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Ballet

A classical dance form demanding grace and precision, which is the foundation of all other styles of dance. A dancer will develop proper body alignment, placement, technique, strength, flexibility and poise.

Ballroom

Singles and Couples are welcome. You will be introduced the Waltz, Rumba, Fox Trot, Tango, Swing, Jitterbug, Hustle, and Merengue. You will learn to follow and lead your partner.

Floor Barre

A class that focuses on ballet strengthening exercises done on the floor. This class will help each dancer's technique and flexibility.

Hip Hop

This is a fun, funky style of dance that has a great deal of energy and athleticism. Dances will be learned to the latest music trends. Hip Hop is one of the most popular dance forms today.

Jazz

Based on technique learned in Ballet; Jazz combines dance movement along with turns, leaps, and floor work. Jazz dance entails stronger, sharper movements than that of Ballet.

Lyrical

A style that incorporates both Ballet and Jazz. Dancers will learn control and extension, while dancing to lyrics that tell a story. Lyrical tends to encompass flowing movements.

Modern

Modern dancing focuses on the natural rhythms of the body and expression of music through movement. Modern is the most influential style of dance today. Dancers are often barefoot.

Musical Theater

This is a very theatrical form of Jazz dancing. Dancers will learn the energy and style of dancing seen in all the latest musicals!

Pilates

This is a method that works on strength and flexibility. This involves low impact exercises and stretches that creates a more toned body physique.

Pre-Pointe

This course is for the serious ballet student as a preparation to the commencement of pointe work. Class syllabus follows dance physiotherapist Lisa Howell's Perfect Pointe System, a Pre-Pointe course designed to safely prepare a young dancer’s body and mind to begin dancing en pointe. Students work through the exercises in The Perfect Pointe Book, which focus on flexibility, core strength, and foot mobility. All Pre-Pointe students are encouraged to obtain a copy of The Perfect Pointe Book, available here http://9cb8a8s660k2s1hd6-zjnbwd1c.hop.clickbank.net/

Tap

Tap shoes are worn in this rhythmic style of dance. Rhythm is sounded out by using the taps on the toes and heels of their shoes. Dancers will learn tempo, syncopation, and coordination.

Classes

2009-2010 Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule

*12 week sessions*

Fall Session: Tuesday, September 8th through Monday, November 23rd

Closed for Fall Break: Tuesday, November 24th through Saturday, November 28th

Classes will resume on Monday, November 30th (beginning the winter session)

Winter Session: Monday, November 30th through Saturday, March 6th

Closed for Winter Break: Monday, December 21st through Saturday, January 2nd

Classes will resume on Monday, January 4th, 2010

Spring Session: Monday, March 8th through Saturday, June 5th

Closed for Spring Break: Monday, March 29th through Saturday, April 3rd

Classes will resume on Monday, April 5th

Closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 31st: All Classes Cancelled

*Important Recital Information*

DRESS REHEARSAL: Friday, June 4th

ANNUAL RECITAL: Saturday, June 5th

Dress Rehearsal and Recital will be held at The Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center (St. Charles East High School).

Elite is offering ZUMBA!!!

Saturdays @ 8:45-9:45am

Wednesdays & Fridays @ 9am-10am (starting in Oct)

Drop in rate for one class $8.50

$45 for 6 week session

$80 for 12 week session

**REVISED FALL/WINTER/SPRING SCHEDULE**

Monday

Studio		Time	Class	Level	Ages	Experience
1		3:45-4:15pm	Tap Basics	-	6-7	-
	2	4:00-5:00pm	Jazz 3	3	10+	By Instructor Invitation
1		4:15-5:00pm	Tap 1	1	7-11	0-1 Years
1		5:00-6:00pm	Ballet 2	2	7-11	1-2 Years
	2	5:00-6:00pm	Lyrical 3	3	10+	By Instructor Invitation
1		6:00-7:30pm	Ballet 5	5	12+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	6:15-7:30pm	Jazz 4	5	12+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	7:30-8:30pm	Hip Hop 2	2	7-11	1-2 Years
1		7:40-8:25pm	Pointe	-	-	By Instructor Invitation

