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Basic Dance Class Information
   Pictured left are student of the level 7 ballet class with teacher Christine Carlisle.
Studio Space
We are proud to have one of the largest dance studio spaces in the Willamette Valley! We have 6,000 square feet, which includes 3 classrooms (over 1,500 sq. ft each), a private lesson room, a huge lobby with free WiFi, a reception desk, boutique area, as well as 3 separate mens and womens restrooms (that include showers!) and 2 additional dressing rooms. We even have storage onsite for all of our costumes and props, as well as free parking, and a safe front-door drop off/pick up area. Above are pictures of Studio A which has a floating hardwood "sprung" floor, which is the safest and best for dancing!
Syllabus
The Academy is a member of two prestigious internationaly studied and proven programs. We are a member of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD; internationally recognized graded syllabus) and follow their standards.( http://www.radusa.org/ ) There is a set class syllabus based on the physical, emotional and mental capabilities for each age group.
We are also a member of and afficiated with the American Academy of Ballet ( http://www.american-academy-of-ballet.com/performance_awards/pa06_directors_message.shtml ) and enters its students into the Performance Awards Program, which is implented into our daily class syllabuses along with the R.A.D. classwork. Each spring students present a portion of their classwork to an audience of their friends and families, with a judge sent by the AAB. They are graded, awarded medals and certificates based on their achievements. ALL students who participate receive a medal and certificate! Its a great incentive and goal for students to work towards and gives them a great sense of accomplishment and confidence. Both students and parents LOVE the program... as do our instructors!
Class Sizes
We keep our dance classes small so that each student receives the quality instruction and the individual attention they deserve (as well as their own personal space!). We have a class cap-off of 8 small children per class, 10 young children/adolecents, and 15 adult students per class. Because we keep our class sizes small, if you want to enroll in a class it is better to do it sooner rather than later to ensure that you reserve your place in the class!
Class Prices
Prices are listed with each class description below. Small child classes (Creative Movement, Kindermusik and Creative Theatre) as well as all adult classes are paid by pre-paid punch cards. This allows you to miss classes occassionally if needed and not lose your monthly tuition! However, regular attendance is recommended for achieving ultimate potential and to avoid class cancelations.
All other classes are a monthly tuition which is due at the first class of the month.
All NEW students are required to pay a one-time registration fee of $15.
Class Placement
Most classes are separated by age group in their early years (levels 1-5) and then later on by age AND ability. Your child may be required to take a placement class to be placed correctly-- which may or may not be with thier age group. Or if the student is on the "cusp" we may suggest taking a few private lessons or a level above their class once a week to be caught up so that they can be officially moved into their age group. Additionally it is always at the instructor and/or directors discresion for students to move up to the next level. Keep in mind that some students or classes may stay in the same level for more than one year due to this. When the instructor feels they are ready to move up, they will graduate the student to the next level. We give quarterly student evaluations so that parents are updated on the students progress. Parents are welcome to watch the last class of every month as well to observe their growth.
Dance Classes Available
Ballet
  
Creative Movement
Ages 3-4
Cost: “Toddler” punch cards; 4/$38, 8/$76 or 12/$110.
Instructor: Marta Stovin.
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 8 children, so early registration is recommended! After the class fills, we keep a waiting list. Children who do not attend class for more than 3 classes in a row without communication to the academy will be bumped from the class and the first name on the list will be given the option to fill the spot.
Uniform: Students will need to wear dance attire. Girls: a leotard of any color, chiffon skirt (no tutus please!), pink ballet tights and leather ballet shoes with hair in a bun. Boys: white t-shirt, black shorts, and black leather ballet shoes.
About the Class:
- One class a week; 30 minutes.
- Children who love to express themselves creatively and use their imagination will LOVE this class!
- Students will enjoy learning basics in dance through a creative and imaginative approach in their discovery of movement.
- They will create movement with their bodies to make familiar shapes, animals, objects and actions to them, such as flowers, wind, frogs, bunnies, shapes, letters, numbers and more.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate, piano music is used for the syllabus.
- Early childhood development is focused on during class and will develop and improve listening skills, motor skills, coordination, reflexes, rhythm and musicality, as well as social skills such as taking turns, sharing and good manners.
Pre-Ballet/Level 1 Ballet
Ages 5-6
Cost: Monthly tuition of $40.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: None. However, class size is limited to 8 children, so early registration is recommended!
About the Class:
- One class a week; 45 minutes.
