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The SDD ages 9-11 program is a multiple season program consists of individual subject classes that encourage creativity and individuality while building a strong foundation in dance!  Dancers continue with further skill and technique development in classes designed for their age and training level.  Our classes emphasize the development of rhythm, movement, motor skills and coordination in a fun, inspiring class setting.  Dance at this age encourages self-expression, confidence, skill development and discipline. 

Classes are single subject and range from 45 minute to an hour long, based on subject and level.  We recommend dancers take classes in the core subjects of dance - ballet, jazz, tap.  Dancers at this age can also train in acrobatics, lyrical and hip hop.  Flexible scheduling allows you to select a class for your child's interest that works with your busy family schedule.  Many classes are also offered back-to-back, so dancers can participate in two classes with only one trip to the studio a week.  Dancers can register to train in one subject or several for a well-rounded weekly schedule. 

Each class will perform a dance in one of our Spring Recitals held in early June at the Palace Theatre in Lockport. 

** For best training and progression, dancers should enroll in Level 2 classes for at least two seasons.  Level 2 is designed for dancers ages 9, 10 or 11 as the next step for dancers coming out of our Starz two-year program. 

Our class options for ages 9-11 are ...

Ballet  

Ballet is the classical foundation of all dance and emphasizes the proper technique necessary to become a strong successful dancer. Class focuses on technique, proper alignment, flexibility, grace, strength, coordination and performance.

Jazz

Jazz is an upbeat class with instruction in classic jazz movements and current style trends.
Class focuses on turns, leaps, flexibility and style.

Tap

Tap is a rhythmic audible dance form. Tap class develops a sense of rhythm, beat, coordination and motor skills.

Class focuses on tap steps and skills, combinations, speed and rhythm.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a fun, energetic, freestyle form of dance incorporating age-appropriate dance trends, jazz technique and fun current music.

Class focuses on combinations, style, skills and creativity. 

Theater Dance

Students learn to perform as dancer and actor. Look forward to acting exercises to break out of your shell and exposure to multiple theater dance styles. This class performs a Broadway style recital dance.

Lyrical

Lyrical dancers learn to tell to a story or convey a message through expression and movement. The style is fluid, smooth and controlled, blending jazz and ballet technique. Available to intermediate dancers and above, enrolled in ballet.

Acrobatics    

Acro is a combination of jazz style dance and tumbling skill training. Class includes focused instruction in flexibility, strength, balance and skill training similar to gymnastics floor exercise.  Proper progression, technique and safety are emphasized.  Please carefully review required skills for each level - proper progression is important for the safety of our dancers.  Faculty will adjust class assignments if dancer is incorrectly enrolled.

Payment Plan:

Registration fee: $40 Individual $60

Family Tuition: (9 installment payments based on family's total class hours)

1st installment and registration fee due at time of registration. Installments 2-9 due the 1st of each month: Oct-May

Classes begin September 9 -
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