2011-2012 Class Descriptions and Schedules

The following classes are offered at a variety of levels for students ages 3 and older. Click on any of the links below for a full description and current schedule.

Length of class will vary depending on the level of instruction. If you need more information on what is an appropriate level for your child, call our studio at 301-694-5105. Our Director will be happy to guide you.

The 2011-2012 season runs from September 6th, 2011 - May 20th, 2012.  Summer camp and intensive information is available here.

Download the Frederick schedule here

Download the New Market schedule here

• Classes for Little Dancers (ages 3-8)
• Ballet
• Jazz
• Lyrical
• Modern
• Hip Hop
• Tap
• Musical Theatre
• Acrodance, Barre Essentials and More
  
 

Classes for Little Dancers

Pre Dance (3 & 4 year olds) & Pre-Dance II (5 & 6 year olds)
Pre Dance is a 45-minute class focuses on creative movement and introduces students to ballet basics. Cooperation, listening skills, patience and self-confidence are emphasized.  Pre Dance II - ballet basics and introductory tap are the focus of this 45 minute class.  Students should be entering Kindergarten.

Combination I (6-7 year olds)
1 hour class with focus on ballet and tap. Students will also be exposed to some modern technique. No prior dance experience is necessary.

Combination II (7-8 year olds)
1 hour class focuses on ballet, tap and introductory jazz. Modern dance technique will be periodically integrated into the instruction. Combination I is suggested as a pre-requisite for 7 year olds and young 8 year olds with no prior dance instruction.

Frederick Studio
Pre Dance	Sat	9:00-9:45am
Pre Dance II	Mon Sat	4:15-5:00pm 9:45-10:30am
Combo I	Sat	10:30-11:30am
Combo II	Sat	10:00-11:00am
New Market Studio
Pre Dance	Tue Sat	1:00-1:45pm 9:00-9:45am
Pre Dance II	Thur	4:15-5:00pm
Pre Dance II	Sat	9:30-10:15am
Combo I	Tue	4:15-5:15pm
Combo II	Mon	4:15-5:15pm

The following classes are offered at a variety of levels for students’ ages 8 (entering 3rd grade) and older. Length of class will vary depending on the level of instruction.

Ballet

Ballet’s strong technical basis is the foundation of all dance, and is central to a student’s study of any movement style. Our students are introduced to many different techniques including the Vaganova Method, Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Contemporary Ballet forms.

Levels V and up require two classes per week unless the student is registered in a technique-only class. 

Tech - designates a technique only class

Perf - designates a performance option available

*Pointe is by audition only and requires a minimum of 2 additional appropriately leveled ballet classes.

Frederick Studio
Beg Ballet/Modern I	Thur	6:00-7:00pm
Beg Ballet II	Fri	5:15-6:15pm
Beg Ballet III	Wed	4:15-5:15pm
Beg Ballet IV (Perf)	Mon Mon	5:00-6:15pm 6:15-7:30pm
Beg Ballet IV  (Tech)	Wed	6:15-7:15pm
Beg Ballet V   (Tech)	Mon	7:30-9:00pm
Beg Ballet V   (Perf)	Wed	7:15-8:45pm
Intermediate Ballet I  (Perf)	Fri	4:00-5:30pm
Intermediate Ballet I  (Tech)	Wed	7:15-8:45pm
Intermediate Ballet I A  (Perf)	Mon	7:30-9:00pm
Intermediate Ballet I A  (Tech)	Thur	4:00-5:30pm
Intermediate Ballet III/IV  (Perf)	Wed	5:15-6:45pm
Intermediate Ballet III/IV  (Tech)	Tues	6:00-7:30pm
Adv Ballet        (Perf)	Mon	6:00-7:30pm
Ballet I Teen/Adult	Tues	4:00-5:00pm
Barre Essentials with Conditioning	Th	7:00-8:00pm
Beg Pointe*	Thur	5:30-6:00pm
Intermediate Point*	Wed	6:45-7:30pm
Adv Pointe*	Fri	3:45-5:15pm
New Market Studio
Beg Ballet/Modern I	Wed	4:15-5:15pm
Beg Ballet II	Mon	6:00-7:00pm

Jazz

An energetic & fast paced dance form, jazz is both transitional and traditional. Varied styles of movement are explored with attention to body isolations & dynamics. Our curriculum ranges from classical jazz, theater dance from NYC, LA stylized jazz, hip hop and lyrical.

