STUDIO FOR THE LIVING ARTS DANCE COMPLEX Coming soonsummer master class series summer fitness schedule 21 Portland Rd., Gray 207.657.3006 www.studioforthelivingarts.com
5 WEEK SUMMER SCHEDULE OF CLASSES BEGIN JULY 7, 2014 Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday 4:15-5:00pm Age 7-9 2:30-3:15pm Lyrical Ages 9-12 Michelle 3:30-4:00pm Creative Movement Ages 3-4 Susan 3:30-4:30pm Level 2 Age 9-11 2:30-3:30pm Level 1 Ages 7-9 Age 10+ Intermediate 3:30-4:00pm Pointe l 4:15-5:00pm /Lyrical Beginner Age 5-7 Michelle 4:30-5:15pm Tap/ Combination Age 5-7 Beginning Age 5-7 Susan 4:30-5:30pm Level 4/5 Teens 3:30-4:15pm Beg/AdvBeg Ages 7-9 Tap I Age 8-10 Age 5-7 ** Lyrical Adv Beginner Age 8-11 6:00-7:00pm Hip Hop Ages 13+ Inter Adv 4:00-5:00pm Level 3 Lyrical Beg/AdvBeg Age 7-9 Michelle Leaps,Turns + Flexibility Age 15+ Adv 5:00-6:15pm* Contemporary Adv Inter Age 14+ 5:15-6:00pm Tap II Age 11+ 4:45-5:45pm* Contemporary AdvBeg Ages 9-11 5:30-6:00pm Pointe 2 4:30-5:15pm Leaps,Turns + Flexibility Age 7-11 4:45-5:45pm Musical Theater Age 8-13 4:45-5:45pm Age 8+ ** 4:45-5:30pm Kids Hip Hop Age 6-7 7:15-8:15pm Age 15+ Advanced Level 4/5 Teens 6:00-6:30pm Pointe 2 6:15-7:00pm Leaps,Turns + Flexibility Inter 6:15-7:30pm* Contemporary Advanced Age 15+ 6:00-6:30pm Creative Movement Ages 3-4 6:00-7:30pm* Commercial Adv Age 15+ 6:00-6:30 pm Pre Pointe 5:15-6:00pm Stretch Intensive Age 9+ 5:45-6:45pm Tap Inter Adv/Adv Age 14+ 5:45-6:45pm Age 11+** 5:45-6:30pm Adv Beg Age 8-10 6:00-7:00pm Contemporary* Intermediate Age 11+ 6:30-7:15pm Stretch Intensive Age 12 - teens 7:00-8:00pm Intermediate Age 10-12 6:30-7:15pm Adults Adv Beg/Int 6:30-7:30 pm Level 3 6:00-7:00pm Adv Beg Age 9-11 6:45-7:45pm Teens 14+** 6:45-7:45pm Lyrical I/II Age 12-14 7:00-8:15pm* Commercial Age 13+ Adv Inter 7:30-8:00pm Pointe 1 ** Collins Stahle 5 week summer session 7/17-8/14 * Perreault s classes will not be held 8/4, 8/5, 8/6. Students enrolled in s class- session extends to 8/11, 8/12,8/13
FEE SCHEDULE HOURS OF CLASS PER WEEK TUITION 5 Weeks per student 30mins. $62.75-1 hour $72 1.25-2 hours $130 2.25-3 hours $150 3.25 4 hours $ 190 4.25 5 hours $ 200 5.25-6 hours $215 6.25 + = unlimited summer session* $235 Family Unlimited summer session* $295 *Unlimited fees do not include dance camps, intensives, master classes Private lessons $30 half hr, $60 hr *Zumba fees are separate from dance $5 per class drop in class fees. All Zumba classes are paid on a drop-in basis. Fee payable direct to the instructor. SUMMER COURSES ACRO/TUMBLING Students learn a variety of skills including walkovers, flips, handsprings, aerials, and more. Additional focus is also placed on core strengthening exercises and increasing flexibility. Acro can be incorporated into dance, cheerleading and gymnastics. BALLET is essential to building a solid dance education. A classical form of dance which concentrates on barre, centre floor, proper body alignment, and technique. Pre-Pointe/Pointe work is available by teacher permission. COMMERCIAL JAZZ is known as a highly choreographed dance form. It features a mixture of sharp and fluid movements combining jazz and funk for a fusion similar to dances seen on commercial video clips. This stylized dance form is similar to styles seen in music videos for Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. Class work: technique, isolations, flexibility/strengthening exercises, across the floor progressions and commercial style dance combinations. CHILDREN S COMBINATION CLASSES One of the oldest and most highly successful programs, children learn the disciplines of ballet or jazz while developing a sense of rhythm and musicality through the basics of tap dance. CREATIVE MOVEMENT A stimulating, and imaginative series of classes that introduce the fundamentals of dance. This blend of ballet and jazz basics, music, and movement is an excellent introduction for the future study of dance techniques. HIP-HOP