(Semi) New Schedule Starting in January!

Ballet
Friday 4-5pm (4-8 years old) - Brittany
Friday 5-6pm (9 and up) - Brittany

Ballet/Tap Combo
Wednesday 4-5pm (4-6 years old) - Brittany (Studio B)
Wednesday 5-6pm (6-8 years old) - Brittany
Tuesday 4-5pm (8-10 years old) - Brittany (Studio B)
Tuesday 5-6pm (10-12 years old) - Brittany (Studio B)

Breakdancing
Friday 6-7pm (all ages) - Crystal

Capoeria
Wednesday 6-7pm (all ages) - Yesenia and Jerry

Cheer/Tumbling
Saturday 12noon-1pm (4-12 years old) - Ali
Saturday 1-2pm (13-18 years old) - Ali

Creative Movement
Thursday 10-11am (3-4 years old) - Crystal (ballet basics)
Tuesday 3-4pm (3-4 years old) - Crystal (Sudio B) (hip hop/jazz basics)

Hip Hop
Monday 4-5pm (8-13 years old) - Crystal
Tuesday 4-5pm (5-8 years old) - Crystal
Tueday 5-6pm (14 and up) - Crystal

Jazz
Tuesday 6-7pm (4-7 years old) - Crystal
Wednesday 4-5pm (8-12 years old) - Crystal
Wednesday 7-8pm (teen - adult) - Brittany

Jazz/Tap Combo
Wednesday 6-7pm (8 and up) - Brittany (Studio B)

Jazz Technique
Tuesday 6-7pm (8 and up) - Brittany (Studio B)

Lyrical/Modern
Monday 5-6pm (teen - adult) - Crystal

Music and Acting Lessons
Private voice or acting lessons by request - Jennifer (Studio B)
1st and 3rd Saturdays 2-4pm (adult acting lessons) - Jennifer
2nd and 4th Saturdays 2-4pm (ages 5-16 acting lessons) - Jennifer
Piano lessons are available by request - Crystal

Pilates
Saturday 10-11am - Leah (Studio B)

Strength and Conditioning
Tuesday 3-4pm (5-16 years old) - Melissa

Tap
Wednesday 7-7:45pm (teen - adult)

Tumbling
Tuesday 2-3pm (3-5 years old) - Melissa
Wednesday 12:30-1:30pm (3-5 years old) - Melissa
Saturday 9-10am (beginning 5 ages and up) - Melissa
Thursday 4-5pm (beginning ages 5 and up) - Melissa
Thursday 5-6pm (beginning ages 5 and up) - Melissa
Saturday 10-11am (beginning-intermediate ages 5 and up) - Melissa
Thursday 6-7pm (beginning-intermediate ages 5 and up) - Melissa
Saturday 11am-12noon (intermediate ages 7 and up) - Melissa
Thursday 7-8pm (intermediate ages 7 and up) - Melissa

Zumba
Monday 9-10am - Vanessa
Tuesday 10-11am - Jannet
Wednesday 11am-12noon - Jannet
Thursday 9-10am - Vanessa

Yoga
Tuesday 11am-12noon - Amy
Thursday 11am-12noon - Amy

Prenatal Yoga
Wednesday 10-11am -Amy

Benefits of Hip Hop Dancing

The fast paced element of a hip hop exercise routine provides aerobic and anaerobic benefits while improving flexibility and coordination. Hip hop exercise offers an upbeat alternative to running, climbing stairs or an elliptical machine. Many health clubs offer hip hop style dance or aerobic classes that incorporate hip hop dance moves with simple strength exercises such as squats and lunges for a full body, cardiovascular workout. Attend a hip hop exercise class at your local health club, pick up a hip hop exercise video or simply turn up the music and dance in the privacy of your own home.

Aerobic Benefits

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30 minutes of moderately intense cardio exercise five days a week. An hour-long hip hop exercise class more than fills that requirement as it raises the heart-rate, increasing cardiovascular endurance. Aerobic benefits kick in when the heart rate rises and your body requires additional oxygen to keep working out. Hip hop exercise keeps your body moving and active during the class or routine. Additional aerobic benefits of hip hop exercise include lower blood pressure, stress reduction and boosts of energy.

Anaerobic Benefits

While reaping aerobic benefits by engaging in hip hop exercise, your body can also benefit anaerobically. Your body works aerobically each time you perform a dance step. By pushing yourself to learn more complex moves and pushing your body to work past the point of a normal workout, you work your muscles anaerobically. To benefit anaerobically from hip hop exercise, ensure you are using proper technique and form when performing steps and movements. By doing so, you will increase muscle strength and improve flexibility.

Confidence

Hip hop exercise movements combine isolated body movements with fluid, fast movements that require quick work and coordination of your muscles and extremities. Gain confidence by mastering the quick, choreographed movements or memorizing a dance routine while also improving coordination, balance and agility. Hip hop exercise is a form of dance and, according to Ace Fitness, dancing is an enjoyable, engaging activity that helps to reduce chronic fatigue and stress, and increase self-esteem and confidence. Start with a beginner class or video to learn basic steps and build self-confidence before moving on to more advanced moves and routines.

 http://www.livestrong.com/article/150147-what-are-the-benefits-of-hip-hop-exercise/#ixzz2FdqTMyPu

7 Reasons Your Child Should Take a Dance Class

1. Dance class promotes fitness! No matter what style of dance, your child will be moving. They will be getting the necessary exercise needed each day. Studies recommend 30 minutes of exercise each day for your child. The average dance class lasts 30 minutes to an hour. Most of the time you child may take more than one style. It also gives a good all around workout. Most dance classes begin with a stretching for flexibility, have some type of cardio section, and then a cool down at the end. It's exactly what your child needs to stay fit!

2. Dance class builds high self-esteem! Dance teachers promote expression, smiling, and reflection. Children can express themselves through movement. They are constantly asked to smile until it becomes a habit. Finally, they are constantly given an opportunity to look at themselves in the mirror and learn to present themselves in a way that is pleasing to themselves.

3. Dance class promotes social development! Dance class lets children move around and communicate with each other. The entire class works off of one another's energy and personalities to learn and perform class dances.

4. Dance class teaches discipline! Children who take a dance class learn how to control their energy in their body through technique training.

5. Dance class builds focus! Dance requires much concentration and determination in order to get moves right, retain choreography, and perform it beautifully.

6. Dance builds good posture! We all know a dancer when we see one. They have a straight back, shoulders slightly back and their chin up! All of that comes from years of keeping your head off the floor, pushing your shoulders back, and making sure we aren't slouching or hyper extending our backs.

7. Dance class is fun! Overall, the best reason for a child to take dance is because of the rewarding fun they will have. They will meet new people in an environment where they are free to express themselves! What kid wouldn't want to do that?!

http://www.examiner.com/article/7-reasons-why-your-child-should-take-a-dance-class

We have piano lessons!!

We do offer private piano lessons for your aspiring musician, or yourself! Half hour lessons are $15 per lesson. (We find that half hour lessons are the best for our younger students. Anything longer than that and they tend to lose interest!) 1 hour lessons are $30 per lesson. For times available, or to schedule your lessons please call the office; 760-361-3080!