Summer Class Schedule
FOUNDATION
CLASSES
PreDance I //////////////////
(ages 3/4)
Intro to movement skills, class organization, independence, socialization, ballet vocabulary, gentle stretching, movement games, songs, and tumbling.
Dress Code:
Ballet Pink - Cotton Leotard
Pink Tights (Legs)
Pink Leather Slippers
No Attached Skirts.
PreDance II //////////////////
(ages 4/5)
Continuation of above, movements across the floor, elevation, tumbling and rhythm skills through tap.
Dress Code:
Ballet Blue - Cotton Leotard
Pink Tights (Legs)
Pink Leather Slippers
Tan Tap Shoes
No Attached Skirts
Foundations I ///////////////////
(ages 5/6)
Beginning skills exercises, use of arms, muscle orientation, basic stretching, build on basic tap vocabulary and 3 sound skills.
Dress Code:
Ballet Burgundy - Cotton Leotard
Pink Tights (Legs)
Pink Leather Slippers
Tan Tap Shoes
No Attached Skirts.
Foundations II //////////////////
(ages 6/8)
Intro to Ballet Barre, center floor skills, focus on balance, change of direction skills. Second half of this combination class is devoted to basic skills in preparation for Level I Jazz/Tap class.
Dress Code:
Navy Blue - Cotton Leotard
Pink Tights (Legs)
Pink Leather Slippers
Tan Tap Shoes
No Attached Skirts.
Tumbling Tartan Tikes//////////
(ages 5 to 8)
Intro to skills of tumbling including flexibility balance and control in general movement tasks, floor tumbling, light beam work and mini-trampoline.
Dress Code:
Solid Leo or Gymnastics
Pink or Tan Convertible Tights
Acrobatic Shoes or Foot Thongs
No Skirts or Tshirts.
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 ////////////////////////////
Progressive Ballet skills based on Classical training styles. Pointe is at the discretion of the Director and not appropriate until age 12 or up. The pointe/repertory class is by audition only.
Dress Code:
Ballet I : Lavender/ Black Cotton Leotard
Ballet II : Black Cotton Leotard
Ballet III : Black Cotton Leotard
Ballet IV/V : Any Solid or Print Leo
Pink Tights by Bloch
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 teacher discretion.
Jazz and Tap///////////////////
Beg Adv- Beg skills based on American Musical Theatre styles. As our students advanced 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 a primary focus.
Dress Code:
Solid or Two toned Leotard
Pink or Tan Tights (Legs)
Black Jazz Shoes
Black Tap Shoes
No Attached Skirts.
Modern/Choreography///////
Contemporary dance technique based on the styles of various pioneers of modern dance. Skill development in improvisation, emotional performance, and choreographic design. Strong ballet or jazz background recommended but not necessary for level I students.
Dress Code:
Solid or Two-toned Leotard
Convertible or Footless Tights (Legs)
Barefoot or Foot Thong
Scottish Highland/////////////
Traditional dance form of Scotland. Builds stamina, strength, and commitment. Simultaneous enrollment in ballet is strongly encouraged. Competition is optional but encouraged.
Dress Code:
Solid or Two toned Leotard
Tan Tights (Legs)
Ghillies (require for recital/competition)
Soffee Shorts optional
Knee Socks Requiered
CDPA Ensemble Corps/////////
RECREATIONAL
CLASSES
Any student coming to dance later in life or returning to dance after a significant absence should consider our teen level classes or the classes below. Additionally if dance is not the primary extra-curricular focus of the student then we strongly suggest teen level classes or the classes below for overall continuity for all involved.
Jazz/Acrobatics ///////////////
Beg/Int jazz and acrobatics for DANCE. This class is focused on how general acrobatic skills can be incorporated in dance performance. As students advance, they may begin to learn skills to enhance their potential for aerial tricks and cheerleading try outs.
Dress Code:
Solid or Two-toned Leotard
Tan or Black Tights (Legs)
Black Jazz Shoes
Jazz Pants/Bootie Shorts.
Cheer Dance////////////////////
Basic dance and tumbling skills as they relate to the ever-changing requirements of todays cheer leaders. Flexibility, "line work" and style will be the overall focus.
Dress Code:
Leotard with tee or tank
Soffee Shorts (any color)
Sneakers or Jazz Shoes
For Other ask teacher
TuTu Twos///////////////////////
Creating Dances/////////////////
Dance Exploration///////////////
Back to the Barre////////////////
Moms on Tap/////////////////////