Classes Description & Appropriate Dance Attire
As a professional competition and performing dance studio, Just Wanna Dance requires appropriate dance attire for each class. The dress code is shown below by each class description. We have four (4) dance studios in our facility and all class schedules will show the appropriate studio and skill level for each class. Placement in class levels are decided based on age, skill level and/or by our placement committee. We may need to move your child from one class to another once for proper instruction. Classes with less than 10 students enrolled will be cancelled and students moved to another similar class. If we find we have more students interested in a type of class, we strive to add new classes. Any placement questions should be directed to Miss Kim. Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to class start time to allow your child time to get out of their street shoes and into their dance shoes prior to class.

We ask that have your child wear their street shoes into the facility and put on their dance shoes in the lobby or class, rather than enter the studio in their dance shoes. This protects your shoe investment; allows for proper movement by your child and protects our dance floors for all dancers.

Preschool (2 ½ to 4 year olds) – This class focuses on developing the child’s natural rhythm and balance through the art of dance. Your child will learn pre-ballet, tap, creative movement and coordination and basic tumbling skills.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tights. Black tap shoes and pink ballet shoes are required. Hair may be up or down.

Kindergarten (4 – 5) – This class focuses on developing the child’s natural rhythm and balance through the art of dance. Your child will learn pre-ballet, tap, basic tumbling skills and be introduced to jazz. APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tights. Black tap shoes and pink ballet shoes are required. Hair may be up or down.

Ballet – Ballet is the foundation for all forms of dance and where young dancers learn the technique basics. Ballet is a classical art form and is the premise for jazz and lyrical. One - three years of Ballet study is required for placement in jazz and lyrical classes. Ballet students learn basic structure and technique, grace and fluid movement. Our classes incorporate barre and strengthening exercises as well as proper stretch techniques.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students should wear pink convertible tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair in a bun is required.

Ballet Technique – This is a non performing class (no costume required) for students who are perfecting their style and technique. It is required for students who have been approved for Pointe and for some of our companies.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students should wear pink convertible and pink ballet shoes. Hair in a bun is required.

Pointe – This class is for our most advanced and serious Ballet Dancers. Enrollment is by audition only and requires a minimum of five (5) years of ballet instruction. Pointe auditions will be held the first week of class (August 11 – 15). Enrollment in Pointe also required enrollment in a Ballet AND Ballet technique class (Total of 3 classes). APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students should wear black or pink leotard, pink seamed tights and pink Pointe shoes. Hair in a bun is required.

Tap – Uses special shoes to create different rhythms and sounds and develops coordination and listening skills. Techniques are taught from classical to rhythm to A Cappella.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tan tights. Black tap shoes are required. Hair may be up or down.

Tap Technique – This is a non performing class (no costume required) for students who are perfecting their style and technique. It is required for students who enrolled in A Cappella tap and for some of our companies.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tan tights. Black tap shoes are required. Hair may be up or down.

A Cappella Tap - For the advanced tapper only! This class is especially innovative and fun. In this class, we use everyday house hold items to create rhythms we then syncopate with our tap shoes. This class improves multi-tasking, and heightens the ability to build complex beats and intensive dance steps. Enrollment for this class requires a minimum of 2 years tap experience AND enrollment in a tap and tap technique class (Total of 3 classes).
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tan tights. Black tap shoes are required. Hair may be up or down.

Jazz – This class is fresh, fun, high energy, upbeat with a sometimes funky style. It will improve cognitive skills and stage presentation and incorporates the latest turns, leaps, tricks and expressive dance movements. Enrollment in this class requires one – three years of prior Ballet experience and enrollment in Ballet class.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tan tights. No shorts, long pants or shirts for girls. Black split sole jazz shoes OR black dance sneakers are required. NOTE: Shoe style depends on the class you are enrolled in. Please check at enrollment time for the appropriate shoe style. Hair may be up or down.

Jazz Technique – This is a non performing class (no costume required) for students who are perfecting their style and technique. It is required for students who are also enrolled in Lyrical and for some of our companies.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tan tights. No shorts, long pants or shirts for girls. Black split sole jazz shoes OR black dance sneakers are required. NOTE: Shoe style depends on the class you are enrolled in. Please check at enrollment time for the appropriate shoe style. Hair may be up or down.

