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There’s a place for
everyone at the JCC Dance School,
one of Westchester’s most respected programs. Kids, teens and adults at all
levels of training can take classes in ballet, pointe, jazz/hiphop, tap, and
more, most to live musical accompaniment! Our professional faculty has
performed with major dance companies in the U.S. and Europe. They are
committed to a positive, supportive approach to ensure that our students
develop into strong, injury-free dancers and confident individuals. The JCC
Dance School’s legacy to its students is a life-long gift: an appreciation
of the art of dance, body awareness, self-discipline and the knowledge to
become part of an educated and appreciative dance audience. Many JCC Dance
School students have gone on to careers with professional dance companies
such as American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet, New York City Ballet,
Atlanta Ballet, Carolina Ballet, and the Norwegian National Ballet.

Westchester Theatre of Dance
An annual concert for
children of all ages
Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 2:00 & 5:00pm
Westchester Theatre of Dance (WTD) is the performance company of the JCC Dance School. Each year we
invite guest choreographers
and performers from New York to be a part of our dance concert. Our dancers learn the creative process of choreography from beginning to end, as well as the
immeasurable experience of performing on stage. Our spring concert is a highly anticipated event in the Bendheim Performing Arts Center each year.

2009 Maria Jones Scholarship
Award Recipient
Carly Carlin,
age 15, of Scarsdale, received the 2009 Maria Jones Scholarship
Award for excellence and promise in the field of dance at the JCC
Dance School’s annual Westchester Theatre of Dance (WTD) concert in
March. The award is named for Maria Jones, a longtime advanced-level
ballet instructor at the JCC Dance School, who retired in 2003.
Carly began ballet at the JCC seven years ago, and has performed in
several WTD productions and Outreach performances in the community.
Currently, she studies ballet and pointe with instructors Jayne
Santoro, Mimi Wallace and David Fernandez, and Jazz / Hip Hop with
Rita Howerton, also at the JCC. In past summers, Carly has studied
at the American Academy of Ballet and at Alvin Ailey School in New
York City. |


Performance and Dance Concert Opportunities
Opportunity
for performance is offered through our Dance Outreach program during the
school year for intermediate and advanced dancers. Ballet students in Levels
2 through 5 and selected jazz and tap students are encouraged to perform in
our highly-regarded Westchester Theatre of Dance Annual Spring Concert.
Participation is optional - no student is required to perform. There is an
additional fee for production and costume expenses, for all participants.
Scholarships
Scholarships available through a grant from The Harkness Foundation for Dance, The Elaine Finsilver Endowment Fund,
and the Maria Jones Scholarship Fund; call x320 for details.
Dance School Instructors
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Catherine Barribal
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Rosemary Saur |
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Rita Howerton |
Flavio
Salazar |
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Kerri Lubell
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Jayne Santoro |
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Michelle Lucci |
Justin
Sherwood |
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Stephanie Knox
Madera |
Laura
Solow |
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Arleigh
Rothenberg |
Mimi Wallace |
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Celia
Rubin |
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Pianists
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Miles Fusco |
Nora Morrow |
Bill Zucker |
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Debbie Kaplan |
Lauren
Shapiro |
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General Information
• The Dance School has two air-conditioned studios with nonskid floors and a dressing room with lockers.
• Pianists are scheduled for most ballet classes.
• NO refunds after first class unless there is a medical reason.
• Parent observation: weeks of 12/7/09 and 5/10/10.
• Regular attendance is important. Please call x320 in case of anticipated absence.
• No jewelry or gum permitted in class.
• Classes cancelled due to inclement weather may be made up at the end of
the session, or made up on another day in the same level.
• Adult single class rate is $20.00 per class.
• Payment plans must be completed by 12/31/09.
• Enrollment is ongoing. Classes may be pro-rated.
Class Cards:
• 10-class card rate is $160.
(Expires 4 months from purchase date.)
• Class cards, available at the JCC front desk, are for adult classes only as indicated (see asterisked (*) class
listings).
All other adult classes require enrollment.
• No one under age 18 may use a class card.
• The Dance School is not responsible for lost or stolen cards.
Guidelines and Dress Codes
Ballet
classes are divided into Levels. Students remain in appropriate class until the
instructor determines they are ready to move to the next level.
Students new to the school must be evaluated for placement.
The Dance School prides itself on the
careful placement of each student into the appropriate level of dance class.
