Dance Classes - Current Class Offerings

OFFICERS:
President:
Rob Schimmelpfennig
Executive Vice President:
Judy Robson
Vice President:
Mike Fedler
Vice President:
Bill Kline
Treasurer:
Rich Vanek
Secretary:
Debbi Waring

BOARD MEMBERS:
Baerbel Baginski, WSL
Steve Candella
Neroy Carter
Arnie Esterer
Adele Herzog
Mary Ellen Higley
Ken Johnson
Mark Jones
Randy Jones
Gloria Kaull
Kim Laurello
Ed Looman
Chris McClure
Tom Picken
Scot Sinkler
Linda VanBuren
Joseph Varckette
Ellen Winer
Phyllis Duffy-Zala

Arts Center Staff

Beth Koski
Executive Director
Cindy Rimpela
Business Manager
Pamela Hammond
Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
Shelagh Dubsky
Dance Coordinator
Lyn Savarise
Music Coordinator
Meeghan Humphrey
Visual Arts Coordinator
Phil Mullet
Technical Liason
Joe Ford
Maintenance Coordinator
Marquitta Mollick
Evening Desk Coordinator

Ashtabula Arts Center GB Community Theatre

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2928 West 13th St. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
phone: 440-964-3396

Dance Classes:

Dance Class Fees
This class session is eight weeks
One class.............. class fee $52.00...........member rate $46.80
Two classes...........class fee $98.40...........member rate $88.56
Three classes........class fee $139.92.........member rate $125.93
Four classes..........class fee $176.00.........member rate $158.40
Five classes...........class fee $208.00.........member rate $187.20
Six classes.............class fee $233.76.........member rate $210.38
Some classes are excluded from these rates, and have rates listed with the class description.

Monday Classes

(C) Ballet I
Studio A
10 - 11 a.m.
with Cara Seymour
Eight weeks beginning June 11
Formal instruction in classical ballet. Students will learn basic ballet vocabulary and basic body alignment.

(T, A) Intermediate Jazz
Studio B
10 - 11 a.m.
Taught by Clover Robinson
Eight weeks beginning June 11
Students will continue to explore basic technique with emphasis placed on correct body placement, coordination, strength and flexibility. Jazz combinations will include multiple turns, jumps and challenging floorwork.

(C, T, A) Ballet III & IV
Studio A
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
with Clover Robinson
Eight weeks beginning June 11
Continue the study of the principles of classical ballet. Multiple turns, batteries and grand allegro steps will be introduced. Students will be expected to work with greater emphasis on discipline, exactness and precision in skills.

(C) Ballet II
Studio B
11 - 12:30 p.m.
with Shelagh Dubsky
Eight weeks beginning June 11
Recommended for students who have had a year of Ballet I training. Classes will focus on proper body alignment, strength building & flexibility. Dance combinations will be introduced.

(T,A) Classical Stretch & Alignment
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Studio A
Taught by Shelagh Dubsky
Eight weeks beginning June 11
This class is designed to help students effectively stretch and elongate muscles, allowing them greater freedom of movement in their dance.

Tuesday Classes

(T, A) Floor Barre
Studio A
10 - 10:45 p.m.
with Shelagh Dubsky
Eight weeks beginning June 12
For the intermediate and advanced dancer. Isolate and understand correct muscle usage without the effects of gravity. Correct technique will be explored while strengthening the muscles used in dance allowing for better body alignment.

(C, T, A) Ballet III & IV
Studio B
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
with Shelagh Dubsky
Eight weeks beginning June 12
See Monday’s description.

Wednesday Classes

(C, T, A) Ballet III & IV
Studio A
10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
with Shelagh Dubsky
Eight weeks beginning June 13
See Monday’s description.

(C) Ballet II
Studio B
10 - 11:30 a.m.
with Clover Robinson
Eight weeks beginning June 13
See Monday’s description.

(T,A) Intermediate/Advanced Pointe
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Studio A
with Clover Robinson
Eight weeks beginning June 13
The study of ballet technique as applied to pointe work.

(T,A) Beginning Pointe
Studio B
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
with Shelagh Dubsky
By invitation only
Eight weeks beginning June 13
The principles of pointe technique will be introduced.

(A) Beginning/Intermediate Ballroom
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Studio B
with Brenda Angle
Eight weeks beginning June 13
Singles:$30 class fee/$27 members
Couples: $48 class fee/$43 members
If you can walk, you can dance! Learn the basic style and steps of the jitterbug, waltz, polka, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha, free-style, and student requests. Dance shoes recommended but not required.

Thursday Classes

(C, T, A) Ballet III & IV
Studio A
10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
with Shelagh Dubsky
Eight weeks beginning June 14
See Monday’s description.

(T, A) Beginning Jazz
Studio B 10 - 11 a.m.
with Clover Robinson
Eight weeks beginning June 14
Introducing basic technique involving an understanding of correct body placement and development of coordination, strength and flexibility. Learn basic jazz combinations set to current pop music.

(C) Pre-Ballet
Studio B
11 - 11:45 a.m.
For Ages 5 - 7
with Clover Robinson
Eight weeks beginning June 14
Exploring a modified ballet technique. Basic ballet vocabulary, basic body alignment and rhythm will be introduced. Prerequisite: Creative dance or coordinator’s permission.

(T, A) Advanced Jazz
Studio A
12 - 1:30 p.m.
with Clover Robinson
Eight weeks beginning June 14
Students will be introduced to floor work and challenging jazz combinations that incorporate intricate footwork, turns and upper body work.

(C) Creative Movement
Studio B
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
for ages 4 & 5
with Maria Solembrino-Twining
Eight weeks beginning June 14
This class for young children works with explore-ing space and movement at different levels, improving coordination and utilizing different body parts. Children will work with shapes, moving in different directions and improving their understanding of time and rhythm. Participants will work independently as well as collaboratively, and will always need to bring their creative imaginations with them!

(C) Beginning Tap for Children
Studio B
5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
for ages 5 - 10
with Maria Solembrino-Twining
Eight weeks beginning June 14
Students will gain a firm foundation and understanding of the fundamentals needed by all tap dancers! The vocabulary and beginning steps learned will be steadily built upon, and dancers will gain rhythmic skill, coordination and concentration, while at the same time having fun moving to great music!

(T,A) Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Studio B
6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
with Maria Solembrino-Twining
Eight weeks beginning June 14
Students will review the basic steps and continue to learn more difficult rhythmic patterns and new step combinations.

(T,A) Beginning/Intermediate Modern
7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Studio B
with Maria Solembrino-Twining
Eight weeks beginning June 14
This class will be based in part on the technique of Jose Limon. Students will learn modern dance basics and a new approach to movement potential with explarations in anatomy and movement efficiency.

Friday Classes

(C) Ballet II
Studio A
10 - 11:30 a.m.
with Clover Robinson
Eight weeks beginning June 13
See Monday’s description.

(C, T, A) Ballet III & IV
Studio A
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
with Shelagh Dubsky
Eight weeks beginning June 15

See Monday’s description.

Fun Funky Fitness “Street Dance” Workout
Tuesdays and/or Thursdays

6 - 7 p.m.

Once per week: $45 class fee/$40 member rate

Twice per week: $84 class fee/$76 member rate

Six weeks beginning June 12

This class utilizes basic moves choreographed to high energy music. Designed to improve your cardio-vascular endurance and condition and tone your body while having fun, this class will keep you coming back for more! Wear comfortable workout clothing and shoes.