Summer 2010
(For adult summer offerings click here)
Summer Classes & Camps for Children
- Creative Dance (3-5yrs)
- June & July Dance A Story (6-8yrs)
- July Ballet / Character / Modern / Jazz Dance Camp (8-14 yrs)
- Musical Theater / Costume Design & Production Camp (7-12yrs)
- August Int. / Adv. Contemporary Dance Intensive (12-20 years)
ALL CLASSES ARE LOCATED AT 4015 STONE WAY N. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE
Reservations and Cancellations: To reserve a place in the summer program, a $25 Registration Fee PLUS half of the tuition of the class or camp are due by June 12, 2010. The remaining tuition is due on the first day of class. Cancellations 30 days prior to the start date of a class or camp will be fully refunded minus the registration fee. Cancellations 15 days prior to the start date of a class or camp will be 50% refunded minus the registration fee. We cannot refund any tuition after the class or camp has begun. If a medical emergency occurs during a camp that prevents the student from continuing, we ask for a physician´s note and can apply the remainder of the tuition to future classes.
Creative Dance (3-4yrs)
Cost: $140: 2 days per Session / $82: 1 day per Session
Enrollment Limit: 12
Dates: July 7-31 (Session is four weeks)
Time: Wednesdays and/or Saturday 9:00-10:00AM
Attire: Loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Long hair must be pulled
back into a ponytail or bun; short hair may be clipped back away from face.
Imaginative dance to inspire creative little minds! Children are the co-creators as we explore in an enriched, multi sensory learning environment. "Hands on" experiences enhance their learning by using a variety of musical instruments, props and related art projects.
June & July Dance A Story (6-8yrs)
Cost: $110; Before (from 8-9AM) or after (from 5-6PM) care available for $16 per hour
Enrollment Limit: 12
Dates: Camp 1-June 28-July 1, Camp 2-July 19-22 (Mon.-Thurs.)
Time: 9:00AM-12:00noon
Attire: Loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet. Long hair must be pulled
back into a ponytail or bun; short hair may be clipped back away from face.
Children explore basic ballet and modern dance technique through classic ballet stories! This is a gentle and fun introduction to the performing arts.
July Ballet / Character Dance / Modern / Jazz Dance Camp (8-14yrs)
Cost: $310; Before (from 8-9AM) or after (from 5-6PM) care available for $16 per hour
Experience: Beginning to intermediate
Time: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Dates: July 12-16
Attire: Ladies may wear any solid color leotard, pink convertible tights and ballet
slippers for ballet, pre-pointe & jazz dance, pointe shoes for pointe, and a knee length circle skirt for character dance. Long hair must be pulled back into a bun, short hair may be clipped back away from face; Gentlemen may wear leggings, white t-shirt and white ballet slippers for ballet and jazz dance.
Students will receive instruction in ballet, character dance, pointe (or pre-pointe), modern, jazz & composition. This one week full day camp is appropriate for the young beginning student who wants to experience different forms of dance to the more experienced dance student to wants to continue dancing into the summer! The students will be divided into groups according to experience and/or age. Emphasis will be placed on body alignment, carriage, quality of movement, musicality and coordination, as well as their own creativity.
Musical Theater / Costume Design & Production Camp (7-12yrs)
Cost: $520, Includes costume & two tickets to Performance;
Before (from 8-9AM) or after (from 4-5PM) care available for $16 per hour
Time: Monday through Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM
Dates: July 26- Aug. 6,
Performance Friday August 6 at 6:30PM
Attire: Loose, comfortable clothing
Throughout each day the students will actively take part in costume design and production or musical theater practice. Along with the rehearsal process, days will also include vocal instruction, dance movement, theater-based activities and ice breakers. Weather permitting; supervised lunches at a nearby park or Fremont public art site will be one of the many highlights of the day! Two weeks of fun and hard work will culminate into a mini-musical based on a mini-musical TBA. Performance will be Friday, August 6 at 6:30PM. Students should bring a lunch, water bottle & snack.
Int./Adv. Contemporary Dance Intensive (12-20 yrs)
Please see the Summer Dance Intensive Page
Click here for registration page.
2010 Summer open Classes for Adults,
Ballet iv & above
- Beginning ballet II
- Intermediate & advanced Ballet
- intermediate pointe classes TBA (dependent upon enrollment)
Adult Class Cards Class Cards expire June 2011
Single class: $15.00
Class Cards − Five / Eight / Ten / Twenty / Thirty: $63 / $92 / $105 / $189 / $268
Starting week of June 21-August 21
All ballet classes are taught with an emphasis on learning. Imagery and anatomical information help the adult student to understand clear body mechanics. The class begins with a thorough barre and culminates to a well-prepared, dynamic center floor work. Adult classes also focus on correct placement with an emphasis on style and musicality.
Beginning Ballet II
Wednesdays 6:30-8PM
Beginning Ballet II is appropriate for students who have studied for at least two recent consecutive years.
Int./Adv. Ballet
Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday Morning 10:00-11:30AM
Int. Ballet
Tuesday / Thursday 6:30-8PM
Private Ballet Instruction
By appointment only: $85 per hour
Time restrictions and traditional structure of a regular ballet class does not always allow for individual students' needs. We encourage discussion during private session and use of alternate tools or methods to address challenges one may experience in their technique.