Children in
Level 2 and up usually remain in their assigned level for a minimum
of two years. Students are moved into another level at the discretion of the instructor.
All students
are expected to arrive on time for class. The beginning of class is an essential part of warm-up. Lateness is also disruptive to the rest of the class.
Students arriving more than 10 minutes late will only be permitted to observe.
Boys Uniform: White shirt, black tights, jazz pants or sweats; white socks, white ballet shoes.
Girls: Hair MUST be off neck and securely pinned up for ALL classes.
Babies in Motion & Dancin & Prancin: Bare feet, loose fitting clothes (no tutus permitted).
Creative Dance & Modern Fundamentals: Girls: black leotard, pink footless (stirrup) tights and bare feet. No tutus. Boys: sweatpants, T-shirt, bare feet.
Creative Ballet, Tiny Toes: Pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Chiffon skirts permitted.
Ballet Fundamentals: 6 years old. No experience necessary. Black Leotard, pink footed-tights and pink ballet slippers. No tutus or skirts.
Introduction to Ballet: 7 to 10 years. No experience necessary. White leotard, pink footed-tights and pink ballet slippers. No tutus or skirts. Boys:
White shirt, black tights, white socks, white ballet shoes.
Level 1: 8 years old and up: One year of experience necessary. Light pink leotard, pink-footed tights and
pink ballet slippers. No skirts. Boys: White shirt, black tights, white socks, white ballet shoes.
Level 2: 9 years old and up: Two years of experience necessary. Navy leotard, pink-footed tights and pink ballet slippers. Twice a week suggested.
Boys: White shirt, black tights, white socks and shoes.
Level 3: 10 years old and up: Placement audition is required. Hunter green leotard, pink-footed tights and pink ballet slippers. Aspiring Level 4
dancers MUST come twice weekly and are strongly urged to attend at least three weeks of summer dance classes at the JCC.
Boys: Same as Level 2.
Level 4: 6th grade and up: By acceptance of instructor. Black leotard, pink-footed tights and pink ballet slippers. MUST take all three technique
classes weekly. Beginner pointe is introduced at the discretion of the instructor.
Level 5: 8th grade and up: By acceptance of instructor. A minimum of three technique classes
and two pointe classes weekly are strongly urged
at this level. Black leotard, pink-footed tights and pink ballet
slippers. (Simple skirts are permitted.)
Ballet for Teens: Black leotard, pink-footed tights and pink ballet slippers.
Musical Theatre Jazz Dance classes: Black leotard or unitard, black tights or jazz pants, and black jazz shoes.
Socks without shoes - NOT permitted. Girls' hair up in ponytail.
Jazz/Hip-Hop: Workout sweats/pants and sneakers. Girls’ hair up in
ponytail. Socks without shoes - NOT permitted.
Jazz/Hip-Hop
Jr. and Sr. Workshop: By invitation only at the discretion of the instructor. Dress code: same as above.
Tap: Black leotard, tights and tap shoes.
Tap Workshop:
By invitation only, at the discretion of the instructor. Blue Jeans or Black
Jazz pants, black t-shirt (no writing or graphics), girls’ hair in ponytail.
Black tap shoes.
Programs
that require try-outs, auditions, or approval by the program
director prior to registrations are noted with the symbol |
2009-10 Pre-School Classes
Me Too!
NEW!
Songs and movement create a fun-filled atmosphere for walking
boys and girls to share a special time with parents/caregivers. Large motor skills, language, color and shape recognition, and listening skills will be stimulated through this innovative program.
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Kerri
Lubell, Instructor |
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15 Wednesdays |
18 to
almost 3 yrs. |
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11:30 - 12:15am |
with parent/caregiver |
$345 |
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No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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Session I: September
19, 2009 - January 13, 2010 -
CANCELLED |
DA81 |
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Session
II: January 20 - May 12, 2010 |
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Tiny Toes
An introduction to movement through music and rhythms; elements of ballet, modern and jazz dance steps will be used. Children will explore their creativity
and the joy of self-expression through movement to music.
