2019-2020 Schedule
***PADUCAH CLASSES***
MONDAY
Studio A
4-5pm Ballet IV (RG)
5-5:45pm Jazz IV (CE)
5:45-6:30pm Sr. Jumps & Turns (TO)
6:30-7pm Tap IV (CE)
7-8pm Ballet /Jazz III (BP)
Studio B/C
5-5:30pm Hip Hop I (ES)
5:30-6pm Jr. Lyrical (ES)
6-6:30pm Hip Hop II (ES)
6:30-7pm Tap III (BP)
7-8:15pm Sr. Lyrical/Contemporary (CE)
TUESDAY
Studio A
4:00-4:45pm Musical Theatre (AT)
4:45-5:30pm Dramatic Arts (AT)
5:30-6:15pm Gleeks II (TF)
6:30-7:30pm Gleeks III (TO)
Studio B
4:15-4:45pm Gleeks I (TF)
4:45-5:15pm Hip Hop/Tap for Boys (TF)
5:30-7:30pm Spots for extra classes as needed
Studio C
5:15-5:45pm Vocal Tech I (GD)
5:45-6:30pm Vocal Tech III (GD)
6:30-7:15pm Vocal Tech II (GD)
WEDNESDAY
Studio A
4:15-5:30pm Level IIB Dance (CE)
5:30-6:30 K-2nd Dance (MP)
THURSDAY
Studio A
4-6:15pm "Rhythmic Youth" Performance Team (Conditioning/Tech + Rehearsals) (TO, JW, ES)
6:30-7pm Hip Hop III (ES)
7-8pm Lyrical/Contemporary III/IV (JW)
Studio B
4-6:15 "Rhythmic Youth" Performance Team
(Conditioning + Rehearsals) (TO, JW, ES)
6:15-7:30pm Level IIA Dance (CB)
7:30-8pm Jr. Jumps & Turns (CB)
8-8:30pm Pointe (CB)
Studio C
*Rhythmic Youth Vocals as needed (TO)
FRIDAY
Studio A/B
4:30-5:15 3-5yo Dance (SO)
5:15-6:15 Level I Dance (SO)
***METROPOLIS CLASSES***
Wednesdays @ Central Hall
4-4:45pm Pre-K Dance (RE)
4:45-5:45 Level I Dance (RE)
NEW THIS YEAR...
CLASSES IN BENTON!!! Instructor: Caitie Easter
Classes will be held at the Children's Arts Center in conjunction with the Marshall Co. Arts Commission. Stay tuned for details on our class schedule! We will be having preview workshop at the Children's Arts Center on August 25th from 2-4pm!
Instructors
TO = Tiffany Okerson
CB = Christy Bowkamp
ES = Emily Swinford
CE = Caitie Easter
JW = Jordan Williams
CE = Cassidy Edwards
AT = Amber Taylor
GJ = George Donelson
SO = Sarah Okerson
TF = Tyran Fitzgerald
RG = Rebecca Gangemella
MP = Marci Paris
BP = Barb Patterson
RE = Reagan Easter
Class Descriptions
3-5yo Dance (A combo class of Ballet, Tap & Acrobatics) 45 minutes; 3-4 years old
5-7yo/Dance I (A beginner combo class of Ballet, Tap & Jazz) 1 hr.; Grades K-2
Dance II (A beginner/intermediate combo class of Ballet, Tap & Jazz) 1 hr. 15 min.; Grades 3-5
Dance III (A beginner/intermediate combo class of Ballet & Jazz) 1 hr.; Grades 5-8
Tap III/IV (This class is all about rhythm! Students will train in classical techniques as well as more "hoofing" styles) 30 minutes; Grades 5-12
Jr. Lyrical (A beginner lyrical class for students wanting to expand their ballet repertoire. This style is more fluid and emotion-driven than traditional ballet.) 30 minutes; Grades 3-6 with a minimum of 1 year of Ballet
Lyrical/Contemporary III/IV (The Lyrical style is more fluid and emotion-driven; the Contemporary style is more complex with its shapes and textures in movement.) 1 hr.; Middle and Beginner High Schoolers with a minimum of 1 year of Ballet
Ballet IV (Students will train in classical techniques such as Vagonova and the more modern Horton technique.) 1 hr.; Intermediate/Advanced Middle & High Schoolers
Jazz IV (This style has so many facets - from the classical Giordano technique to ethnic styles like African and Bollywood to Jazz Funk! This class will give students the chance to build their Jazz repertoire and explore the many layers of this fun style.) 45 minutes; Intermediate/Advanced Middle & High Schoolers
Lyrical/Contemporary V (A continuation of Level III/IV with a little more intensity) 1 hr. 15 min.; Intermediate/Advanced High Schoolers with a minimum of 3 years of Ballet
"Gleeks" I, II & III (A Glee Club experience like none other! Students will study various styles & eras of music while learning performance skills, harmonizing, and movement while singing.) Level I – 30 minutes; Grades 1-3
Level II - 45 minutes; Grades 4-7 Level III - 1 hr.; Grades 8-12
Vocal Technique & Performance (A class designed to help singers improve upon techniques such as diction, breathing, pitch, and placement, as well as helping them find their unique individual voice.) Level I - 30 min.; Grades 1-3 (Beginner)
Level II - 45 min.; Grades 4-7 (Intermediate)
Level III - 45 min.; Grades 8-12 (Advanced)
Hip Hop (Urban-infused dance style that explores traditional modern moves like Pop & Lock, B-Boy, Tutting, Breaking, social/commercial dancing and more!)
Level I – 30 minutes, Grades 1-3
Level II – 30 minutes, Grades 4-7
Level III - 30 minutes, Grades 8-12
Pointe (Students who want to take their Ballet technique to the next level!) 30 minutes;
Level III and IV Dance students per instructor's approval (good ankle strength is a must!)
Jumps & Turns (A wide-range class for dancers in 4th grade or higher with a minimum of 3 years dance training, or upon teacher's consent; will also implement some tumbling and lifts in this class.)
Jrs. - 30 minutes; Grades 4-7 Srs. - 45 minutes; Grades 8-12
Tap/Hip Hop for Boys (An all-boys combo class...each student will dabble between the two styles every other week in the 1st semester and pick their favorite to train in and perform in the 2nd semester!) Ages 6-12
Musical Theatre (Calling all triple threats! Sing, dance and act your way into the world of Broadway - from the classics to contemporary musical favorites!) Ages 10-17
Jr. Dramatic Arts (Explores the world of theatre, from stage to screen! Acting exercises, theatre history, behind the scenes, improv, stage craft and more!) 45 minutes; Grades 3-7
Rhythmic Youth Performance Team (This for more serious vocal and dance students ages 8 and up that are chosen for the team based on merit and years of experience (Also must have attended the Legendary Camp over the summer). Weekly rehearsals will be used for learning and polishing featured routines as well as a time for conditioning and building technique.)
Private Voice (30-minute to hour sessions; by appt. only)
Private Dance (30-minute to hour sessions; by appt. only)
*NOTE: Ability and years of experience will also contribute to a child's class placement. Class placement is not always based on age alone.