Frederick Studio
Beg Jazz I	Sat	9:45-10:30am
Beg Jazz II/III	Fri	6:15-7:15pm
Beg Jazz IV	Tue	5:30-6:30pm
Beg Jazz IV A - V	Wed	5:15-6:15pm
Teen Jazz I/II	Tue	6:30-7:30pm
Teen Jazz III	Thur	8:00-9:00pm
Intermediate Jazz	Thur	7:00-8:30pm
Intermediate Jazz A	Tue	7:30-9:00pm
Int/Adv Jazz	Tue	7:30-9:00pm
Adv Jazz	Thur	3:45-5:15pm
New Market Studio
Beg Jazz I	Wed	5:15-6:00pm
Beg Jazz II	Wed	6:00-7:00pm
Beg Jazz III	Tue	6:15-7:15pm
Beg Jazz IV	Thur	5:45-6:45pm
Teen Jazz/Hip Hop	Mon	8:00-9:00pm

Lyrical & Contemporary

Characterized by its fluidity, lyrical combines elements of ballet, jazz and modern dance. Choreographed to inspirational music, lyrical dance gives students an opportunity to interpret a wide range of expressions and emotions.  Contemporary adds powerful, symbolic modern movement to the flow of lyrical.

Student must be also enrolled in Ballet IV or above to take lyrical.

Frederick Studio
Lyrical/Contemporary I	Mon	4:00-5:00pm
Lyrical/Contemporary II	Wed	6:15-7:15pm
Lyrical/Contemporary III	Wed	7:30-8:30pm
Lyrical/Contemporary IV	Fri	5:30-6:45pm
Lyrical/Contemporary Teen	Thur	7:00-8:00pm

Modern

Modern dance explores movement in its entirety and goes beyond the boundaries of other techniques. Elements explored are: level, speed, direction, energy, focus, space as students push the envelope of this expressive dance form.

Frederick Studio
Beg Modern/Ballet I	Thur	6:00-7:00pm
Beg Modern III	Wed	5:15-6:15pm
Beg Modern IV	Wed	4:15-5:15pm
Intermediate Modern	Sat	11:00-12:30pm
Intermediate Modern A	Tue	6:00-7:30pm
Int/Adv Modern	Tue	4:30-6:00pm
New Market Studio
Beg Modern/Ballet I	Wed	4:15-5:15pm

Hip Hop 

Hip hop is derived from African and Jazz dance forms. Isolations, improvisation and freedom of movement are main focuses. Styles include popping, locking, breaking, and tutting.

Frederick Studio
Hip Hop I Youth	Thur	4:15-5:00pm
Hip Hop II Youth	Mon	4:00-5:00pm
Hip Hop II Youth	Fri	6:15-7:15pm
Hip Hop III Youth	Fri	6:45-7:45pm
Hip Hop I Teen/Adult	Thur	8:00-9:00pm
Hip Hop II Teen/Adult	Tues	3:30-4:30pm
Hip Hop III Teen/Adult	Mon	5:00-6:00pm
New Market Studio
Beg Hip Hop I	Thur	5:00-5:45pm
Teen Jazz/Hip Hop	Mon	8:00-9:00pm

Tap

Tap dance focuses on rhythms of the feet and helps develop coordination, balance and musicality. MMPAC’s tap instruction includes rhythm, broadway and classical styles of tap.

Frederick Studio
Tap I Youth	Thur	5:15-6:00pm
Tap II Youth	Fri	7:15-8:15pm
Tap III Youth	Tue	4:30-5:30pm
Tap IV Youth	Fri	5:15-6:15pm
Intermediate Tap	Wed	4:15-5:15pm
Intermediate/Adv Tap	Sat	10:30-11:30am
Tap I Teen/Adult	Sat	9:00-10:00am
Tap II Teen/Adult	Thur	6:00-7:00pm
New Market Studio
Beg Tap II	Wed	7:00-8:00pm
Beg Tap III	Tue	5:15-6:15pm

Musical Theatre

Students integrate dancing, acting and singing into their performance. Students will gain confidence and new skills as they work on multiple theatre styles. Beginning Musical Theater I and above require an accompanying movement class (ballet, jazz, or modern).

Frederick Studio
Beg Musical Theater I	Sat	9:00-9:45am
Beg Musical Theater III	Fri	7:15-8:15pm
Beg Musical Theater IV	Fri	4:15-5:15pm
Beg Musical Theater IV A	Mon	5:00-6:00pm
Intermediate Musical Theater	Mon	6:00-7:30pm
Intermediate/Adv Musical Theater	Mon	7:30-9:00pm
Open Musical Theater	Tue	5:00-6:00pm
New Market Studio
Beg Musical Theater	Mon	5:15-6:00pm

Additional Offerings

* Designates instructor permission required for enrollment. 

AcroDance combines the basics of gymnastics and tumbling with the discipline of dance. 

Barre Essentials is an exciting new philosophy of getting in shape for the novice all the way up to the experienced dancer.

Frederick Studio
AcroDance I	Thur	5:00-6:00pm
AcroDance II/III	Thur	6:00-7:00pm
Barre Essentials with Conditioning	Thur	7:00-8:00pm
TLC Dance - Turns, Leaps and Combinations *	Sat	11:30-12:30pm
Dance 101 *	Sat	11:30-12:30pm
Yoga	Tues	7:30-8:45pm
New Market Studio
AcroDance I	Mon	7:00-8:00pm