Classes

Ballet is a formalized style of dance that originated in the European Renaissance courts and has since become a highly technical art form with its own vocabulary. Students begin by studying the five basic positions of the feet, arms, head, and seven movements of dance, (plie, tendu, saute, etc.), and spotting for turns. All modified movements are performed first at the barre then in center, and finally moving across the floor. Each class finishes with reverence, a way of saying thank you and goodbye that also shows respect for the teacher, the student and the art of ballet.

Tap is a form of dance wherein rhythmic sounds are created by the feet. Students learn to dance in plie on the balls of the feet and articulate the toe taps and heel taps in various patterns. Basic steps like shuffle, ball-change, toe heel, and hop can be combined an infinite number of ways to create simple or complex steps and rhythm patterns. Tap increases musicality, speed, and precision of a student’s dancing.

Hip Hop is a broad category that incorporates a variety of old and new urban dance styles including breaking, popping and locking, free-styling, where students improvise their own movements to the music, is an important part of the genre. We also incorporate a jazz-funk style.

Musical theater includes song and dance movement from Broadway plays and other theatrical shows as a means to further the plot. Learning to tell a story with your body and portray a character are at the root of the musical theater style of movement.

Jazz allows wide freedom of expression and movement yet adheres to basic principles of correct posture and placement of the body. Basic technique includes isolation of head & neck, shoulders, rib cage, and hips as well as strength and coordination in the core, arms, legs and feet set to modern day music.

Contemporary dance draws from ballet, modern and jazz backgrounds and can be accompanied by a wide variety of music. Contemporary technique emphasizes contract-release in the spine, fall and recovery of the torso and entire body, floor work, improvisation, and lifts. Dancers not only learn steps but also learn to share each movement as part of their unique contribution to the greater human experience.

Modern class will incorporate many of the foundations of modern dance technique, including suspension and release, fall and recovery, the use of momentum and connecting breath with movement. Dancers will explore new ways of moving in combinations, floor work and partnering. The class also various in methods of improvisation.

Acrobatics incorporates techniques from gymnastic floor work and to increase the student’s flexibility, strength and balance. Acro classes include plyometric exercises, which are designed to produce fast, powerful movements, increase speed and prevent injury. Basic movements learned include various jumps, splits, cartwheels, handstands, rolls, and backbends.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

(BASED ON CLASSES PER WEEK)
30-min/wk $ 49.00/month

45-min/wk $60.00/month

1-hr/wk $65.00/month

1.5-hr/wk $85.00/month

2-hr/wk $105.00/month

2.5-hr/wk $130.00/month

3-hr/wk $145.00/month

4-hr/wk $180.00/month

5-hr/wk $215.00/month

6-hr/wk $255.00/month

7-hr/wk $280.00/month

8-hr/wk $310.00/month

9-hr/wk – Unlimited $325

Private Lesson Fees

1-hr Private Lesson Fee- $50.00 plus $20.00 Room Rental Fee= $70.00/class

1/2-hr Private Lesson Fee-$25.00plus $10.00 Room Rental Fee=$35.00/class

*Cash or check for Private Lesson Fees made out to instructor.

**Cash or check for Room Rental Fee made out to WNC DA.

Registration Fee

$25 before July 15th — $35 thereafter

Costume Fee

$65 – $85 per costume

Recital Fee

$60

Dress Code

To ensure that all students are appropriately dressed and wear appropriate shoes, WNC Dance Academy requires dancers to follow our dress code policy. We respectfully ask parents to ensure that their children abide by the following policies:

  • Put your name in all dance shoes and dance wear in case of loss.
  • If you change shoes during class for a different class, a dance bag is strongly recommended to avoid “shoe mix-ups.”

PLEASE NOTE: JEANS & JEAN SHORTS ARE NOT ALLOWED. If you are unable to change before coming to class, bring the appropriate dance wear with you to change in the changing rooms.

Pre-Ballet, Intro Classes and Creative Movement – Any color leotard and pink tights. Hair pulled back and away from face.

Combo Classes – Any color leotard and pink tights. Ballet skirts are allowed. Hair pulled back and away from face.

