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SCHOOL OF DANCE

 

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Dance Classes will run from June - July 31, 2008 
No dance classed on July 4th or 5th

 Dance registration begins May 1, 2008 


Dance Schedule

 


Fall Schedule - Coming Soon
The YMCA Annual Holiday Performance will be
held in December 2008
More information call Kathleen More, Dance Director
at 239-275-9622 ext 300, or you may
email at kathym@leecountyymca.org
 


YMCA Dance Classes are designed to focus on character development, body alignment, flexibility, strength, balance, grace, and fun!

TEACHERS shadow
The focus is on developing coordination and motor skills using songs and games which introduces dance into their lives while having fun.

CREATIVE DANCE
Tiny dancers develop social skills while having a great time  learning ballet & tap movements  in a creative way.

CREATIVE DANCE PLUS
Through repetition of basic movements the students will be introduced to the world of ballet and tap dance.

PRE-BALLET / TAP
Young dancers will be introduced to the basics of ballet, the difference between left and right, stretches and across the floor exercises to help learn and build motor skills. 

BALLET/POINTE/LYRICAL
Students will learn the fundamental principles of ballet technique. To improve body posture and carriage, ballet is the backbone of dance, the foundation upon which a dancer, regardless of the style of dance must embrace.  Ballet will introduce the strict discipline of learning to articulate specific terminology verball
and physically.

TAP
For all skill levels of tap dancers.  Learn steps and combinations, progressing from the basics to more advanced steps.

JAZZ / HIP HOP
Students will study various styles using word appropriate music. This class will allow students to express their emotions through dance.

IRISH STEP
The most popular exciting dance, traditional Irish (soft shoe).  Join us for some high energy fun!    

BALLROOM
Learn how to dance like the stars! No partner necessary to take this class.


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Dance Class Fees

Hours Per Class          Price Per Month
                               Member           Non-Member
0.50                    $20.00                  $40.00 
0.75                    $30.00                  $60.00
1.00                    $40.00                  $80.00
 

Members Only!  Additional child or class add $5.00 per class/per month for YMCA  Members only.  No discount for additional class/child for non-members.

Workshops:      Price will vary due to type of classPlease see front desk for more information.

No Refunds! System credits are given only when classes are taken off the schedule and your child can not be moved to another open class.

Beginners

Children with little or no dance experience

Intermediate

At least 2 years of continuous dance experience.

Advanced

Over 5 years of continuous dance experience, with excellent skills and dance knowledge.


DRESS CODE

Remember if you look like a dancer you feel like a dancer!

Teachers Shadow/Creative Dance/Pre-Ballet/Tap 
Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, ballet skirt optional.

Ballet
Black leotard, theatrical pink tights, pink ballet shoes, ballet skirt optional.

Jazz/Tap
Black leotard, dance pants, tan tights, black jazz shoes, and black tap shoes. 

Hip Hop
T-shirt, jazz pants, or sweat shirt/pants, dance sneakers.

NO JEANS!  NO JEWELRY! (small posts are fine)

 For more information or if you have any questions, you may e-mail Kathleen More, YMCA Dance Director, at kathym@leecountyymca.org.

 

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