(1) 45 minute class, once per week

ages 3-4.5

Offered: Wednesday 5:30 to 6:15 PM or Thursday 4:45 to 5:30 PM.

*In your notes, please specify which day you would like to attend. 

This class is designed for our younger students to learn basic ballet terminology, elementary coordination skills, and a respect for the discipline of the art of ballet.  

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(1) 45 minute class - once/week

ages 4.5-6

Offered:  Monday 4:45 to 5:30 PM

This class introduces the elementary exercises of ballet technique for mastering the placement of the body, the legs, the arms, and the head. In addition, students will continue to develop elementary skills in the coordination of steps and a respect for the discipline of the art of ballet. 

(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Thursday 6:15 to 7:15 PM 

pre-requisite: Ballet one or permission of instructor

Building on the previous year's skills, the subtleties of the classical training will begin to be addressed. Awareness of correct line will become part of the measure of progress. Coordination between the arms and legs is emphasized and the positioning of the upper body.

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offered:  Wednesday 6:15 to 7:15 PM

prerequisite:  ballet 2 and permission of instructor

 Building on the previous year's skills, the subtleties of the classical training will begin to be addressed. Awareness of correct line will become part of the measure of progress. Coordination between the arms and legs is emphasized and the positioning of the upper body.

(1) 1 hour class, once per week 

Offered:  Monday 5:30 to 6:30 PM

pre-requisite: Ballet 2, ballet 2 ADV and permission of instructor

In this class, students begin to understand the inter relatedness of barre and center while continuing to work on basic alignment. The vocabulary will become more extensive, and the importance of transitioning between positions and strengthening stability will be stressed.

(1) 1 hour and 15 minute class, once per week

Offered:  Thursday 5 to 6:15 PM

prerequisite:  ballet III and permission of instructor 

In this class, students begin to understand the inter relatedness of barre and center while continuing to work on  alignment. The vocabulary will become more extensive, and the importance of transitioning between positions and strengthening stability will be stressed.

(1) 1 hour and 15 minute class, once per week

Offered: Monday 4:15 to 5:30 PM

pre-requisite: Ballet III and permission of instructor

In this level, classical placement should be established as the arms and head begin to respond in a natural way. The students will begin to master beats, various turns, more complicated adagio work, developing elevation in big jumps, and acquiring more graceful movement qualities.

(2) 1 hour and 15 minute classes, twice per week 

Offered: Monday 5:30 to 6:45 PM and Thursday 7:45 to 9 PM

pre-requisite: permission of instructor only 

In this level, dancers will follow the syllabus of ballet four at a more advanced level. 

(2) Classes per week 

Offered: Monday 6:45 to 8 PM and Wednesday 4 to 5:30 PM

pre-requisite: Ballet four ADV and permission of instructor

In this level, the students will begin to explore the study of jumps in various ways with springiness and elasticity of the feet emphasized. Exercises at barre and center will become more complicated and executed at a faster tempo.

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(2) Classes per week

Offered:  Monday 8 to 9:15 PM and Wednesday 4 to 5:30 PM

pre-requisite: 7+ years of formal ballet technique training and permission of instructor ONLY.

In this level, the execution of the fundamental movements learned in previous levels are carried through with finishing touches. 

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ages:  13+

Offered:  Wednesday 8 to 9:15 PM

prerequisite: none

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Thursday 9 to 9:30 PM

prerequisite:  permission of instructor ONLY and currently enrolled in ballet four or higher (and evaluation from physical therapist or sports medicine doctor)

Basic elements of pointe work are introduced in this class. Emphasis will be barre work to develop a strong technique in pointe work and continuing to work on placement and ballet technique.

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(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Wednesday 5:30 to 6:15 PM

pre-requisite:  permission of instructor ONLY

This class continues to develop strength in pointe work while refining the technique.  Continuing to strengthen ballet technique en pointe; the class will consist of barre work and center exercises focusing on the control and transitions to and from pointe.

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(1) 45 minute class, once per week 

ages 3-4.5

Offered:  NOT OFFERED FALL/SPRING 2017-18

This class is designed for our younger students to learn basic jazz terminology, elementary coordination skills, and rhythmic patterns all while shakin' their groove thang! All tutu jazz students will receive a tutu upon registering!

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(1) 45 minute class, once per week

ages 4.5-6

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED

In this class, students will begin to explore the basic fundamentals of Jazz. Basic technique, proper body alignment, rhythm, balance and coordination will all be introduced while encouraging each dancer's individual style.  Class is set to upbeat, age appropriate music and explodes with FUN! 

