Session 7: November 2- December 18 (No Class week of November 23)
2020-2021 Season
This season we will have two independent sessions in the fall with the hope to have longer sessions in 2021 with a showcase performance in May. With Covid-19 ever changing, we are attempting to offer you with the best options while attempting to limit the number of classes that would need to be missed due to the pandemic. NO REFUNDS OFFERED FOR CANCELLED CLASSES, WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO HAVE MAKE-UP DAYS OR OFFER A CREDIT TOWARD A FUTURE CLASS.
Important information!
The Rock Lake Dance Studio is run by dance instructors Allysun Gillham, Tessa Fitzsimmons and Jess Mlsna. All are experienced dancers and dance instructors. Their approach to dance is encouraging and supportive and always with the best interests of the child in mind. Your child will develop skill in ballet, tap, jazz or hip hop as they progress through the program. They will also develop poise, balance, flexibility, and self-confidence; but most importantly, a love of dance!
- · Dance is offered Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
- o Returning students receive first consideration
- · Please make note that classes are anywhere from 30 – 60 minutes long, pricing is set for class lengths
Ballet Slipper/Tap Shoe Trade:
Donate your old, slightly worn shoes to the dance studio in exchange for another pair, or purchase a pair of shoes for the low cost of $3/pair. Selections and sizes are limited based on donations.
- · There are no multiple child discounts
- · Classes will be canceled if school is canceled / early release due to weather
- · Make-up classes will be arranged, only if three or more classes are canceled
- · No refunds for classes missed or dropped, except with a medical excuse except COVID-19
- · By enrolling your child in any Rock Lake Activity Center program, you give permission for RLAC to use pictures and/or videos of your child for marketing purposes on the website, fliers or in the newspaper Share your photos with the hashtag #rlacdance
Descriptions:
Advanced Ballet/Lyrical-Tessa
This class is for advanced students looking to continue perfecting their technique and fluidity. This class will alternate weeks focusing on Ballet and Lyrical. 3-4 years of dance required.
Ballet/Lyrical -Tessa
We will focus on flexibility, turnout, body positioning, as well as new steps, leaps, and turns as we explore ballet dance.
Beginner Ballet/Tap- Tessa
Get an introduction to tap and ballet with this course.
Acrobatic Dance-Tessa
Acrobatics deals with tricks like gymnastics with dance technique as it’s base. This class will include tumbling combined with traditional dance moves.
Beginner Jazz-Tessa
Jazz dance include basic turns, leaps, and jumps mixed with traditional ballet moves.
Choreography- Tessa
This class is for older kids wanting to learn choreography and create their own. This class will teach students different choreography and help guide students as they learn to create their own unique movements separately and work together as a class to create. Intermediate-Advanced level experience.
Pre-Ballet -Jess
Students will have fun learning basic steps and fundamental dance skills. This class will introduce the dancer to the basics of ballet. Students will learn grace in movement, body posture and placement, balance, and flexibility.
Dress Code
- · Ballet/Lyrical: Pink leather ballet shoes and any color or style of leotard and/or tights, skirts are optional, but should be no longer than thigh length. Boys should wear any color non-baggy shorts and shirt with black leather ballet shoes.
- · Tap: Black tap shoes and comfortable, non-restrictive clothing. Boys should wear any color non-baggy shorts and shirt.
- · Jazz: Black Jazz shoes and Jazz pants and/or leggings with a form fitted shirt. Boys should wear any color non-baggy shorts.
- · Jazz/Lyrical combined class must have tan jazz shoes.
- · NO BAGGY SHORTS, NO JEANS!
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IF DRESS CODE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THAT DAY’S CLASS. |
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Ms. Tessa’s Classes-Tuesdays (Min 4 Students) |
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Time |
Class Name |
Grades/Experience |
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4:30pm-5:15pm |
Acrobatic Dance |
4-8 year olds |
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5:15pm-6:00pm |
Beginner Jazz |
4-8 year olds |
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6:00pm-7:00pm |
Beg/Intermediate Ballet/Lyrical |
8-12 year olds with 1-3 years Previous Ballet |
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Ms. Tessa’s Classes- Thursdays (Min 4 Students) |
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Time |
Class Name |
Grades/Experience |
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5:00pm-5:45pm |
Beginner Ballet/Tap |
4-8 Year olds |
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5:45pm-6:45pm |
Choreography |
10 Years old and older (Previous dance class experience) |
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6:45pm-7:45pm |
Adv Ballet/Lyrical |
3-4 years of prior dance experience |
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Ms. Jess’s Class-Fridays (Min 4 Students) |
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Time |
Class Name |
Grades/Experience |
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10:00am-10:30am |
Pre-Ballet |
3-5 Year Olds |
Previous session was only 5 classes, this session is 6 classes*
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Dance Pricing Per Session (minimum 4 per class) |
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Pricing |
Members |
Non-Members |
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Pre-Ballet |
$30 |
$40 |
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Beg Ballet/Tap |
$35 |
$45 |
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Choreography or Adv Ballet/Lyrical |
$40 |
$50 |
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Acrobatics or Beg Jazz |
$35 |
$45 |
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Beg/Int Ballet/Lyrical |
$40 |
$50 |
