BALLET, JAZZ, MODERN & TAP
Celebrating Our 30th Year!
2023-2024 DANCE SEASON
Beginning the week of September 11, 2023
Please register in advance to secure your place in class
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DANCE GAMES (ages 2 1/2+): Wednesdays, 10:00 - 10:45 am
A fun-filled Creative Movement class featuring dance, games, and fun music! 8-week sessions start October 11, 2023.
Allison Taber
MUSIC & MOVEMENT (ages 3+): Wednesdays, 2:45 - 3:30 pm
For our littlest ballet dancers: An introduction to dance for the very young dancer. Two 8-week sessions start October 11, 2023, and February 7,
2024.
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
FIRST STEPS (ballet for dancers 4+): Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:20 pm
First Steps dancers become aware of alignment and movement through dance fundamentals, rhythm exercises, and games. Basic Ballet technique
is taught. (Full term, recital).
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
BALLET/TAP I (ages 5+): Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
1/2 hour of Tap and 1/2 hour of Ballet in this fun class for kindergarteners and first graders. (Full term, recital).
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
JAZZ/TAP I (ages 7+): Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
This fun class incorporates 1/2 hour of Jazz with 1/2 hour of Tap for our returning Jazz/Tap dancers or equivalent. (full term, recital).
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
CREATIVE MOVERS (ages 7+): Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
A movement class drawing from techniques of circus and flow arts like hooping, juggling, and clowning. We'll incorporate dance and mindfulness to inspire our inner creators to find a playful balance. This fun creative movement class is sure to take children into a whole new world of dance! (Full Term, recital).
Amelia Aglow
BALLET II/III (ages 8+): Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Full hour of ballet for our returning Ballet I/II dancers or equivalent. (Full term, recital)
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
DANCE FUSION: TWednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Elements of Contemporary Jazz, Modern & Composition combined in this fun class designed to teach technique as well as style, expression, and interpretation of music. (Full term, recital).
Nettie Gentempo
BALLET V (ages 11+): Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Fifth-year ballet, for our returning Ballet IV students or those new to The Ballroom with equivalent dance experience. (Full term, recital)
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
BALLET TECHNIQUE (age 14+): Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:45 pm
An additional technique class for our Ballet VIII dancers— further expanding their technique essential for strength and systematic progression. Pointe work is included. (Full term, recital)
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
BALLET VIII (age 14+): Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Our Ballet VIII students further expand their technique essential to progression while also focusing on musicality. (Full term, recital)
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
ADULT/TEEN ADVANCED TAP: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Intermediate/advanced level tap includes technique & choreography. A minimum of 10 years prior tap is recommended (full term, optional recital). Juliette Lauzier Bridges
ADULT/TEEN DANCE SAMPLER:
Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
New class~ New format! In this fun new class, we will be exploring various styles of dance in a convenient 8-week format. Possibilities include Ballet, Jazz, Modern, or Tap. Beginners are welcome and dancers' "votes" are factored into the choice of offerings. 8-week sessions start October 5, 2023.
Juliette Lauzier Bridges
PLEASE NOTE: Ages in the class description are guidelines. Prior experience is the most important factor in determining class placement. Also, some changes in the schedule may be needed, during the dance term. Classes with low enrollment may be canceled or postponed-- advance registration is important! For more information contact Nan Brett at 207-583-6964.
PRIVATE LESSONS & coaching are available with our dance instructors by appointment.
ABOUT OUR CLASSES
We offer classes that focus on building sound technique in an atmosphere that fosters creative self-expression and respect for individual’s varying interests and abilities.
Our classes will end with a recital currently planned for the evening of Friday, May 3rd, 2024. Our goal for the year-end recital is to not only give family and friends the opportunity to see the dancers in action but also to provide an opportunity for the dancers to experience the joy of performance and the focus and excitement engendered by working toward a concrete goal. Costumes will be simple and choreography will reflect the growing capabilities of the dancers. (Adult students will have the opportunity to participate in the recital fun if they wish.)
POLICIES
We will follow the December, February & April school vacation calendar but dance classes will be held on teacher workshop days and many holidays. We do not automatically cancel classes when school cancels for the weather. Cancellation decisions will instead be based upon predicted safe travel for afternoon and evening classes.
While, obviously, a sick child does not belong in class, we do ask that you keep in mind the value of continuity and consistency in class attendance. Please give the office a call if your child will be absent & let us know if transportation is an issue (we may be able to help!)
Our goal at the Ballroom is to offer high-quality classes, taught by professional performing artists and teachers, at an affordable price. Some limited scholarships and work-study positions are available. (Speak to Nan Brett, director of the Ballroom) Financial hardship should not interfere with a developing dancer’s training.