Children's Division
Overview
At the Joffrey Academy of Dance, nurturing a love of dance at a young age sparks a true passion for the art form. The Children’s Division builds a strong dance foundation by focusing on correct posture, placement, discipline, coordination, strength, flexibility and musicality.
Schedules:
Second Semester, 2011-12 Schedule
Summer Session dates are June 11, 2012 - August 21, 2012.
Registration:
Click here to register for Second Semester classes!
Summer Session:
Priority Registration begins on May 21, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Open Registration begins May 28, 2012
Attire:
Creative Movement – Jaguars – Pre Ballet
Girls Required: Solid pink leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers. Recommended: Mirella camisole leotard style M207C, Mirella pink ballet skirt style number MS12CH, Canvas split sole ballet slippers.
Boys Required: White fitted t-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white ballet slippers
Ballet I
Girls Required: Pink camisole leotard, ¾” hip alignment belt or ¾” elastic, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers.
Recommended: Mirella leotard style M207C, Canvas split sole ballet slippers.
Boys Required: White fitted t-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white ballet slippers.
Ballet II
Girls Required: Light Blue camisole leotard, ¾” hip alignment belt or ¾” elastic, pink footed tights and pink ballet slippers.
Recommended: Mirella leotard style M207C, Canvas split sole ballet slippers.
Boys Required: White fitted t-shirt, black shorts, white socks and white ballet slippers.
Classes
Creative Movement IStudents learn to love dance while developing coordination, imagination, memory, musicality and motor skills. Requirements: student must be age 3 by 9/6/11 Second Semester... |
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Creative Movement IIStudents learn to love dance while developing coordination, imagination, memory, musicality and motor skills. Requirements: students must be age 4 by 9/6/11 Second ... |
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JaguarsIn this class, boys who are ready for a high-energy challenge will discover the thrill and athleticism of ballet. Jaguars II: Requirements: must be age 6 by 9/6... |
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Pre-Ballet IStudents are introduced to ballet vocabulary and class etiquette, focusing on the development of coordination, strength, flexibility and musicality. Requirements: student must be age 5 by 9... |
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Pre-Ballet IIStudents are introduced to ballet vocabulary and class etiquette, focusing on the development of coordination, strength, flexibility and musicality. Requirements: students must be age age 6... |
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Ballet IThis level introduces a structured ballet class implementing the study of classical ballet vocabulary. Instruction involves strong concentration on correct body alignment, along with development... |
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Ballet II A and BSerious study of ballet begins at this level, with two ballet classes per week. Students build upon their training in fundamental concepts of classical ballet technique, vocabulary and studio... |
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Beginning JazzThis exciting class is a perfect addition to a Ballet I or Ballet II student's training. Students learn basic jazz steps, rhythm and fun choreography. Requirements: students must be age 7... |
Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, is located in the Exelon Education Center at Joffrey Tower in Chicago, Illinois and is the only training program owned, operated or endorsed by The Joffrey Ballet. The Joffrey Ballet is not affiliated with any other Joffrey dance training or school program. For more information, please contact The Joffrey Ballet at 312.784.4600.