Happy New Year + Steppin' Out January News
The new year is finally here. We hope it will bring hope and healing--and that dance will continue to help us through these challenging times. It's time to return to class--classes resume today, January 5th, in your regular Zoom rooms. Fall semester continues through the end of January.
We're also preparing for spring registration. In accordance with city and state policies to keep our community safe, Spring 2021 classes will be taught via Zoom until restrictions are lifted. Spring classes will build on the movement vocabulary dancers developed this past fall and work toward new choreography and full dance routines. Watch your inbox! Returning families will receive an email through Activity Hero to register for spring on January 18th while newsletter families will receive registration information on January 22nd.
Class Selection:
Continuing spring students may re-register for their fall time slot even if they are now a year older than the listed age.
If you would like to add a second or third class or select a new time slot for spring, please contact Angela for assistance.
New students may register for any age-appropriate class for which they meet the prerequisites listed on our "classes" page. If you aren't sure, please contact Angela for assistance.
New Teacher!
Please join us in welcoming Camille Barlow, who will be taking over the ballet section of class for Saturday 9-10 a.m. Tap/Pre-Ballet ages 3-5, Saturday 9-10 a.m. Tap/Ballet Beginning I ages 5-7, and Saturday 10-11 a.m. Tap/Ballet/Tumbling Beginning II/III ages 7-9 during spring semester. Camille has trained and performed with Ballet Tuscon and is the recipient of the Kim Terry Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Promise. Welcome Camille!
More details:
Class Schedule
Tuition and Policy Information
MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: SPLITS
At the start of a fresh new year, why not work on those splits! Splits may seem unapproachable at first, but they can really develop through practice. Remember to always warm up before practicing a split--you can schedule them for right after dance class to be safest or do ten minutes of light cardio or yoga to prepare. Before attempting the splits, practice runner's lunge and some hamstring stretches. Then return to runner's lunge and start inching your front leg forward. Stop when you hit your edge and hold for 25-30 seconds, keeping your hips as straight as possible, and then repeat on the second side. Keep practicing each week and you'll be able to go deeper over time. This page is a great overview of the process for visual learners.
DANCE IN THE NEWS: TEACHER EMILY IN WALTZ OF THE SNOWFLAKES
Please go watch Teacher Emily in a stunning performance with Post:ballet filmed on a tarmac in Alameda (read more or navigate straight to the video). Not only is the performance breathtaking, but the video has gone viral, amassing almost 300,000 views. Congratulations, Teacher Emily!
QUICK TIP: PLAN YOUR RETURN
Transitioning back to "regular life" after break can be hard. Visualizing that normal routine in advance can help smooth over the bumps of reintegration. Try asking your dancers to tell you their schedule for the week--and remind them not to forget about dance class!