The Dance Center Class Schedule 2008-2009

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Schedule 2008-2009

Registration form 2008-2009 

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I hope you have had an enjoyable summer.  It’s time to register for fall classes, I look forward to dancing with you!  Classes resume Monday, September 8.     There will be 2 ways for you to register with The Dance Center:    You can complete the registration form with your class selections, and mail in a $25 dollar non-refundable deposit per class, and a $10 registration fee per family.   You can come into The Dance Center on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s August 26, 28, September 2, 4 from 10:00 - 2:00 and 4:00 – 7:00 Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 – 2:00                  You can also use this time to visit our Groove Wear Store for all your dance wear needs.  We strongly suggest purchasing your dance attire early!    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email – MissNancyDance@aol.com

Class Descriptions

Ballet: Instruction in the fundamentals of ballet technique concentrating on the development of correct alignment and placement. The class follows the traditional form of barre, centerwork, and ballet combinations. Hair should be off the face in a bun, see dress code for Ballet. (7 years - adults) 1 1/2 hour class. Creative Movement 1 & 2: The basics of dance are taught with a dramatic flair using props and children's literature. A wonderful educational introduction for preschoolers! (2.5 - 5 years) 45 minutes and 1 hour classes available. Ballet/Tap: A combination of Ballet and Tap basics. (Children 5 - 7 years) 1 hour class. Ballet/Jazz: A combination of Ballet and Jazz at the intro level. (Children 5- 6, 7-9 years) 1 hour class. Jazz: Stylized Jazz dance forms and choreography to upbeat popular music. Body conditioning, increased flexibility, endurance, rhythmic phrasing and fun included. (Children 7 years - adults) 1 hour class. Tap: Instruction in the basic techniques of Tap dancing. Dance combinations with musical phrasing, movement dynamics, soft shoe and musical theater are all aspects of this technique class. 1 hour class. Modern: Instruction in the basic techniques from various Modern schools -no one style is emphasized. Students lead combinations, rhythmic patterns, dynamics, space, and form. Also a high energy movement class. 1 hour class. Modern 1: For ages 10 and up. Must have at least 3 years of formal dance training. Modern 2 - Intermediate, Modern 3 - Advanced. Lyric: For ages 10 and up. A Ballet/Jazz based class, with the emphasis on stylized movement to music with lyrics. 1 hour class. Hip Hop: A fun, energetic class, stylized dance moves from Jazz to street dances. Ages 7 and up. 1 hour class. Musical Theater: Instruction in drama and voice. Students are taught the basics of acting and characterization, are introduced to voice and vocal auditioning and are taught dances set to fun upbeat music with choreography designed for the stage. 1 hour class. Acro: Age dependent on majority enrollment.  The class utilizes flexibility, strength, and control.  Students will learn classic acrobatic moves including contortion and tumbling.  Students must have a standing back bend and one full split.

Creative Movement  •  Pre-Ballet  •  Ballet/Tap Combo  •  Ball/Jazz Combo Tap  •  Jazz  •  Ballet  •  Modern  •  Hip Hop  •  Competition Teams & Dance Co., Dance and Active Wear Store All Professionally Trained Adult Teachers Ages 2 1/2 to Adults One of the Largest Studios in New England The Dance Center One of the Largest Studios in New England 98 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475  •  978-297-5678  •  missnancydance@aol.com Nancy T. Bonanno - Artistic Director • Two Decades of Teaching in NYC & Boston • Music Videos, Film & Commercial Credits   Terms   1st term - Sept. 8 - Nov. 25 2nd term - Dec. 1-March 14 3rd term - March 16-June 14 Vacations:  October 13, Nov. 26-29, Dec. 22-Jan. 3, Feb. 16-21, April20-25, and May 25 Costume deposit due November 25 Recital date to be announced "I'm looking forward to another great year"   - Nancy Bonanno, Artistic Director