Fundamentals I ages 7.0-8.0 (2nd grade) begins the formal study of ballet with simple barre exercises and center floor technique. Proper ballet terminology is used and classical music appreciation is begun. Following ballet, a short section of tap and contemporary jazz including hip-hop style moves are given to increase mobility and for relaxation and fun.
The Fundamentals II ages 8.0-9.0 (3rd grade) class is a continuation of Fundamentals I with new students grouped by age and experience. Students refine what they have learned in Fundamentals I adding new terminology and building a stronger technique.
The Fundamentals III ages 9.0-10.0 (4th grade) class adds 30 minutes to class time. Greater emphasis is placed on using correct ballet technique and body placement. Jazz technique is begun at this age, and traditional tap steps are taught to develop rhythmic coordination.
Fundamentals Dress Code:
JLDC regulation black leotards, pink tights, pink ballet slippers,
any color chiffon skirt and black patent leather tap shoes.
(Black jazz pants and Tan jazz shoes are optional for
Fundamentals I and II students and required for Fundamentals III).
Schedule a fitting appointment at the JLDC Dancer's Boutique
Excel Class Dress Code:
Extra Fun Jazz: any color leotard, dance pants or shorts, tan jazz shoes.
Extra Fun Tap: any color leotard, dance pants or shorts, black tap shoes.
Excel Hip Hop I: any color leotard, dance pants or shorts, black hip hop sneakers.
Dance Team: any color leotard, dance pants or shorts, tan jazz shoes.
Bunheads: any pastel color leotard, pink tights, chiffon skirt, pink ballet slippers.
Company C:
any color leotard, dance pants or shorts, tan jazz shoes.
TENTATIVE 2010-2011 CLASS SCHEDULE
| Fundamentals I | |||||
| Mon | 3:30-5:00 | Wed | 3:30-5:00 | Fri | --------- |
| Tue | 2:30-4:00 | Thu | -------- | Sat | 9:00-10:30 |
| Fundamentals II | |||||
| Mon | 3:30-5:00 | Wed | 3:30-5:00 | Fri | --------- |
| Tue | 2:30-4:00 | Thu | --------- | Sat | 10:30-12:00 |
| Fundamentals III | |||||
| Mon | --------- | Wed | 4:30-6:30 | Fri | |
| Tue | --------- | Thu | 4:30-6:30 | Sat | 11:00-1:00 |
Extra Fun Jazz Class (by invitation) |
|||||
| Thu | 3:15-4:00 | ||||
| Extra Fun Tap Class (by invitation) | |||||
| Sun* | 3:00-4:00 | ||||
Excel Hip Hop I (by invitation) |
|||||
| Sat | 5:00-6:00 | ||||
| Dance Team (by invitation) | |||||
| Sun* | 500-7:00 | ||||
| Bunheads (by invitation) | |||||
| Sun* | 4:00-5:00 | ||||
| Company C (by invitation) | |||||
| Sun* | 3:00-4:00 | ||||
* will meet on scheduled Sundays in the Fall and Spring.