Tap:Tap differs from other forms of dance most basically in the emphasis on footwork. Correct body alignment, port de bras, and styling are as important to the tap dancer as to the ballet or modern dancer. Among the advantages of the study of tap are the development of coordination of rhythm, timing and phrasing.
Ballet:The study of ballet requires strict discipline that is unsuitable for the very young student. Therefore, our ballet classes begin at age six. The younger students are taught pre-ballet exercises and rhythms which prepare them for the more rigidly structured ballet classes.
Tumbling: Acrobatic skills are taught by repetitious exercise and drill. A good warm-up is very important to help loosen the muscles as to avoid injury. Forward rolls, backwards rolls, head stands, and back bends are taught first. Once these basic skills are perfected, more difficult skills are taught.
Jazz:Jazz is an exciting and powerful style of dancing wherein movements, rhythm and music from the big city life melts together into a complete expression of energy and life's happiness.
HipHop: Hip-hop is the most recently recognized expression of dance, tied to rap and street music which became popular late in the 20th century. Students learn the latest dance steps: hip hop, street funk, and other cool ways to move. To ensure a proper foundation in dance for all jazz/hip hop students, ballet is recommended.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & INFORMATION
INTRODUCING OUR NEW JUST 2's!: A 45 minute class includes ballet, tap and tumbling. Ages 2 1/2-4: 1 hour combination class includes ballet, tap and tumbling. Ages 5-6: 1 1/2 hour combination class includes ballet, tap and tumbling. Ages 7-8: 2 hour combination class includes ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling. Ages 9 & Up: 2 1/2 hour combination class includes ballet, tap and jazz.. Company Dancers (competitive): Up to several hours each week depending on their age, class hours may vary.
Registration Fee: A non-refundable $45 registration fee is due at time of enrollment, $10 for each additional family members enrolling.
Attendance: Regular attendance is essential for the student's progress in dance. There will be no reductions in tuition for missed lessons. It is imperative that students arrive on time, walking in late disrupts the other students and the teachers.
Drop Off/Pick Up: Students should be dropped off at the scheduled class time and promptly picked up at the end of the class. If your child has not been picked up within 15 minutes of the class ending, you will be charged $5.00 for every minute thereafter.
Dress for class: The required dress for class will be leotards and tights and the appropriate dance shoes. Students in the Company Dance line are required to wear black leotards and pink or light colored tights. No oversized T-Shirts will be permitted.
Holidays The Dance Depot will be closed on the following days during the 2011/2012 dance year:
Thanksgiving Nov 23-26, 2011
Christmas/New Years Dec 24th-Jan 1, 2012
Easter April 2-9, 2012
Memorial Day May 28, 2012
Snow Closings Please call the studio for further information on inclement weather closings. If the studio is closed due to inclement weather, every attempt will be made to makeup the class based on time and space. However, no reductions will be made if class can not be made up.
Recital Information The annual dance recital will be held at a local area school during the 3rd or 4th weekend in June, 2012. Information on the end of the year Dance Depot Recital will be provided during May 2012.
Recital Pictures A professional photographer will be hired by our studio to take group and individual student pictures in their recital costumes. The photos will be taken sometime around the beginning of June 2012. Information on specific picture location and times will be provided at a later date.
Tap: Tap differs from other forms of dance most basically in the emphasis on footwork. Correct body alignment, port de bras, and styling are as important to the tap dancer as to the ballet or modern dancer. Among the advantages of the study of tap are the development of coordination of rhythm, timing and phrasing.
Ballet: The study of ballet requires strict discipline that is unsuitable for the very young student. Therefore, our ballet classes begin at age six. The younger students are taught pre-ballet exercises and rhythms which prepare them for the more rigidly structured ballet classes. 
Jazz is an exciting and powerful style of dancing wherein movements, rhythm and music from the big city life melts together into a complete expression of energy and life's happiness. 
Registration Fee: A non-refundable $45 registration fee is due at time of enrollment, $10 for each additional family members enrolling.
Holidays