St John's School of the Arts

Ages 14 - Adult Advanced ballet techniques will be studied through concentration on barre, centre practice, adagé, and allegro. Directions of the body as well as Vaganova and French School technique will be focal. Pirouette en dehors and en dedans will be studied. Opportunities to partner will be available.

Ages: 12 - 14 with older students new to dance. Advanced ballet techniques will be studied through concentration on barre, centre practice, adagé, and allegro. Directions of the body as well as Vaganova and French School technique will be focal. Pirouette en dehors and en dedans will be studied. Opportunities to partner will be available.

For ages: 6 - 13 Years This class for home schooled students will follow the same goals of Ballet I and Ballet II. Homeschool Ballet MAY be offered in Fall & Spring based on level of interest. Note: Separate Classes are offered in the Fall & Spring semesters, but combines with regular ballet classes in the summer only.

For ages 9-12/ 13 Intermediate ballet techniques will be studied through closing in fifth position and using both supporting and working leg at the barre. Directions of the body as well as Vaganova and French School technique will be focal.

For ages: 6 - 9 Basic ballet techniques such as body carriage, balance, and positioning of head, arms, legs, and feet will be focal. The structure of the ballet class will be followed including barre, centre practice, adagé and allegro. Musical interpretation through creative movement is emphasized and encouraged. Age appropriate music will be combined with classical selections.

For ages: 4-5 The structure of Ballet will be introduced with barre-work and simple center combinations. Age appropriate music will be used in the center, with improvisation. The goal of the class is to build self-esteem through enjoyment of movement and music.

For ages: 3 - 4 Guaranteed to be a FUN class! Basic body positions for Ballet and Modern will be introduced. The goal of the class is to encourage self-awareness through movement with age appropriate music.

Instruction sur les pointes will be offered beginning at the barre and progressing at the rate of the individual dancer. Students enrolled in Pointe must also be enrolled in either Ballet III or Ballet IV.

Advanced ballet techniques will be studied through concentration on barre, centre practice, adagé, and allegro. Directions of the body as well as Vaganova and French School technique will be focal. Pirouette en dehors and en dedans will be studied. Opportunities to partner will be available.

Advanced ballet techniques will be studied through concentration on barre, centre practice, adagé, and allegro. Directions of the body as well as Vaganova and French School technique will be focal. Pirouette en dehors and en dedans will be studied. Opportunities to partner will be available.

Intermediate ballet techniques will be studied through closing in fifth position and using both supporting and working leg at the barre. Directions of the body as well as Vaganova and French School technique will be focal.

Through the Nicholais, Limon, Graham, and Cunningham techniques, students will explore and understand elements of modern dance including: focus, level, space, and time. Class may include Pilates, standing exercise, across the floor and recentering techniques, improvisation, and choreography. The importance of breath, self-expression, and creativity is focal.

Through the Nicholais, Limon, Graham, and Cunningham techniques, students will explore and understand elements of modern dance including: focus, level, space, and time. Class may include Pilates, standing exercise, across the floor and recentering techniques, improvisation, and choreography. The importance of breath, self-expression, and creativity is focal.

The goal of the class is to strengthen self-confidence, body awareness, and creativity in a tasteful, fun form of dance. The class will include José Limon, Martha Graham, and Merce Cunningham technique, focusing on isolations, alignment, and re-centering. Breath awareness and control will be emphasized. Through guided and non-guided improvisation, the dancers will learn how to use focus, time, level and space to create their own expression of movement and music.

The goal of the class is to build self-confidence, body awareness, and creativity in a tasteful, fun form of dance. The class will include José Limon, Martha Graham, and Merce Cunningham floor and standing warm-up and across the floor exercise. A portion of class time will be devoted to improvisation. Dancers will learn how to use focus, time, level and space to create their own expression of movement and music.

Basic ballet techniques such as body carriage, balance, and positioning of head, arms, legs, and feet will be focal. The structure of the ballet class will be followed including barre, centre practice, adagé and allegro. Musical interpretation through creative movement is emphasized and encouraged. Age appropriate music will be combined with classical selections.

For ages: 6 - 13 Years This class for home schooled students will follow the same goals of Ballet I and Ballet II. Homeschool Ballet MAY be offered in Fall & Spring based on level of interest. Note: Separate Classes are offered in the Fall & Spring semesters, but combines with regular ballet classes in the summer only.

