Beginning Ballet
What it is:
Beginning Ballet introduces the 6 – 8 year old to basic ballet sequences and positions using the Leap ’N Learn curriculum. This class begins the transition into the study of classical ballet. Students are asked to perform many of the exercises in "turn-out" and to combine steps to form dance combinations. Each class will focus on French terminology, musical awareness, balance, agility, and gross motor development. Creative movement concepts and pretend play continue to be woven into exercises throughout class.
When it is:
Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday at 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday at 11:15 a.m.
Class length:
45 minutes
Shoes needed:
Girls – Academy classic pink ballet shoes
Boys – black ballet shoes
Boys – black ballet shoes
Attire:
Girls – light blue academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
Where should I get attire?
Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
Where should I get attire?
Recital:
Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Beginning Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)
Tuition:
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To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.
Beginning/Building Tap
What it is:
Beginning/Building Tap introduces the 6 – 8 year old to the rhythm of tap. This class is an excellent complement to Beginning Ballet!
When it is:
Tuesday at 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday at 6:15 p.m.
Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday at 6:15 p.m.
Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Class length:
30 minutes
Shoes needed:
Black tap shoes
Attire:
Girls – light blue academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
Where should I get attire?
Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
Where should I get attire?
Recital:
Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Beginning Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)
Tuition:
Click for tuition
To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.
Beginning/Building Jazz
What it is:
Beginning/Building Jazz introduces the 6 – 8 year old to the beat and style of jazz. Great contrasting supplement to Beginning Ballet and Beginning/Building Tap!
When it is:
Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday at 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday at 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
Class length:
30 minutes
Shoes needed:
Tan jazz shoes
Attire:
Girls – light blue academy leotard and academy classic pink tights
Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
Where should I get attire?
Boys – Academy T-shirt and black pants
Where should I get attire?
Recital:
Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15. (Beginning Ballet, Beginning/Building Tap, and Beginning/Building Jazz all use the same costume.)
Tuition:
Click for tuition
To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.
Boys/Girls Beginning Hip Hop 6 - 8
What it is:
Boys/Girls Beginning Hip Hop allows students who are generally 6 – 8 years of age to take the 2 most popular forms of dance in one class. This hip hop class teaches the elements of hip hop moves and contemporary music. Students learn hip hop moves which require the coordination and balance.
When it is:
Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
Class length:
45 minutes
Shoes needed:
Academy black hip hop sneakers
Attire:
Academy T-shirt and black pants
Where should I get attire?
Where should I get attire?
Recital:
Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15.
Tuition:
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To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.
Beginning/Building Acro Jazz
What it is:
A seamless blend of unique choreography and acrobatics.
When it is:
Tuesday at 5:45 p.m.
Shoes needed:
Academy tan half sole lyrical shoes
Attire:
Academy black leotard, black dance shorts, and tan tights
Where should I get attire?
Where should I get attire?
Class length:
45 minutes
Recital:
Recital fee is $140, paid in 2 autodraft installments on Oct 15 and Nov 15.
Tuition:
Click for tuition
To be a well-rounded dancer at this level, West Chester Academy highly recommends students take multiple dance classes with applied discounts.