Lyrical – This class is for advanced dancers only. Lyrical is the physical expression of the emotion of music and tells a story through movement and interpretation. It combines the structure of ballet with the free flowing movement of jazz. To enroll in Lyrical, students must have one to three years of prior Ballet experience and be enrolled in a Ballet and Jazz class. (Total of 3 classes).
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tan knee length tights. No shorts, long pants or shirts for girls. Toe thong shoes are required for girls. Dance sneakers or jazz shoes are required for boys. Hair may be up or down.

Hip Hop – A totally FUN class that is energetic and laid back. Guys and Gals alike LOVE THIS CLASS!! No dance experience or other dance classes are required. Instruction will include the latest funky movements, pop, rock and free style dance.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard or dance pants/shorts, sweats, fitted T-Shirts. Black Dance Sneakers are required. NO STREET SNEAKERS! Hair may be up or down.

Acro – This is a non performing class (no costume required). This class focused on flexibility and movement styles from backbends and layouts to cartwheels and aerials and flips.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and footless tights. No shorts, long pants or shirts. Hair should be up.

Musical Theater - A great class to take to round out your experience on the stage and resume for future auditions. Here we learn Musical Theatre dance, vocal technique, character improvisation, character development, scene study, and improvisation.

Stretch - This class is an intensive stretching session for flexibility and movement. It will assist dancers in preventing injuries from strenuous dance activities. This class ranges from 15 minutes to 1 hour. Different stretch techniques and exercises are taught, executed and perfected here.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and tan knee length tights or the appropriate attire for the class following stretch class. No shorts, long pants or shirts for girls. Toe thong shoes are required for girls. Dance sneakers or jazz shoes are required for boys. Hair may be up or down.

Pilates – Coming Soon! This is a not performing class (no costume required) for students who are interested in exercise-based fitness that can improve body awareness, posture, muscle tone, core strengthening and flexibility. No experience necessary. No other classes required. APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: Students may wear any color leotard and footless tights. No shorts, long pants or shirts. Hair should be up.

Adult - We offer a variety of classes and times for our adults. Adult class schedules are available in the lobby. We will teach new classes if we have a minimum enrollment of 10 Currently we are offering Adult Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop and Salsa in the evenings and Dancercise in the mornings.

Zumba
Aerobic/Dance Program. Interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba has a variety of rhythms from all over latin America. You'll get a taste of everything; Meringue, Salsa, Flamenco, Mambo, Reggaeton, Cumbie, Calypso, Che Cha, and Belly Dancing.

Costume Fees
All classes EXCEPT Technique, Acro, Pilates and Stretch will be in our end of year Dance Production. We require a 50% costume fee deposit per class due at registration and the balance paid by November 1st, 2008. The costume fees are as follows:

Ages 3 – 5 (Preschool – Kindergarten) - $70.00
Ages 6 – 10 (1st thru 5th grade) - $75.00
Ages 11 + (Middle and High School) - $80.00
Adults - $80.00

Performing and Competing Dance Troupe members will perform in their regular classes as well as their company dance routines. Company routine costume fess will be due in October and cost will be determined once the routines are set and the costumes have been determined. More information will be provided at the Company Mandatory meeting after auditions.

Tuition:
Our tuition is based upon the total number of classes per year. For the 2008-2009 session, we will conduct 37 weeks of class. Our registration fee is $30 per student and $15 for additional family members. To make payments easier for parents, we offer multiple payment plans (see below). Monthly payment plans are due by the 1st of each month, and will be considered late after the 10th. If a student wishes to withdraw, a written notice is required two weeks in advance of the withdrawal. No refunds or credits are given for missed classes. There will be a $35.00 charge for all returned checks. We are setting up accounts to allow for credit card and on-line payments and will let you know when that service is available.

Tuition Payment Plans

Late Fee - Our late fee is $10.00 per class for tuition not paid by the 10th of each month.