Wichita Children's Theatre
& Dance Center

2008-2009
Dance Classes

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  • Fall Dance Classes begin Tuesday, September 2, 2008 and end Saturday December 13, 2008.
  • Winter Dance Classes begin Thursday, Jan 5, 2009 and end Saturday May 21, 2009.
  • Any Class with less than 6 students will be canceled.
  • ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 201 LULU UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED UNDER THE CLASS INFORMATION LISTING.
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    Pre-School Division
    Academic Ballet Division
    Student Ballet Division
    Stage Dance Division
    Tuition Information
    Dance Class Dress Code Information

      PRE-SCHOOL DIVISION
    Combination of ballet, tap, and creative movement.

    KINDER DANCE & FAIRY TALE THEATRE COMBO
    AGE: 3 ½ - 5 (Must be 3 ½ by September 1)
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Stephanie Boyle & Julie Stam    Tuesday 10:00 – 11:30
    Nancy Bogard & Julie Stam    Wednesday 12:30 – 2:00
    Suzie Jester,
    Katie Harmon & Amy Menas   Saturday 9:30 – 11:00
    (The Wednesday & Saturday classes will be taught at 650 N. Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor. This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12 and all students must be potty trained. For description see listing under Theatre Classes.)

    KINDER DANCE
    AGE: 3 & 4
    INSTRUCTORS: 
    Stephanie Boyle     Wednesday 4:45-5:30
    Kris Anderson    Saturday  11:00 - 11:45
    (All students must be 3 by September 1 and potty trained.)

    Introduction to beginning ballet and tap technique through song and dance

    PRE-BALLET/TAP I & II
    AGE: 4 & 5
    INSTRUCTOR:
    Julie Stam Tuesday 4:45 – 5:30

    PRE-BALLET/TAP II
    AGE: Kindergarten or age 5 by Sept 1st
    INSTRUCTOR:
    Nancy Bogard Monday 5:00 – 5:45

    PRE-BALLET/TAP I & II THEATRE COMBO
    AGE: 4 -5
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Stephanie Boyle & Julie Stam     Tuesday 10:00 – 11:30
    Nancy Bogard & Julie Stam     Wednesday 12:30 – 2:00
    Suzie Jester,
    Katie Harmon & Amy Menas        Saturday 9:30 – 11:00
    (The Wednesday & Saturday classes will be taught at 650 N. Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor.) This class will have a maximum enrollment of 12. For description see listing under Theatre Classes.)

     

     

    ACADEMIC BALLET DIVISION
    Basic ballet positions, steps, technique, proper placement and body alignment, and a workable knowledge
    of ballet terminology.
    Two classes per week are recommended for Ballet II.
    Two classes per week are required for Ballet III and above.

     

    PRIMARY
    AGE: 6-7
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Kris Anderson Monday 6:45 – 7:45
    Suzie Jester  Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30
    Sarah Walden Saturday 10:00 – 10:00
    (Suzie’s Wednesday class will be taught at 650 N Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor)

    BALLET I
    AGE: 8-11
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Kris Anderson Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 or
    Kris Anderson Saturday 10:00 – 11:00

    BALLET II
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Sarah Walden Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30 &
    Kris Anderson Saturday 9:00 – 10:00

    BALLET III
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Kris Anderson Tuesday 6:30-7:45 &
    Kris Anderson Saturday 11:00 – 12:15

    STUDENT BALLET DIVISION

    (Placement by instructor's consent only)

    These students will progress to more advanced technique, building stamina, strength, self-discipline, artistic style, and performance techniques. Three classes per week are required for Ballet III and above, with four classes per week recommended for Intermediate III and above.

