Adaptive Dance

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 8–13+

Fee: $104–$139 per session

Adaptive Dance is designed for youth and young adults with special needs. The class will provide students the opportunity to express and learn in a creative, nurturing, and friendly environment. The goal of this class is to introduce students to the creative and expressive elements of dance while allowing self-expression and inspiring learning. The class will be interactive and involve fun activities such as circle time, stretching, sing-alongs, and creative movement. Students will work on independence, balance, self-confidence, and a love for music and movement. Parents and caregivers are invited to take part in the class.

Dress requirement: comfortable clothing, no dance shoes required

Teen/Adult (13+), Wed, 4:00 - 4:40, Pat Graf, Art Studio

Children’s (8–12), Wed, 4:50 - 5:20, Pat Graf, Art Studio

Ballet

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 8–15+

Fee: $156–$312 per session

Ballet technique classes for ages 8 and older are the foundation for training at the Phipps. Classes focus on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, and use of arms. Each class includes center exercises, work at the barre to build strength and coordination, and grand allegro combinations and variations. Clear explanations of exercises and theory help students use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way that leads to increased technical understanding, healthy physical development, and lifelong enjoyment. Each level of ballet is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. It is common to stay in the same level for two or more years.

Dress requirement: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Ballet Foundations, ages 13+
Thurs, 9:45 - 10:45, Pat Graf Dance, Studio

Ballet 1, ages 8-12
Wed, 6:00 - 6:45, Stephanie Campbell, Dance Studio

Ballet 2, ages 9-12
Mon, 5:45 - 6:45, Valerie Ryan, Dance Studio

Ballet 3, ages 12-15
Mon, 3:45 - 5:00, Valerie Ryan, Dance Studio

Ballet 3, ages 10-13
Tue, 5:30 - 6:45, Leta Anderson, Dance Studio

Ballet 4, ages 13+
Tue, 3:30 - 5:00, Leta Anderson, Dance Studio

Ballet 5, ages 14+
Mon, 6:30 - 8:00, Valerie Ryan, Dance Studio

Ballet Foundations

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 5–8, 13+, 18+

Fee: $156 per session

An introductory course that prepares students for ballet.

Dress requirement for younger dancers: leotards and tights, pink ballet slippers for girls and black ballet slippers for boys, and black tap shoes

Ages 5-8, Tue 10:45 - 11:30, Valerie Ryan, Dance Studio

Ages 13+, Thurs, 9:45 - 10:45, Pat Graf, Dance Studio

Adult 18+, Wed 5:30 - 6:15, Pat Graf, Art Studio

Adult Dance

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 18+

Fee: $156–$208 per session

Enjoy dancing while building skills in ballet and tap, including posture, line, balance, strength, and musicality. Develop and learn dance technique, terminology, and artistry.

Ballet Foundations, $156/session
Wed, 5:30 - 6:15, Pat Graf, Art Studio

Ballet Intermediate/Advanced, $208/session
Tue, 9:45 - 10:45, Valerie Ryan, Dance Studio

Tap 3, $156/session
Wed, 6:15 - 7:00, Christina Leines, Art Studio

Cardo Dance, $78/8 weeks
Thur, 4:15 - 5:00, Bre Poliak, Dance Studio

Contemporary and Lyrical

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 9–16+

Fee: $156–$208 per session

These classes infuse methods of ballet, jazz, and modern, creating a fluid style of movement that encourages self expression. Students with prior dance background (1+ year of ballet not including preballet) participate in a warmup, a series of across-the-floor combinations, and a culmination of choreography. The goal is to develop strong, versatile dancers.

Dress requirement: leotards and shorts or fitted dancewear, footwear requirement determined by instructor

CONTEMPORARY TEEN & ADULT, AGES 13+
Contemporary 1, ages 13+
Wed, 7:30 - 8:15, Madison Lawrence, Art Studio
Contemporary 2, ages 14-18
Thurs, 8:15 - 9:00, Rachel Werner, Art Studio
Contemporary 3, ages 15-18
Mon, 3:30 - 4:15, Abby Countryman, Art Studio
Contemporary 4, ages 16+
Wed, 3:30 - 4:30, Stephanie Campbell, Dance Studio

LYRICAL
Lyrical 1, ages 9-12
Wed, 6:45 - 7:30, Stephanie Campbell, Dance Studio
Lyrical 2, ages 10-12
Mon, 5:00 - 5:45, Abby Countryman, Art Studio
Lyrical 3, ages 11-12
Mon, 4:15 - 5:00, Abby Countryman, Art Studio

Cardio Dance

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 18+

Fee: $78 per 8 weeks

Thursdays, 4:15 to 5:00 in the Dance Studio

Instructor: Bre Poliak

Cardio Dance is a fun, upbeat class that doesn’t require any prior dance experience. This class offers simple, repetitive choreography that is specific to each song, and many of the movements can be modified to the individual’s level. The same set of songs, along with the choreography, is used throughout the session, allowing you to focus on gettin’ your groove (and sweat) on!

