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2009 Programs and Classes |
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The Jackson School of the Arts is proud to offer a dance program that rivals that of any private dance studio at a fraction of the cost. Enrollment for all dance classes in ballet, pointe, hip hop, jazz, tap and creative movement will begin again in August 2009. Fall term begins September 14. |
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Pre-Ballet students back stage before the 2008 recital. |
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Ages 5-6 Creative Dramatics Tuesday 5:30-6:15 PM Act. Play. Learn about theater through games and imaginative play. Ages 7-10 Young Actors Tuesday 6:15-7:15 or Wed. 5-6 PM Instructor Diego Febres-Cordero Ages 11-13 Acting I Wed. 6-7 PM Acting II Wed 7-8 PM
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Theater. |
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We offer our students a comprehensive experience in theater that teaches auditioning skills, character development and voice control and we also explore behind the scenes. We end the 16-week term with a showcase performance featuring monologues and one-act plays. New term begins September 2009. |
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Summer Art Class Pass. |
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DANCE STUDENT DRESS CODE FOR JACKSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Appropriate dance attire is very important so that instructors can see proper body alignment and body position and that movement is not restricted by clothing that is too tight. Shoes that are appropriate and properly fitted for each type of dance are equally important. Jeans are not appropriate dancewear for any class.
Ballet class: Students should wear any combination of leotard, unitard, and ballet skirt. Tights should always be worn. Ballet shoes should be pink and should be regular leather or canvas material, not satin slippers. Pointe class: Students should wear the same attire as listed under ballet class but will need pointe shoes in addition to their ballet shoes. Jazz and Hip Hop class: Students should wear any combination of leotard, unitard, and/or dance pants, shorts or capris, and a small T-shirt or cami top. Tights or socks should always be worn for better fit of shoes. Black jazz shoes should be worn for jazz or hip-hop or new tennis shoes only worn for dance class may be worn for hip-hop. (Male students can wear a combination of a small T-shirt and pants or shorts but should wear pants that they can comfortably move in.) Students pants should not be dragging the floor or so low that they cannot move freely in them. Tap class: Students should wear any combination of dancewear listed above and black tap shoes. Creative movement class: Students should wear a combination of leotard, unitard, dance skirt, dance pants, or dance shorts and tights and pink ballet shoes. Boys should wear black ballet shoes. Color Guard: Students should wear shorts and tank top. Socks are appropriate footwear. Tumbling: Students should wear shorts and T-shirts. Shorts should not have zippers or buttons and T-shirts should be capable of tucking into top of shorts. Students may wear any combination of dancewear listed above but without tights. Soft soled dance or gymnastic shoes should be worn. Hair: All long hair must be worn in a ponytail, bun or braids for all classes.
You can purchase dance attire and dance shoes at the following locations:
Local shopping: Payless Shoes Dancer’s Choice Bottom’s Up 1216 Jackson Crossing Page Ave. Center Plaza 2137 Hamilton Rd. 1836 W. Michigan Ave. (Westwood Mall) Michigan Center Okemos 3210 E. Michigan Ave.
Target and Wal-Mart also sell dancewear.
Online shopping:
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Dance Dress Code Below |
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Dance. |
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ART in the Family for Pre-Schoolers Wednesdays 10-11 AM June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 Instructor Marty Frew 4 pass is $36 5 pass is $43 6 pass (all classes) is $48
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Summer Art Party ages 6-11 Thursdays 10-11:30 AM June 25, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 OR Instructor Melanie Baldwin Each week will focus on a different art 4 pass is $52 5 pass is $63 6 pass (all classes) is $72 |
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Creative Curators ages 10-15 Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM Instructor Melanie Baldwin 4 pass is $52 5 pass is $63 6 pass (all classes) is $72 |
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You want your kids to be involved in art this summer but it’s hard to commit...with vacations and gorgeous summer days. Buy our all new summer art class pass. Here’s how it works. Buy a pass for the number of classes you want
Passes must be purchased by June 10 to ensure sufficient enrollment to run. Class size is limited. Please enroll early. See “registration forms” page to print form.
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