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KIDS/TEEN DANCE
Kids/Teen Dance Classes
(Students to age 19)
17 WEEKS CLASSES
Dance Classes
January 3 through May 26
All dance registrations must be made directly to the School of Art reception desk, in person, online, by mail or phone, 797-8260.
NO REGISTRATIONS CAN BE TAKEN AT THE DANCE STUDIO.
*Placement in the upper level classes (Int/Adv. Tap, jazz, ballet) must have teacher approval
- The instructors recommend that all dance students in Level 2 and above attend at least two classes weekly. Although classes are listed individually, students should take all classes offered in their level to make the maximum progress.
- Returning students should also register for the same level they attended in the spring unless the instructor invites the student to advance.
- New students are invited to discuss placement with the program coordinator. Please be advised that some changes may be made during the first week of classes.
Instructors include Nancy Long, Lynn Bollana, Debbie Evans, Kathy Ryan and Sharon Warncke.
Dance classes can be enjoyable and strenuous.
If you have a question regarding your health, please consult your physician before registering for a dance class.
What to Wear and Other Information
School of Art Dancers Present Holiday Classic The Nutcracker Photo Link 2011
Pre-Ballet (ages 4 to 5)
14 weeks
| Time: Saturday 9 to 10 a.m. | Period: January 21 through May 5 |
(Must be 4 by September 1, 2011)
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar)
Course Number: CD098-1
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 12 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $170 |
Fundamental Ballet (First grade approx.)
14 weeks
| Time: Saturday 9-10 a.m. | Period: January 21 through May 5 |
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar)
Course Number: CD099-1
| Instructor: Nancy Long | Class Limit: 12 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $170 |
Ballet 1 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)
14 weeks
| Time: Monday 4-5:15 p.m. | Period: January 16 through April 30 |
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar)
Course Number: CD101-1
| Instructor: Debbie Evans | Class Limit: 20 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $170 |
Ballet 1 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)
14 weeks
| Time: Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Period: January 21 through May 5 |
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar)
Course Number: CD101-2
| Instructor: Nancy Long | Class Limit: 20 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $180 |
Ballet 2 - 1st Year Level 2 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)
14 weeks
| Time: Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. | Period: January 21 through May 5 |
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar)
Course Number: CD102-1
| Instructor: Nancy Long | Class Limit: 20 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $180 |
Ballet 2 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)
14 weeks
| Time: Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. | Period: January 21 through May 5 |
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar)
Course Number: CD102-2
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 20 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $180 |
Ballet 3 (Fourth-Seventh grades approx.)
17 weeks
| Time: Monday 5:15-6:45 p.m. | Period: January 16 through May 21 |
(Strongly reccomended to be taken with Jazz/Tap)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD103-1
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $190 |
Ballet 3 (Fourth-Seventh grades approx.)
17 weeks
| Time: Saturday 1:45-3:15 p.m. | Period: January 21 through May 26 |
(Strongly reccomended to be taken with Jazz/Tap)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD103-2
| Instructor: Nancy Long | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $190 |
Ballet 4
17 weeks
| Time: Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m. | Period: January 19 through May 24 |
(Jazz required to be considered for performance)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD104-1
| Instructor: Nancy Long | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $195 |
Ballet 4 (With Pointe and Repertory)
17 weeks
| Time: Saturday 3:15-5 p.m. | Period: January 21 through May 26 |
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD104-2
| Instructor: Nancy Long | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Ballet 5
17 weeks
| Time: Thursday 3:45-5:30 p.m. | Period: January 19 through May 24 |
(Jazz/Tap required for level 5)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD105-1
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $195 |
Ballet 5
17 weeks
| Time: Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. | Period: January 21 through May 26 |
(Jazz required for level 5)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD105-2
| Instructor: Nancy Long / Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Ballet 6
17 weeks
| Time: Monday 6:45-8:15 p.m. | Period: January 16 through May 21 |
(Level 5 students encouraged to attend; Jazz/Tap required for Level 6)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD106-1
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $190 |
Ballet 6
17 weeks
| Time: Thursday 3:45-5:30 p.m. | Period: January 19 through May 24 |
(Level 5 students encouraged to attend; Jazz/Tap required for Level 6)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD106-2
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $195 |
Ballet 6
17 weeks
| Time: Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. | Period: January 21 through May 26 |
(Level 5 students encouraged to attend; Jazz/Tap required for Level 6)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD106-3
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Ballet 7
17 weeks
| Time: Monday 3:45 - 6 p.m. | Period: January 16 through May 21 |
(Jazz/Tap required for Level 7)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD107-1
| Instructor: Nancy Long | Class Limit: 20 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Ballet 7
17 weeks
| Time: Thursday 3:45-6 pm | Period: January 19 through May 24 |
(Jazz/Tap required for Level 7)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD107-2
| Instructor: Nancy Long | Class Limit: 20 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Ballet 7 Performance Repertory
17 weeks
| Time: Friday 3:45-6 pm | Period: January 20 through May 25 |
(Level 5 and 6 with teacher approval; rehearsal until 6:15 if needed)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD107-3
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 20 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $190 |
Ballet 7
17 weeks
| Time: Saturday 1:45-4 pm (rehearsal until 5:15 if needed) | Period: January 21 through May 26 |
(Level 5 and 6 with teacher approval; rehearsal until 5:15 if needed)
*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekely).
