The Dance Center of Queensbury

Official School Of the Adirondack Ballet Theater

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Tiny Toes Dance Class

(Ages 1-3 yrs old w/ Adult) This class is an introduction to music and sound while promoting body awareness with an adult. We will also work on basic motor skills.
4:45-5:15 pm (30 minute class)
This is a drop in but pre-registration is recommended. $9 per class
Please call the studio at 518-798-5058 to sign up
74 Warren St. Glens Falls, NY 12801
*A multiple class commitment is not required.

Program Offerings

Preschool Dance • Children's Dance • Classical Ballet • Pointe • Variations • Tap • Jazz (all styles)

Modern • Acrobatics • Hip Hop • Adult Classes • Private Lessons

Additional Program Offerings

Annual Showcase Performances • Workshops with renowned teachers • Competition Opportunities
Student Choreography • Birthday Parties • Dance Education

Community Performance Opportunities

Out-to Lunch - Arts in the Park  Dance the Performing Arts • Free to Breathe • Boo 2 You • Hometown Holiday

The Pines Nursing Home • Harlem Globetrotters

 

MONTHLY TUITION & FEES

SINGLE CLASSES

Tiny Toes $9.00 per class

Pre-School $45.00

30 Minutes $30.00

45 Minutes $40.00

1 hr. class per week $55.00

MULTIPLE CLASSES

1 1/4 hrs per week $65.00

1 1/2 hrs per week $75.00

1 3/4 hrs per week $90.00

2 - 2 3/4 hrs. per week $115.00

3 - 3 3/4 hrs. per week $135.00

4 - 4 1/2 hrs. per week $150.00


UNLIMITED PLAN $170.00

(Over 4 1/2 hours per week)

Students may participate in our unlimited dance plan which entitles them to as many classes per week as desired. All classes are teacher recommended.

MONTHLY TUITION is due by the 1st day of each month. A late fee of 20.00 will be added after the 10th day of the month. There are no refunds of paid tuition or fees and all accounts must be kept current.

25% Family Discount for Multiple Children

5% Discount on Semester Billing Available

There is a one-time $12 registration fee for new students

Additional Fees for: Adirondack Ballet Theater Company Members, Dynamic Dance Works Members, Master Classes, Private Lessons

 
 

Dress Code

Baggy shirts, baggy pants, sweat pants, sweatshirts, or shorts are not acceptable.  When purchasing leotards please make sure they are comfortable.

  • Hair must be neat and secured off the face and neck.
  • No dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets or watches. 
  • Please label dancewear and belongings with your name and phone number.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Adult Programs

Modern  This class will use the concepts of energy, counterflow, opposition, and suspension. It will explore these concepts through a standing warm-up, floor work, and phrases moving across the floor. The class will focus on the sounds, and rhythms to help the students understand the nuance of movement. This class is a BEGINNERS CLASS, but students with some dance experience are welcome!

Fridays, Instructor: Melissa DerGurahian

No Modern class sessions are scheduled at this time

6-Week Session: $55 (minimum of 3 pre-registered to run the session) Drop-In Rate: $12


Ballet The class will begin at the Barre and progress to the center, then moving across the floor combinations while using traditional ballet technique and terminology. This class will stress healthy placement of your body, musically, and artistry. This is a BEGINNERS CLASS, but students with some dance experience are welcome!

Instructor: Laura Van Dien 

Wednesdays, November 2 -December 7 @ 7:30pm-8:30pm 

   6-Week Session: $55 (minimum of 3 pre-registered to run the session) Drop-In Rate: $12

Wednesdays, December 14 & December 21 @ 7:30pm-8:30pm 

   Drop-In Rate: $12


Tap Fulfill a dream. Learn something new. Make music with your feet! TAP is for any age and can help strengthen legs and feet, improve balance, and benefit cognitive functioning (it’s good for the brain!). Classes begin with a warmup and focus on learning single classic tap steps, then incorporating them into a series of combinations and short pieces of choreography. Each class is set to fun and lively music spanning several decades. Attire: Tap shoes and comfortable clothing. 

