Dance Program

Ballet

Schedules

REQUIRED DANCE ATTIRE:  Pink ballet shoes, pink tights, black leotard & ballet skirt.

Ballet is truly the foundation of all dance!  This classical form helps to develop correct body placement, flexibility and proper dance posture.  It is highly suggested that all level dancers take a weekly ballet class to aide in correct dance technique.

Level I   = Beginning level 
Level II  = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level I skills and instructors recommendation required)
Level III = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level II skills and instructors recommendation required)
Level IV = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level III skills and instructors recommendation required)

Summer 2008

School Year
2007 - 2008

Tap

REQUIRED DANCE ATTIRE: Black tap shoes, leotard, and tights or dance shorts.

This form of dance concentrates on a strong sense of rhythm and coordination.  The higher the level, the more important it is that students learn to work together as a unified group.  Music is upbeat and varies from the 20’s through today’s popular choices!

Level I = (Beginner Level)
Level II = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level I skills and instructors recommendation required)
Level III = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level II skills and instructors recommendation required)
Level IV = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level III skills and instructors recommendation required)

Summer 2008

School Year
2007 - 2008

Jazz

REQUIRED DANCE ATTIRE:  Tan jazz slip on boot, leotard, and tights or black jazz pants.

This free style form of dance focuses on flexibility, body isolations, and floor work.  Jazz is a great basic for all level dancers, and uses today’s upbeat popular music.                         

Level I   = (Beginner level)
Level II  = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level I skills and instructors recommendation required)
Level III  = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level II skills and instructors recommendation required)
Level IV = (Prerequisite: Proficiency at all Level III skills and instructors recommendation required)

Summer 2008

School Year
2007 - 2008

Hip - Hop

REQUIRED DANCE ATTIRE:  Black dance sneaker, leotard, and black jazz pants.

A very popular form of jazz that borders on the street style used in today’s music videos.  It is highly suggested that the student also take a jazz class in combination with the hip - hop classes.

Level I  = Beginning level   
Level II = (Prerequisite: Hip Hop I skills and instructors recommendation required)
Level III = (Prerequisite: Hip Hop II skills and instructors recommendation required)
Level IV = (Prerequisite: Hip Hop III skills and instructors recommendation required)

Summer 2008

School Year
2007 - 2008

COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

For those who reach higher, Palmer’s offers both Jr. and Sr. level girl’s competitive dance teams.  Our competitive programs are for the more advanced level dancer who is prepared to make this tough, challenging, but very rewarding commitment! 

Students who are interested in joining our team program should call the office to arrange for a testing time.

ANNUAL DANCE SHOW CASE

As their culminating event, all of our Dance students are invited to participate in our Annual Dance Show Case.  The show case is a fun production, held right here at Palmers.  It will involve choreographed routines and costumes!

This event is a favorite with the students!
Be sure to invite all of your family and friends!

Annual Tot Olympics and Dance Show Case

As their culminating event all of our Pre-School students will be invited to perform in our
 Annual Tot Olympics & Dance Show Case.

The Tot Olympics & Dance Show Case will take place at Palmer’s.  Our Pre-School gymnasts will perform short routines on each event, and our young dancers will perform a choreographed dance routine.  This is a great opportunity for family and friends to view their yearlong accomplishments!!

Be sure to invite all of your Family & Friends!