Tuesdays, 7:30 – 8:15

This class is geared toward adult dancers who are looking to get back into the studio or hone their technique! Arcelia uses classic jazz technique mixed with modern style for a fun, feel-good class.

Dress requirement: jazz shoes, turners, or bare feet

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No classes week of July 4

Tuesdays, 6:45 – 7:30

Arcelia's hip hop style is a fun blend of west coast funk, house and reggaeton. She focuses on footwork and groove. Come move, connect, and have fun with other mature dancers in this dynamic class!

Dress requirement: clean tennis shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

Wednesdays, 7:15 – 8 p.m.

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

Thursdays, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4, 5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers.

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No classes week of July 4

Thursdays, 4:30 – 5 p.m.

Ballet levels 3, 4 and 5 and the option of taking an additional class for pointe work. Pointe technique builds on regular ballet technique and requires more advanced strength and technique to execute. Ballet technique class is required before pointe work to ensure dancers’ muscles are warm and trained to perform en pointe. Dress

Requirement: same as ballet technique classes and properly fitted pointe shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

Wednesdays, 1:45 – 2:30 p.m.

Contemporary dance is a modern art form that infuses methods of ballet, jazz, and modern, creating a fluid style of movement that encourages self-expression. It explores dynamic movements and music that can be unconventional, abstract, and deeply artistic. Students will participate in a warmup, series of across-the-floor combinations, and a culmination of choreography.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, barefeet, socks, or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

Tuesdays, 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.

Adaptive Dance is designed for teens and young adults with special needs. The class will provide students with 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 inspire learning. The class will be interactive and involve fun activities such as circle time, stretching, sing-alongs, and creative movement. Students will develop independence, balance, self-confidence, and a love for music and movement. Parents and caregivers are welcome to take part in the class.

Dress requirement: comfortable clothing, no dance shoes required

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No classes week of July 4

Thursdays, 5:30 – 6 p.m.

This class will focus on building strength to support dancer technique. It will incorporate exercises to develop stamina, reinforce alignment, and strengthen muscles dancers use to gain power in movement.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, tennis shoes, mat recommended

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No classes week of July 4

Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

Wednesdays, 8 – 8:45 p.m.

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7 p.m

Tap begins with warm-up exercises that increase control, coordination, and rhythm; followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, phrasing, and musicality; concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. The goal is to develop tap dancers that are equally strong musicians, dancers, and performers.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing and tap shoes

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No classes week of July 4

Tuesdays, 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Ballet technique is foundational training for many forms of dance. Ballet classes at the Phipps focus on developing a dancer’s understanding of correct alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, musicality, and strength. Classes are structured around classical training, emphasizing work at the barre and culminating with combinations and variations in center. Ballet vocabulary is built throughout each level and increases in difficulty.

Dress Requirement: leotard (black only for levels 3, 4, 5), pink tights, pink ballet slippers.

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No classes week of July 4

Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5 p.m.

Ballet levels 3, 4 and 5 and the option of taking an additional class for pointe work. Pointe technique builds on regular ballet technique and requires more advanced strength and technique to execute. Ballet technique class is required before pointe work to ensure dancers’ muscles are warm and trained to perform en pointe. Dress

Requirement: same as ballet technique classes and properly fitted pointe shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

Mondays, 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.

Contemporary dance is a modern art form that infuses methods of ballet, jazz, and modern, creating a fluid style of movement that encourages self-expression. It explores dynamic movements and music that can be unconventional, abstract, and deeply artistic. Students will participate in a warmup, series of across-the-floor combinations, and a culmination of choreography.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, barefeet, socks, or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

Mondays, 7:45 – 8:30 p.m.

Hip hop dance is high-energy, diverse, urban, complex, and always evolving. It is a modern art form with roots in ancient African dance styles. Students will explore elements of popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle movements that are heavy on dynamic changes and rhythms. Classes will feature a warmup, across-the-floor combinations, and choreography to current pop and hip hop music artists.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, clean tennis shoes.

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No classes week of July 4

Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Jazz dance classes will explore style, energy, and variety in both classical and contemporary jazz styles. Jazz dance is technical, dynamic, and heavy on musicality. Jazz training will develop strength, correct alignment, flexibility, rhythm, and expression in dancers. Classes will begin with a warm up then work on skills and combinations in center and across-the-floor to upbeat music.

Dress requirement: leotards or athletic clothing, jazz shoes or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

Mondays, 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Contemporary dance is a modern art form that infuses methods of ballet, jazz, and modern, creating a fluid style of movement that encourages self-expression. It explores dynamic movements and music that can be unconventional, abstract, and deeply artistic. Students will participate in a warmup, series of across-the-floor combinations, and a culmination of choreography.

Dress requirement: athletic clothing, barefeet, socks, or turners.

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No classes week of July 4

Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m.

Jazz dance classes will explore style, energy, and variety in both classical and contemporary jazz styles. Jazz dance is technical, dynamic, and heavy on musicality. Jazz training will develop strength, correct alignment, flexibility, rhythm, and expression in dancers. Classes will begin with a warm up then work on skills and combinations in center and across-the-floor to upbeat music.

Dress requirement: leotards or athletic clothing, jazz shoes or turners.

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No classes week of July 4