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Kerri Lubell, Instructor |
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15 Mondays |
3 to 4 years |
$345 |
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1:00 - 1:45pm |
DA91 |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5, 5/31 |
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Session I: September 14,
2009 – January
11, 2010 |
Session II: January 25
– May 24, 2010
(Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2009 |
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| 15 Wednesdays
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3 to 4 years |
$345 |
| 1:00 - 1:45pm |
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DA84 |
| No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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| Session I: September 19,
2009 – January 13, 2010 |
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Session II:
January 20 – May 12, 2010
(Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2009 |
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Creative Ballet
A child's introduction to basic elements of dance training, including movement, rhythm and musical forms. In addition to working
with creative ballet elements, more emphasis is placed on developing each child’s motor skills.
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Kerri Lubell, Instructor |
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15 Mondays |
4 to 5 years |
$345 |
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3:30 - 4:15pm |
DA60 |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5, 5/31 |
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Session I: September 14,
2009 – January
11, 2010
(Must be 4 years old by January 1, 2009) |
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Session II: January 25 – May
24, 2010 |
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(Must be 4
years old by January 1, 2010) |
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Stephanie Knox
Madera, Instructor |
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| 15
Tuesdays |
4 to 5 years |
$345 |
| 3:15 -
4:00pm |
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DA26 |
| No
classes: 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6 |
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Session I: September
15, 2009 – January 5, 2010
(Must be 4 years old by September 1, 2009) |
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Session
II: January 12 – May 11, 2010
(Must be 4 years old by January 1, 2010) |
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Kerri Lubell, Instructor |
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| 15 Thursdays
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4 to 5 years |
$345 |
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3:15 - 4:00pm |
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DA15 |
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No
classes: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1, 5/20 |
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Session I: September 17,
2009 – January
14, 2010 |
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(Must be 4 years old by September 1, 2009) |
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Session II:
January 21 – May 13, 2010
(Must be 4 years old by January 1, 2010) |
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Creative Dance
Each class introduces children to warm-up floor stretches, high energy traveling steps and group dancing inspired by stories, songs, sports and nature. The
class helps both boys and girls to find the special magic inside themselves to transform ordinary movement into dance.
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Stephanie Knox Madera, Instructor |
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15 Fridays |
3 to 4 years |
$345 |
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3:30 -4:15pm |
DA93 |
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No
classes: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/19, 3/19, 4/2 |
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Session I: September
25, 2009 – January 22, 2010 |
Session II:
January 29 – May 28, 2010
(Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2009) |
2009- 10
Modern Tap/Musical-Theatre Jazz/Jazz Hip-Hop For Children and Teens
Modern Fundamentals
Children will explore basic Modern Dance techniques drawing from a variety of styles. The class will include both floor warm up
and standing exercises. Children will move across the floor with beginning turns, triplets and leaps. Fun and fundamentals, large
motor activities, and a variety of music will all be a part of this class.
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Stephanie Knox Madera, Instructor |
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15 Fridays |
5 to 6 years |
$345 |
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4:15 -5:00pm |
DA02 |
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No
classes: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/19, 3/19, 4/2 |
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Session I:
September 25, 2009 – January 22, 2010 |
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Session II:
January 29 – May 28, 2010 |
Beginner Tap I
This introductory tap class will take you through warm-up, center floor, tap terminology, basics and more. Beginner tap students usually remain
in this level for two years.
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Arleigh
Rothenberg, Instructor |
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15 Mondays |
6-8 years |
$365 |
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4:30 -5:15pm |
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DA77 |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5 |
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Session I: September 14,
2009 – January
11, 2010 |
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Session II: January 25 – May
24, 2010 |
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Intermediate Tap II
This theatre-style tap class will cover the basics and more – from simple shuffle to waltz clog to more advanced steps like shim-sham and pullbacks. A
guaranteed good time as you “tap your troubles away.” At least two years’ experience is necessary.
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Arleigh
Rothenberg, Instructor |
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15 Mondays |
9 years and up |
$365 |
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5:15 -6:00pm |
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DA78 |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5 |
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Session I:
September 14, 2009 – January
11, 2010 |
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Session II: January 25 – May
24, 2010 |
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Tap Workshop
This full year class focuses on developing tap students into
performers. On an invitation-only basis, dancers are taught repertory that encompasses the history of tap dance styles.
The instructor /choreographer will stage standard tap dances as
well as more contemporary rhythm tap pieces, which will
showcase in JCC Outreach programs and the Annual WTD Dance Concert.
