PRESCHOOL AGES
Mommy and Me: Parent & Child
Sing, play games, stretch, increase self-confidence in a special time between parent and child while learning basic dance concepts.
18663 Age: 2-4
Th, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Jan 12-Mar 15
Pamela Rousseau
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18664 Age: 2-4
Fr, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16
Pamela Rousseau
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
Creative Movement
An introduction to dance through simple movement and theatre games. Learn basic jazz and ballet steps.
18827 Age: 3-6
Mo, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12
No class Jan 16 and Feb 20
Emily Garcia; Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gymnasium
Fee: $75; Classes: 8
Pre-Ballet
Blend the discipline of ballet with the freedom of creative dance. Begin with basic positions and steps of ballet; then leap, spin and kick while improvising to music, words and pictures. Listen to stories and music of well-known classical ballets. Parents may watch last session only. Attire: Girls wear black leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers; hair must be worn in a bun away from face. Boys: Wear black tights, white T-shirt and black ballet slippers. Class size limited.
18698 Age: 3-4
Tu, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13
Erin Leedom
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18699 Age: 3-4
We, 3:45 PM-4:30 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14
Amanda McGovern
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18700 Age: 3-4
We, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14
Amanda McGovern
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18701 Age: 3-4
Th, 10:45 AM-11:30 AM, Jan 12-Mar 15
Pamela Rousseau
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18702 Age: 3-4
Fr, 10:45 AM-11:30 AM, Jan 13-Mar 16
Pamela Rousseau
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18703 Age: 3-4
Sa, 9:00 AM-9:45 AM, Jan 21-Mar 17
Jeanne Disney; Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $75; Classes: 8
Tap-Children (Tiny Tappers)
See description under SCHOOL AGES section.
SCHOOL AGES
Pre-Ballet II
Registration requirement: This course level is for students who are new to dance at age 5-6 or who have completed one or two years in Pre-Ballet. Attire: Girls wear black leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers; hair must be worn in a bun away from face. Boys: wear black rights, white T-shirt and black ballet slippers.
18704 Age: 5-6
We, 5:15 PM-6:00 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14
Amanda McGovern
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18705 Age: 5-6
Fr, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Jan 13-Mar 16
Pamela Rousseau
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18706 Age: 5-6
Fr, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16
Jeanne Disney
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18707 Age: 5-6
Sa, 11:45 AM-12:30 PM, Jan 21-Mar 17
No class Feb 18
Jeanne Disney
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $75; Classes: 8
Ballet for Children I
Introduction to the beauty, grace and discipline of ballet. Each class will include a traditional barre and center, children will enjoy dancing to the magical music from classical ballets such as Sleeping Beauty and Nutcracker. Hair must be pulled back in a bun away from face. Attire: girls wear black leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers. Boys wear black tights, white T-shirt and black ballet slippers. Registration requirement: Students must have completed a full year in Pre-Ballet or Pre-Ballet II and be at least 7 years of age.
18708 Age: 7-10
Fr, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Jan 13-Mar 16
Jeanne Disney
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18709 Age: 7-10
Sa, 9:45 AM-10:30 AM, Jan 21-Mar 17
No class Feb 18
Jeanne Disney; Dance Studio, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $75; Classes: 8
18710 Age: 7-10
Tu, 4:15 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 10-Mar 13
Erin Leedom
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
Ballet for Children II
Designed for students wanting to continue with their ballet training. Class will continue with the traditional barre and center work, improving technique, working on proper body alignment and will have an emphasis on vocabulary. Hair should be pulled back in a bun away from face. Attire: See ‘Ballet for Children’ above. Registration requirement: Students must have completed a full year in the Ballet I level and be at least 7 years old in the second grade. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II if a student is transferring from another dance program.
18332 Age: 7-11
Tu, 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Sep 13-Jun 5
No class Nov 22, Dec 20, Dec 27, Apr 10
Erin Leedom
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $41/month
18333 Age: 7-11
Sa, 10:40 AM-11:40 AM, Sep 10-Jun 9
No class Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 31, Jan 14, Feb 18, Apr 14, May 26
Jeanne Disney
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $41/month
Jazz/Hip Hop
Come learn fun and funky dance moves! Learn to kick, leap and turn to the latest hip hop and pop music. It’s a high energy class with a strong emphasis on jazz technique. At the end of the session we will have a performance for friends and family. Note: jazz shoes required.
