Dance Class Details and Descriptions
Fall Session: September 3rd - December 7th
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Parent & Me Pre-Ballet
Designed with the youngest dancer in mind. This class, for 2-4 year olds with no previous dance experience, encourages Mom/Dad/Nanny to participate in building the dancer's confidence and security they’ll need to enjoy Pre-Ballet without parents present.
CLASS: Parent & Me Pre-Ballet
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 9:30-10:10am
AGES: 2-4
TEACHING ARTIST: Lexi James
FEE: $150
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Pre-Ballet
Students will learn basic ballet technique and practice to improve coordination skills and flexibility in this lively and positive class. Dancers are taught to march, skip, gallop, and soar through the air with pointed toes and straight knees preparing them for Ballet I. Dancers in these classes will be invited to perform in the Tiny Dancer Showcase at the end of the session.
CLASS: Pre-Ballet
DAY: Monday
TIME: 4:15-4:55pm
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $150
CLASS: Pre-Ballet
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 9:30-10:10am
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $150
CLASS: Pre-Ballet
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 10:15-10:55am
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Lexi James
FEE: $150
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Ballet I and II
Students will concentrate on ballet technique, correct French terminology and flexibility. Classes are structured to teach ballet movements that improve technique but also move and travel across the floor allowing for an energetic and lively class. Students in these classes will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Ballet I
DAY: Monday
TIME: 5:00-5:50pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $170
CLASS: Ballet I
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 11:00-11:50am
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Lexi James
FEE: $170
CLASS: Ballet II
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 4:30-5:20pm
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $170
CLASS: Ballet II
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 12:00-12:50pm
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Lexi James
FEE: $170
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Intermediate Ballet (III - IV)
Advanced Ballet classes will greatly improve technique, strength, flexibility, musicality, grace and artistry. Ballet class combinations are created to build a greater knowledge of terminology while also increasing the dancer's ability to execute several steps together in one combination. Students in these classes will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Ballet IIIA
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 4:30-5:40pm
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $175
CLASS: Ballet IIIB
DAY: Tuesday & Thursday
TIME: 4:30-5:40pm on both Tuesday & Thursday
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $315
CLASS: Ballet IV
DAY: Tuesday & Thursday
TIME: 5:45-6:55pm both Tuesday & Thursday
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope
FEE: $315
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Advanced Ballet (V-VI)
Advanced Ballet classes will greatly improve technique, strength, flexibility, musicality, grace and artistry. Ballet class combinations are created to build a greater knowledge of terminology while also increasing the dancer's ability to execute several steps together in one combination. Students in these classes will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Ballet V
DAY: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
TIME: Tues -5:45-6:55pm , Wed-5:30-6:55pm, Fri-4:30-5:55pm
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Tues-Kim Shope, Wed-Kim Shope, Fri-Katie Schilling
FEE: $515
CLASS: Ballet VI
DAY: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
TIME: Mon -4:30-5:55pm , Wed-5:30-6:55pm, Fri-4:30-5:55pm
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Mon-Brigitte Benyei, Wed-Kim Shope, Fri-Katie Schilling
FEE: $515
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Main Street Dancers: Ballet
This choreography class for advanced ballet students will focus on performance preparation and the elements of creating a dance. Our Main Street Dancers are KCYA Ambassadors and may be asked to perform at various events throughout the session. Must have instructor approval. Students in these classes will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Main Street Dancers - Ballet
DAY: Monday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: Instructor Recommendation
TEACHING ARTIST: Kim Shope & Brigitte Benyei
FEE: $182
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Hip Hop
In this class we will explore the foundations of Hip Hop Dance, a social dance form originating in the early 1970’s in New York. Hip Hop focuses on rhythmic groove based movement and energetic steps. Students will explore various foundation Hip hop steps, as well as create variations and improvisational exercises. Students will work on rhythm and musicality techniques all while listening to authentic age appropriate Hip hop music.Students will explore other street styles of dance often associated with HipHop Culture such as Popping, House, and Locking. Students will also be given opportunities to apply their technique in fun choreographed combinations. Hip hop will instill a sense of originality, confidence, and character into each dancer. Students in these classes will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Hip Hop I & II
DAY: Monday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: 5-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Mady Thelen
FEE: $170
CLASS: Hip Hop I
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 5:15-6:05pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Jeremy Finney
FEE: $170
CLASS: Hip Hop II
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 6:15-7:05pm
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Jeremy Finney
FEE: $170
CLASS: Hip Hop III
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 7:15-8:05pm
AGES: 12-18
TEACHING ARTIST: Jeremy Finney
FEE: $170
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Main Street Dance Crew
Main Street Dance Crew for Hip Hop II and III students to develop choreographic skills while deepening their understanding of the Hip Hop history and culture. Our Main Street Crew are KCYA Ambassadors and may be asked to perform at various events throughout the session.