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Arleigh Rothenberg, Instructor |
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30 Mondays
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11 years and up |
$730 |
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3:15 -4:15pm |
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DA83 |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5 |
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Session I:
September 14, 2009 – May 24, 2010 |
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Musical Theatre Dance/Jazz I
For the beginner jazz
student
Explores a variety of jazz dance styles used on the Broadway Stage, from traditional jazz technique, to contemporary
music video style. Children are moved to the next level at the discretion of
the instructor.
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Celia Rubin, Instructor |
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15 Mondays |
7-9 years |
$365 |
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6:00 -6:45pm |
DA68 |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5 |
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Session I:
September 14, 2009 – January
11, 2010 |
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Session II:
January 25 – May
24, 2010 |
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Musical
Theatre Dance/Jazz Styles II
This class will explore
hip-hop, traditional Jazz, Modern, and Theatre Dance styles, with emphasis on presentation,
proper dance technique, discipline and of course, fun! Students enrolling must have some prior dance experience and are urged to supplement their jazz
training with a weekly ballet class.
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Celia Rubin, Instructor |
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15 Mondays |
10 years and up |
$365 |
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6:45 - 7:45pm |
DA69 |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5 |
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Session I:
September 14, 2009 – January
11, 2010 |
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Session II:
January 25 – May
24, 2010 |
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Musical Theatre Jazz/Dance for
Teens
This
Broadway-style jazz class will include warm-up, stretching and flexibility
exercises, and a center floor combinations with emphasis on stage
presentation and style - all the skills you would need for musical theatre
performances.
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Celia Rubin, Instructor |
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15 Mondays |
13 years
and up |
$365 |
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7:45 -
8:45pm |
DA92 |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5 |
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Session I:
September 14, 2009 – January
11, 2010 |
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Session II:
January 25 – May
24, 2010 |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING JAZZ/HIP HOP
PLACEMENT POLICY
Students new to the Dance School must audition
for a proper placement evaluation. Advancement to each Jazz/Hip Hop level is at the discretion of the
instructor. Placement and advancement are based on technique,
strength and ability. Mental/physical readiness is considered on an
individual basis. Each student is thoughtfully placed in the proper
level based on progress, not age or school grade-level. We consider
each student’s best interest in making placement decisions. |
Jazz/Hip-Hop Advanced/Beginner
For the jazz
dancer with at least 3 years’ prior training. Dancers will expand on the
basic techniques of jazz and hip-hop. Class will consist of an energetic
warm-up and stretching, and then progress to center combinations and
continue with traveling steps. It is highly recommended that jazz students
take a weekly ballet class to supplement their jazz training. Students
are moved to the next level at the discretion of the instructor.
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Rita
Howerton, Instructor |
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15
Wednesdays
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10 years and up |
$365 |
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4:00 -5:00pm |
DA73 |
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No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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Session I: September
16, 2009 – January 13, 2010 |
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Session II:
January 20 – May 26, 2010 |
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Jazz/Hip Hop Jr.
Workshop

By invitation
only, at the discretion of the instructor. Dancers will expand on warm-up,
stretching, center floor work. Jr. Workshop students will also concentrate
on choreography and performance
which will be showcased in our Annual WTD Dance Concert. It is
mandatory that Jr. Workshop students take a weekly ballet class to
supplement their jazz training.
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Rita
Howerton, Instructor |
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30
Wednesdays |
10 years and up |
$750 |
| 5:00
- 6:00pm |
DA86 |
| No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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September
16, 2009 – May 26, 2010 |
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 Jazz/Hip-Hop Sr. Workshop

By invitation only for the experienced jazz dancer. This workshop class consists of advanced warm-up and a strong concentration on choreography and
performance which will be showcased in our Annual WTD Dance Concert and JCC
outreach programs. Weekly ballet class is mandatory to supplement jazz training at this level.
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Rita
Howerton, Instructor |
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30 Wednesdays
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Teens |
$790 |
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6:00 -7:15pm |
DA90 |
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No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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September
16, 2009 – May 26, 2010 |
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Jazz/Hip-Hop
- Intermediate
For the
jazz dancer with at least 4 years’ prior training, this class teaches
classic jazz with a contemporary slant; Hip-Hop, African, Latin, Musical
Theatre, Modern Dance and Ballet will be some of the influences. Class will
include warm-up, stretching, center work, floor work and then progress
across the floor. Students in this class are strongly urged to take a weekly
ballet class to supplement their jazz training.