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

ages 6-9

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.

pre-requisite: permission of instructor or completion of jazz one 

In this class, students will continue to explore the basic fundamentals of Jazz. Basic technique, proper body alignment, rhythm, balance and coordination will all be emphasized while encouraging each dancers' individual style. 

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(1) 1 hour class, per week

Offered: Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30 

Prerequisite: Completion of Jazz 2 and permission of the instructor 

In this class, students will be trained in the curriculum of Jazz 2 at a more advanced level. 

(1) 1 hour class, once per week 

Offered:  Friday 4:30 to 5:30 PM

prerequisite: Jazz 2-ADV or permission of instructor

In this class, focus will be strongly on proper alignment and basic technique, while continuing to build on the previous years' skills.  Combinations will become more complex and emphasis will be placed on building strength and flexibility.  Ballet class is REQUIRED. 

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(1) 1 Hour class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 7:15 to 8:15 PM

prerequisite:  Jazz III and permission of instructor

Students will continue to improve technique, flexibility, core strength, and certain skills. Proper alignment and execution of skills learned should be mastered. Across the floor and center combinations will become more detailed and complex as we incorporate a more difficult combinations of skills. Students will be introduced to a new variety of styles during across the floor and center combinations.  Ballet class is required.

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(1) 1 hour class, once per week 

Offered:  Thursday 5 to 6 PM

pre-requisite: permission of instructor only 

This class is designed for students who have completed level III and are ready to fine tune and master proper alignment and technique.  Musicality, complex combinations and progressions and strength building will be emphasized. Ballet class is required.

(1) 1 Hour class, once per week

Offered:  Tuesday 5:15 to 6:15 PM

By teacher permission only. No exceptions.

This is the highest level that CDC has to offer in jazz. Classes will incorporate all the basics of technique combined with high-energy and stylized choreography that is current to the dance world. Across the floor and center combinations will become more detailed and complex as we incorporate more difficult combinations of skills. Students will be pushed to the next level in their abilities, while developing their own style.  Ballet class is required.

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED

pre-requisite: ages 5+ with little to no previous tap training

This class, designed for our young tappers, will work on elementary tap steps, coordination skills, and gain an increased awareness of musicality and rhythm.

(1) 45 minute class per week

Offered: Tuesday 5:45 to 6:30 

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor only. 

This class will follow the curriculum of Tap one at a more advanced level. 

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(1) 1 Hour class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30 PM 

pre-requisite: completion of beginning levels or permission of instructor

This class is designed to refine tap skills, while moving beyond the basics of tap. Students will put the fundamentals to work by learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations.

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(1) 1 Hour class, once per week

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED

pre-requisite: Permission of instructor only. 

This technique class will follow the syllabus of Tap 2 at a more advanced level. 

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(1) 1 Hour class, once per week

Offered: Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM

pre-requisite: completion of Tap 2 and permission of instructor

This technique class will focus on faster and more intricate footwork. The dancer at this level will develop speed, clarity, dynamics, and the ability to execute to complex rhythmic combinations. Students will begin to focus on incorporating the whole body and the specifics of where the movement and sounds come from. 

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(1) 1 Hour class, once per week 

Offered: Friday 4:30 to 5:30 PM

pre-requisite:  completion of tap III and permission of instructor

This class will follow the tap III syllabus, but at a more advanced level.

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(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered:  Mondays 8 to 9 PM

pre-requisite: Permission of instructor ONLY

This class will emphasize the importance of technique and musicality.  Students will learn to use their whole body when tap dancing: to loosen their ankles, work from their hips, incorporate and use their arms, engage their core, and feel the groove throughout their body and soul.  A variety of genres and styles of music are used in class to highlight creative and distinct rhythms. Students learn to clap rhythms, sing rhythms, and count rhythms and will be challenged to think outside of the box.

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(1) 1 Hour class, once per week

Offered: Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30 PM

pre-requisite: Permission of instructor ONLY

This class will emphasize the importance of technique and musicality.  Students will learn to use their whole body when tap dancing: to loosen their ankles, work from their hips, incorporate and use their arms, engage their core, and feel the groove throughout their body and soul.  A variety of genres and styles of music are used in class to highlight creative and distinct rhythms. Students learn to clap rhythms, sing rhythms, and count rhythms and will be challenged to think outside of the box.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 45 minute class, per week

Offered: Monday 7:15 to 8 PM

Ages 18+

This class will follow the syllabus of Tap III. 

(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 6:15 to 7:15 PM 

prerequisite: at least 3 years of ballet training & over the age of 10.