- Pre-ballet is an introduction to dance with a more structured approach, but still keep imagination as a key eliment in the class, similar to the Creative Movement class.
- It begins to teach some simple ballet vocabulary (in the French language), the positions of the arms and feet and the beginning of basic ballet steps while retaining a fun and creative approach to dance.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, motor skills, coordination, grace, rhythm and musicality, as well as social skills such as taking turns, sharing and good manners.
- Children in this class may be eligible to perform in our shows and participate in the performance awards, but the overall class must be emotionally ready in order to recieve an invitation from the director to perform.
Primary Ballet/Level 2 Ballet
Ages 6-7
Cost: $45 monthly tuition.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 8 children, so early registration is recommended! No previous dance experience required.
About the Class:
- One class a week; 1 hour.
- This beginner’s ballet class focuses on an expanding on the introduction to ballet technique and terminology (in French), while progressing in the basic ballet steps and classical ballet structure as well as the standard in ballet etiquette (good manners, no talking etc).
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, motor skills, coordination, grace, rhythm and musicality, as well as social skills.
- This class is eligible to perform with the rest of the school. However, if a student show that they aren't emotionally ready to perform (can't stay focused during class, has disciplanary issues, etc) they will not be asked to perform with the rest of the class.
Level 3 Ballet
Ages 7-8
Cost: $45 monthly tuition.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children, so early registration is recommended! No previous dance experience required.
About the Class:
- One class a week; 1 hour.
- This class is for students who are either new to ballet, or those in their second year of ballet (those moving up from Primary level).
- Class focuses and expands on learning ballet vocabulary, body control, technique and the ability to memorize exercises and combinations.
- Students are introduced to using a ballet barre at the beginning of each class, with exercises such as plie, tendu, glisse, fondu, ronds de jambe a terre, and grand battements.
- Center exercises such as port de bras, jumps that use 3rd position of the feet, partner polka, echappe, petit allegro and enchainements.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, motor skills, coordination, grace, rhythm and musicality, as well as social skills.
- Students are expected to emotionally and physically ready to perform at this age/level.
Level 4 Ballet
Ages 8-9
Cost: $85 monthly tuition.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children, so early registration is recommended! No previous experience is required, although it is recommended.
About the Class:
- Two classes a week; 1 hour each.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 1 and therefore some dance experience is recommended.
- Class focuses and expands on learning ballet vocabulary, body control, technique and the ability to memorize exercises and combinations.
- Some steps and vocabulary introduced in this level are developpe, adage, arabesques, petit jetes, pas de chats, grand allegro, and preparation for piruoettes (releves, retires, balances, etc).
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for the syllabus.
- Children will also develop and improve listening skills, coordination, social skills, grace, as well as rhythm and musicality.
- Students are expected to have the maturity to perform at this age/level.
Level 5 Ballet
Ages 9-14 (Beginners welcome)
Cost: $140 monthly tuition.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director and Christine Carlisle, Advanced Ballet Master
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children. 1-2 years of ballet training recommended.
About the class:
- Two classes a week; 1 hour each, plus additional pre-pointe class.
- This class has an elementary to pre-intermediate level of difficulty in steps, combinations, and technique.
- If the students technique qualifies, this is also the first level that is eligible to be on pointe.
- Class focuses on pre-pointe exercises strengthening the ankles, feet, core muscles, and posture.
- Ronds de jambe en l'air and simple pirouettes are introduced. Ballance's are introduced. Petit adage, petit allegro and allegro become more difficult.
- Fun, familiar and new, age appropriate classical music is used for this syllabus.
- Students will also develop and improve listening skills, social skills, grace, rhythm and musicality as well as responsibility.
- Students at this level are expected to have the maturity to perform at this age/level.
Level 6 Ballet
Ages 10-11
Cost: $168 monthly tuition (if taking no other classes). All other dance classes (i.e. jazz, tap, modern) are free of charge.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director & Christine Carlisle, Ballet Master
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children. 2 or more years of ballet required.
About the Class:
- 3 classes a week; total of 3.5 hours technique class, plus additional 1 hour pre-pointe class, free of charge.
- Students are required to take a minimum class total of 3.25 hours a week (3 classes a week= 2 one-hour classes and one hour-and-a-quarter class).
- Intermediate level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry, preparing advancing students for pointe. If pre-qualified, students practice pointe technique the last portion of the class.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 3 and therefore 2 or more years of dance training is recommended.
