Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Hip-Hop, Broadway Styles & Body Percussion

This year, PYT is offering an assortment of Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, and Modern dance classes- as well as several new classes. Students are placed in classes according to their age, experience, and ability. Advancement through each level is determined by these factors, plus the instructor's recommendations. Most students can expect to remain two years at each level. Instruction progresses through the basics to more challenging and complex material emphasizing technique and style.

Intro to Jazz/Tap (Ages 5-7) Saturdays: 10:00 - 11:00am (1 hour) Instructor: Denise Binder An introductory class to learn the basic techniques and terminology of Jazz and Tap. Also recemmended-Beginning Ballet.
Jazz & Tap I (Ages 7+) Thursdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm (1 hour) Instructor: Kim Patterson Beginner Jazz and Tap technique. Also recommended- Ballet and/or Hip Hop I.
Jazz & Tap II (Ages 9+) Mondays: 4:30 - 6:00pm (1 1/2 hours) Instructor: Kim Patterson Beginner/Intermediate Jazz and Tap technique. Also recommended- Ballet, Lyrical, and/or Body Percussion.
Jazz & Tap III (Ages 11+) Thursdays: 5:00-6:30pm (1 1/2 hours) Instructor: Kim Patterson Intermediate Jazz and Tap technique. Also recommended-Ballet II/III, Intro to Lyrical or Lyrical I.

NEW! Intro to Lyrical (Ages 8-11) Thursdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm (1 hour) Instructor: Lauran Stanis New to PYT this year, this class is an exciting introductory technique class that focuses on the connection between form, the musical quality of a song, and the dancer's movements. This class is good for the beginning student who has had some Ballet.

NEW! Lyrical I (Ages 12+) Thursdays: 5:30-6:30pm (1 hour) Instructor: Lauran Stanis Beginner/Intermediate Lyrical tecnhique. new to PYT this year, this technique class allows dance students with some Ballet technique to more deeply connect emotions to movement. Ballet is strongly recommended.
Tap IV Tuesdays: 5:30 - 6:30pm (1 hour) Instructor: Amy Browne Smith Intermediate Tap technique. Ballet strongly recommended. Also recommended-Broadway Tap and/or Body Percussion.
Tap V Tuesdays: 6:30 - 7:30 (1 hour) Instructor: Amy Browne Smith Advanced Tap technique. Ballet strongly recommended. Also recommended-Broadway Tap and/or Body Percussion.

Jazz IV
Mondays: 6:00-7:00pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Kim Patterson

Intermediate/Advanced jazz technique. Ballet strongly recommended.

Jazz V Wednesdays: 4:30 - 5:30pm (1 hour) Instructor: Lauran Stanis Advanced Jazz tecnhique. Ballet strongly recommended. Also recommended- Lyrical and/or Modern II.
Teen Tap I & II (Ages 12+) I, Tuesdays: 4:30 - 5:30pm (1 hour) II, Tuesdays: 7:30 - 8:30pm (1 hour) Instructor: Amy Browne Smith Introductory through intermediate classes. No previous training required for Teen Tap I.

NEW! Broadway Tap (Ages 12+)
Thursdays: 4:30-5:30pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Lauran Stanis

Intermediate/Advanced tap techniques in a fun NEW class. Tappers will be doing combinations from 42nd Street, Crazy For You, and Anything Goes. Technique, style and performance are the emphasis of this class.

Broadway Styles I, II, & III
I (Ages 9+), Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:30 (1 hour)
II, Wednesdays: 5:30-6:30pm (1 hour)
III, Wednesdays: 7:30-8:30pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Lauran Stanis

An introduction to the great choreographers of the Braodway stage. Students will learn steps & styles from hit musicals made famous by DeMille, Fosse, Bennett & Stroeman. Placement required.

Hip-Hop I & II
I (Ages 9-12),Tuesdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm (1 hour)
II (Ages 12+), Tuesdays: 7:30 - 8:30pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Camille Armstrong

These classes are funky, fun, energetic, and exciting for all levels of dancers. Not recommended for children under 9 years old. No previous training required for Hip Hop I. Also recommended- Body Percussion and/or Teen Tap I.

Modern I & II
I (Ages 10-14), Wednesdays: 5:30 - 6:30pm (1 hour)
II (Ages 14+), Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:30pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Denise Binder

Continuing the success of last year's Modern class, this year PYT presents the next step for those students training in Modern. Placement by instructor required.

Body Percussion
Tuesdays: 5:30 - 6:30pm (1 hour)
Instructor: Camille Armstrong

PYT is proud to offer another year of Body Percussion! This type of dance combines claps, slaps, stomps and vocal sounds to form a musical piece. This class is perfect for increased coordination, balance, and musicality.

School of Performing Arts

Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Hip-Hop, Broadway Styles & Body Percussion

Pennsylvania Youth Theatre