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Basic anatomy will be introduced as well as the study of the muscles and their movements to gain a higher kinesthetic awareness. Focus will be on connection to the ground (and moving from standing to floor or vice versa), shifting of weight, catch & release, sequencing the body so it moves as a whole, spacial awareness, and musicality.  Ballet is required with this class.

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(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 5:15 to 6:15 PM

prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY

In this level, students will build on the previous years' vocabulary and skills, as they begin to put steps into a sequence, where transitioning through the movements and space will be stressed. Focus will be on through-line, counter balance, and dynamics as well as a more intense look at the previous years' skills. At least two years in this level is required before moving to the next level. Ballet is required with this class.

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(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 7 to 8:15 PM (Combined with Modern four) 

pre-requisite: permission of instructor ONLY

In this level, students will have a more vigorous warm-up to develop the skills needed to perfect their technique, understand how it relates to their center work, and build muscular endurance.  Concentrating on proper alignment, use of breath, quality of structural form, oppositional energy, moving through space, directional changes, speed and performance quality. Dancers will gain a strong awareness of how their anatomy and breath is connected to their movement.  Focus will be on emotional connection to movement & performance qualities, clear understanding of breath, articulation of the legs, feet, & arms, and to master all previous years' skills.  Ballet is required with this class.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 1 hour and 15 minute class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 7 to 8:15 PM (combined with Modern III) 

pre-requisite:  permission of instructor ONLY

In this level, students will begin to explore improvisation, contact improvisation, and somatics. They will work on more intricate choreography and perfect their transitioning skills. All previous years' skills should be engrained in their muscle memory so they can discover their individual style and have a greater freedom of expression. Ballet is required with this class.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 1 hour and 15 minute class, once per week

Offered: Thursday 6:45 to 8 PM

pre-requisite:  permission of instructor ONLY

This level will follow the syllabus of Modern four at a more advanced level. Ballet is required with this class.

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(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Wednesday 5:30 to 6:15 PM 

prerequisite: at least 2 years of Ballet training & over the age of 8.

Contemporary is a form of dance that fuses modern, jazz, and ballet techniques and conveys the emotion of a song through the body's movements. In this class, students will focus on continuation of movement, connectivity to movement, emotional connection to movements and flexibility. This is a highly technical class and is not recommended to students who are in less than two classes per week. Ballet is required with this class.

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(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Thursday 6:45 to 7:30 PM

pre-requisite:  at least 3 years of formal dance training and permission of instructor

In this class, students will continue to focus on continuation of movement, connectivity to movement, emotional connection to movements and flexibility. This is a highly technical class and is not recommended to students who are in less than two classes per week.

Ballet is required with this class.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Friday 5:30 to 6:30 PM

pre-requisite:  at least 5 years of formal dance training & permission of instructor.

In this level, students will continue to focus on fluidity of movement, timing, and technique while exploring the underlying intention and meaning behind the movement and the music. This is a highly technical class and is not recommended to students who are in less than two classes per week.

Ballet is required with this class.

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(1) 1 hour class per week

Offered: Wednesday 6:15 to 7:15 PM 

Prerequisite:  at least 6 years of formal dance training & permission of instructor.

In this level, students will continue to focus on fluidity of movement, timing, and technique while exploring the underlying intention and meaning behind the movement and the music. This is a highly technical class and is not recommended to students who are in less than two classes per week.

Ballet is required with this class.

(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 PM 

pre-requisite:  permission of instructor ONLY

In this level, students will be challenged to explore the underlying intention and meaning of movement while working on interpreting music and expressing emotions.  This class is for mature dancers that are ready to find an open and honest connection to movement and incorporate this into their dancing.  Ballet is required with this class.  

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 45 minute class, per week

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED

Prerequisite: Boys ages 5-10.

This class will follow the syllabus for Hip Hop one and 2.

ages 5-7

(1) 45 minutes class, once per week

Offered: Friday 5:45 to 6:30 

THIS CLASS IS NOW CLOSED. Please call the office to be put on a waiting list.

In this class, students will learn various rhythmic steps set to an upbeat soundtrack of hip hop music designed for the young dancer. Focus will be on rhythm, musicality, floor work and FUN!

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

ages 8-11

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Thursday 5:30 to 6:15 PM

One of our most popular classes!  This class is all about getting your groove on with a high energy warm-up that continues into a choreographed hip hop routine.   Focus will be on increased musicality, performance, and fun!

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Monday 7 to 8 PM

pre-requisite: Permission of Instructor Only. 

This class will follow the syllabus of Hip Hop 2, at a more advanced level. 

