Youth Dance
Mommy and Me Dance Class
Sing, play games, stretch, increase self-confidence in a special time between parent and child while learning basic dance concepts.
8025 Age: 2-4
Th, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Apr 1-Jun 10
No class Apr 8
Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
Ballet
These classes sequentially introduce and develop the beauty, grace and discipline of ballet with traditional barre, center and floor work. Specific attire is required for all students. Girls: black ballet leotard (unadorned with skirts or embellishments), ballet pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers. Hair must be securely pulled back in a bun away from face. Boys: Wear black tights or black bike shorts, white T-shirt and black ballet slippers. Begin in Pre-Ballet with a blend of basic ballet positions and steps, improvisation and creative dance with stories and music. Sequential development through ballet positions, placement and movements in Ballet Levels I, II, III, IV, and the advanced programs of Diablo Ballet Professional Program and Dance Apprentice Program. Students typically remain in a level for one to several years in order to master that level’s requirements in strength, flexibility, placements, musicality, as well as specific technical accomplishments. Each individual advances at his or her own rate. Staff cannot honor requests from parents or students with requests for advancement. Regular class attendance is critical to progress. Students need to take a placement class and have approval from teacher to register for Levels II, IV, Diablo Ballet Professional Intermediate Program and Dance Apprentice Program.
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.
8034 Age: 3-4
Tu, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Mar 30-Jun 8
No class Apr 6
Erin Leedom; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8035 Age: 3-4
We, 3:45 PM-4:30 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9
No class Apr 7
Amanda McGovern; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8036 Age: 3-4
We, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9
No class Apr 7
Amanda McGovern; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8038 Age: 3-4
Th, 10:45 AM-11:30 AM, Apr 1-Jun 10
No class Apr 8
Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8037 Age: 3-4
Fr, 10:45 AM-11:30 AM, Apr 2-Jun 11
No class Apr 9
Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8039 Age: 3-5
Sa, 9:00 AM-9:45 AM, Apr 3-Jun 12
No class Apr 10, May 29
Jeanne Disney; Perf Arts, Shadelands
Fee: $78; Classes: 9
Pre-Ballet II
Registration requirement: This course level is for students who are new to dance at age 5-7 or who have completed one or two years in Pre-Ballet.
8029 Age: 5-7Mo, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Mar 29-May 24
No class Apr 5
Joan Kramer; Tice Valley Community Gym
Fee: $70; Classes: 8
8027 Age: 5-7
We, 5:15 PM-6:00 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9
No class Apr 7
Amanda McGovern; Rehearsal, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8028 Age: 5-7
Fr, 10:00 AM-10:45 AM, Apr 2-Jun 11
No class Apr 9
Pamela Rousseau; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8026 Age: 5-7
Fr, 3:30 PM-4:15 PM, Apr 2-Jun 11
No class Apr 9
Amanda McGovern; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
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 (age 6 for Sat session).
8032 Age: 7-10
Mo, 4:30 PM-5:15 PM, Mar 29-May 24
No class Apr 5
Joan Kramer; Tice Valley Community Gym
Fee: $70; Classes: 8
8031 Age: 7-10
Fr, 4:15 PM-5:00 PM, Apr 2-Jun 11
No class Apr 9
Amanda McGovern; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
(Note: Students age 8+ with no prior ballet experience may also take this section)
8030 Age: 6-10
Sa, 9:45 AM-10:30 AM, Apr 3-Jun 12
No class Apr 10, May 29
Jeanne Disney; Perf Arts, Shadelands
Fee: $78; Classes: 9
Ballet for Children II
Designed for students wanting to continue with their ballet training. Class continues with 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.
7764 Age: 7-11
Tu, 5:00-6:00 PM, Sept 8-June 8, 2010
See Dance Academy brochure for specific holidays with no classes
Erin Leedom; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $33 per month
7763 Age: 7-11
Sa, 10:40-11:40 AM, Sept 12-June 12, 2010
See Dance Academy brochure for specific holidays with no classes
Jeanne Disney; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $30 per month
Ballet for Children III
Designed for intermediate level students. Technique is strengthened along with the aadvancement 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 twice 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.
