Class Descriptions

Mom & Me | Creative Dance | Pre Dance | Ballet | Hip Hop / Jazz | Tap | Cheer & Pom | Jazz | Contemporary Choreography | Teams and Company

MOM & ME CLASS - Age 2 and early 3s with Mommy or Caretaker. Maximum participants of 8 "couples". A 30 minute class that enhances motor skills, creativity and musicality.

CREATIVE DANCE - Fun and expressive movement for the 3 and early 4 year olds. A 30 minute class that increases rhythm, coordination and movement awareness.

PRE DANCE- Specifically for 4 and 5 year olds, dance class experience in a fun, yet structured atmosphere preparing dancers for ballet technique. Barre work and basic terminology included.

BALLET, PRE POINTE and POINTE - All ballet classes are set according to student's age and previous training by the teacher. All ballet classes include stretching, barre work, and center combinations set for class level.

Someone has said that the foundation of dance is Ballet. To excel in Ballet we encourage adding more classes as the years go on in training.

Levels 2 and 3 are strongly encouraged to come twice a week and level 4 / Pre-Pointe is required to come twice a week.

Pre Pointe: at least 2 years previous training is preferred and it is the prerequisite for any Pointe class.

Teacher placement required for Pre-Pointe and Pointe.

"Pointe dancing is an elite form of ballet, requiring years of training and dedication. While appearing light and ethereal, the dancer must be extremely strong. She has to have the technical skill to align her muscles and bones perfectly over the toes of one foot (about a square inch), while making it look effortless.
Only students with the proper strength and dedication should go on pointe.  A student will need to build up "muscle memory" by taking ballet classes several days a week. Muscle memory is achieved only by repetition. Improper alignment and lack of strength are the reasons that injuries can occur. Well trained, with properly fitted shoes, a pointe student  can progress from beginning pointe work, to an advanced level with no ill affects.
Pointe dancers are special and have reason to be proud!" Miss Jennifer Greene                              

HIP HOP / JAZZ - Technical Jazz Technique with a funky Hip Hop mix that keeps the dancer improving quickly and thinking on her feet. All music and choreography is current, tasteful, and age appropriate.

ADVANCED JAZZ TECHNIQUE - Previous Jazz training and teacher placement required. Jazz choreography, turns, jumps and floor work for the intermediate/advanced dancer.

LYRICAL JAZZ / MODERN / CONTEMPORARY - Fluid expression, using gravity pull and natural movement. This class is a fusion of Modern, Jazz and Ballet technique for the experienced dancer and the committed beginner.

Bare feet.

BROADWAY JAZZ - Teen and Adult Jazz technique with Broadway flair.

Work in heeled character shoes.

CHEER & POM - Strong movement style routines to current music preparing the dancer for cheerleading and drill teams. Open age.

TAP BASIC and OPEN TAP- Rhythmic, fun drumming with the feet! Tap Basic is a 30 minute class for beginners and Open is for all ages working at an intermediate level.

TEAMS and DANCE COMPANY – By Audition Only:
"REFLECTIONS DANCE COMPANY” - A professional and training group for intermediate/advanced dancers using styles and choreography carefully selected to reflect those characteristic to the Christian lifestyle. For approximate ages 14 - College. These students gain leadership training, performance opportunities, involvement in the creative choreographic process and the option of taking part in the Company trip & Outreach.

1. Dunamis Team (approximate 8-12 years) rehearsing Fridays 5:00-6:30

2. Revolution Team (approximate 12-14 yrs.) rehearsing Thursdays 6:00-7:30

3. Reflections Dance Company (High School & College Young Adult) rehearsing Thursdays 6:00-7:30 & 2nd & 4th Sundays 6-9 PM.

OPEN 10-11 AUDITIONS - Sat Aug. 28, 2-5 PM Please contact us to email you more info or click links below.
NEW AUDITION NOTICE

Click link for NEW: AUDITION QUESTIONAIRE APPLICATION
for Revolution / Dunamis
for Reflections Dance Company

Audition Schedule:
2-3:30 PM - Dunamis Crew
3:30-5 - Revolution Team & Reflections Dance Company

Prepare a 1 min. solo and participate in the group combination.

Teachers Instructing what classes: See Individual Instructors section for listing of each.

• Teachers Instructing what classes: See Individual Instructors section for listing of each.

• Classes require a minimum of 7 students. Classes and times are subject to change.

• Ages are approximate and depend upon experience and level ability.

• Age minimum for classes should be student's age by September 1st of that year.

• Early Registration on a 1st come basis will guarantee placement and as classes fill up we will be adding names to a waiting list for when space opens, more classes are added or you are recommended to another class.

• Ballet is the foundation of Dance. Multiple classes in various forms are encouraged for individuals to enhance training and achieve excellence.

• Note: “Cerulean Dance Company” meets Sun 6-9 PM twice a month.

• Ask about Private Classes & Birthday Parties.

• Email or call if you have any other questions.

The following notations Refer to Class schedule chart pdf 10-11 schedule.

