Priority registration for returning dancers begins October 31, and open registration begins November 14. Registration deadline is December 16. • This exciting session prepares dancers for the Spring Concert on stage in May. In addition to class instruction, dancers will learn choreography and be involved in costume fittings for the performance. This process requires commitment from dancers for a 14- to 17-week session. • A spring concert dance costume, chosen by instructors, will need to be purchased for this session, not to exceed $50. • Session II begins the week of January 2 and goes through May 4. Classes will not meet on January 16 and 26; February 2 and 20; March 30- April 6. Monday classes meet for 15 weeks; Tuesday and Wednesday classes meet for 17 weeks; and Thursday classes meet for 14 weeks. • This session may be paid for in two installments; first payment is due upon registration, and second payment is due prior to first class. • All class sizes have limited enrollment; please register early to ensure availability. Creative Dance This is a class for children who are age 3 by August 1 and age 4. Class will focus on creative dance movement, including learning to follow rhythm, mirroring technique and improvisation. Dance Sampler A class for students ages 4 and 5. It will cover dance warmups, stretching and beginning technique for Jazz, Ballet and Modern. This class is great for children who are aspiring gymnasts, building ballerinas or for those who simply love to move with music. Pre-Ballet/Modern This class is for students ages 5–7. Class will combine classical and modern ballet technique. This is a great blend of dance for young students that will provide a fun and flexible platform of dance expression. Modern/Ballet Students will learn age-adjusted ballet and modern dance technique. Your child will learn proper body alignment and develop flexibility, coordination and grace. Your child will also experience applying their own movement thoughts to the art of improvisation. Classes will generate the joy of dance and appreciation for beauty, as well as build well-balanced, healthy respect and discipline. The difficulty level will increase with Beginning Modern II and Intermediate Modern. Modern/Ballet for Children with Special Needs This class will contain the same elements as Modern/Ballet. Students will learn the vocabulary of modern and ballet with sensitivity to dancers’ needs. Class will evolve according to the progression of the class. Please speak with instructor regarding enrollment.