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Rita
Howerton, Instructor |
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15 Wednesdays
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12 years
and up |
$395 |
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7:15 -8:30pm |
DA89 |
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No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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Session I: September 16,
2009 –
January 13, 2010 |
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Session II:
January 20 –
May 26, 2010 |
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2009-10 Ballet for Children and Teens
Beginner Ballet - Teens
New Day!
It’s never too late to begin classical ballet training. For the teen/young adult interested in
learning ballet basics. This class
includes barre work, stretching, and center floor. Students move to the next level at the discretion of the instructor.
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Rita
Howerton, Instructor |
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30
Thursdays |
13 years and up |
$750 |
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7:45 - 9:00pm |
DA22 |
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No
classes: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September 17,
2009 – May 13, 2010 |
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Ballet Fundamentals
Children explore a more sophisticated use of movement and imagination as they begin to learn basic ballet fundamentals. They will discover the joy of communicating ideas through movement as they develop their self-esteem and social skills.
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Stephanie Knox
Madera, Instructor |
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30 Wednesdays |
6 years |
$750 |
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No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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September 16,
2009 –
May 26, 2010 |
(must be 1st grade) |
DA08 |
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3:30 - 4:15pm |
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Introduction to Classical Ballet
Girls and boys begin formal ballet training, while learning basic ballet vocabulary and correct body placement.
Students are taught strength and flexibility exercises needed for beginning levels of ballet. Barre work is introduced in this level.
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Stephanie Knox
Madera, Instructor |
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30 Wednesdays
CANCELLED |
7-10 years
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$750 |
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4:15 - 5:00pm |
(2nd grade and up) |
DA03 |
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No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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September 16,
2009 –
May 26, 2010 |
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Jayne Santoro, Instructor |
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| 30 Thursdays |
7-10 years |
$750 |
| 4:00 - 4:45pm |
(2nd grade and up) |
DA01 |
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No
classes: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September 17,
2009 –
May 13, 2010 |
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Ballet: Level 1
Must have at least one year prior ballet experience. Placement audition required for new students.
Children are moved to next level at the discretion of the instructor.
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Jayne Santoro, Instructor |
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30 Thursdays |
8 years and up |
$775 |
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4:45 - 5:45pm |
DA04 |
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No
classes: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September 17,
2009 –
May 13, 2010 |
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Ballet: Level 2
Must have at least two years prior ballet experience. Placement audition required for new students. Dancers are
encouraged to enroll in two weekly classes.
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Stephanie
Knox Madera, Instructor |
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30 Tuesdays |
9 years and up |
$775 |
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4:00 - 5:15pm |
DA06 |
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No classes: 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6 |
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September 15,
2009 –
May 11, 2010 |
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Jayne Santoro, Instructor |
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30 Wednesdays |
9 years and up |
$775 |
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5:00 - 6:15pm |
DA07 |
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No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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September 16,
2009 –
May 26, 2010 |
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Rosey Saur, Instructor |
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| 30 Fridays
CANCELLED |
9 years and up |
$775 |
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3:45 - 5:00pm |
DA95 |
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No
classes: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/19, 3/19, 4/2 |
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September
25,
2009 – May 28, 2010 |
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Ballet: Level 3
Placement audition required. Aspiring Level 4 dancers must come twice weekly and are strongly urged to attend at least three weeks of summer dance
at the JCC.
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Stephanie Knox Madera, Instructor |
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30 Tuesdays |
10 years and up |
$775 |
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5:45 -7:15pm |
DA09 |
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No classes: 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6 |
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September
15, 2009 –
May 11, 2010 |
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Jayne Santoro, Instructor |
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| 30 Wednesdays |
10 years and up |
$775 |
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6:15 -7:45pm |
DA10 |
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No
classes: 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/17, 3/17, 3/31, 5/19 |
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September 16,
2009 – May 26, 2010 |
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Rita
Howerton, Instructor |
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| 30 Thursdays |
10 years and up |
$775 |
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6:15 -7:45pm |
DA55 |
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No
classes: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September 17,
2009 –
May 13, 2010 |
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Ballet: Intermediate Level 4
Placement audition required. Students MUST take all three technique classes for Level 4 Pointe
(see below).
