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For current schedule of class days / times...please refer to the 'Schedule' link

Dance Classes for Children

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Ballet Level Ib (ages 7 years old and older.)Students are evaluated and must demonstrate skill requirements of Level Ia. Students are taught the fundamental ballet technique and learn the discipline necessary for studying classical ballet. This class is 
held once a week for 60 minutes.(Teacher:Anne Marie Brunner-Abderholden)

Ballet Level Ic (ages 8 years old and older)Students are evaluated and must demonstrate skill requirements of Level Ib. Continues a focus on fundamentals. This class is held once a week for 60 minutes. (Teacher: Anne Marie Brunner-Abderholden)

Ballet Level II (ages 9 years old and older) Students are evaluated and must demonstrate skill requirements of Level Ic. Students are required to attend 2 classes a week. (Teacher: Anne Marie Brunner-Abderholden)

Ballet Level III (ages 11 years old and older) Students are evaluated and must demonstrate skill requirements of Level II. Students are required to attend 3 classes a week. (Teacher: Anne Marie Brunner-Abderholden)

Ballet Level IV & V (ages 13 years old and older) Students are evaluated and must demonstrate skill requirements of Level III).

Beginning Tap: Students learn basic tap steps and combinations. No experience necessary, tap shoes required. Class length is 30 minutes.

Intermediate Tap: Students learn more advanced tap steps and combinations while reviewing basic steps. Tap shoes required. At least one year of tap required for this class. Class length is 45 minutes.

Youth Jazz Dance: (Teacher: Tracy Krause)

    

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Fairytale Ballet  A class full of imagination while learning the basics of classical ballet. (Teacher: Beth Howell)

Fairytale Ballet w/ Tappy Feet  Dancers who like a little more noise will enjoy Fairytale Ballet with Tappy Feet in which the last 15 minutes are “Tap-tastic” as we have fun with our click-y shoes. Tap shoes required


Dance and Movement Classes for Adults

Adult Beginner Ballet
We currently offer two levels of ballet classes, a beginning level for anyone who would like to learn how to dance, and an intermediate level for anyone with prior experience. 
(Teacher: Anne Marie Brunner-Abderholden / AMA)

Grace, Balance and Agility
An exercise class with aspects of dance, yoga, Pilates and conditioning. Improve your posture, balance, and coordination. Not just for ladies! 
(Teacher: Beth Howell)

Ballroom Dance....
Private lessons available.  Please contact us questions@valleyacademyarts.org
(Teacher: Amy Schmuhl)

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