2008-2009 Calendar of Events/Class Schedule

Inclement Weather/Class Cancellation: In case of inclement or unsafe weather conditions, please call the studio, 703-594-3223, for a voice mail update on class delays or cancellations.   PWDA does not follow Prince William or Fauquier County School inclement weather closings.

+ 6 Weeks, Beginning October 7, Boys 6-11 Years

# Audition required for participation

* Enrollment in minimum of two Irish classes required

** Placement determined by instructor

*** Additional enrollment in Ballet or Jazz required

Class Descriptions

Creative Movement — Young children learn to dance thru exploration of movement and rhythm.   Use of props, imaginative dance, locomotor skills, fun dances, body awareness and self expression; Must be potty trained, able to follow basic directions and separate from mom/dad at the door.

Pre-Ballet — Emphasis on basics of ballet with age appropriate skills & technique. Use of props, imaginative dance, locomotor skills.

Beginning Ballet/Tap/Jazz — Beginners need to learn proper technique, alignment, flexibility and vocabulary of dance. Skills include across the floor movements, centre, and basic turns and combinations. Tap=rhythm, clarity, speed, and basic steps. Jazz=warm-ups, isolations, combinations, progressions.

Ballet I/Tap I/Jazz I — Continuation of fundamentals and technique development; terminology. Succeeding levels of classes will build on mastery of skills. (1-2 years previous experience)

Level II/III — For students with dance experience. Students should demonstrate skill achievement and have a good understanding of dance vocabulary. This level does not correspond with number of years of dance, but to mastery of skills, etc. Placement in levels may be determined by instructor evaluation/discretion.

Lyrical — Combines ballet, jazz, modern styles with emphasis on drama/emotion; Requirement: Ballet or jazz enrollment

Modern — Also called contemporary dance, is a broad genre of styles. Requirement: Ballet or jazz enrollment

Hip Hop — Urban dance style, street funk, pop and lock movements. Experience or participation ballet/jazz very helpful, but not required. All levels.

Jazz Pom — Jazz dance style with leaps, kicks, precision drills, motions, pom poms. Enrollment in jazz or ballet is recommended for technique.

Irish Dance — Soft & Hardshoe — Learn reels, hornpipe, basic clogging; Music styles such as jigs, slip jig, reels, rock reel, etc.

Irish Performance — Must be enrolled in two or more Irish classes; prepare for competition/performance

Ballet II/III — Ballet experience required; Students must demonstrate preparedness, focus, and commitment and must take a minimum of 2 classes/week. 3x week strongly recommended. Placement in level II or III will be determined by instructor.

Turns, Tricks, Technique — Skill driven for students to learn challenging turns, leaps, jumps, strengthening, and stretching activities. Must be enrolled in ballet or jazz.  

Ballet/Tap or Jazz Combo — Combination class; 45 minutes ballet/30 or tap or jazz.  

Jr/Sr Competition Team — Required rehearsal class for competition members. Auditions for competition team are open to stunts who are enrolled in ballet, tap, jazz. In addition to company class, students must maintain attendance in core dance classes.

Please speak to the Director or staff for additional clarification of classes or student placement.

Age ranges are guidelines, but not the only determinant for placement.

Levels I,II, etc. do not correspond to years of experience, but to level of skill and achievement.