Students can expect to be at each level for 1 to 4 years.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD107-4
| Instructor: Lynn Bollana | Class Limit: 20 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Fundamental Jazz and Tap (minimum age 7/Second grade)
14 weeks
| Time: Friday 4-5:50 p.m. | Period: January 20 through May 4 |
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar)
Course Number: CD110-1
| Instructor: Sharon Warncke | Class Limit: 16 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $185 |
Kids Jazz Level 1 and Tap
14 weeks
| Time: Tuesday 3:45-5:30 p.m. | Period: January 17 through May 1 |
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar)
Course Number: CD110-2
| Instructor: Sharon Warncke | Class Limit: 16 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $185 |
Kids Jazz Level 2 and Tap
17 weeks
| Time: Wednesday 3:45-5:45p.m. | Period: January 4 through May 23 |
(Ballet Required)
Please note: starts dates for Tap/Jazz Levels 2 -4, Junior & Senior Workshop INCLUDE mandatory rehearsals.
**Jazz/Tap Level 2, 3, 4 will perform at both MVCC and Hamilton College
Course Number: CD120-1
| Instructor: Kathy Ryan and Sharon Warncke | Class Limit: 16 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Kids Jazz Level 3 and Tap
17 weeks
| Time: Wednesday 3:45-6 p.m. | Period: January 4 through May 23 |
(Ballet Required)
Please note: starts dates for Tap/Jazz Levels 2 -4, Junior & Senior Workshop INCLUDE mandatory rehearsals.
**Jazz/Tap Level 2, 3, 4 will perform at both MVCC and Hamilton College
Course Number: CD130-1
| Instructor: Kathy Ryan and Sharon Warncke | Class Limit: 16 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Kids Jazz Level 4 and Tap
17 weeks
| Time: Tuesday 4-6:30 p.m. | Period: January 3 through May 22 |
(Ballet Required)
Please note: starts dates for Tap/Jazz Levels 2 -4, Junior & Senior Workshop INCLUDE mandatory rehearsals.
**Jazz/Tap Level 2, 3, 4 will perform at both MVCC and Hamilton College
Course Number: CD140-1
| Instructor: Kathy Ryan and Sharon Warncke | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Jazz/Tap for Junior Workshop
17 weeks
| Time: Tuesday 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Period: January 3 through May 22 |
(Ballet Required)
Please note: starts dates for Tap/Jazz Levels 2 -4, Junior & Senior Workshop INCLUDE mandatory rehearsals.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD160-1
| Instructor: Kathy Ryan | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Jazz/Tap for Senior Workshop
17 weeks
| Time: Wednesday 6-9 p.m. | Period: September 7 –December 14 |
Please note: starts dates for Tap/Jazz Levels 2 -4, Junior & Senior Workshop INCLUDE mandatory rehearsals.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD170-1
| Instructor: Kathy Ryan | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Jr./Sr. Performance Workshop
17 weeks
| Time: Thursday 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Period: January 5 through May 23 |
(mandatory to perform)
Please note: starts dates for Tap/Jazz Levels 2 -4, Junior & Senior Workshop INCLUDE mandatory rehearsals.
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD170-2
| Instructor: Kathy Ryan | Class Limit: 16 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $100 |
Advanced Jazz
17 weeks
| Time: Wednesday 7-9 p.m. | Period: January 4 through May 23 |
(teacher approval; ballet experience required)
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD170-3
| Instructor: Kathy Ryan | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $200 |
Advanced Tap
17 weeks
| Time: Wednesday 6-7 p.m. | Period: January 4 through May 23 |
(by invitation only)
Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (in theater May 21 - 26 for technical rehearsal and performances)
Course Number: CD170-4
| Instructor: Kathy Ryan | Class Limit: 25 | Lab Fee: N/A | Tuition: $185 |