2007-2008
PROGRAM


HOW TO REGISTER - By phone, fax, mail or in person at PYT's office, or at the Parent Open House. A $50 deposit (per class, per student) is required at time of registration.

 

 

 

2 ballet dancers

3 tap dancers juming

a group of ballet dancers

 
DANCE

BALLET:  BEGINNER - LEVEL V
Students are placed in classes according to their age, experience, and ability, and are advanced individually through each level at the instructor's recommendations. Most students can expect to remain 2 years at each level. Instruction progresses from basic barre and center work to combined technique and pointe work for the more accomplished dancer. Dance Division students will perform in a Dance Concert on June 8th.


CREATIVE MOVEMENT - Ages 3 - 5
An introduction to movement which fosters a child's natural creativity and imagination while teaching basic dance steps. Large motor skills, musical awareness, and coordination are fostered as children move to classical and contemporary music.
Sat 9:00 - 9:45am (3/4 hr)
Instructor - Denise Binder

PRE-BALLET - Ages 5 - 6
Basic Beginner Ballet Technique.
No previous training required.
Sat 11:00 - 12:00 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Denise Binder

BEGINNING BALLET
Basic Beginner Ballet Technique.
No previous training required.
Sat 9:45 - 10:45 am (1 hr)
Instructor - Denise Binder		  

BALLET I
Beginner Ballet Technique
Mon 4:30 - 5:30 pm (1 hr)
Instructors - Dana Nederostek

BALLET II
Intermediate Beginner Ballet Technique. 2 Ballet classes per week recommended.
*See instructor for additional placement.
Mon 5:30 - 7:00 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
Instructors - Dana Nederostek

BALLET II/III
Intermediate Ballet Technique with Preparatory pointe. 2 Ballet classes per week recommended.
*See instructor for additional placement.
Fri 4:30 - 6:00 (1 1/2 hrs)
Pointe 6:00 - 6:30 (1/2 hr)
Instructors - Yu Hong (Sept 14 - Jan 25),  Dana Nederostek (Feb 1 - May 30)

BALLET IV
Preparatory Advanced Ballet technique with Beginner pointe. 2 - 3 Ballet classes and 1 Jazz class per week strongly recommended.
Monday - Dana Nederostek
  Ballet 7:00 - 8:30 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
  Pointe 8:30 - 9:00 (1/2 hr)
Thursday - Dana Nederostek
   Ballet 4:30 - 6:00 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
   Pointe 6:00 - 6:30 pm (1/2 hr)
Friday- Dana Nederostek (Sept 14 - Jan 25), Yu Hong (Feb 1 - May 30)
  Ballet 4:30 - 6:00 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
  Pointe 6:00 - 6:30 pm (1/2 hr)

BALLET V & POINTE
Advanced Ballet technique and Intermediate Advanced Pointe. 2 Ballet classes per week required. 3 Ballet classes and one Jazz class per week strongly recommended.
Monday - Yu Hong
  Ballet 4:30 - 6:00 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
  Pointe 6:00 - 6:30 (1/2 hr)
Thursday - Dana Nederostek
   Ballet 6:30 - 8:00 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
   Pointe 8:00 - 8:30 (30 min)
Friday - Dana Nederostek (Sept 14 - Jan 25), Yu Hong (Feb 1 - May 30)
   Ballet 4:30 - 6:00 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
   Pointe 6:00 - 6:30 (30 min)
 *Call PYT to determine individual class placement


JAZZ & TAP: Beginning - Level V
Class placement is determined by age, ability, and experience.* Students are advanced individually through the levels which progress from the basics to more challenging and complex material emphasizing technique, style, and performance skills. Dance Division students will perform in a Dance Concert on June 8th.



