Performance Requirements & Class Descriptions 2011-12

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Christmas (December) Recital

  • Sunday, December 18, 3:00 p.m.
  • $15 Recital Fee
  • Free admission
  • Plaster Student Union Theater
    Missouri State University Campus

Spring (May) Recital

  • $50 Recital Fee
  • Each dancer will receive 3 free tickets
  • Juanita K Hammons Hall for Performing Arts

Ballet / Jazz / Tap / Hiphop
(Recreational Classes)

Scheduled Performances

Cider Days (September)
Christmas Recital (December; Coger Theater)
Spring Recital (May; Juanita K Hammons Hall)
Artsfest (May)

Dress Requirements
for Performances

PreK-K Recreational Class:
Blue Leotard
Pink Ballet Shoes
Black Mary Jane Tap

Grades 1-3 Recreational Class:
Black Leotard
Black Bootie Shorts
Pink Ballet Shoes
Black Bloch Lace-up Tap
or White Tennis Shoes

Triple Threat
(Ballet, Jazz, Tap or Hiphop)

Triple Threat classes are 55 minutes in length. The class begins at the barre with ballet and, depending on age, will progress through intro to the barre and then demand more from the student as they develop.

The jazz component of class involves stretching for flexibility, balance and isolation of movement. It will include, depending on age and ability, developing turning and leaping skills, and combinations.

Depending on choice of triple threat, the third component will be tap or hiphop. Tap will build on traditional tap technique and terminology. Hiphop will be varying styles and urban movement with age appropriate movement and music.

Ages

PreK-K, Grades 2-4

Scheduled Performances

Cider Days (September)
Christmas Recital (December; Coger Theater)
Spring Recital (May; Juanita K Hammons Hall)
Artsfest (May)

Dress Requirements
for Performances:

PreK-K Triple Threat:
Blue Leotard
Pink Ballet Shoes
Black Mary Jane Tap

Grades 2-4 Triple Threat:
Red Leotard
Black Booties
Pink Ballet Shoes
or White Tennis Shoes

Hiphop 1

Beginning Hiphop will develop upper body strength, separation of movement, floorwork and grounding. Weekly combos and skills.

Suggested Age

5-7

Dress Requirements
for Performances

Black Sweats
White T-Shirt

Scheduled Performances

Cider Days (September)
Christmas Recital (December; Coger Theater)
Spring Recital (May; Juanita K Hammons Hall)
Artsfest (May)

Hiphop 2

Second level in Hiphop. Explores stalls and tricks while taking separation of movement and dynamics to new level.

Suggested Age

8-11

Scheduled Performances

Cider Days (September)
Christmas Recital (December; Coger Theater)
Spring Recital (May; Juanita K Hammons Hall)
Artsfest (May)

Dress Requirements
for Performances

Black Shorts
White T-Shirt

Hiphop 3

Recommended for dancers with some experience. This is a fast-paced, athletic and high-energy class, taking spatial and dynamics of street style to the next level.

Suggested Age

12+

Scheduled Performances

Cider Days (September)
Christmas Recital (December; Coger Theater)
Spring Recital (May; Juanita K Hammons Hall)
Artsfest (May)

Dress Requirements
for Performances

Black Sweats
White T-Shirt