Iwakuni Dance Program Winter/Spring session

• Intermediate Ballet| 5-6:30 PM | Ages 8 - 17 | Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct .2, 9, 16, 23

In Intermediate Ballet, we will focus on classical dance technique including the full vocabulary and alignment for barre in order to develop greater control and execution of movement in centerand across the floor. The aim of this class is to progressively train dancers to increase their knowledge of classical dance technique while developing their strength and flexibility so that they can safely and effectively move towards more advanced levels in any form of dance.

o Class Required Attire:

Attire - Girls*: pink tights, black leotard, and pink ballet slippers. Skirts optional. Hair should be in a neat bun.

Attire - Boys*: black ballet shoes, socks, a plain t-shirt, black athletic shorts. Longer hair should be pulled back off the face as much as possible.

• Pre Dance | 9-9:45 AM | Ages 3-4 | Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22

In Pre Dance, students will have fun learning the basics of dance. This class focuses on fostering a love of dance using ballet and jazz techniques while learning age-appropriate classroom etiquette.

o Class Required Attire:

Girls: Pink tights, black leotard, and pink ballet slippers. Black skirt optional. Hair should be in a neat bun.

Boys: Black athletic shorts or fitted pants, plain white t-shirt, black ballet shoes, black or white socks. Longer hair should be pulled away from the face.

• Hip Hop 1 | 3-4 PM | Ages 6-9 | Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

o Enjoy HipHop music and Dance to the rhythm

o Class Required Attire: Easy to move clothes and sneakers

• Jazz 1 | 4-5 PM|Ages 5 – 7 |Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 & Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22
• Jazz 2| 6:30-7:30 |Ages 8 – 10 |Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23
• Jazz 3|7:30-8:30 PM|Ages 11 – 17| Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23

In Jazz, we will focus on building our technique through strength, flexibility, and choreography training. Each class will have a warm-up, technique drills across the floor, and finish with a routine. Each exercise will have varied options to cater to your skillset. Not only will we grow as dancers but we will have a blast doing it! So whether or not you are here because dance is your passion and you want to make it your career or you just want to have fun and stay in shape, this class is for you!

o Class required attire

Girls: Black jazz shoes, black leotard, black tights, black leggings, hair pulled back off of the face as much as possible (ex: ponytail)

Boys: Black jazz shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts or pants. Longer hair should be pulled back off the face as much as possible.

• Pre Ballet| 3-4 PM|Ages 5 – 7 |Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23

o In Pre Ballet, young dancers will be learning the fundamentals of the art of ballet through combining classic technique and creative ideas. Students will be introduced to exercises at the ballet barre, stretching, center work, across the floor, and finishing with a final creative dance and reverence.

o Class Required Attire

Girls: Pink tights, black leotard, and pink ballet slippers. Black skirt optional. Hair should be in a neat bun.

Boys: Black athletic shorts or fitted pants, plain white t shirt, black ballet shoes, black or white socks. Longer hair should be pulled away from the face.

• Creative Dance| 4-4:45 PM|Ages 4 – 5 |Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23

In Creative Dance, we will combine movement and artistic expression. This class focuses on building the fundamentals of dance movements using ballet and jazz techniques in a fun atmosphere.

o Class required attire:

Girls: pink ballet shoes, black leotard, and pink tights. Skirts optional. Hair should be pulled back off the face as much as possible.

Boys: black ballet shoes, socks, plain t-shirt, black athletic shorts. Longer hair should be pulled back off the face as much as possible.

• Beginning Ballet| 3-4 PM|Ages 6 – 9|Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

A class to become familiar with and enjoy Ballet.

o Class required Attire: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Drop-Ins will be available in the classroom (dependent on available spots, check with instructor).

Classes are limited to 10 spots each.

Class times are not interchangeable.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Iron Works North, Iron Works North, Iwakuni, Japan