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Ballet/Jazz classes
are a combination of ballet, jazz and tumbling for ages 6 years
and older. The tradition and discipline of ballet and the
dynamics and excitement of jazz. Classes are offered for
different age groups and at different levels. Classes are
$40/month. Amy Lindsey, instructor. Call #333-1592
for more information.
Pre-Ballet classes
are for 3-5 years. This class starts with simple movements
to music and tumbling. Simple ballet exercises are introduced. Classes
are $40/month. Amy Lindsey, instructor. Call #333-1592
for more information.
Ballroom/Social
Dance is a partnership dance instruction which allows students
to learn the basic foot placements and patterns to dance. Swing,
waltz and other styles are introduced. $45.00/month. Instructor,
Tammie Press, is a 3-time National Ballroom Dance Champion.
Sept. - Bolero
The most romantic and passionate of all the Latin dances. Great
for slow dancing to contemporary music, as well. Learn the fundamentals
for all other Latin dances while discovering the fun and romance
of dance.
Oct. - Swing
There are 8 major types of Swing. We will be doing Triple-Step
Swing (East Coast) because it is the most versatile of all. East
Coast Swing is adaptable to all swing styles, including Country,
and is fast, fun, and considered the foundation for all of the
other swing styles.
Nov. - Waltz
The most popular dance of the holiday season. Prepare for all
of the balls that are coming up through New Year's. Even though
it is considered slow, Waltz has been reported as one of the ballroom
dances which offers the best exercise, as well as the starting
place for all good dancers to learn how to lead or follow everyone.
Dec. - Cha Cha
The most popular Latin dance; second only to Salsa. Cha Cha is
fast, fun, upbeat, and has lots of movements and turns. Many of
today's songs have a Cha Cha beat if you know what to listen for.
Get ready for the holiday parties...learn Cha Cha.
Gymnastic
dance and tumbling includes
tumbling combinations and dance tumbling combinations.
Students will learn choreographed dances and gymnastic
floor routines in addition to beginner tricks. Tumbling
develops strength, coordination, flexibility and builds
self-confidence. For both boys and girls. $40.00
per month (family rates available). Nikki
Barnard, instructor.
Contemporary
Dance/Drill is
a style of theatrical dancing that is not as restricted as
classical ballet. Sometimes it takes the form of 'modern dance'
or gives an interpretation of music or thought. Stephanie Wonchala,
Miss Alaska 2005 and former member of several dance/drill teams,
including the Chugiak Chaparrals, instructor. Stephanie is
currently a member of UAA's Dance Ensemble and will be competing
in the Miss America pageant. $40/month. *All
classes require a $25/year AMAC registration fee. Fee is pro-rated
if you begin in September.
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