Jazz I/II
For ages nine to twelve, this class starts with a thorough warm-up and very specific isolation work as well as turns and jumps. Students that are in more of the Jazz I level may stay in this level for two years before moving on to Jazz III, especially if they are not enrolled in ballet.

Jazz II students must also be enrolled in a Ballet class.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.

Jazz III
A bridge to Jazz IV and beyond. For those students eleven and twelve who are taking many classes, including ballet. Class works on multiple turns, proper body alignment and the jazz "sense."

Pre-requisites: Class is by evaluation only. Must be enrolled in a ballet class.
Class Schedule: Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Jazz IV/V

Class Schedule: Fridays, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Advanced Jazz
For the school's most advanced jazz dancers. This class is more demanding technically and moves at a fast pace. Attention is paid to quality of movement and the correct execution of steps. Regular attendance is mandatory, and a student can be asked to move down a level due to attendance, at the teacher's discretion.

Pre-requisites: Placement by invitation or audition. Must be enrolled in a ballet class.
Class Schedule: Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Student can have no more than 3 absences in a semester in order to remain in this level.

Pre-Teen Jazz

Class Schedule: Fridays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Teen/Adult Jazz
A class designed for older students and adults with some dance experience who want to get back into dancing again. Begining with a warm-up, this class works on basic jazz steps, body placement, stretch and rhythm, all in an encouraging and fun atmosphere.

Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Lyrical Jazz III

Class Schedule: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.

Advanced Lyrical Jazz
This class is only open to those students who are in a Ballet III/IV level and have completed Lyrical I/II. Difficult floor work, turning, combinations and interpretation of movement is explored. Students are really asked to open themselves up and take risks with their dancing. This class is for the advanced student only.

Pre-requisites: By invitation only. Must be enrolled in a ballet class.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays, 7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Student can have no more than 3 absences in a semester in order to remain in this level.

Jazz Dress Code:

Girls: Black bike shorts or dance shorts of any color; any color leotard or cami top (no long- or short-sleeve T-shirts, please), black split sole jazz shoes, kneepads for Level II and above. Hair must be back, off face and neck, no jewelry, no sneakers. Warm-ups allowed for beginning of class only.
Boys: Black bike shorts, any color, solid T-shirt, black split sole jazz shoes, kneepads for Level II and above. No sneakers.

Tap

Beginner Tap
This is a preparatory Tap class for students six to eight years old. A proper foundation of tap technique is established through exercises in center and traveling from the corner using different rhythms. Attention is given to body placement and correct terminology.

Pre-requisites: None.
Class Schedule:
Fridays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tap I
For ages eight to ten years old, this class is a continuation of the skills learned in Beginner Tap with emphasis on technique and more difficult rhythms. Time steps are introduced.

Pre-requisites: Beginner Tap.
Class Schedule: Fridays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Tap II
A class for ages ten to twelve years old, it is a continuation of the traditional style of tap, with emphasis on clear sounds. Jazz-tap and some street rhythms are also introduced.

Pre-requisites: Tap I or by evaluation.
Class Schedule: Fridays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Tap II/III
For ages ten to thirteen, this class begins to introduce rhythm tap with an emphasis on listening and clear sounds. Students must have at least two to three years of tap training.

Class Schedule: Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Advanced Tap
For intermediate to advanced tappers ages twelve and up. More intricate time steps will be introduced, with an emphasis on style. Regular attendance is required.

Pre-requisites: Placement by invitation and evaluation only.
Class Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Student can have no more than 3 absences in a semester in order to remain in this level.

Teen/Adult Tap
A great traditional Broadway style tap class. This is designed for teens and adults who are beginners in tap or students who want to brush up on their tap skills and focus on basic skills, clarity and sound.

Class Schedule: Thursdays, 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Tap Dress Code:

Please refer to the Jazz program for clothing. Shoes for Beginner Tap, Tap I, and Tap II will be low-heeled Mary Jane type shoes. Teen Tap will be black character taps. Advanced class will need black tap-oxfords.

Hip-Hop

Pre-Teen Hip-Hop
This upbeat dance class is for students ages nine to twelve that want to learn this very popular street dancing technique. Taught in the traditional style, with a huge sense of fun. Get on your hip-hop sneakers and join Brother-El!

Pre-requisites: Funk and a sense of fun!
Class Schedule: Mondays, 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.

Teen/Adult Hip-Hop
This class for ages thirteen and up builds on the techniques of beginning hip-hop. An exciting class for teens and adults, a thorough warm-up and more advanced rhythms and floor work are introduced, with full center combinations. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to have fun with Brother El!

Class Schedule: Mondays, 8:15 - 9:15 p.m.

Hip-Hop Dress Code:

Please refer to the Jazz program. Hip-Hop sneakers.