    INTERMEDIATE I BALLET
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Shannan Grilliot Thursday 5:30-6:45 &
    Sarah Walden Saturday 11:00-12:15

    INTERMEDIATE II BALLET
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Kris Anderson Monday 5:30 - 6:45 &
    Kris Anderson Saturday 11:45 – 1:00

    INTERMEDIATE III/IV BALLET
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Kris Anderson Wednesday 6:30 – 7:45 &
    Joice Passos Saturday 11:15 - 12:45

    ADVANCED BALLET
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Denise Celestin Monday 6:45-8:00 &
    Kris Anderson Thursday 6:45-8:00 &
    Joice Passos Saturday 11:15 – 12:45

    INTERMEDIATE I/PRE-POINTE
    INSTRUCTOR: 
    Joice Passos     Monday 6:30 – 7:45
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    INTERMEDIATE II POINTE
    INSTRUCTOR: 
    Sarah Weldon     Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    INTERMEDIATE III/IV POINTE
    INSTRUCTOR: 
    Kris Anderson     Thursday 5:30 – 6:45
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    ADVANCED POINTE
    INSTRUCTOR: 
    Kris Anderson     Tuesday 5:15 – 6:30
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    STAGE DANCE DIVISION

    The following courses are offered as combination Tap and Jazz classes covering the fundamentals of Tap and Jazz technique.

    STAGE DANCE I
    AGE: 6 – 8
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Nancy Bogard Monday 5:45 – 6:45
    Suzie Jester Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30
    Nancy Bogard Thursday 5:30 – 6:30
    Alyssa Martin Saturday 9:00 – 10:00
    (The Wednesday and Thursday classes will be taught at 650 N. Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor.)

    STAGE DANCE II
    AGE: 8-10
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Kaitie Sparks Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30
    Kaitie Sparks Saturday 9:00 – 10:00
    Suzie Jester Saturday 1:00 – 2:00
    (Suzie's Saturday class will be taught at 650 N. Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor.)

    STAGE DANCE III
    AGE: 8-10
    INSTRUCTOR: 
    Julie Stam     Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30

    STAGE DANCE III/IV
    AGE: 9 & up
    INSTRUCTORS:
    Kaitie Sparks Saturday 10:00 – 11:00
    Suzie Jester Saturday 11:00 – 12:00
    (Suzie’s Saturday class will be taught at 650 N. Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor.)

    STAGE DANCE IV
    AGE: 9 & up
    INSTRUCTOR: 
    Julie Stam     Tuesday 5:30 – 6:30

    BALLROOM DANCING (Co-ed)
    AGE: 9-12
    INSTRUCTORS: 
    Andrew Higgins &
    Tabitha Dossett       Monday 6:30 – 7:30
    (This class will be taught at 650 N. Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor.)

    TEEN/ADULT BALLROOM DANCING (Co-ed)
    AGE: 13 & up
    INSTRUCTOR: 
    Andrew Higgins &
    Tabitha Dossett       Monday 5:30 – 6:30
    (This class will be taught at 650 N. Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor.)
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    The following course is designed for students who want to supplement their technique without full ballet concentration.

    BALLET BASICS
    AGE: 9 & UP
    INSTRUCTOR: Suzie Jester Saturday 12:00 – 1:00
    (This class will be taught at 650 N. Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor.)

    The following courses cover the basic technique of Jazz

    JUST JAZZ
    AGE: 9 & UP
    INSTRUCTOR:  Joice Passos     Tuesday 5:00 – 6:00

    The intermediate and advanced classes further strengthen and develop the dancer's technique needed for performance.

    INTERMEDIATE I TAP & JAZZ
    INSTRUCTOR:  Kaitie Sparks     Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    INTERMEDIATE II TAP & JAZZ
    INSTRUCTOR:  Joice Passos     Tuesday 7:30 – 8:30
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    INTERMEDIATE III TAP & JAZZ
    INSTRUCTOR:  Joice Passos      Wednesday 5:15 – 6:30
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    ADVANCED JAZZ
    INSTRUCTOR:      Joice Passos    Monday 5:45 – 6:45
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    ADVANCED TAP
    INSTRUCTOR:      Joice Passos     Monday 5:00 – 5:45
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    Men in Motion is an introductory combination of jazz, tap, and musical theatre dance for young men only.

