Fall Classes will start the week beginning Monday, September 15th, 2008 unless otherwise noted and will run for a 12 week session.

For Questions or a Fall registration packet please e-mail Katie or call 740-973-2838

Schedule of Classes

Beginner Irish Dance Monday 5.00pm-5.45pm
This twelve week session is suitable for 4 & 5 year olds with no Irish dance experience.

Pre-Ballet Tuesday 4.30pm-5.15pm
This twelve week session issuitable for 3 to 5 year olds.

Pre-Ballet Wednesday 12.00pm-12.45pm
This twelve week session is suitable for 3 to 5 year olds.

Pre-Ballet Wednesday 4.15pm-5.00pm
This twelve week session is suitable for 3 to 5 year olds.

Beginning Ballet Tuesday 5.15pm-6.00pm
This twelve week session is suitable for 5 & 6 year olds.

Ballet 1 Tuesday 6.00pm-7.00pm
This is a twelve week session.

Teen/Adult Ballet Tuesday 7.00pm-7.45pm
This is a twelve week session. No experience necessary.

Adult Irish Dance Monday 7.45pm-8.45pm
This twelve week session will be held from 6.30pm-7.30pm on the following Mondays: Monday June 9th, 16th, 23rd, No classes the week of July 4th, Monday July 7th, 14th, 21st.

Adult Irish Dance Wednesday 3.15pm-4.15pm
This twelve week session will be held from 3:15-4:15pm on the following Wednesdays: Wednesday June 11th, 18th, 25th, No classes the week of July 4th, Wednesday July 9th, 16th, 23rd.

Class Descriptions

Pre-Ballet
Classes are designed to introduce the pre-school to kindergarten aged child to the world of dance through ballet. The class will promote listening skills and socialization. Dancers will develop coordination and grace through ballet technique and alignment.

Ballet
Classes are designed to train the student in Classical Ballet technique. Classes will focus on technique and alignment in addition to grace, coordination and flexibility.

Tap
Children will be introduced to the Elementary Tap movement vocabulary. The class will emphasize rhythm, style and sound.

Jazz
Dancers will learn the rhythm patterns, jumping and turning movements of jazz and finally jazz progressions.

Hip Hop
Children will learn fun hip hop routines comprised of age appropriate hip hop movements and will also work on body isolations.

Street Jazz
This high energy class combines street dance moves as seen in music videos with more traditional jazz movements like jumps and turns.

Beginner Irish Dance
An introduction to both solo and group soft shoe dances focusing on technique, posture and timing.

Adult Irish Dance
A fun class for people who enjoy socializing while they work out. This low impact class focuses on group dances and the basic footwork of all soft shoe Irish dance. No previous dance experience necessary.

Fall Open House
Interested in Fall classes? Come join us at our Open House on Friday, July 25th from 4pm-6pm. Can't make the date? Email Katie for a Fall registration pack with details of class offerings, times and tuition.

Class Attire

Ballet Classes: pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black short sleeved leotard.

Tap Class/Jazz Class: black leotard, dance pants and jazz or tap shoes.

Irish Dance: T-shirt, shorts, white socks. Shoes from Ireland must be ordered at the studio. The correct shoes are not available at regular dance shops.

Hip Hop Class: Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring clean sneakers or flat soled dance shoes. Street shoes are not permitted on the studio dance floor.

Boys Attire: Shorts and t-shirt for all classes in addition to appropriate shoes.

To sign up for classes:
Muireann
or 740-587-4409

Granville Dance Academy Newsletter:

Each family will be emailed a monthly school newsletter. The newsletter will contain updates on performance opportunities, class news, etc. on all the dance forms offered at the River Road studio.

Each dance family will communicate directly with the teacher of their child's class concerning make-up classes/costume or recital questions/ class dates & times etc. We find that email works well if the matter is not time sensitive. Each dance family will be provided with their instructor's contact details (email address and phone number) and each instructor will be provided with each families contact details in an effort to answer your concerns in a timely manner and improve communication.