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Mimi Wallace, Instructor |
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31 Mondays |
11 years and up |
$825 |
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4:15 -5:45pm |
DA11A |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5, 5/31 |
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September 14,
2009 –
June 7, 2010 |
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Jayne Santoro, Instructor |
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| 33 Tuesdays |
11 years and up |
$875 |
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3:50 -5:20pm |
DA11B |
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No classes: 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6, 5/18 |
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September
15, 2009 –
June 8, 2010 |
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Justin
Sherwood, Instructor |
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| 33 Thursdays |
11 years and up
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$875 |
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3:50 -5:20pm |
DA11C |
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No
classes: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September
17, 2009 –
June 10, 2010 |
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(All 3 classes: $2,500) |
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Beginner Pointe: Level 4
All three Level 4 Technique classes are required, and both Tuesday/Thursday pointe.
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Stephanie Knox Madera, Instructor |
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33 Tuesdays |
11 years and up |
$460 |
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No classes: 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6, 5/18 |
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5:20 -5:45pm |
DA27A |
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September
15, 2009 –
June 8, 2010 |
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Jayne Santoro, Instructor |
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| 33 Thursdays |
11 years and up |
$460 |
| 5:45 -6:15pm |
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DA27B |
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No
classes: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September 17, 2009 –
June 10, 2010 |
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| Both classes $870 |
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Ballet: Level 5
For advanced dancers, with permission of instructor. Students must take all
three Level 5 Technique classes and two Pointe classes.
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Mimi Wallace, Instructor |
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31 Mondays |
13 years and up |
$825 |
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5:45-7:15pm |
DA12A |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5, 5/31 |
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September
14, 2009 –
June 7, 20 |
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Jayne Santoro, Instructor |
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33 Tuesdays |
13 years and up |
$875 |
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5:20-6:50pm |
DA12B |
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No classes: 12/22, 12/29, 2/16, 3/30, 4/6, 5/18 |
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September
15, 2009 –
June 8, 2010 |
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Justin
Sherwood, Instructor |
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33 Thursdays |
13 years and up |
$875 |
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5:20-6:50pm |
DA12C |
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No
classes: 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September
17, 2009 –
June 10, 2010 |
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(All 3 classes: $2500) |
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Pointe: Level 5 - Technique

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Mimi Wallace, Instructor |
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31 Mondays |
13 years and up |
$700 |
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7:15-8:15pm |
DA13A |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5, 5/31 |
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September
14, 2009 –
June 7, 2010 |
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Pointe: Level 5 - Pas De Deux

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Justin
Sherwood, Instructor |
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33
Thursdays |
13 years and up |
$750 |
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6:50-7:50pm |
DA13B |
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No
classes:
11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September
17, 2009 –
June 10, 2010 |
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(Both
classes: $1400) |
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2009 - 010 Adult Dance Classes
*These classes accept class cards and single-class payment. All other adult classes require
enrollment for sessions.
Advanced Beginner Ballet
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Jayne
Santoro, Instructor |
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| Mondays |
*Class cards and singles |
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11:30am -12:45pm |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/21, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5, 5/31, 6/14, 6/21 |
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September 14, 2009 –
June 7, 2010 |
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Catherine Barribal, Instructor |
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| Thursdays |
*Class cards and singles |
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11:30am -12:45pm |
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No
classes:
11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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September 10, 2009 –
June 24, 2010 |
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Intermediate Ballet
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Michelle Lucci, Instructor |
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| Mondays,
September 14, 2009 –
June 7, 2010 |
*Class cards and singles |
| 10:00-11:30am |
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No
classes: 9/28, 12/28, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29, 4/5, 5/31, 6/14, 6/21 |
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| Mimi Wallace, Instructor |
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| Tuesdays, September
8, 2009 – June
22, 2010 |
*Class cards and singles |
| 10:30am-noon |
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12/29, 3/30,
4/6 |
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| Catherine Barribal, Instructor |
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| Wednesdays,
September 9, 2009 - June 23, 2010 |
*Class cards and singles |
| 10:00-11:30am |
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No
classes:
11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 3/31, 5/19 |
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Catherine Barribal, Instructor |
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| Thursdays,
September 10, 2009 –
June 24, 2010 |
*Class cards and singles |
| 10:00-11:30am |
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No
classes:
11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/18, 4/1,5/20 |
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| Mimi Wallace, Instructor |
*Class cards and singles |
| Fridays, September
25, 2009 - June 25, 2010 |
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| 10:00-11:30am |
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No
classes: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 3/19, 4/2 |
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Zumba Fitness
Try the new dance
sensation - ZUMBA Fitness! ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International
music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness
system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a
combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. This
class
guarantees a great time and fills up quickly! Registration a must.
