Summer Dance 2024
The Ridgefield School of Dance plans a fun and focused Summer Dance line-up of classes for dancers of all ages and abilities. From our littlest bella ballerinas to more experienced young dancers, including those new to dance, our summer dance sessions offer a fun, varied and challenging program. Depending on the level, session may be taken in 1, 2 or 3 week commitments with an option for a fourth week if there is enough interest. Summer Dance is a great way for students to experience new disciplines, improve dance technique and enjoy dancing throughout the summer!
Summer Private & Semi-Private classes
Available throughout the summer upon request
Summer Sprites & Senior Sprites
July 9-11, July 16-18, July 23-25
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Summer Sprites: 9:00 - 10:00
Senior Sprites: 10:15 - 11:30
A wonderful introduction to ballet as well as continuing education, our terrific Summer Sprites (ages 3 - 4) and Senior Sprites (ages 5 - 6) programs are specially designed for our youngest dancers. Dancers in both levels combine imagination and creative play with props, stories and music while having fun, making friends and learning beginning ballet technique and etiquette.
SPRITE DANCE ATTIRE
• Leotards
• Tights
• Ballet Slippers
• Tutus Optional
• Hair in a bun, pony tail, or pinned off the face
• Tights or shorts and T-shirts for boys
• No jewelry may be worn during any class.
Young Dancer’s Workshop 7+
July 9-11, July 16-18, July 23-25
(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
10:00 - 11:30
In our Young Dancer’s Workshop, dancers (ages 7+) become part of the creative process! Explore musicality and rhythm while improving in classical ballet, learning a variety of dance techniques and developing their own choreography. This workshop is designed for dancers to explore movement and how timing and precision can affect their technique and presentation. At the end of each session, dancers will give a short presentation to family and friends.
WORKSHOP DANCE ATTIRE
• Leotards and tights and jazz shorts for girls
• Hair in a bun
• Shorts and T-shirts for boys
• Ballet slippers
• No jewelry may be worn during any class.
Junior Workshop - Intermediate level
July 8-11, July 15-18, July 22-25
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Junior Workshop 11:45 - 2:45
With a goal of learning to fly by improving grand allegro, this workshop will also focus on flexibility and core conditioning, alternating ballet technique with modern dance training to improve strength and enhance movement quality. Increased conditioning and core strength through a modern component will help dancers learn to move and understand their bodies assisting their progression into more advanced levels with confidence. Dancers will learn choreography to present to parents and friends at the end of each week.
WORKSHOP DANCE ATTIRE
• Leotards and tights and jazz shorts for girls
• Hair in a bun
• Shorts and T-shirts for boys
• Ballet slippers and jazz shoes or toe undies
• Yoga mat and thera-band
• No jewelry may be worn during any class.
Advanced Ballet Intensive
July 8-11, July 15-18, July 22-25
11:45 - 3:00
(Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Each day begins with a daily technique class that will concentrate on fine-tuning and developing form and expression. Attention to raising the bar on pirouettes and petit allegro enhancement is part of the curriculum. A modern component will add to core strength and a new look at body awareness. At the end of each week dancers will present a choreography variation to family and friends.
Auditions for non-Ridgefield School of Dance members are available by appointment.
INTENSIVE DANCE ATTIRE
• Leotards and tights and jazz shorts for girls
• Hair in a bun
• Black leggings and t-shirts for boys
• Ballet slippers and jazz shoes or toe undies
• Yoga mat and thera-band
• No jewelry may be worn during any class.