¨ + 90 min class, “ 30 min class, ~ 45 min class,  all others are 60 min classes.
¨ * Requires Teacher placement and Level Dance Experience. / # Performance Teams require at least 1 other technique class.
¨ ** Ballet / Pointe Class require both Tues. 7-9 & Thurs. 7:30-9, Ballet 4 / Pre Pointe require both Tues 5-7 & Thu 5-6 & have teacher placement

Teachers:

Miss Laurie = Tue/Wed/Sat AM
Miss Jodi =  Fri
Miss Jenny = Ballet 4/Pointe
Miss Dawn = Tues 430-9
Miss Sam =Thurs/Sat aft
Wed 8 = Ki Yi
all other classes are Miss Debbie Wiens or TBA - see web site for details

Aug. 28th 10AM-2PM Registration Open House / Open Team Auditions 2-5 PM

CLASS PLACEMENT:

To help you choose the right class for your child’s age and level we would suggest you refer to the ages printed on the schedule and your teacher’s recommendation. You will find that generally a student will stay in one particular level for an average of 2 years. (Pre-Dance age 4, 5/ Level 1 age 6, 7/ Level 2 age 8, 9/ Level 3 age 10, 11/ Level 4 age 12+/Teen and Adult classes)  
If you are not sure about your child’s placement, ask your teacher or email or call Miss Debbie. Some students should be able to advance to the next level and / or add more classes to increase in technique and performance. Advancing to higher levels of difficulty in dance is not like advancing grades in school. It may take 2, 3, or more years for a student to advance from one level to the next. There are guide-lines for uniformity of teaching, and specific advancement requirements. Recommendations may be made by the instructor when any student signs up for any classes at a higher level than those in which they are now enrolled. A student’s dedication, work ethic, and behavior in class... along with their adherence to dress codes & studio rules may also be taken into consideration. Multiple classes in various forms are encouraged to enhance training & achieve excellence.

Please Note: BALLET Continuum: “the Foundation of Dance” - Ballet is first encouraged then all other forms of Dance can build upon it. The old adage holds true – the more practice (classes) – the better you get. We understand that some take dance as a recreational activity but in order to be an accomplished strong dancer you need to come to class several hours a week. It generally takes years of strength training and technique guided by a professional to go on Pointe. Regarding Ballet there can be a few exceptions to the rule but generally:

• Jr. Ballet Level 2/3 students are Strongly Encouraged to take class 2 times per week (this is a prerequisite for going on to Ballet 4).

• Ballet 4 / Pre-Pointe students are required to take class twice a week (3 hours total). *

• Ballet / Pointe students are required to take class twice a week (3 ½ hours total). *

* Requires Teacher Placement

Note: 3 New Classes to try next year -
1. New Mom Fit Super Dance class begins fall of 2010 - Thurs 930-10am. We are introducing a new 30 minute high results morning dance class that the moms’ (or grandmas!) are sure to enjoy. This is a low impact workout using jazz technique exercises. It offers a full body (buns, guns and guts) toning experience without exhaustion. This program was developed right here at Reflections School of Dance when we began noticing across the board toning results with dancers who took Acro. or Jazz classes. Flexibility, toning and strength were all natural results of the routine we were using to warm up before we even started dancing. So we would like to offer the opportunity for all women to strengthen the core, define arms, and tighten the fanny! If you don’t feel it, you get your money back!   
2. Ditch the workout… Join the party! Zumba® is fun...it's the type of exercise you'll want to do every day and feel good about doing it! In the past years Zumba® has become nothing short of a revolution. Coining the concept of fitness-party™ and making fitness fun, Zumba® has spread like wild-fire, and has positioned itself as the single most influential movement in the industry of fitness. Zumba® fuses Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Teacher Dawn will also likely create a fun fusion of "Dance Pulse" which includes strength and toning to fun dance routines. Zumba / "Dance Pulse" Classes will be held on Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM.
Read more at the official Zumba website
Watch Zumba Fitness In The Today Show
INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL: 1/2 PRICE CLASSES (approx. $7 for 1 hr class & $5 for 1/2 hr) to start for Zumba Tue 6:30-7:30 PM & Thurs 930-10am Mom Fit Super Dance.

NEW CLASS:

Contemporary Choreography

FRIDAY 8-9PM
PREREQUISITE: MUST TAKE AT LEAST 1 TECHNIQUE CLASS
CLASS MIN. 7 STUDENTS

Personal Overview: (Samantha Weissbach)

I feel very passionate this year about teaching a contemporary choreography class. Why contemporary choreography specifically? Simply because of this: while throughout my years of dance I have had many technique classes, I was never pushed mentally and physically to be able to quickly pick up and carry out choreography. I believe it is an invaluable skill that many overlook or take for granted.

When participating in conventions, workshops, and especially auditions; dancers are expected to be able to learn, remember, and impressively execute choreography in a very short amount of time. When discussing the class idea with my sister, she referred to it as “study-skills” for dancers. I believe this really sums it up in a nutshell; and also believe it would be an extremely valuable class to offer the girls.

Goals:

My goal in teaching this class is to exercise, enhance, and accelerate each student's ability to learn, comprehend, and exceptionally perform choreography in a short period of time. I like to think of it as a “study-skills” class of sorts for dancers.

Outline:

The class itself will be run in the following manner: A short warm-up, followed by delving straight into complex choreography. The students will be given new combinations every week (or possibly every other week depending on the complexity) in an attempt to stretch and eventually annihilate any boundaries holding them back, and to mentally equip each student for situations where difficult choreography must be learned and executed within a small window of time.