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Laura
Solow, Instructor |
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Session I:
12
Fridays:
September 25 – December 18, 2009 |
$200 |
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9:30am-10:30am |
DA17 |
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No
classes: 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 3/19, 4/2 |
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Session
II:
15 Fridays:
January 22 - May 21, 2010 |
$240 |
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9:30am-10:30am |
DA17 |
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No
classes:
2/19, 3/19, 4/2 |
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SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
July 6 - August 6, 2010 - choose 3, 4, or 5 weeks
10:30am-4:45pm
Intermediate/advanced dancers, entering 7th grade and up, have an
extraordinary opportunity to train with professionals at the JCC’s
Dance Summer Intensive. Students will participate in various classes
including ballet/pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, pilates, yoga,
nutrition, choreography, and more. Healthy lunch is included! Enroll
for 3, 4 or 5 weeks, with a showcase performance on the closing day
in August.
For audition information or questions about the JCC
Dance Summer
Intensive, contact Jayne Santoro at x320. |

Faculty
About the Director, Jayne
Santoro
914.472.3300 ext. 320
Jayne has been with the JCC
Dance School for more than 25 years, teaching ballet to both children and
adults. Her professional dance experience was with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
and Philadelphia Lyric Opera Company. Jayne had her classical ballet
training at the American Ballet Theatre School in NYC. Jayne is the Director and
Resident Choreographer for the JCC’s Westchester Theatre of Dance. Jayne also
founded Ballet Outreach, a JCC program dedicated to bringing dance
performances to children and seniors in Westchester. She teaches beginning
to advanced levels at the JCC Dance School.
Dance
School, Valerie Abrahams
Assistant to the Director 914-472-3300, x349
Valerie is a writer/editor and journalist who loves desktop publishing,
performing arts and cooking. After earning a B.S. in Journalism from
Northwestern University's Medill School, Valerie worked ten years for
various publications in Japan and in New York City. She has worked part-time
at the JCC since 1996.
Dance School Instructors:
Catherine Barribal
Catherine received her early dance training at Ballet Etudes
in Conn., and the Royal Ballet School in London., Staten Island Ballet as a
dancer and then ballet mistress for the company. She has performed with
Connecticut Ballet Theatre, the Alexander Roy Ballet Theatre in London, and
has guested with companies in the U.S. and Europe. She has been teaching
ballet to adults and children for more than 17 years. She is presently
Artistic Director of her own company, Classics Dance Theatre, and continues
a busy teaching schedule in Connecticut and New York.
Rita
Howerton
Rita spent four years at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland,
obtaining an M.A. in English Literature. While there, she continued to
pursue her life-long passion for the arts, specifically dance, by teaching
ballet and hip-hop to students at the University of Edinburgh’s National
Centre for Dance, DanceBase. She also choreographed and performed in several
large-scale charity events there, helping to raise thousands of dollars for
cancer research. Most recently, Rita has participated in modern dance
projects with artists such as Jonathan Burnett and Maria Colaco, while
teaching at dance studios in Westchester. She lives in NYC, and in her free
time, she plays drums in a band with her brother.
Stephanie Knox
Madera
Stephanie trained in modern dance and ballet at Idyllwild Arts Academy, New
World School of the Arts, Miami City Ballet, DancePlace at the North
Carolina Dance Theater, and Dance Space Center in New York City. She has
performed and toured throughout the US, and choreographed and taught ballet
and modern in schools and dance companies from North Carolina to Colorado,
and most recently throughout Westchester County in New York. She joined the
JCC Dance School faculty in 2005.
Kerri Lubell
Kerri specializes in Creative Movement and dance for young
children. She has taught at the Pleasantville Y, Young at Art and the
Northern Westchester Center for the Arts. She has danced with the Potpourri
Dancers, the Wendy Biller Dance Co. and studied in New York with Andre
Eglevsky, David Howard & Alexandra Alland. She is a graduate of the Academy
of Dramatic Arts.
Michelle Lucci
Michelle
comes to the JCC Dance School with an extensive classical and contemporary
dance background. She danced with the Royal Winnepeg Ballet, and was
Principal Ballerina for the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Milwaukee Ballet.
