Stage Door Class Descriptions

Combo Classes
Starlets (30 minute) for Ages 18 months – 2 ½ years
Parent/child movement program which uses props, music and dance activities to encourage creativity. The class is 30 minutes and parents participate in the lesson, making it both a bonding experience and the best introduction to dance imaginable. Basic dance skills are introduced and the focus of the class is to develop physical coordination, and a sincere love for music and movement.

Little Stars (45 minute) for Ages 2 ½ - 3
An introduction to basic dance skills through fun and innovative ways meant to install a love for dance. A combination of tap, ballet, and tumbling are used to improve basic coordination, gross motor skills, creative expression, learning readiness, and dance etiquette, all are a foundation for learning.

Twinkle Tots (1 hour) for ages 3 - 4 ½
A combination class of tap, ballet, and tumbling, with an emphasis on creative expression. Each class blends basic dance skills, creativity, coordination, musicality and rhythm. Physical exploration and tons of fun are discovered with creative exercises that teach traditional dance concepts in non-traditional ways.

Dazzlers (1 hour) for Ages 4 ½ - 5 ½
Tap, ballet, tumbling, as well as an introduction to some basic jazz elements are presented using the joys of creative expression, which develops more effective learners as well as artistically motivated. A gentle but more structured curriculum is implemented at this level as your child becomes ready for more traditional training.

Kinder Stars (1 hour) for Kindergarten Age
Tap, ballet, and jazz are taught to give students a well-rounded base and a chance to explore all dance forms. The combo class attempts to balance structured dance training with creative concepts, so the class is fun while also being educational. This class is a great foundation for future study.

Show Biz Kids (4-5), (5-7), and (7-9)
A performance oriented class that introduces the performing arts through dance, creative drama, and vocal concepts. Kids can stretch their imaginations while becoming a more confident and creative individual.

Single Subject Classes
Ballet (6 & Up)
The basic foundation of all dance forms, it teaches proper placement, carriage, grace and poise. Ballet is highly recommended as a complement to other classes because the terminology and placement learned in ballet quickens advancement in other classes.

Jazz (6 & Up)
Teaches students contemporary styles of movement. The exercises in Jazz teach and develop the ability to move, isolate and control parts of the body. Jazz is an exciting form of dance and follows the rhythmic beat of the music.

Tap (6 & Up)
Tap class combines dance with rhythmic foot patterns. Students learn coordination of feet and musical rhythms in a way that is both challenging and fun.

Hip Hop (6 & Up)
Hip Hop is the latest in popular street and videos moves put into combinations that are fun and exciting. Students work on placement, style and technique while learning a modern funky and contemporary jazz style.

Performance Troop
Stage Door Kids (5& Up)
Stage Door Kids perform at local venues, such as retirement homes, and fairs. They also perform the opening and closing dances in our annual recital. This class includes tap, ballet, jazz, performance techniques, and rehearsal. Enrollment for this class is by teacher recommendation only, and must be taken with another class. Extra fees will be incurred for costume and certain events.

** = By invitation only, must be taken with a primary class.

Summer Schedule 2008
July 7 - August 2

Dress Code and Class Etiquette

Starlets
Dress Code: Anything comfortable for child and parent.
Class Etiquette: As child gets comfortable with class environment, encourage student’s independence. As child progresses parent can sit and watch inside class while student participates independently.

Little Stars, Twinkle Tots, Dazzlers, Kinder Stars, & Show Biz Kids
Dress Code:
Girls: Any color leotard and tights. Skirts and tutus are allowed. Pink ballet and black Velcro, or tyette style tap shoes. If using tyette style, laces MUST be replaced with tap elastic closures. No laces are allowed in class. Hair must be pulled away from face.
Boys: Any color t-shirt and black shorts. Black ballet slippers and black oxford style tap shoes.
Class Etiquette: Students should remain in the classroom for entire length of class, so please remember to have your child use the bathroom before class. Parents are required to wait in reception area for the duration of the class. Students will be learning to put on their own shoes, so students should bring a dance bag to class with their all their dance shoes. (Please write their name inside shoes with a Sharpie, so they don’t get lost.) When arriving for class, wait in the reception area until the teacher invites your class in.

Ballet
Dress Code: Any color leotard and pink or tan tights. Skirts may be worn during center exercises only. Any brand or style pink ballet. Hair must be worn in a bun.

Class Etiquette: Please arrive to class on time. When arriving for class, wait in the reception area until the teacher invites your class in. If your class has already begun when you arrive, wait until exercise is complete before entering the classroom quietly.

Tap
Dress Code: Any appropriate dance attire (example: leotard and tights, jazz pants and camisole top, bike shorts and fitted t-shirt) No baggy t-shirts or pants. Black maryjane tap shoes, Capezio Style #3800. Hair must be pulled away from face.

Class Etiquette: Please arrive to class on time. When arriving for class, wait in the reception area until the teacher invites your class in. If your class has already begun when you arrive, enter quietly and join class as instructed by teacher.

Jazz
Dress Code: Any appropriate dance attire (example: leotard and tights, jazz pants and camisole top, bike shorts and fitted t-shirt) No baggy t-shirts or pants. Black jazz oxfords, any brand or style. NO jazz sneakers. Hair must be pulled away from face.

Class Etiquette: Please arrive to class on time. When arriving for class, wait in the reception area until the teacher invites your class in. If your class has already begun when you arrive, enter quietly and join class as instructed by teacher.

Hip Hop
Dress Code: Any appropriate dance attire (example: leotard and tights, jazz pants and camisole top, bike shorts and fitted t-shirt) No baggy t-shirts or pants. Black jazz oxfords, any brand or style, or jazz sneakers. Hair must be pulled away from face.

Class Etiquette: Please arrive to class on time. When arriving for class, wait in the reception area until the teacher invites your class in. If your class has already begun when you arrive, enter quietly and join class as instructed by teacher.

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