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 1 hour class, per week

Offered: Monday 8:15 to 9:15 PM 

Prerequisite: Ages 12-18

This class is all about getting your groove on with a high energy warm-up that continues into a choreographed hip hop routine.   Focus will be on increased musicality, performance, and fun!

Please select a payment option below:

(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 8:15 to 9:15 PM

pre-requisite:  Permission of instructor only 

For the more advanced hip hop dancer!  Same as hip hop III but with more focus on showmanship with harder, more intricate choreography.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Thursday 8:30 to 9:30 PM

prerequisite:  permission of instructor ONLY

Our top level of hip hop with harder, more intricate choreography and an intense focus on developing each dancer's personal style.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

ages 4.5-6

(1)45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Wednesday 4:45 to 5:30 PM

A combo class like no other!  At CDC, we do not believe that 30 minutes per week is enough time for young dancers to fully benefit from each of these two very different disciplines.  Our combo class will focus on either ballet or tap each week (alternating) for the full class!  This gives dancers the chance to try both, without the interruption of shoe and class changes.  Class curriculum will follow level one syllabuses for ballet and tap.  

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

ages 4.5-6

(1)45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Saturday 10 to 11 AM 

A combo class like no other!  At CDC, we do not believe that 30 minutes per week is enough time for young dancers to fully benefit from each of these two different disciplines.  Our combo class will focus on either ballet or jazz each week (alternating) for the full class!  This gives dancers the chance to try both, without the interruption of shoe and class changes.  Class curriculum will follow level one of ballet and jazz.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Thursday 6 to 6:45 PM

prerequisite:  ages 9-13, must be enrolled in level Four or higher jazz

High-paced jazz technique class that includes intense core and strengthening exercises and various across the floor progressions. This class  will focus on improving the dancers strength, power, precision, and technique when executing jumps, leaps, and turns.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 6:15 to 7 PM

prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY

A high-paced jazz technique class that includes intense core and strengthening exercises and various across the floor progressions. This class  will focus on improving the dancers strength, power, precision, and technique when executing jumps, leaps, and turns.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 1 hour class, once per week

Offered: Monday 5:15 to 6 PM 

*Required to take along with Tuesday or Thursday Conditioning 

prerequisite:  Permission of instructor ONLY

A muscle conditioning class that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, core strength and stability.  An intense workout for anyone who wants to develop long, lean muscles and increased flexibility.  Focus is on correcting body alignment and personalizing each dancers' workout to his or her needs.

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 4:15 to 5 PM

Required to take along with Monday or Thursday Conditioning

prerequisite:  ages 9+ and enrolled in level four+ classes

A muscle conditioning class that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, core strength and stability.  An intense workout for anyone who wants to develop long, lean muscles and increased flexibility.  Focus is on correcting body alignment and personalizing each dancers' workout to his or her needs.

Please select your payment plan from the choices below. 

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Thursday 4 to 4:45 PM

Required to take along with Tuesday Conditioning. 

prerequisite:  ages 9+ and enrolled in level four+ classes

A muscle conditioning class that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, core strength and stability.  An intense workout for anyone who wants to develop long, lean muscles and increased flexibility.  Focus is on correcting body alignment and personalizing each dancers' workout to his or her needs.

(1) 30 minute class, per week

Offered: Monday 6:30 to 7 PM

Prerequisite: Ages 8-10, permission of instructor 

A muscle conditioning class that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, core strength and stability.  An intense workout for anyone who wants to develop long, lean muscles and increased flexibility.  Focus is on correcting body alignment and personalizing each dancers' workout to his or her needs.

Please select a payment plan from the choices below: 

ages 7-9

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

THIS CLASS IS CLOSED

This is a mixed level class that introduces musical theater dance to young students. Emphasis will be on ballet and jazz techniques and will combine center work and basic dance combinations from musicals. Jazz class is strongly advised. 

ages 10+

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Tuesday 4:30 to 5:15 PM

prerequisite: at least one year of prior jazz experience and permission of instructor

This is a mixed level class that introduces musical theater dance to students. Emphasis will be on ballet and jazz techniques and will combine center work and basic dance combinations from musicals. Jazz class is strongly advised. 

(1) 45 minute class, once per week

Offered: Wednesday 8:45 to 9:30 PM

ages 11+ and permission of instructor ONLY

 This is an advanced level class that combines the technical aspects of jazz with the performance of musical theater. Every 2 weeks, students will focus on one musical and work on developing a character, musicality, stage presence, and acting while dancing.

 Please select a payment plan from the choices below: