Dance Academy Classes
Fall session begins August 22 and runs for 16 weeks through December 16.
Important Dates:
- November 21-25: No classes. Thanksgiving vacation.
- November 25-27: Tremaine Dance Convention in SF
- December 12-16: Parent Observation Week.
2012 Season At a Glance
- January 2-6: First week of classes. Tuition Fees Due.
- January 9: Auditions and Production Meeting for all Level II and III students.
- 5:30-6:15pm: Production Meeting
- 6:15-7:00pm: Audition for Level II students
- 7:00-8:00pm: Audition for Level III students
- January 20: Dress Rehearsal at Winema Theatre for all Level II and III participating in the
- Winter Dance Concert
- January 21: Winter Dance Concert at Winema Theatre.
- February 4-5: The Pulse Dance Convention in Santa Clara for participating Level II and III
- February 20-24: No classes. President’s Week.
- February 27 – March 2: Second Tuition Payments Due
- Sunday, March 11: Humboldt Dance Force Performance at Morris Graves Museum
- Saturday, March 24: Photos day for all students to take program and publicity photos.
- April 9-13: No classes. Spring Break.
- May 7-11: Final Tuition Payments Due
- May 14-18: Parent Observation Week
- Beginning May 21: Extra rehearsals may be scheduled for Levels II and III
- May 28: No class. Memorial Day.
- Saturday, June 16: Rehearsal at the Danish Hall
- June 18, 19, and 20: Dress Rehearsals at the Danish Hall
- June 21: Dress Rehearsal at the Arkley
- June 22 and 23: Performances at the Arkley
Winter 2011 Schedule
Studio A
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
11:00-11:45am |
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2:00-2:45am |
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3:00 - 4:00pm |
3:00 - 4:00pm |
3:30- 4:45pm |
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4:00 - 5:30pm |
4:00 - 5:45pm |
4:00- 5:15pm |
4:00 - 5:15pm |
4:45 - 6:15pm |
5:45 - 7:15pm |
5:15 - 7:00pm |
5:15 - 7:00pm |
Studio B
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
3:30 - 4:00pm |
4:00 - 4:30pm |
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4:00 - 5:00pm |
6:15 - 7pm |
Photo courtesy of Michael East
Creative Movement
This class is appropriate for children ages 3 1/2 to 4 years old. It introduces students to the structure of a dance class where listening and following directions are very important. Students learn basic ballet steps and begin to develop musicality. Imaginative exercises and improvisational dance are elements of each class that encourage students to discover the pure joy of movement and creativity.
Jazz & Hip Hop
All jazz classes are structured so as to develop in students a strong fundamental technique, and any student who is serious about dance is encouraged to also enroll in ballet. At FDA, students are trained to be versatile dancers and performers so that those who wish to pursue dance either in college or professionally will be better equipped to meet the demands of future choreographers and directors. Within advanced jazz classes, students learn dances of various styles including hip hop, musical theatre, lyrical jazz, and modern.
Tap
Create music with your feet! Tap is great for developing rhythm, coordination, and versatility as a dancer. Students are strongly encouraged to take tap along with ballet and / or jazz.
Combo Ballet / Jazz
*Intro to Ballet and Jazz: Students will spend the first half hour of class learning ballet and the second half learning jazz. Students must have ballet slippers. Jazz shoes are optional.
**Ballet / Jazz I and II Combo Classes: The first half of class will be spent leaning ballet and the second half jazz. Students must have both ballet and jazz shoes and must wear tights and a leotard to class (no jazz pants during ballet).
Ballet & Pointe
Ballet technique is essential for the development of a strong dancer. Beginning classes focus on proper placement and body alignment, and students are taught how to turn out safely from the hips. As students advance, training encourages precision, a quickness and lightness of movement, the ability to cover space with ease and grace, and a refined carriage of the upper body.Those who develop the required strength and control are promoted to pointe shoes.
Dress Code for Youth Program
All students should arrive to class looking tidy and professional in appearance.
Ballet Attire
Shoes: Pink ballet slippers. Bloch slippers are recommended.
Attire: Pink tights and a pink or black leotard. Short ballet skirts are permitted. Dance sweaters and legwarmers will be permitted in cold weather.
Jazz & Tap Attire
Shoes: Black or tan split sole jazz shoes or black tap shoes
Attire: All students must wear a leotard and tights or black jazz pants. If jazz pants are worn, however, they must be tight especially around the knees and cannot touch the floor. The leotard can be of any color. FDA tank tops are permitted. NO BAGGY CLOTHING. Dance sweaters and legwarmers will be permitted in cold weather.
We recommend Threadbare Dancewear in Arcata for your dance clothing:
Threadbare Dancewear
668 8th Street
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-7894
Performance Makeup Instructions
Ferndale Dance Academy
Danish Hall, 430 Ocean Ave. • P.O. Box 1009 • Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 496-0805 • learn2dance@ferndaledance.com