She is best known for her performances in Swan Lake and Giselle.
She recently completed a seven-year tour as Dance Captain for the Phantom
of the Opera touring company.
At the JCC, Michelle
teaches Adult morning ballet classes.
Arleigh
Rothenberg
While earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Television-Radio with a
concentration in Video Production from Ithaca College, Arleigh founded the
Ithaca College Tap Dance Club, and conceived and co-directed the Finger
Lakes Tap Dance Festival. Arleigh was recently selected to perform in new
choreographic works by Derick Grant, Jason Samuels Smith, and Dormeshia
Sumbry-Edwards in the American Tap Dance Foundation’s 2009 “Sound Check”
performance series, and Michelle Dorrance’s piece in the 2009 Symphony Space
Showcase. As a member of The Mann Arts Dance Group, Arleigh has performed at
the world famous Apollo Theatre in “Taste of Broadway” and the 20th Annual
Tap Extravaganza. Other performance credits include Tap City’s 2009 “Main
Event” with Mazel Toes, “On Tap” at Joe’s Pub, “They Don’t Sing About Love
No More” at New World Stages, and Tap City’s 2008 “Tap and Song” with C3, a
NY Tap Cooperative, and in “Old Man Time” by Ernest "Brownie" Brown and
Reggio McLaughlin. Arleigh is also a member of Boston Tap Company, and
Artistic Director of CANDOR, the tap dance company she has established. She
currently teaches at schools in the tri-state area, and at Wagner College.
Celia Mei
Rubin
Celia trained initially at School of American Ballet in Manhattan and NWCA
in Westchester. At 13, she attended French Woods Festival of the Performing
Arts in Hancock, NY, for the summer and her dreams of becoming a ballerina
were quickly replaced with dreams of being a Broadway hoofer. Celia
continued to dance while vocal and acting techniques became a priority, and
went on to graduate from college in London, England, after which she worked
successfully in musical theatre on the West End stage, playing roles such as
Narrator in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anita in West Side
Story, and Essie in Parade. Celia is very happy to return to New York after
a successful run in London, and we welcome her to the JCC Dance School
faculty.
Flavio
Salazar
Flavio is a native of Colombia, began his dance studies at the Colombian
Institute of Classical Ballet (Incolballet). He joined Ballet de Cali in
1985, before joining the faculty of Incolballet upon his certification by
the National Ballet of Cuba to teach methodology and pedagogy of ballet
technique. In 1990, he studied at the Houston Ballet Academy as a full
scholarship student, and later joined Ballet Arizona in 1992. In 1993,
Salazar was invited to join the American Ballet Theatre (ABT). During his
thirteen-year career with ABT, Salazar danced nearly every ballet in ABT's
repertoire, before retiring from the company in July of 2006. Salazar's
teaching experience extends from his early years of professional dancing in
Colombia. He has taught classes at ABT II, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
School, the ABT Summer Intensive, the Alvin Ailey School, and Ballet Tech,
among others.
Justin Sherwood
Justin Sherwood – Justin trained in London, England, with the Royal Ballet
School and Rambert Contemporary Ballet School. He began touring
internationally with several classical and contemporary companies from
Holland to Hong Kong. Justin has choreographed for national and
international opera and ballet companies, and is noted as the first American
Choreographer for the Albanian National Opera and Ballet Company. Currently
he dances with Metropolitan Opera, and has performed several seasons with
JCC’s Westchester Theatre of Dance.
Laura Solow
Laura is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University Theatre and Dance
department. Since she began teaching Zumba workshops in Westchester in 2006, she has received enthusiastic reviews in several publications and
will be featured in the June 2008 issue of "Best of Westchester" for her Zumba classes
at the JCC.
Mimi Wallace
Mimi
trained at Bentley-Stone School in Chicago and San Francisco Ballet School,
joining SFB at age 13. She later trained at School of American Ballet in NYC
with Oboukoff, Vladimiroff, Doubroska and Balanchine. She has performed in
the US, Europe, Russia and the Far East. Mimi has appeared in more than a
dozen Broadway musicals including Annie, in which she assisted
choreographer Peter Gennaro. Her teaching credentials include San Francisco
Ballet School, Wilson Morelli School in NY and the JCC of Mid-Westchester.
She directed NWCA’s Dance School for 20 years, and its ballet performing
company, Dance Messengers.
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