BEGINNING JAZZ & TAP
Basic Beginner Jazz and Tap Technique
Thur 4:30 - 5:30 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Lillian Freeman

Intro to Jazz and Tap
Sat 9:45 - 10:45 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - TBA

JAZZ & TAP I
Beginner Jazz and Tap Technique
Thur 5:30 - 6:30 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Lillian Freeman

JAZZ & TAP II
Intermediate Jazz and Tap Technique
Ballet also recommended
Thur 6:30 - 8:00 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
Instructor - Lillian Freeman

JAZZ & TAP III
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Technique
Ballet also recommended.
Tue 6:30 - 8:00 pm (1 1/2 hrs)
Instructor -Amy Browne Smith

JAZZ & TAP IV
Intermediate/Advanced Tap Technique
Ballet also recommended.
Tue 4:30 - 6:00 pm (1 1/2 hr)
Instructor - Lynne Mariani

JAZZ V
Advanced Jazz Technique
Ballet also strongly recommended
Tue 7:00 - 8:00 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Lynne Mariani

TAP V
Advanced Tap Technique
Jazz also recommended
Tue 5:30 - 6:30 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Amy Browne Smith

TEEN TAP I & II
An Introductory class for students ages 12-18.
Level I -   No previous training required
Tue 4:30 - 5:30 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Amy Browne Smith
Level II -   No previous training required
Tue 8:00 - 9:00 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Amy Browne Smith

BROADWAY STYLES I & II
An introduction to great choreographers of the Broadway Stage. Students will learn dance steps and styles from the hit musicals made famous by the following: Agnes DeMille, Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Gillian Lyne, and Susan Stroeman. Placement class required.
Level I Wed 5:30 - 6:30 pm (1 hr) Some previous training required
Level II Tue 6:00 - 7:00 pm (1 hr) Previous training required
Level III Tue 8:00 - 9:00 pm (1 hr) Must have completed Level II
Instructor - Lynne Mariani


HIP HOP
Funky energy and "MTV"-style fun for the non-dancer and dancer alike. Not recommended for children under the age of 9.

BEGINNING HIP HOP
No previous training required
Tue 6:30 - 7:30 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Rebecca Moore

HIP HOP I
No previous training required
Wed 6:30 - 7:30 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Lynne Mariani

HIP HOP II
Must have completed Level I
Wed 4:30 - 5:30 pm (1 hr)
Instructor - Lynne Mariani
 
DANCE PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE

DanceAllegro & CompanyJAZZ
PYT's ballet and jazz performing ensembles give talented and committed young dancers an opportunity to learn and perform original choreography and works from classic repertoire as well as to study with a variety of choreographers and master teachers. DanceAllegro, under the direction of Dana Nederostek and Yu Hong, will rehearse on Friday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm, and CompanyJAZZ, under the direction of Lynne Mariani, will rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 8:45 pm.

The following performances are scheduled:
Dec 18 Holiday Voice and DanceAllegro Concert
Feb 8 & 9 Senior Cabaret featuring CompanyJAZZ
Mar 14 Dance Tea (DanceAllegro)
Apr 20 PYT Performs!
May Mayfair
June 8 PYT Dance Concert

Company members are selected through an audition process which is open to qualified PYT students as well as dancers from the community. Auditions for CompanyJAZZ will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 7:30-8:45 pm. Auditions for DanceAllegro will be held on Friday, September 21, 6:30-8:00 pm. Students are encouraged to consult with their teachers regarding their readiness for company work and, if cast, must sign a contract committing to the following requirements:

CompanyJAZZ Requirements
* Age 13 - 22.
* Attend Wednesday evening rehearsals.
* Enroll in recommended technique classes: 2 jazz or contemporary classes and 1 ballet class per week.
* Complete CompanyJAZZ registration.

DanceAllegro Requirements
* Age 13 - 18.
(Ages 10 - 12 by permission of instructor.)
* Attend Friday evening rehearsals.
* Enroll in recommended technique classes: Intermediate Level II & III - 2 ballet classes per week. Advanced Level IV & V - 3 ballet classes per week.
* Complete DanceAllegro registration

COMPANY FEE- To offset the costs of classes, rehearsals, coaching, and choreography, a participation fee is required of company members. See Fee Schedule page.
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