YOUTH CONTEMPORARY 2 Mondays at 5:45pm-6:45pm

This class is a requirement for those in Competition Company. This class is open to all level 2 students.

Session Dates: August 24th - December 14th

No class dates: 9/5, 9/6, 9/7 (Labor Day Weekend), 11/23 -- 11/30 (Thanksgiving recess, Monday-Sunday)

Registration required, repeatable. One class per week.

Class description: This contemporary class will focus on learning Graham technique. The Graham Technique is a modern dance method created by Martha Graham, focusing on contraction and release, spirals, grounded movement, and the connection between breath and movement. It's a codified technique, meaning it has a structured curriculum with specific exercises. 

*This class must be taken with at least one other class at Dovetail*

DRESS CODE: black leotard or shirt, black tights or leggings and bare feet. Hair pulled away from face

TARDY POLICY: If you are more than 5 minutes late to class, without giving the instructor advance notice you will be tardy, you will not be allowed into class that day.

YOUTH CONTEMPORARY/ BALLET COMBO Tuesdays at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dates: August 25th - December 15th

No class dates: 11/23 -- 11/30 (Thanksgiving recess, Monday-Sunday)

Registration required, repeatable. One class per week.

Ages 7-10) Modern originated in revolt of ballet and has transformed the dance world. Sometimes called contemporary, modern has an expressive and free feel while also being based in technique. Dancers explore rhythm, floor work and traveling through the space. This class is great for the rebel, the wild at heart, the explorer.

Ballet: This class will focus on learning feet and leg positions, placement and alignment of the body and arm (port de bras), jumps and pirouettes.

DRESS CODE: black leotard or shirt, black tights or leggings and bare feet. Hair pulled away from face

TARDY POLICY: If you are more than 5 minutes late to class, without giving the instructor advance notice you will be tardy, you will not be allowed into class that day.