    MEN IN MOTION
    AGE: 10 & up
    INSTRUCTOR:      Joice Passos     Tuesday 6:00 – 7:15 (This class will be taught at 650 N Carriage Pkwy, Ste 113, Central & Edgemoor.)

    Modern Dance is a multi-cultural, natural form of dance. Dancers may go barefoot or use lyrical shoes.
    INTERMEDIATE I MODERN
    AGE: 9 & up
    INSTRUCTOR:  Shannan Grilliot    Thursday 6:45 – 7:45
    Prerequisite: 2 years Ballet and/or Jazz

    INTERMEDIATE II MODERN
    INSTRUCTOR: Joice Passos     Monday 6:45 – 7:45
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    INTERMEDIATE III MODERN
    INSTRUCTOR:  Joice Passos    Thursday 6:45 – 7:45
    Prerequisite: 2 years Ballet and/or Jazz


    ADVANCED MODERN
    INSTRUCTOR:  Joice Passos    Thursday 5:30 – 6:30
    Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent

    REPERTOIRE

    Repertoire class is open to any student enrolled in Intermediate II/III level and above. Students must enroll in three or more Intermediate II/III level technique classes in addition to the Repertoire class. This is a performing class that will be called upon to participate in community events throughout the season. Dancers from the Repertoire class will also audition for featured roles in Little Red Riding Hood and Beauty & the Beast.

    REPERTOIRE
    AGE: 12 & up
    INSTRUCTORS: 
    Kaitie Sparks, Joice Passos, & Kris Anderson      Saturday 1:00 – 2:30
    Prerequisite: Repertoire Students are required to attend both Repertoire Ballet and Repertoire and will be assigned to level by instructor.

     

     

    TUITION FOR DANCE CLASSES

    Tuition paid monthly:

    1 class per week $38 per month
    2 classes per week $66 per month
    3 classes per week $80 per month
    4 classes per week $90 per month
    5 classes per week $110 per month
    6+ classes per week $120 per month
    Dance/Theatre Combo $75 per month

    1 1/4 hour classes have an additional $5.00 fee per month.
    1 1/2 hour classes have an additional $10.00 fee per month

    A 10% discount will apply for full semester dance tuition (must be paid with September and/or January payments)

     

    DRESS CODE
    FOR DANCE CLASSES:

    KINDERDANCE & PRE-BALLET/TAP
    Girls - Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, and black tap shoes.
    Boys - White T-shirt, black tights, black jazz pants or black shorts, black ballet slippers, and black tap shoes.

    PRIMARY BALLET
    Girls - Pale blue leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. (No Skirts Please)
    Boys - White T-shirt, black tights, black jazz pants, and black ballet slippers.

    BALLET I thru ADVANCED BALLET
    Girls - Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. (Skirts are allowed in pointe class only.)
    Young men - White T-shirt, black tights, or black jazz pants, and black ballet slippers.

    TAP CLASSES - Any color leotard and black tights or black jazz pants, and black tap shoes.

    JAZZ CLASSES - Any color leotard and tights, with black jazz pants, and black jazz shoes.

    STAGE DANCE CLASSES - Any color leotard, and tights or black jazz pants, black tap shoes, and black jazz shoes.

    MODERN CLASSES - Any color leotard, black jazz pants, any color t-shirt, and lyrical shoes or bare feet.

    BALLROOM CLASSES
    Girls – Any color leotard, jazz pants, and character shoes.
    Boys – Athletic wear, black jazz shoes or oxfords.

    MEN IN MOTION – Athletic wear, black jazz shoes, and black tap shoes.

    DANCE SHOES – Ballet shoes for levels Ballet I and above should be made of canvas or leather, have leather or split-soles, and should fit properly.