18717 Age: 7-11
Sa, 12:45 PM-1:45 PM, Jan 21-Mar 17
No class Feb 18
Jeanne Disney
Rehearsal Room, Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $75; Classes: 8
Musical Theater Dance
Focus on dance training through the use of musical theater styles. Class incorporates jazz, lyrical and theater improvisation activities.
19086 Age: 7-12
Mo, 4:15 PM-5:00 PM, Jan 9-Mar 12
No class Jan 16 and Feb 20
Emily Garcia; Exercise Room, Tice Valley Gymnasium
Fee: $75; Classes: 8
Tap-Children
Noisy, fun, irresistible and contagious, youth tap is an ideal introduction to the dance studio! Civic Arts tap embraces other dance forms such as ballet and jazz, while promoting the young student’s musicality, strength, flexibility and balance. A series of warm-up exercises, stationary center practice and traveling combinations will culminate in a routine set to music.
18713 Age: 3-4 (Tiny Tappers)
Th, 4:00 PM-4:45 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15
Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Room
Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18714 Age 5-7 (Intro)
Th, 4:45 PM-5:30 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15
Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Room
Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
18715 Age 7-10 (Beg)
Th, 5:30 PM-6:15 PM, Jan 12-Mar 15
Emily Garcia; Rehearsal Room
Shadelands Art Center
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
Hip Hop
Move and groove to this high-energy approach to hip hop that pushes you to the boundaries of expression. Embrace multi-level performers and challenge yourself with fun and funky moves grounded in a strong technical base. Dance is not about body type but about a passion for movement!
18716 Age: 10-16
We, 6:45 PM-7:45 PM, Jan 11-Mar 14
Jennifer O’Neill; Studio D, Civic Park Studios
Fee: $93; Classes: 10
Ballet for Children III
Designed for intermediate level students. Technique is strengthened along with the advancement of ballet curriculum skills. This challenging class requires a commitment to regular attendance and adherence to the Attire as in Ballet I and II. Meets two times per week, must attend both days. Registration requirement: Students must have completed a full year in Ballet II level and be at least 9 years of age. A placement class must be taken in Ballet II if a student is transferring from another dance program.
18334 Age: 9-15
Mo, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Sep 12-Jun 4
(Rebecca Crowell Berke, Perf Arts, Shadelands)
Th, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM, Sep 8-Jun 7
(Mayo Sugano, Studio D, Civic Park)
Fee: $87/month
Ballet for Children IV
Registration requirement: Students must have completed 1-2 full years in the Ballet III level, have teacher recommendation and be at least 11 years of age. A placement class must be taken in Ballet III if a student is transferring from another dance program. Do not purchase pre Pointe or Pointe shoes before session begins. You will be notified first week of classes of a pointe shoe class for both parents and students on the purchasing, care and general necessary information for pre-Pointe or Pointe work. Pointe shoes must be approved by teacher before elastics and ribbons can be sewn on. Meets 3 times per week; must attend all 3 days.
18335 Age: 11-18
We, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Sep 7-Jun 6
(Edward Stegge, Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands)
Sa, 12:30 PM-2:30 PM, Sep 10-Jun 2
(Erica Hartono Kolodny, Studio D, Civic Park)
Mo, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM, Sep 12-Jun 4
(Rebecca Crowell Berke, Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands)
Fee: $160/month
Diablo Ballet Professional Intermediate/Advanced Program
Director: Rebecca Crowell Berke
Instructors:
Rebecca Crowell Berke
Graciela Acedo
Erin Leedom
Edward Stegge
Advanced ballet training for ages 11-18 including technique, pointe, variations from classical and contemporary repertory. For audition contact Rebecca Crowell Berke, Director at (925) 943-1775, ext. 2. Class meets 4 days per week from Sept-June 2012. Please call for a brochure for more information.