Pre-Ballet and Ballet Intro – Any color leotard and pink tights. Ballet skirts are allowed. Hair pulled back into a secure bun.

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet – Black leotard and pink convertible tights. Ballet skirts are allowed. No bootie shorts. Hair pulled back into a secure bun.

Ballet – Black leotard and pink convertible tights(European pink). Ballet skirts are allowed. No bootie shorts. Hair pulled back into secure bun.

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet – Black leotard and pink convertible tights (European pink). Ballet skirts are allowed. Hair pulled back into secure bun.

Lyrical – Any color leotard, tight fitted tank, or sports bra. Tights are optional. If coming from a ballet class Do Not Change. Skirts and shorts allowed. Hair pulled back away from face.

Jazz – Any color leotard, tight fitted tank, or sports bra. Tights are optional. If coming from a ballet class Do Not Change. Bootie shorts and ballet skirts are allowed. Hair pulled back away from face.

Musical Theater – Any color leotard, or tight fitted tank. Tights are optional. If coming from a ballet class, Do Not Change. Bootie shorts are allowed.

Tap – Any color leotard, tight fitted tank or t-shirt. Tights are optional. If coming from a ballet class, Do Not Change. Bootie shorts and jazz pants are allowed.

Acro – Any colored leotard. No tights. Bootie shorts allowed. Hair pulled back into bun.

Hip-Hop – Loose, comfortable clothing. NO jeans or jean shorts.

Ballet Intro, Pre-Ballet, Beginner/Int Ballet, Creative Movement: PINK SPLIT SOLE BALLET SHOES

Combo class: PINK BALLET SHOES, Black TIE TAP SHOES

Jazz – BLOCH SUPERJAZZ (BLACK)

Tap – OXFORD STYLE TIE SHOE (BLACK)

Pre-Pointe – SPLIT SOLE CANVAS BALLET SHOE (PING)

Pointe – SEE TEACHER FOR PREFERENCE

Ballet – SPLIT SOLE CANVAS BALLET SHOE

Lyrical – DANCE PAWS

Contemporary/Modern – BARE FEET OR DANCE PAWS

Conditioning – BARE FEET

Musical Theater – SPLIT SOLE SLIP ON JAZZ SHOES (TAN)

Hip Hop – SNEAKERS

Acro – No shoes required for class; students work in bare feet. Parents will be notified in advance what shoes (if any) need to be purchased for recital.

Code of Ethics

We, the dancers, faculty and staff of WNC Dance Academy are a vibrant community of people who have a high regard for each other, the art of dance, and the respectability and value of the work we do. All who participate are requested to demonstrate the willingness to be held accountable to uphold the values and ethics we declare as the fundamental guidelines stated below. In all of our endeavors to study and perform as an expression of our love of dance, we show respect to the parents, our peers, the staff and faculty of WNCDA and all of the wider dance community, including our competition. We consider it a privilege to participate in a worldwide community for the performing art of dance exemplifying the values of integrity, character, leadership, responsibility and professionalism.

INTEGRITY: To conduct oneself with honesty, courtesy, and respect. To express consideration for one’s fellow dancers, educators, parents, staff and competitors. To be a person who leads by example and honors commitments. To be a person other people can count on.
LEADERSHIP: To guide, direct and influence people in achieving their highest goals and ideals. By setting an example through one’s actions and speech. To inspire and serve the people of your class, team, or community through full participation in all dance related activities.
RESPONSIBILITY: To respect and adhere to the policies and procedures of the studio or the organizers of any conference, workshop, or competition. To be a person who interacts with peers and authority figures in a mature manner. To question authority in a respectful manner. To speak of any issue or grievance to the person who is able to resolve any concern. To be willing to receive coaching and direction when deemed appropriate.
CHARACTER: To be a person who represents high levels of personal integrity, leadership, and responsibility for oneself and others. A person who has the courage and willingness to face issues and concerns with maturity and dignity. To avoid gossip, criticism, or denigrating comments for any member of the dance community, parent, or peers.
PROFESSIONALISM: To respect the dance profession and uphold our values and standards of conduct. To support and encourage one another. To voice opinions and initiate change that will elevate the dance community. To recognize oneself as a role model at all times. To love the study and performance of dance as a universal art form.