| Children’s Division |
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| Class Descriptions |
| Schedule |
| Second Semester 2009-2010 |
| Summer 2010 |
Academy of Dance
Official School of The Joffrey Ballet
Ashley C. Wheater, Artistic Director
Christopher Clinton Conway, Executive Director
Anna Reznik & Alexei Kremnev,
Academy Artistic Directors
Elizabeth Millman,
Academy Managing Director
Joffrey Tower
10 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312.784.4600
Attendance Hotline: 312.784.4698
Fax: 312.739.0119
| 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. |
Children’s division class descriptions
First Semester 2009-2010
Creative Movement I (must be age 3 by 9/8/09)
Creative Movement II (must be age 4 by 9/8/09)
An introduction to dance! Students learn to love dance while developing, coordination, imagination, memory, musicality and motor skills..
Boys Jaguars (must be age 5 by 9/8/09)
In this class, boys who are ready for a high-energy challenge will discover the fun and athleticism of ballet. Incorporating rhythm, props, and sports movements, students will create original dances while developing coordination and healthy body knowledge.
Pre-Ballet I (must be 5 by 9/8/09)
Pre-Ballet II (must be 6 by 9/8/09)
An introduction to dance! This class teaches beginning ballet concepts, developing coordination, strength, flexibility and musicality. Students are introduced to the structure of a ballet class.
Pre Tap (must be 5 by 9/8/09)
An introduction to dance! This class teaches beginning tap concepts. Class will focus on rhythm and musicality.
Ballet I (must be age 7 by 9/8/09)
Level I students will focus on the development of the attention span, self-discipline, proper conduct in class, memory and focus for the training process. They will continue to develop motor functions, flexibility, coordination, extension, jumps, etc. Concentration will be given to placement and correct body alignment so the student can master placement of the body, legs, arms and head. Beginning musical consideration, such as phrasing, accents, tempo and rhythm will be emphasized.
Ballet II: (generally 8-9 years, by placement only)
Level II students continue training in the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, vocabulary and studio etiquette. This level focuses on the development of technical skills, coordination, discipline and musicality. Their physical training will concentrate on placement and correct body alignment.
Children’s Beginning Jazz (must be 7-9 years by 9/8/09)
A great class for Ballet I and II students! This class is designed for students will little to no jazz experience. This class covers the basic steps and vocabulary, and will learn basic techniques stemming from ballet and modern dance.