Summer Class Schedule
CDPA 2023 - 2024 Session
Classes Start August 14th
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We are excited to invite New-to-CDPA students to join
our dance family for the 2023-24 season.
CDPA’s Framework for Dance Education includes Foundations level classes, Progressive Curriculum tracks, and Recreational classes. Our approach to dance education supports the cross-disciplinary study of dance in support of the whole child, integrates academic enrichment, and uses dance as a therapeutic tool to support the social-emotional learning losses of the COVID-19 experience and restore a sense of self-confidence and community bonds! We continue to follow protocols as needed and may revert back to temporary mask usage to limit exposure to communal sicknesses that typically interrupt activities!
Our classes are Dance-Focused Integrated Arts Experiences, using Dance in a variety of genres, to spark the students’ creative impulses to develop ideas, choreograph, design, direct, write and produce action-based movement expressions, performance art, and dance. In addition to dance technique, the areas of art, music, creative writing, arts-integrated academics, functional kinesiology, health, and nutrition may be incorporated into our weekly classes. The progressive curriculum at CDPA, designed and detailed nearly 28 years ago embraces these concepts in order to apply emerging best practices.
We will begin our 2023-2024 dance season on August 14th
Watch for open house dates and times or contact Director Kathryn Austin directly at kwadance@gmail.com to schedule a phone call or meeting time.
This year we will return to our established dress code. Please make sure you get your dancewear from GEARED TO DANCE! There are several reasons…
1) LOYALTY: It is the same business so your purchases through Geared to Dance help to keep the business stable and support increases in overhead. This allows us to be available for your convenience needs as well.
2) DISCOUNTS: You get a discount, easy returns, and special orders.
3) CONSISTENCY: It keeps our studio “look” consistent and professional!
Always be in a leotard, and tights and have your proper shoes for class. Hair must ALWAYS be secured. This is an essential protective hygienic measure. Boys need to investigate a headband/sweatband of some sort to absorb sweat and everyone needs to have separate bags for their shoes. I suggest drawstring bags you can toss in the wash.
CDPA CLASS DESCRIPTION
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FOUNDATION
CLASSES
Creative Movement
(ages 3/4)
Intro to movement skills, class organization, independence, socialization, ballet vocabulary, gentle stretching, movement games, songs, and tumbling.
Dress Code:
Light Pink - BLOCH Cotton Leotard
Pink Tights (Bloch, So Danca, Weissman)
Pink Leather Slippers (So Danca preferred)
No Attached Skirts. Pull-on skirts are optional.
Creative Movement/Tap
(ages 4/5)
Continuation of above adding movements across the floor, elevation, tumbling, and rhythm skills through tap.
Dress Code:
Pastel Blue - BLOCH Cotton Leotard
Pink Tights (Bloch, So Danca, Weissman)
Pink Leather Slippers (So Danca preferred)
Tan Beginner Tap Shoes
No Attached Skirts. Pull-on skirts are optional.
PreBallet/Tap
(ages 5/6)
Beginning skills exercises, use of arms, muscle orientation, basic stretching, building on basic tap vocabulary, and 3 sound skills.
Dress Code:
Red - BLOCH Cotton Leotard
Pink Tights (Bloch, So Danca, Weissman)
Pink Leather Slippers (So Danca preferred)
Tan Beginner Tap Shoes
No Attached Skirts. Pull-on skirts are optional.
Ballet/Tap
(ages 6/7)
Intro to Ballet Barre, center floor skills, focus on balance, change of direction skills. The second half of this combination class is devoted to basic skills in preparation for the Level I Jazz/Tap class.
Dress Code:
Royal Blue - BLOCH Cotton Leotard
Pink Tights (Bloch, So Danca, Weissman)
Pink Leather Slippers (So Danca preferred)
Tan Beginner Tap Shoes
No Attached Skirts. Pull-on skirts are optional.
Tumbling Tartan Tykes
(ages 4 to 7)
Intro to skills of tumbling including flexibility balance and control in general movement tasks, floor tumbling, and mini-trampoline. Positions and basic movements of Scottish Highland Dance are the basis for this class.
Dress Code:
Royal Blue - BLOCH Cotton Leotard
Convertible Tan Tights (Bloch, So Danca, Weissman)
Ballet Slippers, Ghillies and/or acro shoes (So Danca preferred)
No Attached Skirts. Pull-on skirts are optional.
PROGRESSIVE CURRICULUM
From age 7 or 8, class times need to be lengthened to provide ample time for all necessary skills and experiences. Age assignments should be used only as a guideline. Placement may vary by necessity, skill level or other factors at the discretion of the Director and the teacher assigned to the class.
Classical Dance Technique
PrePointe and Pointe
Progressive Ballet skills based on Classical training styles. Pointe is at the discretion of the Director and not appropriate until age 11 or up. Pointe class is at the Director's Discretion.
