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LYRICAL CONTEMPORARY
(Ages 5-14)
This class is a contemporary form of dance that blends ballet, jazz, and modern
techniques. These classes will include elements such as freedom of expression,
interpretation of music, principles of fall and recovery, control, breath, and
balance. Students will interpret music and explore self expression.
Lyrical Contemporary I (ages 5-6) - Younger students will work on basic ballet
and jazz technique and linking steps together in a final combination at the end
of class.
Lyrical Contemporary II (ages 7-9) - Students will continue to build on their
ballet and jazz technique while being introduced to basic modern technique
including floor work. They will also be working on the fundamentals of leaps
and turns.
Lyrical Contemporary III (ages 10-14) - Students will progress to more
advanced ballet, jazz, and modern technique as well as focusing on movement
and performance quality.
Class Will Not Meet On: 10/09, 10/10, 11/20, 11/21
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
TURNS, LEAPS & JUMPS
(Ages 7-14)
This is a technique class designed to assist students in focusing on the turns,
jumps, and leaps that dancers perform in Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop. This
specialized class is a way to better your technique when executing basic leaps,
pirouettes, and jumps. In this class, we will work on improving balance, flexibility,
proper body alignment, and overall strength. All levels of dance are encouraged
to join this class! This is a non-recital class.
Class Will Not Meet On: 11/25
Instructor: Ashley Silha
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
BALLET TECHNIQUE
(Ages 5-7)
In this class dancers will work on ballet technique while increasing their strength
and flexibility through barre and center exercises. Emphasis will also be placed
on the execution of turns and leaps. Each class begins with a focus on core
strengthening exercises and stretches to help increase hip flexibility. Students
will work on balancing techniques as well as posture and body placement for
successful turns and leg extensions. This is a non-recital class.
Class Will Not Meet On: 10/09, 11/20
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
JAZZ FUNK
(Ages 6-10)
A little bit of jazz, a little bit of hip hop; your child will learn or review proper jazz
technique and across the floor movements and combinations while mixing in hip
hop/street style to make it funky!
Class Will Not Meet On: 11/20, 11/21
Instructor: Ashley Silha
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
TWIRLING TODDLERS
(Ages 2-3 and a parent)
Parents will join their tots in this new class where you both will explore sound,
imagination and movement to dance the class away! Ballet shoes required.
Class Will Not Meet On: 10/10, 10/14, 11/21, 11/25
Instructor: Rebecca Robertstad
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
INSPIRE DANCE TEAM
(Ages 6-14)
Join the award winning Inspire Dance Team! The team competes in local
competitions in the spring as well as performing in the annual dance recital. This
year, we are excited to offer 3 new teams, Mini Jazz, Junior Lyrical, and Senior
Hip Hop. Each team will practice twice a week, once for their routine as well as
taking a ballet/jazz tech class to help develop their dance technique. The ballet/
jazz tech class is exclusively for Inspire Dance Team members. A discounted class
rate will be given to team members for the tech class. In addition to weekly
practices, commitment to the team includes the purchase of one costume and
warm up jacket. Come to the informational meeting on Monday, August
22nd at 7:00pm to meet your coaches and learn what our dance team is all
about! Try outs for the team will be held on Saturday, September 9th. We
encourage all levels of dancers to try out for our team! Inspire Dance Team will
receive a $10 discount for Ballet Technique.
Class Will Not Meet On: 11/20, 11/21
Instructor: Lauren Connell and Ashley Silha
Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center
Team Try-out Ages Date Time
Junior & Senior Jazz Team 9-14 09/09 9:00 am
Senior Hip Hop Team 11-14 09/09 11:00 am
Junior Lyrical 9-12 09/09 12:00 pm
Mini Jazz 6-8 09/09 12:00 pm
*Mini Jazz team does not require a try out, but we encourage you to come at
12:00 to meet your coach Miss Ashley and try a class!
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