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

Winter Open House
Interested in Winter classes? Come join us at our Open House on Sunday, January 10th, 2010, from 4pm-6pm.
Can't make the date? Email Katie for a Winter registration pack with details of class offerings, times and tuition.
All classes are capped so early registration is advised to guarantee the class of your choice.

Winter 2010 Class Schedule
Winter Classes will start the week beginning Monday, January 18th, 2010 unless otherwise noted and will run for an 8 week session. For Questions or a Winter registration packet please e-mail Katie or call 740-973-2838

Schedule of Classes

Pre-Ballet Tuesday 4.30pm-5.15pm
This eight week session is suitable for 3 and 4 year olds.

Pre-Ballet Wednesday 10:00am-10:45am
This eight week session is suitable for 3 and 4 year olds.

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

Ballet 1 Tuesday 6.00pm-7.00pm
This eight week session is suitable for dancers 7 and older. Please note that placement in this class is teacher’s discretion.

NEW Leaps and Turns Tuesday 5:15pm-6:00pm
This eight week session is suitable for dancers in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Cheer Dance, Ballet 1 and Modern or with previous dance experience. Placement must be confirmed by teacher.

Cheer Dance Tuesday 7pm-7.45pm
This eight week session is suitable for children 7 years and older.

Hip Hop/Jazz Wednesday 5.45pm-6.30pm
This eight week session is suitable for children 7 years and older.

Modern/Lyrical Monday 7:00pm-7:45pm
This eight week session is suitable for children 10 years and older.

Little Leprechaun’s Irish Dance Friday 5:45pm-6.30pm
This class is suitable for children 3 and 4 years old. This class is run on a monthly basis; tuition is paid monthly and classes run all year with a Summer break during the month of August.

Beginner Irish Dance Friday 5.00pm-5.45pm
This class is suitable for children with no Irish dance experience. This class is run on a monthly basis; tuition is paid monthly and classes run all year with a Summer break during the month of August.

Adult Irish Dance Monday 7:45pm-8:45pm
This class will begin the week of Monday, January 4th. It is run on a monthly basis; tuition is paid monthly and classes run all year with a Summer break during the month of August.

Daytime Adult Irish Dance class Time TBD
This class will begin the week of Monday, January 4th. It is run on a monthly basis; tuition is paid monthly and classes run all year with a Summer break during the month of August.

Adult Modern Thursday 11:00am-11:45am
This eight week session is suitable for teenagers/adults with little or no experience.

Class Descriptions

Pre-Ballet: Classes are designed to introduce the pre-school/ kindergarten age 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.

Hip Hop /Jazz: Dancers will learn the rhythm patterns, jumping and turning movements of jazz and finally jazz progressions as well as fun hip hop routines comprised of age appropriate hip hop movements and will also work on body isolations.

Cheer Dance: A style of dance that teaches the basic arm placements/movements of cheer leading and incorporates sharp dance movements into the choreography. Students will also learn basic cheer leading jumps. Short combinations of choreography and jumps will be taught in each class that will eventually turn into a complete recital dance.

Modern/Lyrical: This is a beginner class where children will learn to move their body in a flowing manner to music. It will incorporate more emotional movements that differ from ballet or jazz. The dancers will learn to try new things and be creative with the way their bodies can move. A class for the child who is willing to step out of the box a little bit and loves to dance!

Leaps and Turns: A class focused primarily on turns and leaps found within several different styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop. Students will learn technique fundamentals and will emerge as stronger dancers.

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 dances. No previous dance experience necessary.

Adult Modern: This class is an introductory class to modern dance. This style of dance is based on movements that are grounded, graceful and simple. It's a fun new way to think about movement. The intensity level of class is nothing more than a typical workout. There will be routines that we will learn for fun and the focus is learning how to move in different ways. There is also an emphasis on learning to move in a flowing and graceful manner to music.

Class Attire

Ballet Classes: pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black short-sleeved leotard.
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.
Cheer Dance: Please wear shorts and a t-shirt with white socks and clean sneakers. Shoes that are worn outside are not permitted on studio floor.
Hip Hop/Jazz 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.
Modern/Lyrical: black leotard with shorts or pants and bare feet.
Leaps and Turns: Black leotard
Adult Modern: Comfortable clothing you can move in
Boys Attire: Shorts and t-shirt for all classes in addition to appropriate shoes.

To sign up for classes: Email Katie or Call 740-973-2838

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 Granville Dance Academy.