Jazz Combo - Ballet - Sonoma Community Center

August 24 **@** 9:45 Am **–** 10:45 Am **First Class:** Saturday, August 24 **Last Class:** November 23 **Recital:** November 23, time TBA **Time:** 9:45 – 10:45 AM **Total Sessions:** 14 **Instructor:** Elizabeth Piazza **Location:** Room 213, Dance Studio **Ages:** 6 – 10 years old **Skill Level:** Beginner / Intermediate **Registration Fee:** $330 **Costume:** A $50 costume is included in the fee for you to keep. **Payment Note:** An optional 3 month interest free payment plan is available during checkout through affirm. A fun and positive environment where kids can learn beginning ballet and basic jazz dance steps. Instruction will include warm up exercises, increased vocabulary and beginning mini ballet barre, ballet positions, across the floor exercises, beginning turns and leaps and beginning choreography is taught at the end of class to different styles of music. Exercises will be modified or enhanced to the individual’s level. Class will be conducted in a positive and attentive environment and is designed to develop memorization, flexibility, and musicality. This class will help the student gain coordination and confidence to take into their daily lives. Small performing opportunities based upon a child’s interest but is not mandatory. Benefits include listening skills and concentration, increased coordination, and an understanding of movement, i.e. time, space, directions and balance, social skills and development of creativity. This session is not only for instruction but includes a sweet, free recital on Saturday, November 23rd for the entire family to enjoy. All teachers and Community Center staff will be helping to curate and support a wonderful experience for dancers of all ages. Note that wrapped into the session cost is a $50 costume fee in which the student takes home after the November 23rd recital. No rental fee options at this time but a lifetime of memories and endless wears for their 2024 experience! Being dressed and ready for class is part of the experience and encourages focus and participation. Ballet & Jazz Combo Dress Code: Dance clothes of any color. Comfortable clothing such as leggings and sweats or dancewear such as leotards, skirts, skirted leotards and tights (with shoes). Dance shoes are encouraged. Pink or black ballet slippers, black jazz shoes but grippy socks are acceptable for the start of class sessions. Please no pajamas and large tutus in class. Please pull hair off of the student’s face. Dress in layers as it can go from chilly to warm. Please read the ***Studio Policies and Guidelines*** for more on dress code, punctuality, attendance and parent viewing opportunities. Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at ***[email protected]***.

August 24 @ 9:45 Am – 10:45 Am First Class: Saturday, August 24 Last Class: November 23 Recital: November 23, time TBA Time: 9:45 – 10:45 AM Total Sessions: 14 Instructor: Elizabeth Piazza Location: Room 213, Dance Studio Ages: 6 – 10 years old Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate Registration Fee: $330 Costume: A $50 costume is included in the fee for you to keep. Payment Note: An optional 3 month interest free payment plan is available during checkout through affirm. A fun and positive environment where kids can learn beginning ballet and basic jazz dance steps. Instruction will include warm up exercises, increased vocabulary and beginning mini ballet barre, ballet positions, across the floor exercises, beginning turns and leaps and beginning choreography is taught at the end of class to different styles of music. Exercises will be modified or enhanced to the individual’s level. Class will be conducted in a positive and attentive environment and is designed to develop memorization, flexibility, and musicality. This class will help the student gain coordination and confidence to take into their daily lives. Small performing opportunities based upon a child’s interest but is not mandatory. Benefits include listening skills and concentration, increased coordination, and an understanding of movement, i.e. time, space, directions and balance, social skills and development of creativity. This session is not only for instruction but includes a sweet, free recital on Saturday, November 23rd for the entire family to enjoy. All teachers and Community Center staff will be helping to curate and support a wonderful experience for dancers of all ages. Note that wrapped into the session cost is a $50 costume fee in which the student takes home after the November 23rd recital. No rental fee options at this time but a lifetime of memories and endless wears for their 2024 experience! Being dressed and ready for class is part of the experience and encourages focus and participation. Ballet & Jazz Combo Dress Code: Dance clothes of any color. Comfortable clothing such as leggings and sweats or dancewear such as leotards, skirts, skirted leotards and tights \(with shoes\). Dance shoes are encouraged. Pink or black ballet slippers, black jazz shoes but grippy socks are acceptable for the start of class sessions. Please no pajamas and large tutus in class. Please pull hair off of the student’s face. Dress in layers as it can go from chilly to warm. Please read the Studio Policies and Guidelines for more on dress code, punctuality, attendance and parent viewing opportunities. Please share any special considerations \(medical, physical, learning\) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at [email protected].

