Classes
Class Placement
The appropriate class and level for each student is entirely determined by the Footnotes staff. Correct placement for each dancer is individualistic and specific to that dancer’s needs and abilities.
Please remember that all students do not learn at the same rate. Students who start in the same class together will not always progress in the same way and therefore may be placed in different levels based upon the evaluation of their progress.
New students with no or little dance experience will be placed in beginner classes of the appropriate age group in the subject of their choice.
New students with prior dance instruction may have to try a few different classes and levels to find the appropriate fit at Footnotes.
Returning students are generally kept with their group for the new dance season. However, each student is evaluated at the end of each year and may therefore be placed in a different level in accordance with their progress.
Happy Feet,
Age 1-2
This class is the perfect introduction to music and movement for the very young child not ready to separate but ready to explore a nurturing learning environment. The basic elements of dance are introduced in a positive and loving way using props such as scarves, stuffed animals, musical instruments, and costume effects. Caregivers (in comfortable clothing) and children participate together throughout the class until children are willing and able to dance alone.
This is a 25 minute class structured to stimulate coordination skill, listening skills, balance, music interpretation, creative movement and motor development in the youngest dancers. This program is an excellent introduction to the world of dance and lots of fun for the youngest dancer!
DRESS CODE: For girls, dress code is a Pink Ballet Dress, tights and pink ballet shoes. Boys will wear a Footnotes t-shirt, black shorts or joggers and black ballet shoes. Ballet shoes are available through the studio or online and are not included with registration.
Happy Feet, Age 3-4
Children ages 3 through 4 will be placed in a Happy Feet, Age 3-4, class. The activities are aimed at cultivating body awareness, such as the ability to identify and isolate body parts. There will be singing and clapping exercises to help develop the musical side and movement skills such as shaking, kicking, walking on different levels, etc. Other activities will focus on using imagination to cultivate creativity. This is a 45 minute class designed to introduce our younger dancers to the basics of ballet and the joy or moving to music. Dancers will learn the basics of ballet and explore creative movement. This class is designed for both beginning and those with some experience. It is a natural follow-up to Happy Feet for ages 1-2.
DRESS CODE: Girls will wear an aqua dance dress and pink leather ballet slippers. Tights are optional. Boys will wear a Footnotes t-shirt, black shorts or joggers and black leather ballet shoes. Hair will be pulled back and secured off the face. Ballet shoes are available through the studio or online and are not included with registration.
Happy Feet, Age 5-6
Children ages 5 through 6 will be placed in a Happy Feet, Age 5-6, class. Dancers will continue to learn ballet terminology and movements in the 5-6 year old class. We encourage creativity and fun in class as well learning new dance skills. Other day to day skills like knowing shapes, colors, counting and knowing right from left are focused on at this age. This is a 45 minute class designed to introduce our younger dancers to the basics of ballet and the joy or moving to music. Dancers will learn the basics of ballet and explore creative movement. This class is designed for both beginning and those with some experience. It is a natural follow-up to Happy Feet for ages 3-4.
DRESS CODE: Girls will wear an lilac dance dress and pink leather ballet slippers. Tights are optional. Boys will wear a Footnotes t-shirt, black shorts or joggers and black leather ballet shoes. Hair will be pulled back and secured off the face. Ballet shoes are available through the studio or online and are not included with registration.
Ballet 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Ballet is offered to all ages in various levels, ballet is the foundation of dance. Body placement flexibility, balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and center floor work. Should ballet technique is essential for strength power and execution for each dancer.
Ballet classes are designed for those students with prior dance experience. Dancers will be placed in one of these classes based on previous dance experience and ability shown in class. More focus will be placed on technique, strengthening muscles and appreciating the aesthetics of good dance. Students will learn to express themselves when performing and present themselves with a positive self image in all areas of life.
Ballet classes vary for 30 to 45 minutes and are offered for student 7 to 18 years old. These classes are divided into 5 levels and student are placed by skill level. Younger students are encouraged to take a Combo Class such as Twinkle Babies, Princess Ballerina, Twinkle Stars, Super Stars or Tiny Dancers for early ballet training.
DRESS CODE: Girls will wear tights, black leotard, and pink ballet slippers . A skirt may be worn. Boys will wear black shorts or dance pants, a white t-shirt, black ballet slippers. Hair will be pulled back, away from the face and no loose jewelry will be worn.