CLASS: Main Street Dance Crew
DAY: Monday
TIME: 7:00-7:50pm
AGES: 7-18
TEACHING ARTIST: Mady Thelen
FEE: $182
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Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
Learn the fundamentals of both Hip Hop and Jazz styles. Classes will encourage students to dance outside of the box and to incorporate their own personalitity in each movement. Students in these classes will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Tiny Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 10:15-10:55am
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $150
CLASS: Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 11:00-11:50am
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $170
Enroll Online or call 816.531.4022.
Jazz
Focus on the fundamentals of Jazz dance including isolations, rhythm, musicality, flexibility, balance, alignment, and coordination. Students will learn basic dance movements and fun combinations. This class is great for students who have never danced before or who want to try a different style of dance. Students in these classes will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Jazz I
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 5:15-6:05pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Leigh Murray
FEE: $170
CLASS: Jazz I
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 6:15-7:05pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Leigh Murray
FEE: $170
Enroll Online or call 816.531.4022.
Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
Learn the fundamentals of both Hip Hop and Jazz styles. Classes will encourage students to dance outside of the box and to incorporate their own personality in each movement. Tiny dancers will be invited to perform in the Tiny Dancer Showcase at the end of the session. Older students in these classes will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Tiny Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 10:15-10:55am
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $150
CLASS: Hip Hop / Jazz Combo
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 11:00-11:50am
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Witte
FEE: $170
Enroll Online or call 816.531.4022.
Tap / Jazz Combo
In this energetic combo class, Tap exercises are used to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Jazz exercises will focus on building flexibility, strength, coordination, and artistic style. Tiny dancers will be invited to perform in the Tiny Dancer Showcase at the end of the session. Older dancers will be encouraged to enroll in the Winter Dance Performance, more information will be distributed in class.
CLASS: Tap/ Jazz Combo I
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 5:00-5:50pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Bobbi Foudree
FEE: $170
CLASS: Tap/ Jazz Combo II & III
DAY: Wednesday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: 7-16
TEACHING ARTIST: Bobbi Foudree
FEE: $170
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Lyrical Dance
Lyrical Dance is a combination of Horton Modern technique and contemporary dance, focusing on a connection with the music. This is a great style for any dancer with training in ballet or jazz who wants to expand his/her knowledge, performance quality, and stage presence. This class encourages students’ dancing spirits through well-crafted dance technique, filled with creative imagery and inspiring music. Students in this class will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Lyrical
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 7:15-8:05pm
AGES: 14 and up
TEACHING ARTIST: Leigh Murray
FEE: $170
Enroll Online or call 816.531.4022.
Modern Dance
Modern blends the elements of Contemporary and Modern dance. This class will teach freedom of expression, interpretation of music, principles of fall and recovery, control, breathing, balance and contraction/release. Students in this class will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Modern
DAY: Friday
TIME: 6:00-6:50pm
AGES: 14 and up
TEACHING ARTIST: Katie Schilling
FEE: $170
Enroll Online or call 816.531.4022.
Ballroom Dance
No partner needed! This group class teaches the basic steps, technique and art or partnering for social ballroom dances. Styles taught include Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Swing, Hustle, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Tango. Students in this class will be encouraged to enroll in our Winter Dance Performance.
CLASS: Ballroom Dance
DAY: Thursday
TIME: 7:00-8:00pm
AGES: 14 and up
TEACHING ARTIST: Romeo Bagunu
FEE: $170
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Tumbling & Acrobatic Arts
Somersault, roll, and jump for fun! This class teaches the basics of tumbling and other floor movements. Children will improve their strength, flexibility, and coordination skills in this fun and active class. Students will build a strong tumbling foundation by solidifying proper positions and basic acrobatic technique. Children will gain control and awareness of their bodies while improving their strength, flexibility, and coordination skills in this fun and active class.
CLASS: Tiny Tumbling
DAY: Tuesday
TIME: 4:15-4:55pm
AGES: 3-5
TEACHING ARTIST: Leigh Murray
FEE: $150
CLASS: Tumbling and Acrobatic Arts
DAY: Friday
TIME: 4:30-5:20pm
AGES: 5-9
TEACHING ARTIST: Leigh Murray
FEE: $170
CLASS: Tumbling and Acrobatic Arts
DAY: Friday
TIME: 5:30-6:20pm
AGES: 7-13
TEACHING ARTIST: Leigh Murray
FEE: $170
Enroll Online or call 816.531.4022.
CSA Dance Class Attire
All enrollments are processed online through Active Camp and Class Manager. There is a small (4%) fee added to the class costs to cover part of the administration fees.
