Classes (All classes are 1 hour sessions)
Baby Dance
This class is designed for children of the age of 2. Children and caregivers/moms learn the basics of all dances in this 45 minute fun-filled session.
Creative Movement
This class is very popular with ages 3 thru 5. Classes are divided by age group. This is a one hour class consisting of a 1/2 hour of tap and a 1/2 hour of ballet that introduces both movement and rhythm in a fun, nurturing environment. Basic ballet positions are taught as well as basic tap technique. Students also have fun developing creativity, memory, strength, and coordination. The classes are stress-free and fun for everyone.
Tap
All tap classes include a strong technique base and a warm up. Learn rhythms, time steps, pullbacks, tempo, musicality, style, combinations, variations, and improvisation. Students learn to work in a wide range of choreographic tap styles.
Ballet
Barre, centre, across the floor, and performing are incorporated to foster proper technique in the Vaganova methods. Pointe work is done in the Advanced level.
Jazz
A thorough warmup concentrating on technique, placement, and stretching. Followed by across the floor work and center work. Varied combinations in the hiphop, broadway, lyrical, or contemporary style.
Hip Hop
Learn the newest and coolest moves inspired by today’s culture. A fusion of hip hop, street jazz, funk, and house. Dancers learn to find their inner groove with precision in their movement. This class will also prepare dancers for performance and auditions.
Modern
Warmup, floor work, and combinations that emphasize natural rhythms of dance. A lyrical and athletic movement style.
Pre-school Creative Movement
(3 and 4 years old)
Kindergarten Creative Movement
(5 years old)
Tap, Ballet, Jazz, and HipHop
(6 year olds thru adult)
Modern
(10 and up)
Pointe
(when approved by ballet teacher)
Pilates for Adults
Dear Parents,
We would like to welcome all new and returning students to Dancexpress Dance Studio. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to teach your children. We are very excited about the months to come and hope your children enjoy dancing at Dancexpress. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF INFORMATION THAT WILL BE IMPORTANT TO KNOW.
TUITION: For the year 2009-2010, tuition will be $46.00 a month and is due on the first week of class in each month. The tuition remains the same whether you receive 3, 4, or 5 classes in that given month. Envelopes with tuition rates inside can be turned in at the front desk or mailed in. (There will be a $20.00 charge for all returned checks).
PRO-RATING: We have no control over the weather or illness; therefore, we do not pro-rate tuition for missed classes. A make-up schedule is on the opposite side of this paper. You are free to make up classes throughout the year.
PARKING: Is available in the lot behind Dancexpress and on the street. If no spots are open, there is always a spot within one block walking distance. Please do not double park on the street or block the Dancexpress driveway.
Calendar of Events for Dancexpress Dance Studio
2009 - 2010 Dance Year
- Thursday, September 10th will be our first day of classes.
- Costume Payment Due By December 7, 2009
- Dress Rehearsal (2010)
- Monday, May 17th
- Tuesday, May 18th
- Friday, May 21st
- OUR 18TH RECITAL WILL BE ON SUNDAY, MAY 23RD, 2010.
- Pre-registration for the next year will be at class times from Monday, May 24th through Thursday, May 27th, 2010.
- The last day of classes will be Thursday, May 27th, 2010.
- Dancexpress will be closed the following days
- Monday, September 28, 2009
- Tuesday, November 3, 2009
- Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, November 27th, 2009.
- Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 through Saturday, January 2nd, 2010.
- Classes resume Monday, January 4th, 2010.
- Monday, January 18th, 2010.
- Monday, February 15th, 2010.
- Monday, March 29th through Saturday, April 4th, 2010.
- Classes resume Monday, April 5th, 2010.
RECITAL: Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 at the Haverford School, Centennial Hall. This year there will be 5 different shows, with each student appearing in one. We will do our best to get sisters and students taking two classes in the same show. Your best bet is to take your classes on the same day to have a better likelihood of being in the same show. In December, a list will be available of which classes will be in each show. If we cannot get sisters and double class students in the same show, this is the time to switch classes. Otherwise you will have to buy tickets for two shows.
COSTUMES: Payments must be received by Monday, December 7th in order to make the delivery date that most manufacturers are quoting, and to keep the price of the costumes low for the students by ordering early. Prices of costumes will range from $45 to $70 depending on the class. A picture of each costume will be available in December along with the price.
TICKETS: The Dancexpress staff will pull tickets in a random drawing. You will receive an order form later in the dance year. Tickets are $10 each. No student is allowed in the auditorium without a ticket, with the exception of pre-school and kindergarten aged students and siblings. EACH SHOW IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR LONG SO PLEASE TRY TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE SHOW AND SUPPORT ALL OF THE DANCEXPRESS DANCERS.
Please inform us of any special circumstance that we should know about in order to more effectively instruct your child. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR GIVING MY STAFF AND ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO DANCE!!
Sincerely,
Cathy Acerba and the Dancexpress staff