Dancing in Diapers

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 6 months to 3 years

Fee: $52 per 6 weeks

Wednesdays, 10:50 to 11:30 in the Dance Studio

Instructor: Greta Lewis

Does your baby love to wiggle and move? This parent and child class will explore movement through music and songs that are sure to get everyone grooving. We will focus on gross motor development, mimicking movements, labeling body parts, and sensory exploration. Modifications for head stability and any conditions will be provided so all babies can enjoy!

*A parent or approved guardian is required to participate with a child at all times.
*Dance shoes not required, we recommend clean tennis shoes for adults and socks or clean, sturdy shoes for children.
*Class is 6 weeks

Hip Hop

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 8–18

Fee: $156 per session

Hip Hop encourages movement that has elements of popping and locking as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Hip Hop is high-energy, diverse, urban, complex, and always evolving. Beginning classes will introduce students to the basic movement vocabulary and style. Intermediate Hip Hop will build on the foundations learned in beginning Hip Hop while introducing more complete across-the-floor combinations and choreography. Advanced classes will move at a fast pace while challenging students with a high-level class that incorporates dynamic choreography and athleticism in the movement. Students must complete each level in order to advance to the next level. It is common to stay in the same level for two or more years.
Dress requirement: athletic clothing, clean tennis shoes

Hip Hop, ages 8-10
Mon, 5:00 - 5:45, Abby Countryman, Art Studio

Hip Hop, ages 10-13
Thurs, 4:30 - 5:15, Greta Lewis, Art Studio

Hip Hop, ages 13-18
Mon, 5:45 - 6:30, Abby Countryman, Art Studio

Jazz

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 8–18+

Fee: $156–$208 per session

Jazz dance classes will explore the energy, variety, and vitality of classic, musical theater, and contemporary jazz styles. Classes will include a warm-up to develop strength, flexibility, correct alignment, and coordination as well as progressions across the floor and extended combinations. Dancers will learn the importance of emphasizing energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. The goal is to develop dancers who are expressive, dynamic, musical, and passionate. Students must complete each level in order to advance to the next. It is common to stay in the same level for two or more years.

Dress requirement: leotards and leggings or fitted dancewear, jazz shoes

Jazz 1, ages 8-12
Thur, 6:45 - 7:30, Rachel Werner, Art Studio

Jazz 2, ages 9-12
Thur, 6:00 - 6:45, Rachel Werner, Art Studio

Jazz 3, ages 10-12
Tue, 4:15 - 5:00, Abby Countryman, Art Studio

Jazz 4, ages 11-12
Thur, 3:30 - 4:30, Greta Lewis, Art Studio

Jazz 1, ages 13+
Wed, 8:15 - 9:00, Madison Lawrence, Dance Studio

Jazz 2, ages 13-18
Tue, 3:30 - 4:15, Abby Countryman, Art Studio

Jazz 3, ages 14+
Thur, 5:00 - 6:00, Megan Bauer, Dance Studio

Jazz 4, ages 16+
Thur, 8:00 - 9:00, Megan Bauer, Dance Studio

Preballet/Tap

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 3–7

Fee: $39 per 6 weeks – $104 per session

Preballet/tap is an introductory course that will explore creative movement as well as beginning ballet and tap movements through fun exercises and self-expression.

Dress requirement: leotards and tights, pink ballet slippers for girls and black ballet slippers for boys, and black tap shoes

Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten
Tue, 5:45 - 6:15 Hailey Ehrnreiter Art Studio

Pre-Kindergarten
Wed, 10:15 - 10:45, Greta Lewis, Dance Studio (6 weeks)

Pre-Kindergarten
Wed, 4:30 - 5:00, Stephanie Campbell, Dance Studio

Kindergarten
Wed, 5:00 - 5:30, Stephanie Campbell, Dance Studio

First Grade
Wed, 5:30 - 6:00, Stephanie Campbell, Dance Studio

First/Second Grade
Tue, 6:15 - 6:45, Hailey Ehrnreiter, Art Studio

Tap

September 11, 2023, to May 19, 2024

Ages 8–18+

Fee: $156

Tap includes warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; and extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers. Students must complete each level in order to advance to the next. It is common to stay in the same level for two or more years.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, tap shoes

Tap 1, ages 8-12
Thur, 7:30 - 8:15, Rachel Werner, Art Studio

Tap 2/3, ages 9-12
Thur, 5:15 - 6:00, Greta Lewis, Art Studio

Tap 4, ages 10-12
Mon, 6:30 - 7:15, Kayla Rimer, Art Studio

Tap 1, ages 13+
Wed, 7:00 - 7:45, Christina Leines, Art Studio

Tap 2, ages 13+
Mon, 7:15 - 8:00, Kayla Rimer, Art Studio

Tap 3/4, ages 13-18
Mon, 8:00 - 8:45, Kayla Rimer, Art Studio

Tap 3, ages 18+
Wed, 6:15 - 7:00, Christina Leines, Art Studio

Tap 4, 16+
Wed, 7:45 - 8:30, Christina Leines, Art Studio