Ballet
Tuesday 10:00 and Thursday 10:00 Ballet classes are taught by Jennifer DeBree virtually only. Remaining classes are taught by Monique Legaré in-person as well as virtually.
Ballet Classes are offered daytime and evening.
Adult classes include:
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Classical Ballet Technique level 1 to 5
1: Introduction class for new students with no previous experience:
Next level 1 series starting on September 6, 2024
2: Beginner level class for students with basic previous experience
3: Class for students beyond beginner level to intermediate students
4: Class for intermediate to advanced students
5: Class for advanced students
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Pointe: Technical exercises done in pointe shoes
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Character: Commonly identified as "Folk Dance on Stage",
and often performed in shoes or boots, Character dance is part of classical ballets such as the Mazurka in Coppelia, the Czardas in Swan Lake and the Russian Trepak in the Nutcracker.
Variation: The study of repertoire excerpts from classical and romantic ballets such as the Ribbon dance from La Fille Mal Gardée and the Prélude from Les Sylphides.
BALLET SCHEDULE starting Sept. 3 2024
Sunday 10 am-12 Ballet 5 & Pointe
Sunday 12-1:15 pm Ballet 2
Monday 6-7:15 pm Ballet 4
Tuesday 10-11:15 am Ballet 5 (virtually)
Tuesday 6:15-8 pm Ballet 5 & Variation
Wednesday 5:45-7 pm Ballet 2
Thursday 10-11:15 am Ballet 5 (virtually)
Thursday 6:15-7:30 pm Ballet 3
Friday 10-11:45 am Ballet 4 & Character
Friday 5:30- 6:30 pm Ballet 1
Saturday 10-11:15 am Ballet 3
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Jazz
Jazz is an American form of dance used in musical comedies, Broadway stage productions and cinema. The Academy emphasizes the style created by Luigi, founder of the Luigi Jazz Center in NY, now directed by Francis J. Roach. Luigi is famous for training artists such as Liza Minelli as well as dancing in movies starring Gene Kelly.
JAZZ SCHEDULE
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm Jazz 1
Friday 6:45-8:00 pm Jazz 2
Tap
Tap dancing is characterized by the sound intricacies produced by dancers in tap shoes. It is performed by entertainers such as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ann Miller, Fred Astaire and Gregory Hines.
TAP SCHEDULE
Tuesday 8-9 pm Tap 1 starting Sept. 24 2024
Saturday 11:30-12:30 pm Tap 2
Social Dancing
DAYTIME INTRODUCTION CLASS
Wednesday 11:00-12:00 pm
Starting January 15, 2025
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Come join us and learn to dance popular dances including the Fox-Trot, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Night Club Two Step and American style Tango.
Pre-registration required: email dance@comcat.com to pre-register
Wedding Preparation
For that special occasion, schedule a private lesson and learn to dance to your favorite song, including coaching and choreography designed just for you.
Contact us to schedule an appointment at dance@comcat.com
Private lessons
Private lessons are available for children, teens and adults at all levels and styles. Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Polish American Polka, Social Dancing, International Folk Dancing.
Contact us at dance@comcat.com to schedule your lesson.
Open level instruction in Polish and International Folk Dancing
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​Learn dances from
Armenia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, Poland, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Greece, Romania, Israel, Russia, Italy, France, French-Canada, Slovakia, Mexico and more...
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Join us from 7:30 to 8:30 PM on Monday evening starting Sept 16
Previous dance experience is an asset
but previous experience in folk dancing is not required:
Beginners welcome