2008-2009 PROGRAM
FEE SCHEDULES

All dance classes are 33 weeks.

Hours/week............. Tuition
3/4 hour $284
1 hour $372
1 1/2 hours $596
2 hours $696
2 1/2 hours $844
3 hours $976
3 1/2 hours $1100
4 hours $1200
4 1/2 hours $1292
5 hours $1368
5 1/2 hours $1428
6+/ Unlimited hours $1472

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A $50 non-refundable deposit per PROGRAM is required at time of registration.

HOW TO REGISTER - By phone, fax, mail or in person at PYT's office, or at an Open House. Please register by August 29, 2008.

 

 

 


3 tap dancers juming

a group of ballet dancers

2 ballet dancers



 
THE DANCE PROGRAM
With Creative Movement for preschoolers to advanced classes, PYT's Dance Program meets the needs of all students, from eager beginner to aspiring professional. Dancers in Concert on Sunday, June 7, 2009, will feature all dance students.
PLEASE NOTE: This 33-week program begins Sep 15, 2008 and ends June 7, 2009.

BALLET BEGINNER - LEVEL V
Students are placed in classes according to their age, experience, and ability, and are advanced individually through each level.* Most students can expect to remain in each level for two years. Instruction progresses from basic barre and center work to combined technique and pointe work for the more accomplished dancer.

PETITE BALLET - Ages 3-4
An introduction to creative movement which fosters a child’s natural creativity and imagination while teaching basic dance steps. Large motor skills, musical awareness, and coordination are fostered as children move to classical and contemporary music. Must be age 3 by Nov. 1 st.
Sat 11:45 - 12:30 pm (3/4 Hour)
Instructor: Denise Binder 		 
CLASSES

BALLET
Petite Ballet
Pre-Ballet
Beginning Ballet
Ballet I - IV
Pointe

JAZZ & TAP
Beginning Jazz/Tap
Intro to Jazz/Tap
JAZZ & Tap l - lll
Jazz lV/V
Tap lV/V
Teen Tap l & ll

CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Beginning Hip Hop
Hip Hop l & ll
Broadway Styles l - lll
Modern


PRE-BALLET - Ages 4-5
Concentration on developing coordination, creative expression, and rhythm through basic dance fundamentals. Students are introduced to basic ballet terminology. No previous training required.
Sat 10:45 - 11:45am (1 Hour)
Instructor: Denise Binder

BEGINNING BALLET - Ages 6 and up
Basic Beginner Ballet Technique. Previous training required.
Sat 9:00 - 10:00 pm (1 Hour)
Instructor: Denise Binder

BALLET I
Beginner Ballet Technique.
Mon 4:30 - 5:30 pm (1 Hour)
Instructor: Lauren Sion

BALLET II
Intermediate Beginner Ballet Technique. Two Ballet classes per week recommended.
Mon 5:30 - 7:00 PM (1 1/2 hours)
Instructor: Lauren Sion

BALLET III
Intermediate Ballet Technique with Preparatory pointe. Two Ballet classes and one Modern class per week recommended.
Mon 7:00 - 8:30 PM (1 1/2 hours)
Instructor: Lynne Mariani

Thurs
Ballet 6:30 - 8:00 (1 1/2 hours)
Pointe 8:30 - 9:00pm (1/2 hour)
Instructor: Margo Clifford Ging


BALLET IV
Preparatory Advanced Ballet technique with Beginner pointe. Two - three Ballet classes and one Jazz class per week recommended.
Mon
Ballet 7:00 - 8:30 (1 1/2 hours)
Pointe 8:30 - 9:00pm (1/2 hour)
Instructor: Lynne Mariani

Thurs
Ballet 4:30 - 6:00 (1 1/2 hours)
Pointe 6:00 - 6:30pm (1/2 hour)
Instructor: Margo Clifford Ging

Fri
Ballet 4:30 - 6:00 (1 1/2 hours)
Pointe 6:00 - 6:30pm (1/2 hour)
Instructor: Margo Clifford Ging

BALLET V & POINTE**
Advanced Ballet technique and Intermediate Advanced Pointe. Two Ballet classes per week required. Three Ballet classes and one Jazz class per week strongly recommended.
Mon
Ballet 5:00 - 6:30 (1 1/2 hours)
Pointe 6:30 - 7:00pm (1/2 hour)
Instructor: Lynne Mariani

Thurs
Ballet 4:30 - 6:00 (1 1/2 hours)
Pointe 6:00 - 6:30pm (1/2 hour)
Instructor: Margo Clifford Ging

Fri
Ballet 4:30 - 6:00 (1 1/2 hours)
Pointe 6:00 - 6:30pm (1/2 hour)
Instructor: Margo Clifford Ging

* Call PYT to determine class placement.
**It is strongly recommended that students in level V take three weekly classes.

JAZZ & TAP BEGINNER - LEVEL V
Class placement is determined by age, ability, and experience.* Students are advanced individually through the levels which progress from the basics to more challenging and complex material emphasizing technique, style, and performance skills. Dance Division students will perform in Dancers in Concert on June 7th.

INTRO TO JAZZ & TAP
Sat 10:00 - 11:00 am (1 Hour)
Instructor: Amanda Ebert

JAZZ & TAP I
Beginner Jazz and Tap Technique.
Thu 6:30 - 7:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Melissa Smith

JAZZ & TAP II
Beginner/Intermediate Jazz and Tap Technique. Ballet also recommended.
Thu 5:00 - 6:30 pm (1 1/2 hours)
Instructor: Melissa Smith

JAZZ & TAP III
Intermediate Jazz and Tap Technique. Ballet also recommended.
Tue 6:30-8:00 pm (1 1/2 hours)
Instructor: Amy Browne Smith

JAZZ lV/V
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Technique. Ballet also strongly recommended.
Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Brett Sturgis

JAZZ V
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Technique. Ballet also strongly recommended.
Wed 4:30 - 5:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Lynne Mariani

TAP lV/V
Intermediate/Advanced Tap Technique. Ballet also strongly recommended.
Tue 5:30 - 6:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Amy Browne Smith

TEEN TAP l & ll
 Introductory – Intermediate class for students 12-18.
Level l: Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm (1 hour) - No previous training required.
Instructor: Jazz: Amy Browne Smith
Level ll: Tue 8:00 - 9:00 pm (1 hour) - Some previous training required.
Instructor: Jazz: Amy Browne Smith


CONTEMPORARY DANCE

HIP HOP
Funky energy and "MTV"-style fun for the non-dancer and dancer alike. Not recommended for children under the age of 9. No previous training required.

BENINNING HIP HOP
No previous dance training required.
Tue 6: 30 – 7:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: TBA

HIP HOP I
Previous dance training required.
Tue 5: 30 – 6:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Brett Sturgis

HIP HOP II
Must have completed Level l.
Tue 7: 30 – 8:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Brett Sturgis


BROADWAY STYLES Levels l - lll
An introduction to to great choreographers of the Broadway Stage. Students will learn dance steps and styles from the hit musicals made famous by the following: Agnes DeMille, Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Gillian Lyne, and Susan Stroeman. Placement class required.

BROADWAY STYLES l
Some previous training required.
Wed 6:30 - 7:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Lynne Mariani

BROADWAY STYLES ll
Previous training required.
Tue 6:30 - 7:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Brett Sturgis

BROADWAY STYLES lll
Must have completed level ll.
Wed 5:30 - 6:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Lynne Mariani


MODERN DANCE
MODERN
Previous dance training required.
Wed 4: 30 – 5:30 pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Denise Binder


* Call PYT to determine class placement.

   
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