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
| Class
Hours Per Week |
10
Payment Plan
Due 1st of Month |
One
Payment
Due by Aug 11
** 10% ** Discount 2 Payments |
Due
Aug 11 & Feb 1
** 5% ** Discount |
| Pre-School
|
$45.00 |
$405.00 |
$213.75 |
| 1 |
$50.00 |
$450.00 |
$237.50 |
| 2 |
$90.00 |
$810.00 |
$427.50 |
| 3 |
$138.00 |
$1,242.00 |
$655.50 |
| 4 |
$176.00 |
$1,584.00 |
$836.00 |
| 5 |
$210.00 |
$1,890.00 |
$997.50 |
| 6 |
$240.00 |
$2,160.00 |
$1,140.00 |
| 7 |
$266.00 |
$2,394.00 |
$1,263.50 |
| 8 |
$288.00 |
$2,592.00 |
$1,368.00 |
| 9 |
$318.00 |
$2,862.00 |
$1,510.50 |
Additional Stretch Classes
less than 1 hour will be prorated in 15 minute increments.
Late Fee
- Our late fee is $10.00 per class for tuition not paid
by the 10th of each month.
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