IRVINE SCHEDULE 2018-2019
September 4, 2018 – June 29, 2019
Additional Classes
Character Classes – Ages 10+
| Character 4/5 | Monday | 5:30-6:30pm | Askar |
| Character 6-Advanced | Saturday | 10:30-11:30am | Askar |
Character dance is integral to much of classical ballet repertoire. It is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance, normally from a European country and uses movements and dance which have been adapted for the theatre. Ballets such as Swan Lake, Don Quixote and The Nutcracker feature character dance.
Character Dress Code – Ladies
* Black Leotard
* Pink Tights
* Black Character Shoes
* Black Character Skirt
Character Dress Code – Men
* White Tee Shirt
* Black Bike Shorts and/or tights
* Black Jazz Shoes
Contemporary Classes – Ages 10+
| Contemporary 6/7 | Wednesday | 5:30-6:30pm | Renee |
| Contemporary 8/Advanced | Wednesday | 7:30-8:30pm | Renee |
Contemporary classes will consist of abstract movements that combine modern and classical ballet elements. Exercises in the class will focus on improving flexibility, extension, core strength, balance and musicality.
Contemporary Dress Code – Ladies
* Black Leotard
* Pink Tights
* Barefoot or socks
* Tight fitting shorts or capri length leggings
Contemporary Dress Code – Men
* White Tee Shirt
* Black Bike Shorts and/or tights
* Barefoot or socks
Jazz Class – Ages 7+
| Jazz 1-3 | Tuesday | 6:30-7:30pm | Taylor |
| Jazz 6-Advanced | Thursday | 6:30-7:30pm | Taylor |
Jazz classes are fun and energetic classes that teach the fundamentals of jazz movement. Exercises and combinations in the class will focus on improving stretching, isolations, rhythms, musicality, turns, leaps and memorization.
Jazz Dress Code – All Levels
* Tight fitting shorts or capri length leggings
* Tight fitting top
* Jazz shoes – NO BARE FEET AT ANY TIME!
* Hair must be secured up and off the face.
Stretch Class – Ages 10+
| Stretch 4-Advanced | Friday | 6:00-6:30m | Stella |
Stretch classes are a great supplement for dancers who want to improve their ballet training. Exercises in class will focus on building core strength, finding and maintaining balance, and increasing flexibility.
Stretch Dress Code – All Levels
* Black Leotard
* Pink Tights
* Barefoot or socks
* Tight fitting shorts or capri length leggings