7765 Ages: 9-15
Sa, 11:50 AM-1:20 PM, Sept 12-June 5 and
Mo, 4:00-5:30 PM, Sept 14-June 7
See Dance Academy brochure for specific holidays with no classes
Rebecca Crowell (Mon)/Jeanne Disney (Sat); Perf Arts, Shadelands
Fee: $83 per month
(Meets twice per week, must attend both days)
Ballet for Children IV
Registration requirement: Students must have completed 1-2 full years in Ballet III level 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 pogram. Do not purchase pre Pointe or Pointe shoes before session begins. Pointe shoes must be approved by teacher before elastics and ribbons can be sewn on.
7766 Age: 11-18
We, 6:00-8:00 PM, Sept 9-June 9
(Rehearsal Rm)
Sa, 12:30-2:30 PM, Sept 12-June 12
(Civic Park, Studio D)
Mo, 5:30-7:00 PM, Sept 14-June 7
(Rehearsal Rm)
See Dance Academy brochure for specific holidays with no classes
Amanda McGovern (Wed)
Graciela Acedo (Sat)
Rebecca Crowell (Mon)
Fee: $155 per month
(Meets three times per week, must attend all 3 days)
Diablo Ballet Professional Intermediate Program
Director: Rebecca Crowell
Advanced ballet training for ages 11-18 including technique, pointe, variations from classical and contemporary repertory. For audition contact Rebecca Crowell at (925) 943-1775, ext. 2.
Diablo Ballet Apprentice Program
Directors: Viktor Kabaniaev and Tina Kay Bohnstedt
A highly competitive program of intense training for select young dancers age 11-18. Extensive 6-day per week preparation for the world of professional dance. Daily instruction in technique, repertory and pointe. For audition contact Lauren Jonas, Artistic Director, (925) 943-1775, ext. 3.
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!
8044 Age: 10-16
We, 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, Mar 31-Jun 9
No class Apr 7
Lateef Swain; Studio D, Civic Park
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
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.
8050 Age: 7-11
Sa, 1:30 PM-2:30 PM, Apr 3-Jun 12
No class Apr 10, May 29
Jeanne Disney; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $78; Classes: 9
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.
8047 Age: 3-4 (Tiny Tappers)
Th, 4:00 PM-4:45 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10
No class Apr 8
Rena Wilson; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8049 Age: 5-7 (Intro)
Th, 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10
No class Apr 8
Rena Wilson; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8048 Age: 5-7 (Intro)
Th, 4:45 PM-5:30 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10
No class Apr 8
Rena Wilson; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
8046 Age: 7-9 (Beg)
Th, 5:30 PM-6:15 PM, Apr 1-Jun 10
No class Apr 8
Rena Wilson; Rehearsal Rm, Shadelands
Fee: $86; Classes: 10
Adult Dance
The first dance class is a placement class to ensure each student is enrolled in the appropriate class. We encourage all students to stay enrolled in the same level for at least one year, unless the instructor advises otherwise.
Full ballet barre on the floor using the resistance of the floor. Develop every muscle needed for ballet. Help access the correct muscles to achieve perfect placement, simultaneously building abdominal strength and dramatically increasing flexibility. This ‘core strengthening’ class is ideal for non-dancers interested in toning and stretching. No experience necessary.
Introduction and practice of yoga postures and body alignment. Through stretching and relaxation techniques, yoga postures will strengthen the body and stimulate creative energy. Emphasis on correcting and adapting postures to meet individual needs. Bring your own mat, pad, small rug or sleeping bag. Refrain from eating for two hours before class.
Dance awakens the spirit within. An eclectic combination of the many different styles of jazz, including Broadway (Bob Fosse) and lyrical (Alvin Ailey), among others, focused on elevating your spiritual expression through dance. Individual attention given to all levels of abilities.
Learn mat exercises that you can do at home to strengthen, lengthen and tone muscles without equipment. Based on principles developed by Joseph Pilates almost 100 years ago, focus on breath and deep abdominals to increase flexibility. Great for general conditioning or injury rehabilitation. Work at your own pace in a safe and relaxed environment. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel.
Adult/teen tap is an ideal physical workout and artistic outlet in one! Our tap embraces other dance forms such as ballet and jazz, while promoting musicality, strength, flexibility and balance for the beginning and advanced student alike. Join us weekly for a series of warm-up exercises, stationary center work and traveling combinations which culminate in a routine set to music.