Tuesday

Studio		Time	Class	Level	Ages	Experience
1		11:00-11:30am	Tiny Toes	-	2	-
1		11:45-12:30pm	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	4-5	-
1		12:45-1:30pm	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	3-4	-
	2	3:45-4:30pm	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	4-5	-
1		4:00-5:00pm	Lyrical 2	2	7-11	1-2 Years
	2	4:30-5:15pm	Jazz/Hip Hop Combo	-	5-6	-
1		5:00-6:00pm	Jazz 3.5	3.5	10+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	5:15-6:00pm	Ballet Basics	-	6-7	-
1		6:15-7:30pm	Jazz 5	5	12+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	6:15-7:15pm	Ballet 1	1	7-11	0-1 Years
	2	7:15-8:30pm	Ballet 3	3	10+	By Instructor Invitation
1		7:30-8:30pm	Lyrical 4	4	12+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	8:30-9:00pm	Floor Barre	-	-	-
1		8:30-9:30pm	ZUMBA	-	Adult	-

Wednesday

Studio		Time	Class	Level	Ages	Experience
	2	9:00-10:00am	ZUMBA	-	Adult	-
1		10:00-10:30am	Tiny Toes	-	2	-
1		10:45-11:30am	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	3-4	-
1		11:45-12:30pm	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	3-4	-
1		12:45-1:30pm	Jazz/Hip Hop Combo	-	4-5	-
1		1:45-2:30pm	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	4-5	-
1		3:45-4:30pm	Hip Hop Basics	-	6-7	-
	2	4:15-5pm	Ballet/Jazz Combo	-	5-6	-
1		4:30-5:30pm	Jazz 1	1	7-11	0-1 Years
	2	5:00-6:00pm	Hip Hop 1	1	7-11	0-1 Years
1		5:30-6:15pm	Tap 3	3	10+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	6:00-7:00pm	Hip Hop 3	3	10+	By Instructor Invitation
1		6:15-7:00pm	Tap 2	2	7-11	1-2 Years
	2	7:00-8:00pm	Musical Theater	-	7+	-
1		7:15-8:30pm	Int/Adv Teen Ballet	Int/Adv	12+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	8:00-9:00pm	Hip Hop 4.5	4.5	12+	By Instructor Invitation
1		8:30-9:00pm	Pre-Pointe	-	-	By Instructor Invitation

Thursday

Studio		Time	Class	Level	Ages	Experience
1		4:00-4:45pm	Jazz Basics	-	6-7	-
	2	4:00-5:00pm	Lyrical 1	1	7-11	0-1 Year
1		5:00-6:00pm	Jazz 2	2	7-11	1-2 Years
	2	5:00-6:15pm	Ballet 4	4	12 +	By Instructor Invitation
1		6-:00-7:00pm	Hip Hop 2	2	7-11	1-2 Years
	2	6:15-7pm	Pre-Pointe	-	12+	By Instructor Invitation
1		7:00-8:00pm	Hip Hop 4	4	12+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	7:00-8:00pm	Beg/Int Teen Ballet	-	12+	0-1 Years
1		8:00-9:00pm	Teen Jazz	-	12+	By Instructor Invitation
	2	8:00-9:00pm	Modern	-	-	-

Friday

Studio		Time	Class	Level	Ages	Experience
	2	9:00-10:00am	ZUMBA	-	Adult	-
1		4:00-4:45pm	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	3-4	-
	2	4:15-5pm	Competition Team: Stretch and Conditioning	-	-	-
1		5:00-6:00pm	Musical Theater	-	7+	-
1		6:00-7:00pm	Ballet 1+	1+	7-11	1-2 Years
	2	5:15-6:00pm	KIDS ZUMBA	-	-	-

Fridays are also reserved for competition team practices.

Saturday

Studio	Time	Class	Level	Ages	Experience
1	8:45-9:45am	ZUMBA	-	Adult	-
1	10:30-11:15am	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	3-4	-
1	11:15-12:00pm	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	4-5	-
1	12:00-12:45pm	Ballet/Tap Combo	-	5-6	-

Saturdays are also reserved for performing company and competition team practices.

Prerequisites

Experience reflects the Recommended Experience for that Class and Level. Please remember these are guidelines only. Student placement is subject to instructor's approval.

*Dancer must be enrolled in Ballet 3 or higher to take Pre-Pointe (admission is through instructor approval).

*All classes level 3 and higher are filled by instructor placement.

*Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet class to take Modern or Lyrical.

*Pre-Pointe may also be taken as a strengthening class in Pointe shoes, with instructor approval only.