Ballet, Jazz, Modern & Tap

BALLET, JAZZ, MODERN & TAP

Celebrating Our 31st Year!

2024-2025 DANCE SEASON

Beginning the week of September 9, 2024

Please register in advance to secure your place in class

DANCE GAMES (ages 2 1/2+): Wednesdays, 10:00 - 10:40 am

A fun-filled Creative Movement class featuring dance, games, and fun music! 6-week sessions start October 16, 2024.

Allison Taber

MUSIC & MOVEMENT (ages 3+): Wednesdays, 2:45 - 3:30 pm

For our littlest ballet dancers: An introduction to dance for the very young dancer. Two 8-week sessions start October 16, 2024, and February 5,
2025.

Juliette Lauzier Bridges

FIRST STEPS (ballet for dancers 4-6): Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

First Steps dancers become aware of alignment and movement through dance fundamentals, rhythm exercises, and games. Basic Ballet technique
is taught. (Full term, recital).

Juliette Lauzier Bridges

HOOP DANCE (ages 7+): Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Dancers will learn the basics of Hooping as well as more advanced tricks and movements. Hoops will be provided. (Full term, Recital)

Nettie Gentempo

JAZZ/TAP II/III (ages 8+): Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

This fun class incorporates 1/2 hour of Jazz with 1/2 hour of Tap for our returning Jazz/Tap dancers or equivalent. (full term, recital).
Juliette Lauzier Bridges

BALLET III/IV (ages 9+): Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Full hour of ballet for our returning Ballet II/III dancers or equivalent. (Full term, recital)

Juliette Lauzier Bridges

DANCE FUSION: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Elements of Contemporary Jazz, Modern & Composition combined in this fun class designed to teach technique as well as style, expression, and interpretation of music. (Full term, recital).
Nettie Gentempo

BALLET VI (ages 12+): Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:45 pm

Sixth-year ballet, for our returning Ballet V students or those new to The Ballroom with equivalent dance experience. (Full term, recital)

Juliette Lauzier Bridges

BALLET TECHNIQUE (age 13+): Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:45 pm

An additional technique class for our Ballet VI-IX dancers— further expanding their technique essential for strength and systematic progression.

Juliette Lauzier Bridges

BALLET IX (age 15+): Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:15 pm

Our Ballet IX students further expand their technique essential to progression while also focusing on musicality. Pointe work is included. (Full term, recital)

Juliette Lauzier Bridges

ADULT/TEEN ADVANCED TAP: Thursdays, 5:30- 6:30 pm

Intermediate/advanced level tap includes technique & choreography. A minimum of 10 years prior tap is recommended (full term, optional recital). Juliette Lauzier Bridges

ADULT/TEEN BALLET/MODERN Thursdays, 7-8 pm

This class will combine a grounding ballet barre warm-up with a musically driven modern dance phrase. We will systematically wake up sensation in all areas of the body through our ballet barre before enjoying modern choreography that travels through space and encourages freedom in movement. This class is suitable for all levels of teens and adult dancers. 8-week sessions start Sept. 19.
Cookie Harrist

PLEASE NOTE: Ages in the class description are guidelines. Prior experience is the most important factor in determining class placement. Also, some changes in the schedule may be needed, during the dance term. Classes with low enrollment may be canceled or postponed— advance registration is important! For more information contact Nan Brett at 207-583-6964.

PRIVATE LESSONS & coaching are available with our dance instructors by appointment.

ABOUT OUR CLASSES

We offer classes that focus on building sound technique in an atmosphere that fosters creative self-expression and respect for individual’s varying interests and abilities.

Our classes will end with a recital currently planned for the evening of Friday, May 9th, 2025. Our goal for the year-end recital is to not only give family and friends the opportunity to see the dancers in action but also to provide an opportunity for the dancers to experience the joy of performance and the focus and excitement engendered by working toward a concrete goal. Costumes will be simple and choreography will reflect the growing capabilities of the dancers. (Adult students will have the opportunity to participate in the recital fun if they wish.)

POLICIES

We typically follow the December, February & April school vacation calendar but dance classes will be held on teacher workshop days and many holidays. We do not automatically cancel classes when school cancels for the weather. Cancellation decisions will instead be based upon predicted safe travel for afternoon and evening classes.

While, obviously, a sick child does not belong in class, we do ask that you keep in mind the value of continuity and consistency in class attendance. Please give the office a call if your child will be absent & let us know if transportation is an issue (we may be able to help!)

Our goal at the Ballroom is to offer high-quality classes, taught by professional performing artists and teachers, at an affordable price. Some limited scholarships and work-study positions are available. (Speak to Nan Brett, director of the Ballroom) Financial hardship should not interfere with a developing dancer’s training.