Gloria Frances School of Performing Arts

2011-'12 Curriculum

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2011-'12 Curriculum
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Classes have begun!

NEW! PRE-SCHOOL I (2 1/2-3yr. old):  By popular demand...here it is, our new Pre-School I class for 2 1/2 yr. olds!! Based on our popular creative program, this new class allows us to share the love of dance with your child at an early age. The class will help develop their motor skills, introduce them to the basics of Tap & Ballet all within a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.
*Children must be 2 1/2 as of September 1st 2011.
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoes are required.
Classes offered: Tuesday 11:00, & Saturday, 9:30


PRE-SCHOOL I (3-4yr. old): One of the most popular in the area! Our creative program is designed for the 3 & 4 year old that develops their motor skills and introduces them to the basics of Tap & Ballet.
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoes are required.
Classes offered: Tues. 1:00; Thurs. 11:00 & Sat. 9:30


PRE-SCHOOL II (4-5yr. old): a level 2 combination class of Tap & Ballet for the 4 & 5 yr old.
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoes are required.
Classes offered: Thurs. 1:00; Sat. 10:30

T
AP/BALLET I: (5-6 yr.old) a beginner combination class for the 5 & 6 yr. old. 1/2 hour of each subject.
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoes are required.
Classes offered: Wed. 4:30

TAP/BALLET
III: (5-6 yr.old) a level 3 Tap/Ballet combination class for the 5 & 6 yr. old.
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Tap & Ballet shoes are required.
Classes offered: Tues. 4:30; Sat. 10:30

TAP/JAZZ I: Level one combination class for the 5 & 6 yr. old. 1/2 of each subject with an emphesis on Jazz. Very popular and a lot of fun!
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Jazz shorts or jazz pants may be worn at teachers discretion. Tap & Jazz shoes are required.
Classes offered: Saturday, 11:30

TAP/JAZZ II: combination class for the 6 & 7 yr. old. 1/2 of each subject with an emphesis on Jazz. Very popular and a lot of fun!
* Pre-Requiste: Students must have taken three years of Tap/Ballet combo class.
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Jazz shorts or jazz pants may be worn at teachers discretion. Tap & Jazz shoes are required.
Classes offered: Thurs. 4:00; Sat 11:30

BALLET:
is the basic foundation for all forms of dance. It will develop grace, poise, increase flexibility and concentration.
Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair in bun.
Classes offered: Monday - Thursday. Call for specific day & time.

JAZZ:
is a popular free form of movement derived from a variety of dance rhythms. Through careful selection of music and movement sequences, the student will be exposed to many styles of dance.
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Jazz shorts or jazz pants may be worn at the teachers discretion. Jazz shoes are required.
Classes offered: Monday - Friday. Call for specific day & time.

TAP:
is a special mix of rhythm, sound and movement that will develop coordination of both mind and body.
Dress Code: Leotard & tights. Shorts or jazz pants may be worn at the teachers discretion. Tap shoes are required.
Classes offered: Monday - Friday. Call for specific day & time.

HIP HOP:
is a fun and funky way to dance featuring the music and moves of today!
Dress Code: Jazz shorts or jazz pants. T-shirt's may be worn. White sneakers are required.
Classes offered: Monday's. Call for specific time.

LYRICAL:
is an interpretation of words and music which are set to a series of dance patterns that express feeling and emotion.
Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights. Ballet or Lyrical shoes are required.
Classes offered: Call for specific day & time.

MUSICAL THEATRE:
 
D
ance and act to your favorite broadway shows!
Call for specific day & time.
Classes offered: Tuesday's. Call for specific time.

ADULT: classes are available in Tap & Jazz/Hip Hop, beginner through advanced. The adult program is based on an 8 week program.

*Schedule is subject to change.



With each student being evaluated,
 the Gloria Frances School of Performing Arts reserves the right to make class re-assignments at the teacher's discretion
for students not in the appropriate class level. Any adjustments deemed necessary will occur during the first two months of the season.

Gloria Frances School of Performing Arts
2124 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
973-835-3304
Fax- 973-835-3389
"Educators in the Art of Dance Since 1963"