2010 - 2011

Just announced – Schedule for 2010-2011!

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Check out Lauren Serrano’s Adult Advanced Plus Jazz/Contemporary.
Click the Adult Class Schedule (above) for details.

To view some videos of our youth and adult performances/classes scroll down to the bottom of the page

SOME ADULT CLASSES IN SESSION BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20th
Advanced Jazz/Contemporary Tues/Thurs 5:30-7 will be continuing August – December.
Adult Beginning Ballet will be Mondays 5:30-6:45pm on Sept 13. Class time will change. See flyer

*NOTE: the age/experience codes on the schedule are guidelines. Beginning level classes are clearly listed with 0 years of experience necessary.

If you think your dancer is not a beginner, please email laurie@sbdancearts.com or call 805-966-5299 to find the appropriate class for your dancer (experience does not always translate between various dance styles)

For our level curriculum, please click HERE to see how we determine placement for our classes. This keeps the process objective and clear!

Registration / Tuition

Pre-Registration necessary to hold spot in class for all youth classes and you. Must pay $30.00 per year-per family and Registration Form - click HERE to download. Class sizes are limited and waiting lists are available once classes close ­ please inquire. Class placement is at the discretion of the directors. Many of our classes fill up as early as MAY of the previous year. We strongly recommend that you pre-register.

All tuition is due the first week of each session (see calendar for dates). Invoices will be sent out in September, December, and March. All payments made to SANTA BARBARA DANCE ARTS .

We proudly accept Visa and Mastercard. Please see General Info for our tuition policies.

Class and Level Descriptions

Jazz builds a strong technical foundation which enables a dancer to focus on the stylistic and performance aspects of dance. It is essential for leaps, turns, and floorwork and greatly aided by ballet. Jazz allows the freedom to develop their individuality to its fullest…. Just like you see on So You Think You Can Dance! Our Advanced levels also incorporate Contemporary into the choreography.

Hip Hop: Hip-Hop has its roots in urban culture and percussive music. This class concentrates on syncopation, popping, locking, and breaking. Get ready to learn the latest moves and have FUN!

*Please note: Hip-Hop dancing relies percussive hip hop music. The culture from which it is derived, comes from the street and may contain some mature themes. Age is considered when selecting music for class, but sometimes the context is unavoidable.

Ballet is the key to impeccable technique. We offer classical movement in a contemporary environment with a mix of classical and current music. NOTE - A ballet class is required for all students on Independent PE.

Pointe – Pointe is a milestone that is reached after proper body development and strength. Young Dancers must be taking ballet 3x per week to take pointe class and have instructor approval.

Broadway Jazz: Does your child love the stage and love musicals like Wicked and Chicago? This class will help them learn performance skills while using Jazz technique. This should be paired with a jazz class and is the perfect to way to get a better role in the next Play.

Lyrical: is a fusion of jazz and ballet and used to tell a story. It is very technical and contains the beauty of fluidity, grace and gesture. This form must be taken with a Jazz or Ballet class.

Tap: We teach a blend of Broadway and Rhythm tap. This program will continue to grown and we plan to offer classes for more advanced tappers in the years to come.

Pilates: is the latest way to get in shape and improve your skills as a dancer. These classes are open to teens and adults to improve stretch, strength, and body awareness.

Aerial & Acrobatics for Dancers: is a great way for students to build strength & increase their acrobatic skills.  The class will consist of tumbling, static trapeze and aerial hammock.  As the students progress and increase their skill level they will be challenged to learn and create dynamic aerial dance pieces. This class is designed to enhance the students current dance repertoire by adding another dimension for them to explore. These classes are taught in collaboration with Airealistic’s.  Airealistic’s directors Gregg and Carmen were the choreographers for Cirque De Soleils La Reve at the Wynn in Las Vegas. 

Company: Our student company offers a pre-professional experience with required classes, a full repertory of work, and their own show, Configuration.

Adult Classes: SB Dance Arts' adult program offers fitness and fun to adults looking to revisit or expand their dancing career. Use the Club SB Dance Arts card is a pre-paid alternative to paying in a full session. Plus discount for all college students.

Levels:

Regular Levels 1 – 4B – Children who start dancing at a young age and matriculate through our program usually fall into this track. Level 4 is considered a pre advanced track and ballet is strongly recommended.

Tween – Dancers ages 9-12 just getting started with dance and looking to dance with their peers.

Teen – Dancers ages 12-17 newer to dance and looking to dance with their peers.

Advanced – Reserved for dancers with extensive training and must be approved by the directors. Ballet is required.

Dress Code

We carry all recommended items in The Dance Store!

ALL CLASSES - NO GUM! Dancers should have hair off their face. No jeans or skirts/dresses. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes that they can move in.

Pre School Classes - Younger students enrolled in Rhythm Jazz can wear fun and "dress-up" dance clothing such as skirts and tutus if they like.

Jazz - split soled jazz shoes* in TAN (new for 2010-2011). Jazz pants and shorts are recommended in black. (All dancers level 4A and Teen Jazz 3 and up should have tan and black jazz shoes, Black jazz shorts, pants and a black and nude leotard – these are frequently used to augment/under-dress costumes)

Hip Hop – Sneakers and comfortable clothes – skirts, and tutus not suggested. Sweatpants and baggy clothes are recommended! Please, no slip on sneaker/skimmers)

Tap – Tap shoes – we recommend our Revolution new slip on tap shoes available in the store. Comfortable clothes (see Jazz). Note: Heeled shoes not recommended.

Lyrical – Jazz shoes (tan), dance paws, or bare feet. Nude leotard may be necessary for the performance to under-dress costumes.

Broadway – See Jazz requirements. Broadway 3 and 4 should follow the extra requirements listed for Jazz 4A/Teen 3 and above). Broadway 3 and 4 may require character shoes – see instructor!

Ballet – pink ballet shoes (leather or canvas is fine). Dancers must wear leotard, tights and hair OFF the face. Jazz shorts and fitted warm ups OK.

Pointe- Note for pointe classes you should be properly fitted for shoes. Harlequins has appointments for fittings. Leotard and tights are required. These are available for purchase in The Dance Store.

Company – Black spaghetti strap leotard (Leos pinch front spaghetti strap leotard recommended), Black and Tan jazz shoes, Paws/AKA Illusions, nude leotard, Black jazz pants and black jazz shorts.

Aerial – (coming soon)

*Note: Jazz shoes are not required until your child is in Jazz Level 2.

HIP HOP - SB Dance Arts Faculty and Dancers at SB Dance Alliance’s BASSH


Broadway Jazz – SB Dance Arts Companies dong NEWSIES!


Jazz/Contemporary with Axis Senior Dance Company:
Mia Michaels & Wade Robson faculty favorite at Pulse 2009-10- Day 1


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