Level 7 Ballet
Ages 11-13
Cost: $200 monthly tuition. All other dance classes are offered in addition at no charge.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director & Christine Carlisle, Ballet Master
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 children. 3 or more years of ballet required.
About the Class:
- Students are required to take a minimum class total of 4 hours a week including pointe class.
- Includes technique and pointe work.
- Pre-Intermediate level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry, advancing students on pointe. If pre-qualified, students practice pointe technique the last portion of the class.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 4 and therefore 3 or more years of dance training is recommended.
- Students typically spend a couple years in this level before moving on to advanced.
Level 8 Ballet
Ages 12-14
Cost: $210 monthly tuition. All other dance classes are offered for no additional charge.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director & Christine Carlisle, Ballet Master
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. 3 or more years of ballet required.
About the Class:
- Students are required to take a minimum class total of 5 hours per week.
- Intermediate to Advanced level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry, advancing students on pointe, preparing student for professional careers.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 5 and therefore 4 or more years of solid ballet technique training is recommended.
- Students typically spend a couple of years in this level before moving on to Pre-Professional.
Levels 9-12 (not currently scheduled)
Ages 15+
Cost: $220 monthly tuition. All other dance classes are offered for no additional charge.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director & Christine Carlisle, Ballet Master
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. 4 or more years of ballet required.
About the Class:
- Students are required to take a minimum class total of 6 hours per week.
- Advanced to pre-professional level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry, advancing students on pointe, preparing student for professional careers.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps, combinations and technique in comparison to ballet level 5 and therefore 4 or more years of solid ballet technique training is recommended.
- Students typically spend a couple of years in this level before moving on to Pre-Professional.
Pre-Pointe & Pointe Technique
By audition/directors placement only. 1 hour once a week. This class may be in addition to pointe done during ballet class, depending on the teacher's recommendation. Class includes pointe work at the barre and center (depending on strength and ability) with focus on discipline of correct technique and execution of steps. Level 1 is for beginning pointe work such as releve's, echappe's, retire' passe's, pique's, bourree's and more. Included in tuition for levels 5 and up.
Teen Ballet (Beginner-Intermediate)
Ages teen-adult
Cost: $45 monthly tuition (minors) or Adult punch card.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required.
Uniform: Girls: Any color leotard, any style or brand, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts or black men’s tights and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- Beginner to Intermediate level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination, posture, and artistry.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps compared to children’s beginners classes, but the combinations are more mature in nature and increased level of technique.
Jazz, Tap, & Theatre Dance
    
Jazz 1
Ages 7-11
Cost: $45 monthly tuition
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required.
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style or brand leotard with either black jazz pants or black footless tights, with Black leather jazz shoes. Black character shoes may also be required for some choreography. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants and black leather jazz shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- This class teaches technique in a mix of dance styles such as Classic Jazz, American Theatre Dance and some street jazz. A very fun, up-beat class!
- Set to great popular (yet age appropriate) music for the high energy kid!
Jazz 2
Ages 8-12
Cost: $45 monthly tuition
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. Directors placement only. Must have ballet or jazz 1 as pre-requisite.
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style or brand leotard with either black jazz pants or black footless tights, with Black leather jazz shoes. Black character shoes may also be required for some choreography. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants and black leather jazz shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- This class teaches technique in a mix of dance styles such as Classic Jazz, American Theatre Dance and some street jazz. Increased level of difficulty compared to level 1 jazz.
- A very fun, up-beat, fast paced class!
- Set to great popular (yet age appropriate) music for the high energy kid!
Jazz 3
Ages 11-teen
Cost: $45 monthly tuition
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. Directors placement only; must be in level 6 ballet or higher, or have graduated (as per director) from level 2 jazz.
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style or brand leotard with either black jazz pants or black footless tights, with Black leather jazz shoes. Black character shoes may also be required for some choreography. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants and black leather jazz shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- This class teaches technique in a mix of dance styles such as Classic Jazz, American Theatre Dance and some street jazz. Increased level of difficulty compared to level 1 jazz.
- A very fun, up-beat, fast paced class!
- Set to great popular (yet age appropriate) music for the high energy kid!
Theatre Dance
Ages 11-teen
Cost: $45 monthly tuition
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required. Boys and Girls welcome!
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style or brand leotard with either black jazz pants or black footless tights, with Black leather jazz shoes. Black character shoes may also be required for some choreography. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, black jazz pants and black leather jazz shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- This class was originally designed for drama students, people with little-to-no dance experience, or anyone who just loves musical theatre!