Instructor: Kim McAlpine

Tuesdays, October 25 -November 29 @ 7:30pm-8:30pm 

   6-Week Session: $55 (minimum of 3 pre-registered to run the session) Drop-In Rate: $12

Tuesdays, December 6 -December 20 @ 7:30pm-8:30pm 

   3-Week Session: $25 (minimum of 3 pre-registered to run the session) Drop-In Rate: $12


All Adult classes are BEGINNER CLASSes, but students with some dance experience are welcome!

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER for the session by calling the studio at 518 798-5058. We are located at 74 Warren St. Glens Falls NY 12801. We accept CASH, CHECKS, AND CREDIT CARDS. Please make checks payable to The Dance Center of Queensbury or DCQ.

Children's Dance Programs

Tiny Toes 
(Ages 1-3 w/adult) is an introduction to music and sound while promoting body awareness with an adult. Works on basic motor skills. 30 minute class.

Preschool Dance:

(ages 3-4) Sixty minute class introduces pre-ballet skills, elementary tap techniques, periodic tumbling and creative movement. In addition your dancer will have fun with sing-a-longs, crafts and dance activities


Tumbling Time:

(ages 3-7) Designed for the beginner, focusing on basic techniques for acrobatics, building the student's motor skills (both gross and fine), as well as strength and balance


Children's Ballet/Tap:

(ages 5-6) Focuses on the elements of ballet and tap technique appropriate to the child's physical and intellectual development. This program incorporates creative movement, song and dance activities, tumbling and introduction to jazz throughout the season


Children's Combo Ballet/Tap/Jazz:

(ages 6-7) Designed for the intermediate beginner, focusing on elements of ballet, tap, and jazz technique. At this level your child is introduced to more skills, terminology and advanced movement activities

Each class designed specifically for your child-The goals of each class are to: 


 1. Create a love of dance that develops into a lifetime desire and appreciation of music and dance in a structured environment

2. Create a warm, supportive environment where freedom of expression is encouraged.

3. Exercise the body and mind

DRESS CODE
Preschool and children’s Classes should wear solid colored leotards (preferably dark colored) with ballet pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and tan tap shoes.

Levels

Level I: 

In this and the following levels, the dancer begins more ‘serious’ training, appropriate to their physical and intellectual maturity.  The Level I dancer is an advanced beginner or graduate of our elementary program.


Level II:

Low intermediate, having completed Level I syllabus. 


Level III:

Intermediate, having completed Levels I & II syllabus. 


Level IV:

Advanced, having successfully completed Levels I, II, & III syllabus, and two years pointe technique.

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Acrobatics

Floor work only. Students learn the proper technique and develop flexibility for tumbling from beginner to advanced (i.e. forward/backward rolls, backbends, cartwheels, handstands, handstand  backbend and many more) as they progress through the years. 
DRESS CODE
Dark colored leotard, pink, suntan or black tights.

Pointe

Dancers are promoted to pointe work at age 11, and after completion of Level I and II ballet syllabus. Dancers who attend pointe class must attend a minimum of two ballet technique classes per week on a regular basis
DRESS CODE
Dark colored leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes
Ballet skirts are acceptable for Ballet/Pointe.

Tap

Our Tap Program is based on the Al Gilbert Tap Syllabus. The Al Gilbert Graded Tap System simply makes teaching tap easy. Never has there been a system so organized and logical that has proven to effectively teach tap to young and old alike in such a fun and simple manner. There are 10 levels in all beginning with simple shuffles and flaps and progressing to more advanced wings and pullbacks. Each step is broken down in a systematic, fool-proof way making learning exact and easy. Each level builds upon steps that have been learned in previous levels. This syllabus routinely and properly trains each dancer to advance from beginning exercises to advanced combinations with ease.
DRESS CODE
Dark colored leotard, pink, suntan or black tights, tan tap shoes.

Jazz

Includes: fast, street, theater, lyrical, contemporary jazz style based syllabus.

DRESS CODE
Dark colored leotard, pink, suntan or black tights, tan or black jazz shoes.
Black jazz pants, camisole shirts, and shirts which form to the body, are acceptable for tap, jazz, modern and hip hop (sneakers)

Private Lessons

We hold private lessons weekly. Please call (518) 798-5058 for scheduling and times. 

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