Dance Classes

Dance classes are available for ages 3 and up.  Our classes cover a variety of styles of dance, including ballet, modern, jazz, and tap.  Private lessons are also available.

We encourage you to observe our dance classes before enrolling, to ensure a good fit for you or your child.

Ages 3 -7

Creative Movement

Creative movement classes are a wonderful way to introduce your child to the study of dance.

Creative Movement I / Combination Class for ages 3 - 4
Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. –  Noon 
Start date 8/29/09, end date 12/19/09
Students will begin to understand the basics of ballet and start to develop their own movement vocabularies.  Children will also learn simple rhythms, stretching and lengthening muscles, and performing sequences of movement that combine elements of space and time. The focus of the class will rotate from week to week in ballet, modern, tap, and jazz technique to give students an entry into all three styles of dance.  Participants in this class will begin to prepare for the 2010 performance, as part of the UMKC Conservatory Kids Club concert series.  $178.00

Creative Movement II / Combination Class for ages 5 – 7  
Saturdays, 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m
Start date 8/29/09, end date 12/19/09
Students will continue to work on and develop techniques introduced in Creative Movement I.  They will expand their dance vocabularies with a further understanding of rhythm, muscle strength and control, and movement sequences. The focus of the class will rotate from week to week in ballet, modern, tap, and jazz technique to give students an entry into all three styles of dance.  Participants in this class will begin to prepare for the 2010 performance, as part of the UMKC Conservatory Kids Club concert series.   $178.00

Ages 7 - 9

Ballet and Modern Dance

Combination Class for ages 7 and up  
Saturdays, 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Start date 8/29/09, end date 12/19/09
Students will develop a general working knowledge of basic dance terms, as well as be familiar with beginner and intermediate level dance technique.  The focus of the class will rotate from week to week in ballet, modern, and jazz technique to give students an entry into all three styles of dance.  Participants in this class will begin to prepare for the 2010 performance, as part of the UMKC Conservatory Kids Club concert series.   $178.00

Ages 9 - 13

Jazz, Tap, and Ballet

Combined Jazz/Tap Class for ages 9 – 13
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Start date 8/25/09, end date 12/15/09
Students will receive personalized instruction to achieve full benefits in both jazz and tap.  The jazz portion of the class will focus on flexibility, movement across the floor, leaps, and turns.  The tap portion will focus on coordination, rhythm, and fancy foot-work.  This class will increase confidence and boost performance skills.  $178.00

Ballet Class for ages 9 – 13
Saturdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Start date 8/29/09, end date 12/19/09
The two most important elements in ballet are strong technique and graceful movement quality.  This class will include ballet barre, center combinations, and ballet repertory.  Students will not only see improvements in balance, extension, coordination, and stamina, but will develop a love for ballet movement as well.    $178.00

Teens and Adults

Ballet

Intermediate Ballet for Teens and Adults  
Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 
Start date 8/10/09, end date 12/14/09
Students continue their study of the traditional terminology, movements and body positions of classical ballet while developing flexibility, strength and stamina.  While it is not the primary focus of the class, some time may be spent on pointe.  $200.00