The Marion Art Center Dance Academy is now accepting registrations for its Spring/Winter 2016 Session. Classes are held on Wednesdays starting on February 24 and run for 10 weeks. Fall session is grounded in classical dance. Spring session focuses heavily on choreography and recital performance with instructor Joclyne Nunes.
Preschool (age 3-4): 3:30 to 4:05 pm
Beginner (age 5-7): 4:15 to 5:00 pm
New! Tap Class (boys & girls ages 4-9): 5:15 to 6:00 pm
The 10-week Winter/Spring 2016 Session Class Schedule is as follows: February 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, No Dance on April 20 (School April Vacation), April 27, and May 4, (Thursday, May 5 is an extra built-in class if needed for snow day). The recital is set for Friday, May 6. The dress rehearsal will be at 4:30 pm with the recital following at 6:00 pm.
Preschool Dance: Preschool instruction is for children between the ages of 3-4. Class is 35 minutes and involves ballet warm-up, jazz stretches, basic mat tumbling and basic tap steps. The fee for the 10-week session is $145 for Marion Art Center members and $160 for non-members. (Child must be 3 years of age at the start of the session.)
Beginner (ages 5-7): Kinderstep and beginner instruction are for children between the ages of 4-5 and 6-7. Class is 45 minutes and involves ballet warm-up and barre, jazz stretches, beginner mat tumbling. The fee for the 10-week session is $155 for Marion Art Center members and $170 for non-members.
Tap Class (boys & girls ages 4-9): Tap class is designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. The fee for the 10-week session is $155 for Marion Art Center members and $170 for non-members.