Dance Classes
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Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.
Musikgarten
Musikgarten® — The Cycle of Seasons (3 – 5 years with parent)
Tuesdays 8:35 – 9:20 am (Oct–May)
Class Fee: $60/mo.
Supply Fee: $60
Instructor: Mrs. Marissa Dunn
Celebrate your preschooler’s growing independence and love of the outdoors with musical activities in The Cycle of Seasons. Developed to build attention and musical expression, this class will include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, and storytelling. The Cycle of Seasons nurtures your growing child’s ability to use language and participate in dramatic play within a musical context. Musikgarten is designed with the belief that all children are musical and that musical exposure at a young age will train and grow their brains through movement and listening.
Pre-Ballet
Creative Movement — Pre-Ballet (ages 3.5 – 5)
Fridays 2:00-2:45pm (September 25th – June 11th)
Class Fee: $480/year ($48/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Ingrid LaVoie
This “my first” ballet class is structured upon classical ballet principles and is geared towards the littlest of dancers. Creative movement phrases allow for play and exploration while the student learns how to listen, follow directions and copy body movements. Little dancers will have fun moving to music and learning exercises that develop coordination, flexibility, and strength. Through the means of story time, imaginative props, and dress-up, little ones will be introduced to the inherent beauty of dance and joy in the Lord and Creator of all things beautiful.
Dress code: Purple or pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers with laces tucked in, and hair in a bun.
Primary Ballet
Creative Movement — Primary Ballet (ages 5-6)
Fridays 3:30-4:25 pm (September 25th – June 11th)
Class Fee: $600/year ($60/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Kayleen Geiger
Little dancers will learn to enjoy a creative and playful approach to the basics of classical ballet. Building on positions and postures, young students will progress to more advanced exercises at the barre and on the floor with an emphasis on the sheer joy of movement to music. Through the use of creative and lively dance exercises and dance stories, dancers will grow in their understanding of posture and alignment, musicality, strength, and grace. Dance is a gift from God, and we will explore what it means to delight in this good gift and to glorify our Creator through movement.
Dress code: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers with laces tucked in, and hair in a bun.
Ballet Foundations
Introductory Class for First-Time and Beginning Dancers
Foundations A (ages 6-9)
Wednesdays 3:30-4:25 pm (Sept. 23rd – June 9th)
Class Fee: $600/year ($60/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Kayleen Geiger
Foundations B (ages 10 and up)
Tuesdays 4:30-5:25 pm (Sept. 22nd – June 8th)
Class Fee: $600/year ($60/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Ingrid LaVoie
Ballet Foundation classes offer the perfect entry point for dancers of all ages, both true beginners and returning students who are in the process of laying the foundation of classical ballet. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of fundamental ballet positions and moving through positions with proper posture and fluency. Students will learn French ballet terminology and progress from simple movement combinations to the fluent expression of more advanced choreography aimed to grow the dancer in musicality, strength, flexibility, and poise. This careful laying of a ballet foundation will give students a chance to grow in their artistry and love for the structure and joy of classical ballet while developing a deep appreciation of dance as a gift from God.
Dress codes: Pink leotard (Found. A) / Black leotard (Found. B & C), pink or black tights or black leggings, pink ballet slippers with laces tucked in, and hair in a bun. Optional: Cross-over cardigan.
Ballet Technique
Technique Class for Experienced Dancers (by invitation/audition only)
Technique A
Mondays and Thursdays 3:15-4:10 pm
(September 21st – June 10th)
Class Fee: $960 ($96/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Ingrid LaVoie
Technique B
Mondays and Thursdays 4:15-5:10 pm
(September 21st – June 10th)
Class Fee: $960 ($96/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Heather St. Onge
Ballet Technique classes are the first opportunity for advancement in our Conservatory Dance Program. Dancers with one or more years of training in our Foundations classes (or equivalent experience) will be invited to join Technique classes once they have shown age-appropriate fluency of movement and an understanding of ballet positions and vocabulary. Technique students will grow in strength, poise, body alignment, turnout, flexibility, and creative expression by building on that foundation. The focus of the class will be to dance “for beauty and glory” (Exodus 28: 2, 40) as an act of worship to God. Drawing on students’ understanding of classical ballet, this class will progress to more advanced exercises at the barre and center floor with an emphasis on the joy of graceful, coordinated movement and the musical expression of longer phrases. Technique classes are the prerequisite for Pre-Pointe and Pointe classes.
