SPRING 2021 REGISTRATION OPEN!
Spring Semester runs for 15 weeks of classes between January 18th, 2021 and May 15th, 2021.
The spring schedule differs from the fall in the following ways:
Level 6 pods are combined into a single class
Levels 3 & 4 are still in their pods but will be in-studio both days
Pointe technique classes added on Fridays (see below for more info)
Safety First: The safety of our students, instructors, staff, families, and community is our top priority. Every decision is made with care and intention to keep us all safe and dancing. We will hold classes in person with as many students as we can safely have in a studio at a time, keeping distances according to current guidelines. Masks will be required.
Level Placement: Classes up to Level 1 are by age as of January 1. Previously enrolled families with students older than 9 should register at their fall semester level. New students should contact us to assess initial level for registration. Especially at the beginning of the semester, students’ levels may be adjusted to provide them with the best opportunity to grow.
Tuition: All tuition is for one semester - 15 weeks of classes. Check the School Year Calendar for dates. If you notice a slight difference from the fall tuition, it is because the fall prices reflected a credit for fees paid for the May 2020 Progress Performance. The Spring tuition does not include any performance fees and we will assess May 2021 as we get closer.
Upon registration, you have the option to select from three payment options: paid in full, 5th, or 25th. Should you select paid in full, your payment will be processed at the end of the day on which you registered. If a day of the month was selected, your total balance will divided into four equal parts. Each part will be drafted on your selected date beginning in the month of January.
Good Choices: We will work with you to allow you to make the best choice for your comfort and everyone’s safety. Options include refunding classes missed for COVID, future make-up classes, Zoom options.
Jackrabbit login: a reminder to previously enrolled families to use your existing login and update any changed information.
We know this can be confusing. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions and check back here frequently. We will be updating this page as new information becomes available.
Kinder Classes
Mommy & Me is designed for 2 year olds. This class offers a fun and safe space for your toddler to explore the basic foundations of dance while incorporating toys and songs. Parent is present in the room with the student. Dads are welcome too! Mommy & Me is offered multiple times per week. You have the option to choose the day that works best with your schedule.
Kinder 3 is a creative movement class for 3 year olds (must be potty-trained). It is designed for children to explore and learn new basic locomotor skills including walking, running, hopping, jumping, rolling, crawling, skipping, sliding, galloping and leaping. By combining locomotor skills and creative movement, students create simple dances and are introduced to the basic concepts of dance: body/action, space, body awareness, rhythm, coordination, balance and social skills. Kinder 3 is offered multiple times per week. You have the option to choose the day that works best with your schedule.
Kinder 4 is a creative movement class for 4 year olds (must be potty-trained). It is designed for children to gain a deeper understanding of basic locomotor skills including walking, running, hopping, jumping, rolling, crawling, skipping, sliding, galloping and leaping. By combining locomotor skills and creative movement, students create simple dances and continue to learn the basic concepts of dance: body/action, space, body awareness, rhythm, coordination, balance and social skills. Kinder 4 is offered multiple times per week. You have the option to choose the day that works best with your schedule.
Kinder 5 is a creative movement class for 5 year olds. It is designed for children to master the basic locomotor skills including walking, running, hopping, jumping, rolling, crawling, skipping, sliding, galloping and leaping. By combining locomotor skills and creative movement, students create simple dances and continue to understand the basic concepts of dance: body/action, space, body awareness, rhythm, coordination, balance and social skills.
Kinder 6 is a class for 6 year olds. It is designed as a gradual transition from the creative movement curriculum into technique classes. Students continue to build on the basic concepts of dance (body/action, space, body awareness, rhythm, coordination, balance and social skills) while learning the fundamental elements of ballet and modern dance technique.
Kinder 7 is a class for 7 year olds. It is designed to explore ballet and modern technique. The goals of this class are to build correct alignment, strengthen the core, learn and execute key vocabulary and skills in both ballet and modern technique. This class prepares students for Ballet and Modern Basics.
Youth Classes
BALLET & MODERN BASICS
Ballet & Modern Basics is a 45-minute class for 8 year-olds that meets twice per week. Students will learn, explore and deepen their knowledge of ballet and modern technique. Each class focuses on vocabulary, alignment, strength, flexibility, balance, grace, focus, discipline, musicality and self-expression. Ballet & Modern Basics prepares students for Level 1.
*Please note that Ballet and Modern are the core of the curriculum at Dancers' Workshop.
Core Curriculum
Ballet and Modern dance are at the core of Dancers’ Workshop’s curriculum. It is recommended that students study ballet and modern simultaneously.
Students advance through a carefully developed curriculum designed to teach the technique of each discipline while exploring nature, music, art, and human emotions as impetus for movement. Proper alignment and use of breath are emphasized and progress into investigating quality of structural form, oppositional energy, moving through space, directional changes, fall and recovery, speed, and performance quality.
These classes all meet twice a week in 6 levels.
Ballet Classes
Ballet students learn the highly technical language of ballet, emphasizing correct alignment, strength, flexibility, balance, grace, focus, discipline, musicality, and self-expression.
Pointe can be added as students age and their fundamental technique gains strength and consistency. While some ballet class work may be done on pointe, we encourage enrollment in Pointe technique class for more focused work.
Modern Classes
Modern dance explores movement, space, rhythm, and the dancers’ own creativity with emphasis on deliberate use of gravity.
Electives
*In our current schedule, elective offerings are limited. We will be expanding these offerings in the future as conditions allow.
Pointe Technique
Specific instruction on the technique for pointe work available to students in level 4 or higher. Please choose Pointe Technique 1 if you are new to pointe or have been on pointe for less than 2 school years. Choose Pointe Technique 2 if you have been on pointe for more than 2 school years.
Students who are not yet on pointe and are in Level 4 Ballet or higher should choose Pointe Technique 1 and can start without pointe shoes (pre-pointe). The school directors must approve all new pointe students. When a pre-pointe student is ready, we will advise you on getting fitted for pointe shoes. Please Contact Us with your questions about Pointe.
Junior Repertory Company
*Must be JRC to enroll. All 2019-2020 JRC retain JRC membership. We will be providing an audition opportunity for new members in the future. Stay tuned for further info.
JRC discounts will be manually applied by the registrar following your registration so will not be reflected in your total. Note that prices are per semester.
JRC Choreography
JRC Choreography offers our Junior Repertory Company members individual experience and exploration in varied choreographic processes. During Semester 1, structured improvisations will be used as the framework for exploring class material. Students are given improvisation and short movement studies for small group work and/or solos. During Semester 2, the class will work to support the choreographer's work in preparation for the spring performance New Dances/New Choreographers.
JRC Choreography/Improv is intended to prepare 9th -12th grade students for ND/NC, and it is mandatory for 10th-12th graders who wish to choreograph for ND/NC.
JRC Company Class
JRC Company Class is required for all company members and is a technique class that varies in styles.
JRC Conditioning
JRC Conditioning is required for all company members and is a critical core class that benefits overall physical wellness.