Noe Valley Dance Space

Class Descriptions

Toddler Ballet
The goal of this class is to introduce your child to the world of dance in a positive and nurturing atmosphere. Your tiny dancers will learn classical ballet steps, fun strengthening/stretching exercises, travel like a butterfly and create a dance landscape with their imaginations. Musicality, shapes and lines, directional awareness and class etiquette will also be a focus of the toddler program. Musical accompaniment for this class varies from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to Disney’s the Little Mermaid.

Ballet I
This class is a follow up to Toddler Ballet. At this stage students are ready to incorporate more technical steps into their dance vocabulary. In addition, they will focus on balance, musicality/rhythm, and body alignment. Creativity continues to be cultivated as their own movement and ideas are incorporated into their class and performances.

Ballet II and up
Once they’ve developed a solid foundation, NVDS students are ready for a more structured ballet class. At these levels, students will engage in a full barre, center work, and refine their technique and memory skills. While these levels incorporate a more structured dance program, they also continue to cultivate expression thru movement and take into account each child’s comfort level and goals.

Adult Ballet
This class is offered to teenagers and adults. It is designed to work with the body's needs, building on alignment, strength and flexibility, as well as beauty and precision. The class follows a traditional format: barre work, stretching, center work, and across the floor concluding with an excerpt from a classical variation.

Prenatal Ballet
This class is a play on the traditional ballet class, with a focus on the needs of an expectant mother. Prenatal ballet incorporates Kegel and pelvic opening exercises, as well as lower back strengthening to assist in the delivery and recovery process. PB is a safe, low-impact way of maintaining your muscle tone and length while preparing for the body’s ultimate feat. Plus, it’s not a bad way to get your little one started on some music appreciation!

Modern I
This class is perfect for the dancer who loves to move, but seeks a less defined dance vocabulary than ballet offers. It builds on a dancers strength, flexibility and agility while challenging the mind’s curiosity and the body’s athleticism. Students in this class will also be encouraged to question and explore choreography and movement.

Hip Hop / Jazz
This class combines Hip Hop and Jazz technique with old school and pop music for a fun, energetic and athletic dance class. Dancers in this class will jam to the beats provided while exploring different movement qualities, levels and directions.

Observation Classes

Observation classes will be scheduled as part of the curriculum. There will be a number of days (disclosed on registration day) scheduled each semester where parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters and the household goldfish will be invited to attend their child's class. As of this fall, classes will otherwise be closed for viewing. This is to limit student distractions, so that they may get the most out of their hour. I will be available after class (and all classes) to discuss each child's progress, or parental concern.

Dance Summer Camps 2010

Open to kids ages 4-10

Kids will take part in dance classes which include: Ballet, Tahitian, Polynesian, Jazz, and Hip Hop
Yoga for kids
Drama/Acting exercises and games
Arts and Crafts
Ribbon Dancing in the Park
Learn to choreograph movement to their favorite songs
Experience the stories and see movies of the great ballets
Make up and face painting

… and much more!

Camp Weeks and Times:
June 14-18
June 21-25
August 2-6
August 9-13
August 16-20

Hours: 9am-2pm

Cost: $300/week. Discounts available for multiple week sign ups and sibling enrollment

*Camp dates subject to change based on enrollment.
* Email us at info@noevalleydance.com for fees and availability.
* After camp care is available for an additional fee.

Fall 2010 Tuition

Annual Non-Refundable Registration Fee $25

1 Class/Week : $245/Student, $220/Sibling
2 Classes/Week : $390/Student, $350/Sibling

* Semester and first month fees due registration day. After registration day, monthly payments are due the first class of the month. Cash and checks only. Please make checks payable to Noe Valley Dance Space.

* Attendance is mandatory, however students will be permitted 2 make up classes/semester which are to be arranged with the instructor. Please note, holidays have been scheduled to coincide with school holidays to accomodate family vacations.

FALL 2010 REGISTRATION FORM

Uniform/Attire

Ballet
The NVDS ballet uniform consists of pink tights, pink ballet slippers, class leotard and skirt. Parents should make sure their child is properly suited and prepared for class. Leotards have been especially ordered for students enrolled/ing at NVDS and should be purchased through us on registration day. Parents should consult with the teacher as to which color to purchase.

Hip hop
Hip hoppers are expected to wear their class leotard ( consult teacher) and black dance pants. Either jazz sneakers or regular sneakers are the required footwear.

Children's Leotards $23
Skirts $12
Jazz pants $23