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2020-21 SEASON CLASS OFFERINGS & SCHEDULE
Classes starting at age 2.5
Our dress code requirements for each class are stipulated at registration
Our goal is to nurture, develop, challenge, and cultivate self-expression and self-confidence. UPAC offers a professional and disciplined atmosphere in the study of dance. Our diverse staff includes professional dancers, choreographers, and educators who enthusiastically share their years of experience with our students. Classes will be held in person and virtually simultaneously. Our class schedule is subject to change as the COVID-19 guidelines may change.
Creative Movement – ages 2.5 (by Oct. 1st) – 3.5yrs. Saturday 9:00-9:45am Specifically created for our younger students, this class is designed to structure these youthful expressions in a fun & educational way. It combines movement with music and song, which helps to develop rhythm, coordination, and motor skills, as well as listening and social skills.
Preschool – ages 3.5 (by Oct. 1st) – 5yrs. Thursday 4:15pm & Saturday 10:00am
This one hour class provides a foundation of skills for creative expression through ballet, tap and creative movement techniques. An enjoyment of music and movement as well as a positive self-image is our primary goals.
Combo – Kindergarteners Tuesday 4:30pm & Saturday 11:15am
This one hour class is a combination of ballet & tap. Students will continue to develop their basic fundamentals in each discipline for a half hour each.
Mini – 1st & 2nd graders Monday 4:00pm This hour and a half class consists of ballet, tap and jazz. Students will continue to learn new steps, expand their dance vocabulary and begin learning the fundamentals of jazz.
Hip Hop - Level III 8-12th graders Friday 8:15pm
Level I 3-4th grader Friday 5:45pm
Level II 5-7th graders Friday 7:00pm
Students learn the latest in hip-hop and street dance. This one hour class includes warm-up followed by age-appropriate dance combinations. Emphasis is on developing individual style.
Ballet – by placement only
Level – I Thursday 5:30pm *1 hour class
Level – II Tuesday 5:45pm & Thursday 6:45pm *1 hour class meets twice a week
Intermediate Tuesday 5:45pm & Thursday 6:15pm *1.5 hour class meets twice a week
Teen Thursday 8:00pm *1.5 hour class
Advanced Tuesday 8:00pm & Thursday 8:00pm *1.5 hour class meets twice a week
Students will start by learning vocabulary and positions of classical ballet. A sensible and fun approach is used to teach correct placement and alignment, which will provide an excellent foundation. Students will progress to exercises at the barre and in center that are aimed at improving balance, control, and coordination. Students will also learn spatial awareness, dynamics, and artistry of movement. Exercises are created to enhance the student's individual qualities, raise their technical level, and focuses on healthy techniques to create strong and flexible bodies.
Pre-Pointe - by placement only, student must take at least 3 hours of ballet per week.
Tuesday 7:15pm
This half hour class will concentrate on developing and strengthen the muscles necessary to go en pointe. Students will be evaluated mid-season to determine if they are ready for pointe shoes.
Pointe - by placement only, student must take at least 3 hours of ballet per week.
Wednesday 7:45-8:45pm
In order to be able to dance en pointe, a dancer must have had time to achieve the form, strength, turnout, balance and alignment needed to make a successful transition into pointe work. Proper technique is required to be able to properly rise on the toes without risks of injury. Students will be evaluated to determine if they are physically ready to meet the demands of pointe work.
Jazz – by placement only
Level – I Wednesday 4:30pm
Level – II Wednesday 6:15pm
Intermediate Wednesday 4:30pm
Teen Wednesday 8:00pm
Advanced Wednesday 6:15pm
Every hour and a half class will begin with a warm-up and stretches, concentrating on correct placement and followed by across the floor progressions. These progressions consist of leaps, turns, kicks and jumps. Class concludes with a stylistically challenging combination in any of the following jazz styles; lyrical, contemporary, modern, and street jazz. It is a high energy class that promises to be fun filled!
Tap - by placement only
Level – I Monday 5:45pm
Level – II Monday 7:00pm
Intermediate Monday 7:00pm
Teen Monday 8:15pm
Advanced Monday 8:15pm
Dancers will use their feet like drums to create rhythmic patterns and timely beats. Dancers will be exposed to various styles of tap including Broadway, Classical and Hoofing. In this one hour class a dancer will learn a series of basic steps and build more difficulty into the combinations, speed and rhythmic patterns as they advance. The objective is to produce clean, clear sounds while stylizing the upper body.
6 WEEK SERIES
Musical Theater – 4th – 9th grade Monday 4:30-6:00pm 2nd Series Starting Feb. 22nd
(class must have 5 or more students registered) *Not available virtually
Learn about the most essential elements of musical theater, singing, acting & dancing! Students use theater games, storytelling and role-playing to stretch their imaginations and discover the endless creativity in themselves. During this hour and a half class students will work on vocal techniques, proper breathing, diction, projection and basic dance choreography. During the six weeks, students will learn and perform a scene consisting of a script, song and dance from a Broadway Show.
Acrobatics/Tumbling – 1st grade and up Saturday TBA 2nd Series Starting Jan. 23rd
(class must have 5 or more students registered) *Not available virtually
Acro 1 - 11:30-12:30 ages 4th & up
Acro 2 - 10:15- 11:15 ages 1st-3rd
This one hour class will focus on basic tumbling skills such as rolls and cartwheels and progress to more advanced skills such as walkovers, aerials and handsprings. Students will learn tricks they can use in dance and cheerleading.
Adult Tap Tuesday 7:30-8:30 2nd Series Starting Jan. 19th
Adult Salsa Friday 7:30-8:30 2nd Series Starting Jan. 22nd
THE DRESS CODE
The Dress Code is our in-house retail store that carries all items required for classes. In addition we carry UPAC paraphernalia.
Requirements for Classes
Our dress code requirements for each class are stipulated at registration and will be enforced to maintain UPAC's high standards.
