September 2008 - May 2009

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Combination Classes (ages 3–5)
Classes consist of 20 minutes of tap, 20 minutes of ballet and 20 minutes of tumbling. Develops motor skills, rhythm, strength and flexibility. Three to four year olds and four and a half to five year olds are grouped separately.
Combination Classes (ages 5 1/2-7)
Classes consist of 30 minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap. Preparation for Ballet I and Tap I.
PreTap/PreJazz (ages 6–7)
Classes consist of 30 minutes of tap and 30 minutes of jazz. For students who have finished the 5 1/2–7 Class, but are not quite ready for an hour long technique class.

Ballet I
For children seven and up, those who have completed 5 1/2-7 combo class, or those with previous dance experience. Consisting of a warmup bar, floor combinations, and diagonal work across the floor. Based on the Vaganova technique of Russian Ballet.
Ballet II
For the beginner/advanced-beginner student with one or two years of ballet training.
Ballet III
For the advanced beginner with at least 2 years of ballet training
Ballet IV
For the intermediate student with 3 or more years of ballet training. At least two classes per week is suggested at this level. Pre-pointe is offered by permission of instructor.
Ballet V
For the advanced student with 5 or more years of ballet training. At least two classes per week is required at this level. Pointe is offered by permission of instructor.

Tap I
For children seven and up, those who have completed 5 1/2-7 combo class, or those with previous dance experience.
Tap II
For the advanced beginner with at least one full year of tap.
Tap III
For the intermediate with at least 2 full years of tap.
Tap IV
For the advanced student with 3 or more years of tap. Tap Repertory is offered at this level with permission of instructor.
Beginner Tap
For teens or adults who are new to tap.
Advanced Beginner Tap
For Teens and Adults with at least one year of tap.
Intermediate Tap
For teens or adults with 2 or more years of tap.

Hip Hop
Hip Hop 6-8, 8–10, and 11–13
For beginners/adv.beginners ages 6–13 interested in the Hip Hop style of dance.
Level 1—for the beginner recreational dancer
Level 2—For the advanced beginner recreational dancer. *By permission of instructor.
Teen Hip Hop
For beginners/adv. beginners ages 13 & up.
Level 1—for the beginner recreational dancer
Level 2—For the advanced beginner recreational dancer.
Level 4—For serious students with three or more years of Hip Hop or jazz. *By permission of instructor
Level 5—For serious students with four or more years of Hip Hop or jazz. *By permission of instructor

Jazz
Jazz I
For children seven and up, those who have completed 5 1/2-7 combo class, or those with previous dance experience. Intro class to acquaint students with the basics of jazz. Classes consist of warm-up, isolation exercises, diagonal work across the floor, and combinations.
Jazz II
For the beginner jazz student with one or more years of jazz.
Jazz III
For the advanced beginner with two or more years of jazz.
Jazz IV
For the advanced beginner/intermediate student with three or more years of jazz.
Jazz V
For the intermediate/advanced student with three or more years of jazz.

Adults
Classes for adults in Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap.

Class Attire
All Combo Classes—Any color leotard and tights, black tap shoes and pink ballet slippers. It would be helpful if you could sew a piece of elastic on the tap shoes where it ties. This keeps the ribbons from coming undone. Dancers will need a dance bag to keep their shoes in.
All Ballet Classes—Black leotard, pink tights, and pink split sole ballet slippers. Ballet skirts are allowed, but not other skirts or shorts. Hair must be in a bun. No Ponytails.
All Jazz Classes—Any color leotard and tights, black split sole jazz shoes, shorts may be worn over leotards. No street clothes allowed. Hair must be pulled up off the neck and face.
All Tap Classes—Any color leotard and tights, shorts or tight fitting jazz pants. No street clothes allowed. Tap 2B thru Advanced need black jazz taps. See your instructor if you have questions. Hair must be pulled up off the neck.
All Hip Hop Classes—Leotard or tight fitting top, pants or shorts are allowed. Jazz shoes or dance sneakers, no street shoes allowed. Hair must be pulled off the neck.

Brixham Danceworks • 5 Punkintown Road, South Berwick, ME 03908 • studio 207/384-2147 • store 207/384-2828 info@brixhamdanceworks.com
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