2018-2019 Schedule
Days and times are subject to change from now until August 31st. We cannot fully adhere to the schedule below until our final student roster is in place for the year. We will do our best to stay as close to this schedule as possible.
***PADUCAH CLASSES***
MONDAY
Studio A
4:30-5:15 Dance Technique 201 (TO)
5:15-6:45 OPEN FOR PRIVATES
6:45-7:30 Tricks, Jumps, Turns & Lifts (CB)
7:30-8:15 Pre-Pointe (CB)
Studio B/C
5:15-6:00 Garageband/Music History/Stage Craft (TO)
6:00-6:45 Vocal Technique & Performance III (GJ)
TUESDAY
Studio A
4:45-5:45 Ballet/Jazz IIIA (JW)
5:45-6:15 Tap IIIB/IV (JW)
6:15-7:30 Ballet/Jazz IIIB (JW)
7:30-8:15 Star Choreography/Jazz History (TO, JW, ES)
Studio B
4:15-4:45 Tap IIIA/IIIB (JW)
5:00-5:45 Sr. Dramatic Arts (AT)
5:45-6:15 Jr. Drama (AT)
6:15-7:00 Jr. Gleeks (TO)
7:00-7:30 Jr. Lyrical (TO)
WEDNESDAY
Studio A
4:30-6:00 Sr. Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern (JW/ES)
Studio B
OPEN
THURSDAY
Studio A
4:30-5:45 Ballet IV (TO/JW)
5:45-7:00 Sr. Gleeks (TO)
7:00-7:45 Jazz IV (JW)
7:45-8:30 Hip Hop III (ES)
Studio B
4:45-5:15 Music & Movement for boys (TO)
5:15-6:30 Level II Dance (CB)
6:30-7:00 Hip Hop I (ES)
7:15-7:45 Hip Hop II (ES)
Studio C
6:00-6:30 Vocal Technique & Performance I (GJ)
6:30-7:15 Vocal Technique & Performance II (GJ)
FRIDAY
Studio A/B
4:30-5:15 Pre-K Dance (CE)
5:15-6:15 Level I Dance (CE)
***METROPOLIS CLASSES***
Saturday Mornings
9:30-10:15 Pre-K Dance (CE)
10:15-11:15 Level I Dance (CE)
Instructors
TO = Tiffany Okerson
CB = Christy Bowkamp
ES = Emily Swinford
CE = Caitie Easter
JW = Jordan Williams
AT = Amber Taylor
GJ = George Jamey
Class Descriptions
Pre-K Dance (A combo class of Ballet, Tap & Acrobatics) 45 minutes; 3-4 years old
Music & Movement for Boys (A great class for just the guys! Combining movement, singing, and musical instruments, this class will teach basic rhythms and channel their inner Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley or Bruno Mars!) 30 minutes; Ages: 5-10
Dance I (A beginner combo class of Ballet, Tap & Pre-Jazz) 1 hr.; Grades K-2
Dance II (A beginner/intermediate combo class of Ballet, Tap & Jazz) 1 hr. 15 min.; Grades 3-4
Dance IIIA (A beginner/intermediate combo class of Ballet, Tap & Jazz) 1 hr. 30 min.; Grades 5-8
Dance IIIB (An intermediate/advanced combo class of Ballet & Jazz; other styles such as Lyrical, Tap, etc. may be added into curriculum) 1hr. 15min.; Grades 6-9
Jr. Lyrical & Contemporary (A pre-lyrical/contemporary class for students wanting to expand their ballet repertoire. The Lyrical style is more fluid and emotion-driven; the Contemporary style is more complex with its shapes and textures in movement.) 30 minutes; Grades 2-6 with a minimum of 2 years of Ballet
Dance IV (May combine any of the following classes: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern) Intermediate/Advanced Middle & High Schoolers (Ballet is 1hr. 15min.; all other classes are 45 minutes each)
Jr. and Sr. "Gleeks" (A Glee Club experience like none other! Students will study various styles & eras of music while learning performance skills, harmonizing, and movement while singing.) Jr. Level – 45 minutes; Grades 2-6
Sr. Level - 1hr. 15min.; Grades 7-12
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 2-6 (Beginner)
Level II - 45 min.; Grades 4-8 (Intermediate)
Level III - 45 min.; Grades 7-12 (Advanced)
Hip Hop (Urban-infused dance style that combines fitness and fun!)
Level I – 30 minutes, Grades 1-3
Level II – 30 minutes, Grades 4-6
Level III - 45 minutes, Grades 7-12
Dance Technique 201 (More serious dance students 6th grade or higher are encouraged to take this course. Competitive dancers required. This is a supplemental class to Ballet for students wanting to become more knowledgeable, build more endurance/core strength and become more “polished” in their dancing.) 45 minutes
The History of Jazz (Jazz dance has so many facets - Musical Theatre, African, Bollywood, Jazz Funk - and the list goes on! This class will give students the chance to build their Jazz repertoire and explore the many layers of this fun style.) Level IIIB and IV Dance students
Pre-Pointe (Students who want to take their Ballet technique to the next level.) 45 minutes; Level IIIB and IV Dance students
Star Choreography (Ever wanted to learn routines taught in the big leagues? Here's your chance! Students will learn combos from famous, award-winning choreographers in this course.) Level IIIB and Level IV Dance students
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.) 45 minutes
Dramatic Arts (Explores the world of theatre, from stage to screen! Acting exercises, theatre history, behind the scenes, improv, and more!) Jrs. – 30 minutes, Grades 2-6; Srs. – 45 minutes, Grades 7-12
GarageBand/Music History/Stage Craft Workshop (Will be broken up into three 6-week courses; inquire upon registration.) Grades 6-12
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.
***Ask about our new Adult Dance Classes taught by Miss Jordan Williams!***