Dress Code:
Ballet I: BLOCH Burgundy Cotton Leotard
Ballet II: BLOCH Navy Blue Cotton Leotard
Ballet III/IV: Black Solid Leotard
Pink or Salmon Tights (Bloch, So Danca, Weissman)
So Danca Canvas SD 16 Light Pink Slippers
All ballet students should own at least one Ballet Skirt for class/performance to be worn at the teacher's discretion.
Jazz and Tap
Beg Adv- Beg skills based on American Musical Theatre styles. As our students advance we expose them to a variety of tap styles and jazz styles appropriate to their level of performance. Our focus at CDPA is primarily classical jazz style, lyrical jazz, and rhythm tap. Physical expression, expanded knowledge of the vocabulary of each style, and fluidity of movement is the primary focus.
Dress Code:
Refer to the Dress Code sheet.
Modern/Contemporary
Contemporary dance techniques are based on the styles of various pioneers of modern dance. Skill development in improvisation, emotional performance, and choreographic design. A strong ballet or jazz background is recommended but not necessary for level I students.
Dress Code:
Refer to the Dress Code sheet.
Scottish Highland
The traditional dance form of Scotland. Builds stamina, strength, and commitment. Simultaneous enrollment in ballet is strongly encouraged. Competition is optional but encouraged.
Dress Code:
Refer to the Dress Code sheet.
RECREATIONAL
CLASSES
Any student coming to dance later in life or returning to dance after a significant absence should consider our recreational level classes. These classes are also excellent enhancement classes for students taking a Progressive Curriculum track.
Adult Classes
Adult programming changes from season to season. Dance is a great option for exercise and socialization while enhancing overall health and wellness through movement styles.
Dress Code:
Whatever you want!
Cheer Dance
Basic dance and tumbling skills as they relate to the ever-changing requirements of today's cheerleaders. Flexibility, "line work" and style will be the overall focus.
Dress Code:
Refer to the Dress Code sheet.
Creating Dances
This class is focused on expression and the creative process. Students are introduced to improvisation techniques for dance and how to develop dances through choreographic design and personal aesthetics.
Dress Code:
Refer to the Dress Code sheet.
Dance Exploration
Unit-based dance classes are designed for home-schooled or virtual learners to enhance academic and physical education goals.
Dress Code:
Leotard
Tights or Leggings
Ballet slippers, Jazz Shoes, or dance socks
Dance Shorts or Ballet Skirts optional
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes are not regularly on the schedule and most often will be in a master class or workshop offering.
Dress Code:
Leotard
Tee Shirts are okay.
Leggings or Loose-fitting pants
Black Jazz Shoes or sneakers
Jazz/Acrobatics
Basic jazz skills are enhanced with acrobatic skills appropriate for dance - not gymnastics. Mat techniques are used to develop strength and flexibility.
Dress Code:
Refer to the Dress Code sheet.
TuTu Twos
Introduction to general coordination and movement skills for developing movers. Focus on large motor skills, separation from parents and siblings to develop personal autonomy, and socialization with peers.
Dress Code:
Refer to the Dress Code sheet.
2023 - 24 CDPA
Fall Tuition
The CDPA Fee Schedule beginning in the Fall of 2023 will be as follows:
Foundations Level Classes and Adult Classes: $55 per month
Level I and above/Recreational Classes:
$65 per month for one hour class/$97.50 for 1.5 hr class/$130 for 2 hr class
A multi-class/family discount of 10% will be applied to the total students' tuition. Unlimited rates are not included as the unlimited already represents a substantial discount. Loyalty discounts will continue for those families eligible.
UNLIMITED PROGRAM (Non-Scottish Competitors)
Unlimited Single Student: $325 per month
Unlimited Second Family Member: $300 per month*
Unlimited Third or More Family Members: $275 per month*
UNLIMITED PROGRAM (Scottish Competitors)
Unlimited Single Student: $395 per month
Unlimited Second Family Member: $350 per month*
Unlimited Third or More Family Members: $300 per month*
*as long as the oldest student is still enrolled. When the oldest graduates, the second moves to the first, and so on.
CDPA’s Framework for Dance Education includes progressive, curricular-based training and recreational classes for ages 2 to adult. We support the cross-disciplinary study of dance in support of the whole-child experience and align our classes with the National Standards for Dance Education. Our instructional design supports academic enrichment, creative process and social-emotional learning practices.
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2023 - 2024 Current Schedule
(These classes began in the Fall of 2023 and will continue as scheduled through June of 2024)
2023 - 24 CDPA
Fall Schedule
Creative Movement (CM) =age 3/4
Creative Movement/Tap (CM/Tap) =age 4/5
PreBallet/Tap (PB/Tap) =age 5/6
Ballet/Tap (B/Tap) =age 6/7
Level I=ages 7 to 10
Level II=ages 9 to 14
Level III/IV=ages 11 and up
Tumbling Tartan Tykes=ages 4 to 7
CheerDance=ages 5 to 12
Jazz/Acro=ages 7 to 12
SH = Scottish Highland
*Ask about placement
ADULT CLASSES
Back to the Barre. Adult Wheel,
Alignment & Conditioning
2023 - 24 CDPA
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Studio Location: 301 S. Tubb St. Oakland, FL