GET READY FOR A NEW ERA OF DANCE IN CENTRAL DALLAS!
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Park Cities Dance has unique and exciting classes for everyone from 2 to 82, beginning to professional! This is YOUR TIME to dance ... in four beautiful brand new studios, with Central Dallas' absolute top instructors.
NOTE: Most classes have weekday and weekend sessions -- scroll down for down-loadable schedules. By age, we offer:
Mommy + Me: For boys and girls 22 mos to 2.5 years with Mommy, Daddy, Nanny or Nana! Choose M+M Yoga or M+M Groove + Tumble.
KinderDance: For boys and girls of 2 + 3 years. Dance, listen, and express. Begin to build a wonderful skill set. Music ranges from classical to Disney.
Broadway Babies: For boys and girls 4-6 years, introduction to the essence of Ballet, Broadway and Hip Hop. Stretching, strengthening, technique-building and lots of creative expression. Beginning vocal expression (speaking+singing
Kinderballet: For girls 4-6 years ... the ultimate class to develop grace, poise, manners and a love for classical ballet. The class pairs beautifully with Broadway Babies, Intro to Tap and Acrobatics + tumbling.
Pre-Ballet: For boys and girls, Ages 6-7 ... the very beginning of ballet technique!
Classical Ballet: Boys and girls 7-17 and adults ... absolute beginning through professional. Top instruction with emphasis on style, strength and athleticism. All ages and sizes encouraged. Private coaching for intermediate and pre-professional students.
Jazz: Boys and girls, men and women ... absolute beginning through advanced classes for 7-17 and 18+ in all styles. We specialize in JAZZ TECHNIQUE which is ballet-based jazz dance (NOT cheerleading or competition jazz) broken down and perfected including turns, kicks, jumps and center choreography. Eclectic styles covered in our jazz classes range from Hip Hop to Contemporary, Lyrical, "Dance Like Beyonce" and Broadway.
Musical Theatre: Boys and girls 7-17 and adults. Learn famous Broadway songs in complete harmony parts with full staging and choreography! Choreography geared to each student's skill, with both dancers and non-dancers encouraged. Singing + Acting Technique is required for entry to class. Adult Musical Theatre offered beginning October; please inquire.
Contemporary+ Modern: The style of dance you see on TV's "So You Think You Can Dance?" For ages 9-17 and 18+.
Salsa and Ballroom: All the styles you see on TV's "Dancing With The Stars".
Dance Fitness: Zumba, Yoga, Latin Cardio and soon to introduce New York City Ballet Workout + CORE Barre.
Voice + Acting: Boys and girls 7-17 and soon (2010) adults. Learn to sing and act freely. Emphasis on vocalizing and improvisation.Tumbling +Acrobatic: Boys + girls 3-17. Absolute beginners through advanced with emphasis on coordination and flexibility. A fantastic complement to dance! Anyone interested in performing on Broadway should add this class to their schedule.
On-camera Acting: Boys and girls 7-17 and soon (2010) adults. Learn the proper techniques for commercials, TV and film.
Modeling: (Coming late 2010) Boys and girls 7-17 and adults. Learn the techniques to make you shine for print and runway.
Master Broadway Workshops and Sunday Master Classes: A dream series of classes and workshops by Broadway's and Dallas' very best. EVERY SUNDAY you can dance with the best dancers and teachers in town! See Master Workshops and Faculty for info.
Don't forget: In-your-home or in-our-studio private dance training, stretching, choreography etc. for you, your mom or dad, your child, the neighborhood kids ... enjoy the luxury of dancing to YOUR music at YOUR pace.
Also: Audition coaching, ballet + jazz troubleshooting (coaching through weaknesses) and theatre or dance career mentoring.
FALL SCHEDULE 2010
THE WORD OF MOUTH IS HOT!! We've grown from 600 to 6,000 square feet in just two years.
FALL CLASSES REGISTERING NOW! SCHEDULE BELOW
2010 Fall Holidays: September 4-6 and November 25-28
- Most classes already full or nearing capacity
- DROP-IN means you may simply come as you like, paying a "drop-in" premium.
- All classes for both sexes
- All classes begin and end punctually
- All classes taught by professional Ballet and Broadway dancers at a world-class level of instruction
- Students from all area schools are welcomed to all Park Cities Dance classes + workshops! See special note below
Trouble deciding which classes to take? Just drop a note with your name, age, class interest(s) and background, and we'll get right back to you!
Don't see the class you want or the time you need? We're expanding the Fall Program NOW. Please tell us what you're looking for!!
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NOTE: Students currently or previously enrolled at other schools (beginning to pre-pro, ages 6-17, ballet and jazz) should have an immediate placement appointment with Jacqueline regarding weekly class recommendations. The Fall class schedule also includes intermediate and advanced level classes offered on SUNDAYS BY AUDITION ONLY that allow you to "drop in" without missing regular classes and rehearsals at your primary dance school. If you are a busy and serious dancer at another school but would like the opportunity to study with Jacqueline Porter and an extraordinary assemblage of Dallas' star teachers from throughout the DFW area on Sundays with dancers from all over Dallas, call 214.518.1888 to arrange a placement appointment. Inquire about Pre-Pro Mentoring and "Coaching through Weaknesses" (ex: turns, jumps, extension, allegro, expression, auditioning).
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2-3 years 4-5 years 6-7 years 8-9 years Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
10-11 years 12-17 years ADULT Friday Saturday Sunday
(Above) Broadway Babies II ages 5+6 at rest!
(Below) Broadway Babies II strengthening their legs and feet
