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Fall Dance Classes with Eve Brindis
For questions about placement, contact Eve at evebrindis@gmail.comWinter Recital December 14th, 4pm
PREPARTORY BALLET CLASSES
PreBallet l
Mondays, Sept 9 - Dec 9, 20243:30-4:15 PM ----- Ages 4- 5.5 ----- Tuition: $165
This is a fun, creative introduction to basic ballet movement. Emphasis is on coordination, rhythm, music, and mime using props, rhymes, stories and imagination. Your child will be galloping on a pony, leaping over puddles, and learning movements to accompany their favorite preschool songs! Students will learn basic ballet skills and terminology in a supportive and encouraging environment.
No experience necessary
PreBallet ll
Wednesdays, Sept 11 - Dec 11, 20243:30-4:15 PM ----- Ages 5.5-7 ----- Tuition: $165
This class transitions from the creative movement aspect of PreBallet l to an emphasis on the fundamentals of ballet. Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination are taught, practiced, and developed through music and use of props in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Prerequisite Skills: PreBallet ll students must be able to skip and be willing to participate independently without parent.
BEGINNER BALLET CLASSES
Level l (Prerequisite: PreBallet ll)
Mondays, Sept 9 - Dec 9, 20244:30-5:30 PM ---- Minimum age 6.5---- Tuition: $195
This class is for the novice as well as a transition from PreBallet to a more formal ballet class. The fundamentals of ballet and barre work are introduced as well as an emphasis on ballet class etiquette. Focus is on posture, stretching for flexibility, muscle strength, technique and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment.
Prerequisite Skills: One year of Pre-Ballet or formal ballet experience required
Level II and Level III Ballet has been combined into one class on Tuesdays at 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
Level ll (Prerequisite: Level l)
Tuesdays, Sept 10 - Dec 10, 20244:30-5:30 PM ---- Minimum age 7.5 --- Tuition: $195
This class is a continuation of the beginner level. Students will continue to build upon the knowledge and skills they developed in level l. Focus will continue on posture, stretching and flexibility, technique, and musicality. To enroll in this level, students must have completed one full year of Level l or be given permission from instructor after attending a placement class.
Prerequisite skill: stand and work comfortably from fifth position feet and have completed 1 full year of Level l or the equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.
Level llI (Prerequisite: Level Il)
Tuesdays, Sept 10 - Dec 10, 20244:30-5:30 PM ---- Minimum age 8.5 --- Tuition: $195
This is a formal ballet class for young students with ballet experience. Students participate in stretching, barre work and center floor work. They will further develop posture, muscle strength, flexibility, technique, and musicality in a disciplined yet encouraging environment. Dress code is required and hair should be secured back in a bun for class. No jewelry with the exception of stud earrings.
Prerequisite Skills: Ballet experience required. Students must have completed levels l and ll or have equivalent previous training and approval by instructor after placement class.
Beginning Tap
Tuesdays, Sept 10 - Dec 10, 20243:30-4:15 PM ----- Ages 6-7 ----- Tuition: $165
Beginning Tap is a beginner level tap class focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will be introduced to tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, across the floor and choreography. Students should avoid baggy clothing and jewelry for class. Tap shoes required
Tap I
Wednesdays, Sept 11 - Dec 11, 20245:30-6:30 PM ----- Ages 8-10 ----- Tuition: $195
Tap I is a beginner level tap class focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Students will be introduced to tap technique and vocabulary through warmups, center exercises, across the floor and choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Tap shoes required.
Jazz I
Mondays, Sept 9 - Dec 9, 20245:30-6:30 PM ----- Ages 8-12 ----- Tuition: $195
Jazz I is a beginner level jazz class that introduces the basics of jazz dance technique and vocabulary. Students will focus on stretching and conditioning, across the floor progressions with leaps and turns and jazz choreography. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.
Musical Theatre Dance
Wednesdays, Sept 11 - Dec 11, 20246:30-7:30 PM ----- Ages 13-18 ----- Tuition: $195
This class is for dancers ages 13 to 18 seeking basic technique outside of their regular musical theater rehearsals. Students will focus on the fundamentals of basic jazz technique while building their musicality, story-telling and stage presence. This is a choreography-based curriculum using classic and contemporary music from Broadway musicals. Attire: Any appropriate dancewear or active wear. Hair should be pulled back. Jazz shoes required.
Adult Beginning Ballet (18+)
Mondays, Sept 9 - Dec 9, 2024(12 weeks)6:30-7:30 PM ----- Ages 18 + ----- Tuition: $195
Adult Beginning Ballet is for the absolute beginner interested in trying ballet in a supportive and welcoming environment. Students will be introduced to basic ballet technique and terminology through barre work and center work. They will gain a basic understanding of ballet posture and positions while building strength and flexibility. Attire: Any active wear or dance wear. Ballet slippers are required. This class does not perform in winter/spring recitals.
All classes are at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Refund Policy: Full refunds will be given up until 3 weeks before a class begins minus a $10.00 administrative fee. From 3 weeks to the first day a 75% refund will be given. No refunds given after the 1st day.