Welcome to our Youth Dance Program! Our fall & winter dance program offers a variety of classes for children ages 1- 18 years. Our classes are taught by experienced, highly qualified instructors who are dedicated to the art of dance. Classes are held in our beautiful fitness/dance studio with mirrors and ballet bars. Baton Twirling on Tuesday nights are held in the Dome on our sports courts. Each session runs 12 weeks with a fall & spring recital. Students will learn technique, skills, and a routine to perform at our recital. There’s an additional $15 costume accessory fee (paid at time of registration) Recital information and details will be given out in class.
Parent Tot Creative Movement classes run every 6 weeks and do not participate in recitals.
Click on the tabs below for Class Schedules, Descriptions and Dance Policies. Please contact dance coordinator, Angie Watts, with any questions at awatts@legacycentermichigan.com
Summer Dance Camps
Summer Dance Camps
We are excited to be offering three summer dance camps for ages 6-12 yrs! Camps include a variety of dance styles: Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pom & Baton. Please visit our summer camps page for full details and other camp offerings
Dance is offered as an option during the following Legacy Summer Camp weeks:
July 15 – July 18
July 29– August 1
August 12 – August 15
Fall Dance Offerings
Fall 2019 Dance Offerings
Tuesdays (September 3 – November 19)
Instructor: Sarah Cartier
5pm-5:40pm Pre-Ballet & Tap ages 3-4 $120
5:45pm-6:25pm Ballet & Jazz ages 5-7 $120
6:30pm-7:10pm Hip Hop & Jazz ages 6-9 $120
7:15pm-7:55pm Hip Hop & Jazz ages 10-14 $120
Instructor: Tammy Albrecht
5:30pm-6:10pm Baton Twirling ages 5-7 $120*
6:30pm-7:10pm Baton Twirling ages 8-18 $120*
(*$20 baton fee for new students, pay at the time of registration)
Wednesdays (September 4 – November 20) Instructor: Angie Watts
10:30am-11:10am Parent Tot Creative Movement ages 1-3 $60
11:30am-12:10pm Pre-Ballet & Tap ages 3-4 $120
12:30pm-1:10pm Jazz & Tap ages 5-7 $120
Thursdays (September 5 – November 21) Instructor: Angie Watts
10:30am-11:10am Pre-Ballet & Creative Movement ages 2.5-3.5 $120
11:30am-12:10pm Pre-Ballet & Tap ages 3-4 $120
12:30pm-1:10pm Baton & Pom ages 5-7 $120*
1:30pm-2:10pm Homeschool Baton & Pom ages 8-14 $120*
(*$20 baton fee for new students, pay at the time of registration)
Evening instructor: Madeline Kreps
5:00pm – 5:40pm Ballet & Tap ages 5-7 $120
5:45pm-6:25pm Pre-Ballet & Tap ages 3-4 $120
6:30pm-7:10pm Lyrical & Tap ages 6-9 $120
7:15pm – 7:55pm Lyrical & Jazz ages 10-14 $120
Fridays (September 6 – November 22) Instructor: Kristen Perlin
10:30am-11:10am Parent Tot Creative Movement ages 1-3 $60
11:30am-12:10pm Pre-Ballet & Creative Movement ages 2.5-3.5 $120
12:30pm-1:10pm Pre-Jazz & Tap ages 3-4 $120
1:30pm – 2:10pm Hip Hop & Jazz ages 4-6 $120
Dance Class Descriptions
Creative Movement
This class is the perfect introduction to music and movement for the very young child, aged 18 months-3 years. Focus is on coordination and rhythm which are introduced in creative and imaginative ways using many props such as scarves, ribbons, shakers, and much more. Keeping students entertained while learning beginning dance skills will help them to acquire a lifelong love for dance. Parents participate in the Parent/Tot class only, the parent/tot class will not participate in the December recital.
Required: Comfortable clothing. Dance Shoes, Tennis shoes, Socks or Barefoot – NO JEANS
Pre-Classes
Classes include concepts that are found in an older child’s dance class. The goals are to foster creativity, freedom of expression in movement, and a love for dance, while building a strong foundation to prepare the students for the next level of dance. See descriptions below for required clothing and shoes. Parents must remain in the building during classes.