Through the Nicholais, Limon, Graham, and Cunningham techniques, students will explore and understand elements of modern dance including: focus, level, space, and time. Class may include Pilates, standing exercise, across the floor and recentering techniques, improvisation, and choreography. The importance of breath, self-expression, and creativity is focal.

Through the Nicholais, Limon, Graham, and Cunningham techniques, students will explore and understand elements of modern dance including: focus, level, space, and time. Class may include Pilates, standing exercise, across the floor and recentering techniques, improvisation, and choreography. The importance of breath, self-expression, and creativity is focal.

The goal of the class is to strengthen self-confidence, body awareness, and creativity in a tasteful, fun form of dance. The class will include José Limon, Martha Graham, and Merce Cunningham technique, focusing on isolations, alignment, and re-centering. Breath awareness and control will be emphasized. Through guided and non-guided improvisation, the dancers will learn how to use focus, time, level and space to create their own expression of movement and music.

The premier combined dance class, offering a rigorous curriculum that merges advanced techniques from various dance styles.

The most advanced level of modern dance, challenging students with complex choreography, performance skills, and choreographic development.

An advanced pointe class for experienced dancers, focusing on intricate pointe work, stamina, and advanced choreography.

The highest level of ballet instruction, focusing on advanced technique, artistry, and mastery of classical ballet repertoire.

A comprehensive combined dance class for advanced students, integrating multiple dance disciplines with challenging material.

An advanced modern dance class that delves into complex movement vocabulary, performance quality, and choreographic exploration.

An introductory to intermediate pointe class focusing on the fundamentals of dancing en pointe with proper technique.

An advanced ballet class focusing on refined technique, artistry, and more complex choreography.

An intermediate combined dance class designed for homeschooled students, offering a blend of different dance techniques.

A combined class that integrates elements from multiple dance styles, suitable for intermediate level dancers.

An intermediate modern dance class, expanding on basic concepts with more challenging movement sequences and explorations.

An intermediate ballet class for homeschooled students, continuing the development of ballet technique and artistry.

The second level of ballet instruction, building upon foundational techniques with more complex steps and combinations.

An introductory class in modern dance, exploring foundational movement principles, improvisation, and choreographic concepts.

A foundational ballet class specifically tailored for homeschooled students, covering essential ballet techniques and vocabulary.

The first level of ballet instruction, focusing on fundamental positions, steps, and terminology for aspiring dancers.

An introductory ballet class designed for young learners to develop foundational ballet techniques and coordination.

A class focused on the exploration of movement and expression for participants.

Ballroom Dance - 2 Classes - Beginner Cha Cha & Intermediate East Coast Swing. Provides instruction in two distinct ballroom dance styles.

Ballroom Dance - One Class - Beginner Cha Cha OR Intermediate East Coast Swing. Offers instruction in Beginner Cha Cha or Intermediate East Coast Swing.

This dance is a Latin dance staple. Faster tempo than Rumba. No dance experience needed.

Ballroom dancing with Bonnie & Gary Glidewell. NEW CLASS SCHEDULE COMING SOON.

This course is an extension of the beginner ECS syllabus. This course will cover the entire beginner basics and advanced techniques. Beginner swing dance experience suggested.

Prayerful. Part of each class will be spent sitting and stretching as we lift up individual and community prayer requests. Strengthen social ties as we support one another and give the glory to God. Rejuvenating. Part of each class will be spent in standing warm-up and walking. Increase your energy and improve mental health and well-being. Adult. The class is open to any age, but will focus on movement for older adults. Individual. Start where you are and go at your own speed. Each person in class will be encouraged to set and meet their own exercise goals. Strengthening. Improve posture and balance. Stretch, elongate and tone muscles. Help maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints. Exercise. Exercise is known to: Relieve stress, reduce symptoms of anxiety, increase relaxation and to improve sleep, immune system and cognitive function. This class will not perform and is strictly stretch and strengthening based.

Prayerful. Part of each class will be spent sitting and stretching as we lift up individual and community prayer requests. Strengthen social ties as we support one another and give the glory to God. Rejuvenating. Part of each class will be spent in standing warm-up and walking. Increase your energy and improve mental health and well-being. Adult. The class is open to any age, but will focus on movement for older adults. Individual. Start where you are and go at your own speed. Each person in class will be encouraged to set and meet their own exercise goals. Strengthening. Improve posture and balance. Stretch, elongate and tone muscles. Help maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints. Exercise. Exercise is known to: Relieve stress, reduce symptoms of anxiety, increase relaxation and to improve sleep, immune system and cognitive function. This class will not perform and is strictly stretch and strengthening based.