Dress code: Burgundy conservatory leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers with laces tucked in, and hair in a bun. Optional: Cross-over cardigan.
Musical Theatre Dance
Dance Explorations — Musical Theatre Dance (5th – 12th grade)
Wednesdays 4:30-5:25 pm (September 23rd – June 9th)
Class Fee: $600/year ($60/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Kayleen Geiger
In this class, participants will work on storytelling through dance as they learn combinations set to classic musical theatre pieces. We will emphasize technique and explore stylized choreography while working on developing dance fundamentals (classical dance training) and musical theatre dance skills. Students will gain confidence and strength through stretching and conditioning exercises, followed by jazz elements, tap dance basics, and theatre dance. The class will also serve the serious dancer who wants to learn the terminology of choreography, and prepare for auditions and the school musical in spring.
Dress code: [Girls] Ankle-length, black yoga pants w/loosely fitting T-shirt, and hair in a pony tail. Optional: Jazz shoes. [Boys] Black joggers w/loosely fitting T-shirt, hair out of eyes. Optional: Jazz shoes.
Dance Conditioning/Barre
Dance Explorations — Dance (AM)
Conditioning/Barre (Adult)
Fridays 10:15-11:15am
(September 25th – June 11th)
Class Fee: $400/year ($40/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Ingrid LaVoie
Dance Explorations — Dance (PM) Conditioning/Barre (Adult)
Tuesdays 5:30-6:25pm
(September 22nd – June 8th)
Class Fee: $400/year ($40/mo.)
Instructor: Mrs. Ingrid LaVoie
This class is for adults who are looking for a toning, body-weight-lifting workout, and is especially ideal if you’re just getting into or back to exercise. The classes will improve your balance, build strength, make you more flexible, burn calories, and improve stability through a stronger core. As you get more comfortable and fit you will be able to engage muscles you wouldn’t normally target, allowing you to fine-tune your muscles for a well-toned, healthy body – all in a supportive setting that focuses on Beauty, Truth, and Goodness. While this is a ballet-inspired fitness class, no ballet experience is required. The goal is to love the Lord our God through supportive, dance-based conditioning.
Dress code: Yoga pants of any color w/loosely fitting T-shirt or any combination of comfortable, modest athletic wear.
Intro to Partner Dancing
Dance Explorations — Intro to Partner Dancing (9th grade – Adult)
Mondays 5:45-6:45 pm [6 sessions]
Fall (October 12 – November 16: 6 weeks)
Class Fee: $120 per couple
Instructor: Mark and Ingrid LaVoie
This class is an introduction to the beauty and harmony of partnering in dance. Dancers will learn the “lead & follow” principles of ballroom dance in a supportive and joyful setting. We will explore the stylistic techniques and figures of some of the most beautiful dances in the ballroom world (first and foremost the Waltz), while gaining the experience of trust and respect as the basis for partner dancing. Additional benefits will come from learning about form, posture, alignment, musicality, styling, and floor craft. This is the perfect class for teens who want to learn about Ballroom culture and adult couples who have always wanted to learn to dance together.
Dress code: [Gentlemen] Slacks with a polo or dress shirt, light dress shoes (ideally with leather soles). [Ladies] Skirts/Dresses reaching just above or below the knee with a blouse, character shoes or ballerina slippers (ideally with a 1-inch heel and leather soles). Optional: Ballroom shoes.
Swing Dancing
Dance Explorations — Swing Dancing (7th grade – Adult)
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm [4 sessions]
Fall (October 28 – November 18) | Winter (January 6 – 27) | Spring (March 3 – March 24 AND April 21-May 12)
Class Fee: $100/couple, $60/single
Instructor: Clayton and Quinn Fosberg
This class is a great first step into the exciting world of vintage swing! This is an expressive and playful partner dance where you will learn the basics of Jitterbug, which can lead into and be combined with other styles of swing like Lindy Hop and Charleston. This easy to learn (but difficult to master) dance will get you out on the dance floor after just one session and will draw you further up and further in for a lifetime of fun. This class is for anyone who loves Big Band and Jazz music, those wanting to build their repertoire of movement for musical theatre, and anyone who wants to build community and friendship with laughter and dancing. Participants of previous classes are welcome to participate for free!
Dress code: [Gentlemen] Slacks with a polo or dress shirt, light dress shoes (ideally with leather soles). [Ladies] Skirts/Dresses reaching just above or below the knee with a blouse, character shoes or ballerina slippers (ideally with a 1-inch heel and leather soles). Optional: Ballroom shoes.