- Learn dance technique and fundamentals in the style of Broadway and American Theatre Dance commonly used in musicals.
- This class is HIGHLY recommended for any drama student who wants to be in musicals. Be ahead of the game and learn to dance and pick up choreography!
- A very fun, up-beat, fast paced class!
- Set to popular music and musicals of all styles and genres.
Tap -Kids
Ages 8-12
Cost: $45 monthly tuition
Instructor: Emily Eikleberry
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required; we accommodate all levels of ability. Boys and Girls welcome!
Uniform: Girls: Any color, brand, style leotard, black jazz pants, tap shoes. Boys: any color t-shirt, black jazz pants and tap shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- Learn dance technique and fundamentals in the style of Classic Tap, Rhythm, Broadway and soft-shoe.
- A very fun, up-beat, class!
- Set to popular music of all styles and genres.
Adult Dance Classes
  
Adult Ballet (beginner)
Ages 18 and up
Cost: Adult punch cards only.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required.
Uniform: Girls: Black leotard any style or brand, ballet pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, and hair in bun. Boys: Short sleeve white t-shirt, black shorts or black men’s tights and black ballet shoes; white socks optional.
About the Class:
- Beginner to Intermediate level of difficulty. Class expands on strength, flexibility, coordination and artistry.
- This level has an increased level of difficulty in steps compared to children’s beginner’s classes, but the combinations are more mature in nature and increased level of technique, making it a fun and expressive way to exercise with people of similar interests.
Tap -Adults
Ages teen-adult
Cost: Ault Punch Cards Only.
Instructor: Emily Eikleberry.
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required; we accommodate all levels of experience. Men and women welcome!
Uniform: Girls: Any color, brand, style leotard, black jazz pants, tap shoes. Boys: any color t-shirt, black jazz pants and tap shoes.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class a week.
- Learn dance technique and fundamentals in the style of Classic Tap, Rhythm, Broadway and soft-shoe.
- A very fun, up-beat, class!
- Set to popular music of all styles and genres.
Modern/Contemporary Dance
Ages teen-adult
TWO LEVELS: Beginner or Advanced (which is by instructors placement only)
Cost: $45 monthly tuition (for minors) or Adult Punch Cards.
Instructor: Marta Stovin, Director
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No previous experience is required, although it is recommended.
Uniform: Girls: Any color, style, or brand leotard with either black footless tights or jazz/yoga/exercise pants and bare feet; lyrical or modern foot thongs optional. Boys: Any color fitted t-shirt, and either footless men’s tights, unitard, or jazz pants and bare feet; foot thongs optional.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class per week.
- This class is an Intermediate level of difficulty. No previous modern experience required, but some dance experience of any style is recommended.
- Modern dance is a grounded style that is danced barefoot. It was created over 100 years ago by rebellious ballet dancers who decided to ditch the classical ballet technique along with the shoes. This dance is a form of free movement combined with contemporary technique. It builds strength, coordination and flexibility while freely expressing yourself through movement.
- This class is a mix of Martha Graham and Lester Horton styles of Modern dance technique.
- It is not recommended for those who have bad backs or knees.
Belly Dancing Levels 1 & 2
Ages teen-adult
TWO LEVELS: Level 1 is for beginners and Level 2 is for Advanced (instructors placement only).
Cost: Ault Punch Cards Only.
Instructor: Emily Hanson-Gifford.
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. No experience needed for level 1.
Uniform: Girls: Comfortable attire that allows you to move freely. Coin belts/scarves are recommended.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class per week.
- Learn belly dancing in the tribal style. Builds strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm and musicality.
- A very fun, up-beat, class!
- Set to eastern, tribal and popular music of all styles and genres. If it’s got a beat, we dance to it!
Belly Dancing Level 3
Ages teen-adult
Cost: Ault Punch Cards Only.
Instructor: Emily Hanson-Gifford.
Deadline & Requirements: Class size is limited to 10 students. Instructors placement only.
Uniform: Girls: Comfortable attire that allows you to move freely. Coin belts/scarves are recommended.
About the Class:
- One 1-hour class per week.
- Learn belly dancing in the tribal style. Builds strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm and musicality.
- A very fun, up-beat, class!
- Set to eastern, tribal and popular music of all styles and genres. If it’s got a beat, we dance to it!
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