Warm-up, strength, stretches, and isolation segments are followed by combinations and choreography. Hip hop is urban, it s street, it s diverse, and forever changing! JAZZ A popular form of dance that combines many styles and techniques from traditional to contemporary. Class work: technique, isolations, flexibility/strengthening exercises, across the floor progressions and dance combinations. LYRICAL Class is designed for dancers looking to grow and challenge themselves with technique, style, and artistry. A song's lyrics are a driving force and key inspiration for the movement. A solid ballet-based technique is an essential component of this style of dance as is various other forms of jazz and modern dance. The hit television show So You Think You Can Dance? has made lyrical a very popular and recognized form of dance. LEAPS,TURNS FLEXIBILITY Introduces a variety of leaps and turns and the methods and mechanics for stronger dancing and increased flexibility. MUSICAL THEATER This GLEE-like class will have students working with all the facets of being in the theatre: reading scripts, studying scenes, learning dance choreography and songs. This is a multi-age level one hour class. STRETCH INTENSIVE class uses dance and yoga based stretches to help improve flexibility in the back, shoulders, hips, hamstrings, feet and ankles. TAP Basic steps are introduced and turned into fun and challenging combinations. Emphasis will be placed on learning technique, timing, rhythm and syncopation. PRIVATE LESSONS One-on-one instruction can be schedule with all instructors in ½ hr. or full hour sessions. Private lessons are personalized to suit your needs. Our faculty provides private classes for improving technique in, Tap,, Contemporary, Musical Theatre/Acting, and Auditions. Please contact the office to schedule your session. ZUMBA Experience the world s largest Latin inspired fitness program. No dance background necessary. No long term commitment or session fee. Cost: $5 per class with payment made directly to the instructor.
The Nutcracker Audition and Intensive August 25,26,27,28 4-6:30pm Tuition $75 with Avantaggio and Smedal BEFORE AND AFTER CARE IS AVAILABLE please Inquire at the office The Nutcracker is a professional production of Studio for the Living Arts Dance Complex for ballet students. Nutcracker auditions are also open to ballet dancers from any school. Our annual Nutcracker performance will feature variations from the full length version of the Nutcracker, Acts I and II and we typically cast 175-200 performers. We will hold 2 performances on the same day ( matinee and evening). Tentative dress rehearsal and performance dates:12/5 and 12/6 or 12/12 and 12/13 at Westbrook Performing Arts Center. YOUNG DANCER S PRINCESS CAMPS BEFORE AND AFTER CARE IS AVAILABLE! Our Princess Camp Series offers 3 enchanting themes full of fun! Dancers will learn basic ballet and jazz steps as they dance to Disney music from Frozen, Tinkerbelle, Cinderella, Tangled, and Snow White. Also attending with our faculty will be a member of our all-star cast of princesses to create a dance experience that will not be forgotten! Our costumed princess performers are gifted and trained dancers who love children and will bring your child's favorite fairy tale character to life. Princess Camp: Tinkerbelle ~ Cinderella Thursday, July 10, Ages 3-8, 9am-4pm, Fee $55 After Care : (4pm-5:00pm) Princess Camp: Tangled~ Snow White Thursday, July 31, Ages 3-8, 9am-4pm, Fee $55 Princess Camp: FROZEN After Care : (4pm-5:00pm) July 21, 22, 23 Ages 3-8, 9am-noon Fee $95 After Care : (noon-5:00pm) The Nutcracker Audition and Preparation Intensive curriculum will include daily ballet technique class, nutcracker choreography and Nutcracker repertoire overview. Visit us online www.studioforthelivingarts.com for a complete Nutcracker 2014 Handout including production rehearsal details, costuming and more. Click on the link NUTCRACKER INFORMATION 2014.