Ballet
Students will learn classical ballet techniques and terminology. Each class includes center floor work and across-the-floor combinations. Ballet provides grace, poise, and technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance.
Required: pink ballet shoes, tights and leotard (any color), hair pulled up.
Baton Twirling
Baton twirling is very good for developing hand-eye coordination and learning how to be goal oriented. Twirling combines dance and gymnastics while manipulating one, two or three batons. This class will start with basic baton twirling skills that will then be combined into a fun routine. Marching fundamentals will be taught and put to use in a parade routine format.
Tuesday Night Baton Classes are held on the SPORTS COURTS in the Dome. Twirlers will be divided into age groups.
Required: Tan Jazz shoes, form fitting clothing (tank top, leotard, capri yoga/dance pants, jazz pants, etc) NO JEANS, Hair pulled up.
Batons must be paid for at registration, instructor will order batons. $20 baton fee, twirlers keep their own batons!
Hip Hop
A high-energy dance style that uses the latest sounds in rap, R & B and pop music. The dancing represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of hip hop dancing. Students will break down steps and techniques and bring style and personality to the movement.
Required: See required shoe description under class registration, comfortable or form fitting clothing (tank top, leggings/capri pants, etc) – NO JEANS Hair pulled up.
Jazz
Combines traditional, theatrical and contemporary jazz with the ever changing styles of today. Dancers learn basic technical skills including jazz walk, chaine turns, single pirouettes, jetes, kicks, and much more. Jazz builds dancers’ style and confidence while working on musicality and the ability to pick up choreography and connect steps and skills together with fun, upbeat music.
Required: tan jazz shoes, tight fitting clothing (tank top, leotard, capri yoga/dance pants, jazz pants, etc). Hair pulled up
Lyrical & Modern
This class combines the passion of lyrical dance with the grounded technique of modern dance. We will focus on the connection to music and creativity, while gaining strength from a combination of modern technique styles, including Graham, Cunningham, and Limon. Students will be introduced to floor work and choreography exercises.
Required: tan jazz shoes or barefoot. Tight fitting clothing (tank top, leotard, capri yoga/dance pants, jazz pants, etc). Hair pulled up.
Pom
Introduces dancers to the basics of proper jazz dance technique while including the sharp synchronized movements and visual effects of working with pom poms! Cheerleading arm movements and Jumps are incorporated.
Required: tan jazz shoes, tight fitting clothing (tank top, leotard, capri yoga/dance pants, jazz pants, etc). Hair pulled up
Tap
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. 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.
Required: black tap shoes, tight fitting clothing (leotard, tank top, capri/yoga pants, etc.) Hair pulled up.
Baton Twirling
Baton twirling is very good for developing hand-eye coordination and learning how to be goal oriented. Twirling combines dance and gymnastics while manipulating one, two or three batons. This class will start with basic baton twirling skills that will then be combined into a fun routine. Marching fundamentals will be taught and put to use in a parade routine format.
Tuesday Night Baton Classes are held on the SPORTS COURTS in the Dome. Twirlers will be divided into age groups.
Required: Tan Jazz shoes, form fitting clothing (tank top, leotard, capri yoga/dance pants, jazz pants, etc) NO JEANS, Hair pulled up.
Batons must be paid for at registration, instructor will order batons. $20 baton fee, twirlers keep their own batons!
Dance Policies
Legacy Dance Policies
1. Class Schedule – Days and times are subject to change depending on enrollment. You will be notified of any changes.
2. Class Refunds – Refunds requested prior to the half-way point will be pro-rated. No refunds will be granted after the session is past the halfway point unless for medical reasons.
3. Parent Watch Days – Parents will be invited to watch the first class of each month beginning in the second month. Parents need to remain in the Legacy Facility during classes on non-parent watch days. Please note that parent watch days are very distracting so please help keep noises to a minimum.
4. Class Attire & Hair – Dancers need to have proper attire and shoes with hair pulled back. (NO JEANS) Please see class descriptions for required shoes and attire. Dancers need to bring a water to class each week. No Food or other drinks allowed in the studio.
5. Recital Attire/Accessory Fee – Fall and Winter Sessions only: There is a $15 recital accessory fee. A recital letter will be available with more details and information regarding attire, dates, and location.