Pre-Pointe
Pre- Pointe is a more technical ballet class for the dancer transitioning to Pointe. This class will focus on basic barre and center work and introduce the fundamentals of our ballet program including class expectations and attire. Dancers will wear tights, any color leotard and pink ballet shoes. Pre-Pointe dancers will do the same exercises and dances with the Pointe I class but in flat ballet shoes. The Pre-Pointe dancer may move on to Pointe when the instructor feels they are ready. Ballet 4 is for students who are more advanced but do not want to go en pointe.
Pre-Pointe/Ballet 4 and Pointe are 45 minute classes that meets twice a week.
Pre-Pointe/Ballet 4/Pointe: (students must enroll in both classes)
LYRICAL
Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and ballet. Lyrical dance is often referred to as contemporary dance. Lyrical dance uses dramatic motion to interpret music and express emotion. There are two lyrical classes, Lyrical 1, 2, 3 and 4
ATTIRE: Girls and boys may wear their clothing from ballet and tap. If not enrolled in an additional class, girls will wear black leotards or biketards. Girls and boys will wear lyrical sandals Hair will be pulled back off the face and no loose jewelry will be worn. Blue jeans are not allowed!
Lyrical 1 and 2 classes are 30 minutes long. Lyrical 3 and 4 are 45 minutes.
Jazz/Hip Hop
Jazz/Hip Hop classes are offered separately from the combination classes, but usually preceded by a ballet & tap class. Students will stretch and learn jazz and hip hop technique. Ballet helps strengthen muscles and align the body while tap introduces the mathematics of musicality and rhythm. For this reason dancers are strongly encouraged to take ballet and tap in addition to jazz/hip hop. A solid knowledge in all forms of movement will make a dancer stronger.
These classes feature a concentration in jazz technique. Through proper warm up, effective stretching, body isolation and floor work incorporating center floor and across the floor combination, each level builds on the previous one and leads to greater understand and proper execution of the many styles of jazz dance. Jazz is a style of dance that is structured in technique while taking many shapes and forms. It can be performed to a vast variety of music styles from Broadway to pop. Hip Hop is an upbeat style of dance performed to popular music. Although Hip Hops roots came from urban street dancing, it has become increasingly popular in the entertainment world. Hip Hop takes many forms and is continually changing.
Students will be placed in either Jazz 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 based on their previous experience and level of ability shown in class. Jazz 1, 2 and 3 are 30 minute classes. Jazz 4 and 5 are 45 minutes class.
ATTIRE: Girls and boys may wear their clothing from ballet and tap or change into black leotard. Tan jazz shoes are requied. Boys may wear black jazz shoes. Hair will be pulled back off the face and no loose jewelry will be worn. Blue jeans are not allowed!
Musical Theater
Musical Theater is a fun energetic class that combines jazz technique with other varieties of create a "Broadway" style of dance. This class combines dancing, and acting and is open to students ages 7 to 18. Musical Theater will be a combination of original and sometimes zany choreography; often combining ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. Music of all genres will be used and interpreted providing a truly theatrical experience. Be ready to have some fun! This class is a great workshop for students wishing to develop their musical theatre skills for fun and self expression. Musical Theater is a 45 minute class.
ATTIRE: Girls will wear a black leggings and black Footnotes t-shirt and/or dance shorts or a dance skirt, and tan jazz shoes. Boys will wear any solid color shirt, black shorts or dance pants and black jazz shoes. Hair will be pulled back, away from the face and no loose jewelry will be worn. Blue jeans are not allowed!
Performance Teams
The Footnotes Dance Teams are performance groups who integrate jazz and hip-hop moves. The dance teams perform at LCSC basketball games, local parades and other community events such as the tree lighting at Locomotive Park. Performances vary in number and length from year to year. There are four performance teams based on their ages and abilities. These are NOT competition teams. All team dancers must be enrolled in at least one other Footnotes dance class.
Mini Dance Team
The Mini Dance Team is for ages 5 through 8 years old. Admission to this team is by teacher recommendation. There is no audition.
Youth Dance Team
The Youth Dance Team is geared for students 9+ years old. Admission to this team is by teacher recommendation.
Junior Dance Team
The Junior Dance team is for dancers 11+. Admission to this team is by teacher recommendation.
Senior Dance Team
Senior Dance Team is for dancers with a strong dance background. Admission to this team is by recommendation only.
Adults Only Class
Adult Tap
The adult program at Footnotes offers a adult Tap class. The classes are available for students ages 18 & older and catered to adult learning. It’s a fun and exciting way to exercise and learn how to dance. Adult dancers may dance at the recital but that is not a requirement. Adult tap will be held in 8 week sessions.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Parents of currently registered students receive a 50% discount off tuition for all adult classes.