August 24 **@** 9:45 Am **–** 10:45 Am **First Class:** Saturday, August 24 **Last Class:** November 23 **Recital:** November 23, time TBA **Time:** 9:45 – 10:45 AM **Total Sessions:** 14 **Instructor:** Elizabeth Piazza **Location:** Room 213, Dance Studio **Ages:** 6 – 10 years old **Skill Level:** Beginner / Intermediate **Registration Fee:** $330 **Costume:** A $50 costume is included in the fee for you to keep. **Payment Note:** An optional 3 month interest free payment plan is available during checkout through affirm. A fun and positive environment where kids can learn beginning ballet and basic jazz dance steps. Instruction will include warm up exercises, increased vocabulary and beginning mini ballet barre, ballet positions, across the floor exercises, beginning turns and leaps and beginning choreography is taught at the end of class to different styles of music. Exercises will be modified or enhanced to the individual’s level. Class will be conducted in a positive and attentive environment and is designed to develop memorization, flexibility, and musicality. This class will help the student gain coordination and confidence to take into their daily lives. Small performing opportunities based upon a child’s interest but is not mandatory. Benefits include listening skills and concentration, increased coordination, and an understanding of movement, i.e. time, space, directions and balance, social skills and development of creativity. This session is not only for instruction but includes a sweet, free recital on Saturday, November 23rd for the entire family to enjoy. All teachers and Community Center staff will be helping to curate and support a wonderful experience for dancers of all ages. Note that wrapped into the session cost is a $50 costume fee in which the student takes home after the November 23rd recital. No rental fee options at this time but a lifetime of memories and endless wears for their 2024 experience! Being dressed and ready for class is part of the experience and encourages focus and participation. Ballet & Jazz Combo Dress Code: Dance clothes of any color. Comfortable clothing such as leggings and sweats or dancewear such as leotards, skirts, skirted leotards and tights (with shoes). Dance shoes are encouraged. Pink or black ballet slippers, black jazz shoes but grippy socks are acceptable for the start of class sessions. Please no pajamas and large tutus in class. Please pull hair off of the student’s face. Dress in layers as it can go from chilly to warm. Please read the ***Studio Policies and Guidelines*** for more on dress code, punctuality, attendance and parent viewing opportunities. Please share any special considerations (medical, physical, learning) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at ***[email protected]***.

August 24 @ 9:45 Am – 10:45 Am First Class: Saturday, August 24 Last Class: November 23 Recital: November 23, time TBA Time: 9:45 – 10:45 AM Total Sessions: 14 Instructor: Elizabeth Piazza Location: Room 213, Dance Studio Ages: 6 – 10 years old Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate Registration Fee: $330 Costume: A $50 costume is included in the fee for you to keep. Payment Note: An optional 3 month interest free payment plan is available during checkout through affirm. A fun and positive environment where kids can learn beginning ballet and basic jazz dance steps. Instruction will include warm up exercises, increased vocabulary and beginning mini ballet barre, ballet positions, across the floor exercises, beginning turns and leaps and beginning choreography is taught at the end of class to different styles of music. Exercises will be modified or enhanced to the individual’s level. Class will be conducted in a positive and attentive environment and is designed to develop memorization, flexibility, and musicality. This class will help the student gain coordination and confidence to take into their daily lives. Small performing opportunities based upon a child’s interest but is not mandatory. Benefits include listening skills and concentration, increased coordination, and an understanding of movement, i.e. time, space, directions and balance, social skills and development of creativity. This session is not only for instruction but includes a sweet, free recital on Saturday, November 23rd for the entire family to enjoy. All teachers and Community Center staff will be helping to curate and support a wonderful experience for dancers of all ages. Note that wrapped into the session cost is a $50 costume fee in which the student takes home after the November 23rd recital. No rental fee options at this time but a lifetime of memories and endless wears for their 2024 experience! Being dressed and ready for class is part of the experience and encourages focus and participation. Ballet & Jazz Combo Dress Code: Dance clothes of any color. Comfortable clothing such as leggings and sweats or dancewear such as leotards, skirts, skirted leotards and tights \(with shoes\). Dance shoes are encouraged. Pink or black ballet slippers, black jazz shoes but grippy socks are acceptable for the start of class sessions. Please no pajamas and large tutus in class. Please pull hair off of the student’s face. Dress in layers as it can go from chilly to warm. Please read the Studio Policies and Guidelines for more on dress code, punctuality, attendance and parent viewing opportunities. Please share any special considerations \(medical, physical, learning\) that will help your instructor make your class accessible and accommodating for you. You can share these considerations when register or by emailing Sean at [email protected].