Summer 2012 Dance Classes

Summer Class Schedule 2012
Little Princess Ballet

(2 – 3 year olds)

A special class for the very young child. Basic dance technique, songs, and dances stressing locomotor movements, dress up and make believe. . This is a fun class students learn dance and separation skills. 50 minutes once a week.

Monday 9:30am

Preschool Ballet

(3- 5 years old)

This is a fun preparation for the study of classical ballet. Exercises, basic ballet            technique, movement, choreographed dance routines set to music, and the make believe storybook land of ballet. All are offered in a nurturing atmosphere. 50 minutes once a week.

Monday 10:30am          Thurs. 9:30am          

Preschool Combination Class – Ballet / Tap

(3 – 5 year olds)

Introduce your child to dance in this unique class. One half of the class is ballet the other half of the class is tap. Students will learn choreographed songs and dances. Your preschooler will love this class.

50 minutes once a week
          Mon 11:30am

Preschool Hip-Hop

(3 – 5 year olds)

A fun way to introduce dance class for the young child. Warm up exercises, dance steps, songs and dances stressing motor skills set to children’s Hip-Hop music. Children learn to dance and have fun.

50 minute class once a week.

Thursday 10:30am      

Preschool Exercise & Tumbling

(3 - 5 years old)

  This fun class for the preschooler includes  - warm up exercises, basic tumbling, songs, and dances in a nurturing atmosphere. 50 minute class once a week.

Monday 12:30pm           

Preschool Acting / Musical Theater

(3 – 5 year olds)

Theater is a fun way for young children to express themselves. Basic exercises to warm up, theater games, dance, singing and acting. 55 minute class. Class size limited to 8 students with one teacher and assistant teacher.

Wednesday 4:30pm

Ballet I (5 – 7 years old)

This class is a basic introduction to classical ballet for children. It includes preparatory exercises to develop coordination, while kindling the imagination of the child, ballet barre and basic ballet steps. It opens the wonderful world of classical ballet and classical music to your child. 55 minute class once a week.

Thursday 11:30am

Ballet II

(6 – 9 year olds)

This class is a complete classical ballet class, including barre, center technique, adagio and turns. Classical musical music is used throughout the class so students can develop a love of classical ballet and music that will last a lifetime. 55 minute class once a week.
Thursday 12:30pm

Ballet III

Hip Hop Held at:

Hip Hop is the latest new dance form. It combines club dancing, street dancing, with jazz dance technique. Students will learn the latest steps to the newest music.
Thurs 10:30am - 3 - 5 year olds
Thurs 2:30pm - 6 - 9 year olds
Thurs 3:30pm - 10 - 12 years old
Thurs 4:30pm - 13 years old & up
Acting Musical TheaterLearn to act, sing, and dance in this unique class.
Wed 4:30pm
Wed 5:30pm
Tap Dance Classes
Child beginner class - Mon 1:30pmAdult beginner class - Thursday 7:30pm

The Ballet Center , 1863 Pond Rd, Ronkonkoma, Ny 11779

Call 631-737-1964

(7 – 11 year olds)

This is a complete classical ballet class, presenting more controlled techniques related to turns, adagio, body directions, and allegro movements.  55 minute class.

Thursday 1:30pmAdvanced Ballet  (12 years old – Adult)

This complete professional level classical ballet class is for professional dancers, dance teachers and serious ballet students.  Permission from Artistic Director, Debra Punzi, is required to attend this class. BALLET LONG ISLAND company members attend this class. 1 hour 25 minute class.
Wed 7:30pm
 

Adult Classes

Adult Classical Ballet

This class is for students with little or no dance training or for those students who are returning to ballet after any number of years. It is a complete introduction to ballet technique. It is also good for body toning and getting in shape. Level II and Level II are for students with ballet experience. 55 minute class

Level I – Wednesday 7:30pm

Level II  - Thursday 7:30pm     

Level III – Wednesday 7:30pm

Advanced Classical ballet

This complete professional level classical ballet class is for professional dancers, dance teachers and serious ballet students.  Permission from Artistic Director, Debra Punzi, is required to attend this class. BALLET LONG ISLAND company members attend this class. 1 hour 25 minute class.
Wednesday 7:30pm
Pointe (dancing on the toes)

This class is offered only to students who are technically and physically capable of dancing on pointe. Permission is required from Artistic Director, Debra Punzi, to attend this class. Pointe must be taken in addition to regular ballet class. This is a 30 minute class.

This class is offered only to students who are technically and physically capable of dancing on pointe. 

Wed 9:00pm   Thurs 8:30pm