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STARZ PROGRAMS
Our STARZ programs are designed for our dancers ages 7 and 8, whether your child has been dancing since preschool or just starting out - we have a class for everyone!
The SDD Starz program is a two-season program that consists of individual subject classes that encourage creativity and individuality while focusing on a strong foundation in dance! Dancers build on the basics from our young children's programs with further skill and technique development in single subject classes. 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 creativity.
Starz classes are single subject 45-minute classes. We offer classes in the core subjects of dance ballet, jazz, tap. Dancers at this age can also begin training in acrobatics 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 Starz 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 Starz level classes for two seasons. Starz is designed for dancers ages 7 and 8 as the next step for dancers coming out of our Superstar Split program.
Our class options for ages 7 & 8 are ...
Starz Ballet
Dancers age 7 & 8 (as of 12/1/2024)
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.
| Class Day | Class Time | Level | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 4:45 - 5:30 PM | Starz Ballet | Miss Julianna |
| Saturday | 11:45 - 12:30 PM | Starz Ballet | Miss Leah |
Starz Jazz
Dancers age 7 & 8 (as of 12/1/2024)
Jazz is an upbeat class with instruction in classic jazz movements and current style trends.
Class focuses on turns, leaps, flexibility and style.
| Class Day | Class Time | Level | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 - 7:45 PM | Starz Jazz | Miss Annamaria |
| Friday | 5:30 - 6:15 PM | Starz Jazz | Miss Annamaria |
| Saturday | 10:15 - 11:00 AM | Starz Jazz | Miss Julianna |
Starz Tap
Dancers age 7 & 8 (as of 12/1/2024)
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.
| Class Day | Class Time | Level | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 6:15 - 7:00 PM | Starz Tap | Miss Annamaria |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 11:45 AM | Starz Tap | Miss Leah |
Starz Hip Hop
Dancers age 7 & 8 (as of 12/1/2024)
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.
| Class Day | Class Time | Level | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 4:00 - 4:45 PM | Starz Hip Hop | Miss Sarah P. |
| Friday | 7:00 - 7:45 PM | Starz Hip Hop | Miss Annamaria |
Starz Acrobatics
Dancers age 7 & 8 (as of 12/1/2024)
Acro is available to students ages 7-9 and 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.
| Class Day | Class Time | Level | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 - 4:45 PM | Starz Acro | Miss Kelly |
| Thursday | 4:45 - 5:30 PM | Starz Acro | Miss Brianna |
| Saturday | 9:30 - 10:15 | Starz Acro | Miss Julianna |
Class Attire:
What to wear:
Girls: Solid-color Leotard (skirts are optional) with convertible tights in pink, fleshtone or white.
Hair pulled back completely off the face in a bun, ponytail or braid.
Boys: White T-shirt and black shorts or pants
Shoes needed for the above classes:
Jazz: Tan split sole Jazz Booties
Tap: Black full sole tie up Tap Shoes
Ballet: Pink split sole Ballet shoes for Girls.
Black split sole Ballet shoes for Boys.
Preferred Ballet shoes ... So Danca Bliss Stretch Canvas or Capezio Hanami Canvas or Bloch Performa stretch Canvas split sole
Acro: Barefoot
Hip Hop: Black hip top Converse-style sneakers
Be sure to label all shoes with your name or initials to prevent confusion. Dancers should bring a water bottle to class.
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
| Class Hours: | Tuition: |
|---|---|
| .75 class hour (one 45 min class) | $64 |
| 1.5 class hours (2 classes) | $110 |
| 2.25 class hours (3 classes) | $148 |
| 3 class hours (4 classes) | $177 |
Costume fee: (due Nov 1) $80 per class
Performance fee: (due Feb 1) $75 per family
Please visit our Tuition and Policies page for family tuition rates and more information.