CONTACT US: (207)657-3006 Director, Susan Cloutier e-mail: studioforthelivingarts@yahoo.com Mail: Studio for the Living Arts Dance Complex, Gray Shopping Plaza, 21 Portland Rd., Suite 2 Gray, Me 04039 9am-2pm Fee $125 BEFORE AND AFTER CARE IS AVAILABLE! Our exceptional faculty will be joined by a set of guest instructors to present 4 days of learning and fun. The variety of teachers will allow students exposure to a variety of styles including, Contemporary, Musical Theater Dance,, Lyrical, and Tumbling. 4 classes a day will be presented. Exciting extras include learning the basics of auditioning, working with hair and stage makeup, and making a dance journal/scrapbook. This camp is a great way to explore the many aspects of dance in a fun, and creative environment! After Care : (2pm-5pm) Before and After Care for Dance Camps and Intensives During our summer camps and intensives you have the option of enrolling your child in our extended care program. The children will be supervised by a staff member and assistants and will engage in activities, crafts, board games and dance movies. Cost is $8.00 per hour. Advance sign-up/payment is required. Please email us for a Before and Aftercare Registration Form. HOW TO REGISTER : ONLINE REGISTRATIONS (preferred method) You may register online by following the link provided on our website www.studioforthelivingarts.com. Once registered you will have 24-hour access to your dance account. You can view charges and payments, as well as make payments online at any time. REGISTER BY MAIL OR IN PERSON AT THE STUDIO Please contact us if you wish to receive a paper Registration Form which may be delivered to the studio or mailed to: Studio for the Living Arts Dance Complex Gray Shopping Plaza, 21 Portland Rd., Suite 2. Gray, ME 04039 WITHDRAWAL POLICY/REFUNDS Absence from class/camp is non-refundable. We are unable to pro-rate summer tuition. DIRECTIONS We are located in the Gray Shopping Plaza, 21 Portland Rd., Gray. When using the interstate use Exit 63 of the Maine Turnpike in Gray then turn right to the first set of lights at Gray Corner. Take a right onto Route 100 south. The Gray Shopping Plaza will be on your left. LOCKER RENTALS The studio provides locker rentals for students to store their dance attire/shoes to alleviate bringing them back and forth to classes each week. Locker rental fees and rental agreement forms are available online on our website.
DANCE ATTIRE AND FOOTWEAR available for purchase at the studio : Pink Leather Slippers (Split-sole for ages 7+) Levels I-IV Black solid color leotard and pink tights must be worn by all female ballet students. Hair in a bun. Level V: Solid color leotard. Color of your choice. Hair in a bun. Males : All levels Black shorts or pants(not baggy), white T-shirt : Loose fitting street or dancewear (sweatpants/tee s etc.). Any style sneakers (please do not wear them in from the street) Creative Movement: Pink Leather Slippers : shoes. (Split-sole ages 8+) Lyrical: Bare feet or Foot paws Lyrical, Tap,, Children s Combination classes, and Creative Movement Attire: Dance wear is required: Leotards and tights with optional dance shorts, dance skirts/pants. Hair pulled back away from the face Dance Birthday Parties First hour the studio provides instructor and a 1 hour dance class of your choice. We have many themes to choose from such as, Cheering, Musical Theater, Fairy Princess Parties, etc. The second hour (planned by parent) is the Birthday Celebration! You may bring in pizza, cake, ice cream, open presents, play games, etc. Visit us online and follow the Dance Birthday party link.