2016-2017
THE DANCE CONSERVATORY
AT T H E S T. PA U L’ S S C H O O L S
2016-2017 CLASS OFFERINGS YOUNG DANCERS PROGRAM
Pre-Primary: Ages 3-5 Pre-Primary supports locomotive skills, flexibility, musicality, and motor development while nurturing creativity and free movement. Students utilize energy, movement, and expression!
Primary A and B: Ages 5-7 Students begin their formal introduction to ballet. Both boys and girls engage in the fundamental elements of classical ballet based on the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Musical Theatre: Ages 5-17 Students are introduced to the Tap and Jazz styles found on the Broadway stage. From Annie to Legally Blonde, dance has played an integral role in telling the stories of Broadway shows.
OLDER DANCERS PROGRAM
Teen Class: Ages 12-18 This trimester-long course is designed for students to be able to “do it all.” These classes will provide a great cross-training opportunity for students who are not playing a sport during the trimester to continue with their muscular development, coordination, and flexibility.
TDC’s Ballet Program TDC’s methodology is that of the American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum, a program for the development and training of young students that embraces sound ballet principles and incorporates elements of the French, Italian, & Russian schools of instruction. Artistically, the National Training Curriculum strives to provide dance students with a rich knowledge of classical ballet technique and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance. Yoga and Stretch & Conditioning: Ages 10-Adult Students will focus on lengthening and strengthening their leg and back muscles to support proper extension during each class. Emphasis will be placed on improving and gaining flexibility, as well as core and upper body strength. This class will incorporate Pilates and Yoga.
Ballet & Pointe Placement TDC’s ballet program offers classes on a multi-level system, with students progressing from one course to the next at their own individual pace. Students are placed in the level that best suits their needs, with age being a secondary consideration. To successfully achieve the placement necessary to support pointe work, muscle development and form must be practiced to become habitual for the dancer. Strength and muscular development should be assessed before pointe is started. This placement method is most important to insure the safety and the best possible instruction at the student’s level. This is critical to us, as each student is assessed appropriately before being placed “on pointe.” Jazz Explore Jazz dance from its earliest cultural roots to the present day. Jazz dance is influenced by popular culture, music and events. Students will study all aspects of Jazz dance from its historical roots to its current influence. Our Jazz program emphasizes proper technique and progression into leaps, turns and flexibility–minimizing injury and encouraging correct placement and technique. Acrobatics I & II: Ages 8-18 Students will develop the strength, agility, and flexibility to be able to perform various ground and aerial tricks. Students will learn everything from front rolls and cartwheels to handsprings, walkovers and aerials. Contemporary/Lyrical: Ages 10-18 Dancers will study the development of Contemporary from Postmodern and Jazz dance into what is now an international phenomenon. Styles explored may include Lyrical, Modern, and Jazz. Students will explore the complete movement potential of the body. Modern dance characteristics emphasized will include contact-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. Ballet and Jazz’s leg techniques are also used. Hip Hop: Ages 8-18 This course is designed to study both Hip-Hop dance technique and culture. Students will explore the complexities of Hip-Hop dance as well as the history behind the art form.
NEW! Teen Jazz & Tap will run concurrently with trimester Athletic calendar
***ALL TDC CLASSES ARE CO-EDUCATIONAL
2016-2017 WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
All classes are subject to change or combine based on enrollment
TDC COMPANY
The 2016-2017 season will mark TDC Company’s fourth year. The Company was formed to give TDC’s elite dancers leadership opportunities and multiple chances to perform. Members will perform at regional competitions as well as other dance events throughout the year. Members will have to take at least two ballet classes a week, one Jazz class, one elective class, one conditioning class, and attend all rehearsals.
CLASS PRICING
BASED ON A 38-WEEK SEASON HOURS: 0.5
COST: $330
1
$620
0.75 1.25 1.5
$470 $750 $830
2
$1,040
3
$1,250
2.5 3.5
3.75 4
Individual Unlimited
$1,200 $1,350 $1,380 $1,460 $1,600
Family: 5 hours
$1,750
7 hours
$2,270
6 hours 8 hours
$2,000 $2,500
Teen Jazz & Tap Combo Will run concurrently with trimester athletic calendar
$275
Per Session Pre-Primary 18 Weeks
$285
IMPORTANT DATES
Orientation (Parents & Students)............................Tuesday, August 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Studio 322
Placement Class (ages 10-18)...........................Wednesday, August 31, 3:30-6:00 p.m., Studio 322 Company Auditions (ages10-18)......................Wednesday, August 31, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Studio 322 Make-Up Placement Class (ages10-18)............Thursday, September 1, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Studio 322 Classes Begin............................................................................................Wednesday, September 7 Pre-Primary Session 1 Begins....................................................................Saturday, September 10 Rosh Hashanah (classes end at 5:00 p.m.)..........................................................Monday, October 3 Fall Break (no classes).......................................................................................Monday, October 10 Yom Kippur (classes end at 5:00 p.m.).........................Tuesday, October 11-Wednesday, October 12 Professional Day (no classes)...............................................................................Friday, October 21 Halloween (no classes for ages 5-11).................................................................Monday, October 31 St. Paul’s School Half-Day (no classes)...............................................................Friday, November 4 Observation Week..................................................Monday, November 14–Saturday, November 19 Thanksgiving Break (no classes)................................Tuesday, November 22–Sunday, November 27 Winter Break (no classes)...........................................Wednesday, December 21-Monday, January 2 Pre-Primary Session 2 Begins...........................................................................Saturday, January 7 MLK Observance (no classes)............................................................................Monday, January 16 Presidents’ Day (no classes).............................................................................Monday, February 20 Professional Day (no classes)....................................................................................Friday, March 3 Spring Break (no classes)......................................................Monday, March 13–Monday, March 20 Easter Break (no classes).............................................................Friday, April 14 – Monday, April 17 Memorial Day (no classes)..................................................................................... Monday, May 29 Tech Rehearsal..............................................Wednesday, May 31, 4:00-6:00 p.m., The Ward Center Dress Rehearsal.......................... Thursday, June 1-Friday, June 2, 4:00-6:00 p.m., The Ward Center Spring Concert............................................................. Sunday, June 4, 4:00 p.m., The Ward Center End-of-Year Concert Viewing.................................. Monday, June 5, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Dance Studio
The Dance Conservatory has been designed for beginning through advanced dancers to identify, nurture, develop, and train the Baltimore community’s children in the art of dance. The program offer students the opportunity to foster and enrich their dance education through the development of technical proficiency, artistic growth, and creativity. VISIT US! We invite you to come tour our facility and talk with the director about the wonderful opportunities and dance education that awaits you. Go to SPSFG.ORG/TDC for more information and to register Contact: Natasha Cooper, Artistic Director ncooper@spsfg.org or 410-458-9794 St. Paul’s School for Girls 11232 Falls Road Brooklandville, MD 21022