Westchester Theatre of Dance	Dress Code	Jazz/Hip-Hop/Tap
Ballet	Adult Classes	Pre-School Classes
Faculty	Calendar

The JCC Dance School strives to meet the artistic needs and aspirations of all ages and levels of training.  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 and Carolina Ballet.

WESTCHESTER THEATRE OF DANCE
An annual concert for children of all ages.
Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 8:00pm
Sunday, April 6, 2008 at 1:00 & 4:00pm


Westchester Theatre of Dance
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.

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.

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

Pianists

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 12/10/07 and 5/12/08.
• 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.
• Adult single class rate is $18.50 per class.
• Payment plans must be completed by 12/31/07.
• Enrollment is ongoing. Classes may be pro-rated.

Class Cards:
• 10-class card rate is $150.
• 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 

• 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 Tap, Jazz and Ballet 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 Dance/Jazz I: 7 and 9 years old: Black leotard or unitard, black tights or jazz pants, and black jazz shoes.  Socks without shoes - NOT permitted.

Jazz Styles II: 9 years old and up. Dress code: same as above.

Jazz/Hip-Hop II, III, IV: Ages: see course descriptions. Dress code: same as above.

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:  Black leotard, tights and tap shoes.  By invitation only, at the discretion of the instructor.

2007-08 Pre-School Classes

Babies in Motion
Songs and movement create a fun-filled atmosphere for babies who are walking and parents/caregivers to share a special time together. Large motor skills as well as language, color and shape recognition, and listening skills will be stimulated through this innovative program.

Dancin' & Prancin' 
A fun-filled, high-energy creative movement class for boys and girls.  Music and props are used in dance play and games.  Children learn to explore movement in a social and fun atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

2007- 08 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.

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.

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.

Tap Workshop

Musical Theatre Dance/Jazz I
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.

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.

Jazz/Hip-Hop II
This class consists of  popular elements of jazz and hip-hop techniques. Warm-up exercises, basic jazz steps, rhythmic patterns, jazz isolations and traveling steps are taught.  Students enrolling in this class must have a minimum of two years' prior training and and are encouraged to take ballet class weekly.

Jazz/Hip-Hop III 
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.

Jazz/Hip Hop Jr. Workshop NEW!

By invitation only at the discretion of the instructor. Dancers will expand on warm-up, stretching, center floor work. Jr. Workshop

Jazz/Hip-Hop IV
For the experienced 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 required to take a ballet class weekly to supplement their jazz training.
 

Obediah Wright, Instructor
15 Wednesdays	12 years and up	$390
6:00 - 7:15pm		DA89
Session I: September 19 –  January 9
Session II: January 23 – May 21
15 Saturdays New Day!	12 years and up	$390
1:15 - 2:30pm		DA88
Session I: September 29 –  January 26
Session II: February 2 –  June 7	Second session cancelled

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.  Weekly ballet class is mandatory to supplement jazz training at this level, as well as one Jazz/Hip Hop Level IV technique class weekly.

2007-08 Ballet for Children and Teens

Beginner Ballet - Teens
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.

Advanced Beginner Ballet - Teens
Classical ballet class for those students who have completed Beginner Ballet. A continuation of ballet technique and vocabulary.
This class includes barre work, stretching, pirouettes and center floor work.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ballet:  Intermediate Level 4
Placement audition required. Students MUST take all three technique classes for Level 4 Pointe
(see below).

Beginner Pointe:  Level 4
All three Level 4 Technique classes are required and both Tuesday/Thursday pointe.

Ballet:  Level 5
For advanced dancers, with permission of instructor. Students must take all three Level 5 Technique classes and two Pointe classes.

Pointe:  Level 5

2007 - 08 Adult Dance Classes
*These classes accept class cards and single-class payment. All other adult classes require enrollment for sessions.

Advanced Beginner Ballet

Beginner Pointe - Adult
Beginner Pointe for adults brave enough to give it a try. This class immediately follows Monday Advanced Beginner Ballet Class.  Students are urged to take three technique classes weekly along with Beginner Pointe.  Must register for session; no singles or class-cards allowed.

Intermediate Ballet

Adult Jazz - AM
This Broadway-style jazz class will be taught on an Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level. Class includes warm-up, stretching exercises, building flexibility and center floor combinations. This class guarantees a great time.

Adult Jazz/Hip Hop