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DANCE CLASS SCHEDULE SPRING 2012

January 30-June 16, 2012 (skip Jan 16, Feb 20-25, April 9-13, May 28)
Spring Ballet Performances: May 4, 5, 6
Director of Dance: Christine Juarez
Faculty: Jill Adomaitis, Amelia Bolyard & Vanesa Wylie
Accompanists: Susan Reed & Janeen Bramwell
Scholarships Available – Deadline February 6

Monday Instructor Christine Juarez
9:30-10:45 Fusion Exercise with Jill Adomaitis $125 Member/$140 Non-member (10 session punch card)
12:30-1:30 Creative Movement 3 $230 Member/$250 Non-member (+ $40 Spring Ballet fee)
1:30-2:30 Creative Movement 4 $230 Member/$250 Non-member (+ $40 Spring Ballet fee)
4:00-5:30 Ballet III* $325 Member/$360 Non-member
5:30-6:15 BHDC Ballet III (Giselle rehearsal) $185 Member/$200 Non-member
6:15-7:45 Ballet IV* $325Member/$360 Non-member
7:45-8:30 BHDC Ballet IV (Giselle rehearsal) $185 Member/$200 Non-member

Tuesday Instructor Christine Juarez
4:00-5:00 Ballet Prep $230 Member/$250 Non-member (+ $40 Spring Ballet fee)
5:00-6:30 Ballet II/Modern II $325 Member/$360 Non-member (+ $40 Spring Ballet fee)
6:30-8:30 Ballet/Pointe V/VI* $380 Member/$415 Non-member (recommend 2 companion classes Thurs/Sat)

Wednesday Instructor Jill Adomaitis (4-6 pm) Vanesa Wylie (2:00-9 pm)
2:00-3:00 Adult Jazz/Tap $120 Member/$135 Non-member (Feb 1-March 28)
4:30-5:30 Creative Movement 3-4 yrs $230 Member/$250 Non-member with Vanesa Wylie at Vashon Athletic Club
4:00-5:30 Ballet IV* $325 Member/$360 Non-member
5:30-6:00 Pre-Pointe/Pointe IV* $125 Member/$140 Non-member
6:00-7:30 Modern III/IV $325 Member/$360 Non-member (+ $40 Spring Ballet fee)
7:30-9:00 Modern V $325 Member/$360 Non-member (+ $40 Spring Ballet fee if not enrolled in BHDC class)

Thursday Instructor Christine Juarez
4:00-5:15 Boys’ Ballet* $240 Member/$265 Non-member (+$40 Spring Ballet fee)
5:15-6:15 Ballet I/Modern I $230 Member/$250 Non-member (+ $40 Spring Ballet fee)
6:15-7:45 Ballet V/VI* $325 Member/$360 Non-member
7:45-8:30 BHDC Ballet V/VI (Giselle rehearsal) $185 Member/$200 Non-member

Friday Instructor Amelia Bolyard
9:30-10:45 Fusion Exercise $125 Member/$140 Non-member (10 session punch card)
11:00-noon Adult Ballet, with Jill Adomaitis (Feb 27-April 13) $120 Member/$135 Non-member
3:00-4:00 Teen Advanced Jazz $230 Member/$260 Non-member
4:00-5:00 Boys’ Sports Dance $230 Member/$250 Non-member (+ $40 Spring Ballet fee)
4:30-6:00 Accelerated Ballet IV* $325 Member/$360 Non-member with Jill Adomaitis at Vashon Athletic Club
5:00-6:15 Ballet III* $240 Member/$265 Non-member
6:15-7:15 Tween Funk $230 Member/$260 Non-member

Saturday Jill Adomaitis & Guest Instructors
3:30-5:30 Ballet VI* $380 Member/$415 Non-member

*Twice weekly - Ballet levels III and above have companion classes that must be taken together
(eg. Ballet III on Monday and Friday)

 

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Blue Heron Dance Program Dress Code:

All Creative and Ballet classes – hair should be in a bun. It’s tradition!
Modern classes – hair should be tied back away from face
Warmers and over-clothes worn only in winter, and at teacher’s discretion
Ballet skirts worn for Pointe and rehearsals only
No jewelry

Please look under your child’s level to determine her/his appropriate outfit for dance. We recommend you order through www.discountdance.com. Check online for these item numbers and fill in sizes appropriate for your child. Class color is the most important element; alternate styles are acceptable. Undergarments and accessories are available at this site as well. Prices are subject to change.

When ordering please enter our school code TP29274 for 10% off your purchase. This code also adds bonus points for our performance purchases. If you have questions about this list, you can e-mail Christine at dance@vashonalliedarts.org. For questions about on-line orders through discountdance.com, please call 1-800-328-7107.

Creative Movement, Ballet Prep, Ballet 1 (Basic Pink)
Leotard – pink Danskin #d2903 ($10.30)
Shoes – pink Child Econo Slipper #T100C ($11.75)
Tights - pink Capezio #3C ($6.65)

Ballet 2 (Lavender) Light blue may be used as an alternative
Leotard – lavender scoop neck Bloch #CL5405 ($10.95)
Shoes - pink Bloch #S0205L/S0205G ($12.85)
Tights – pink Capezio #3C ($6.65)

Ballet 3 (Royal blue)
Leotard - royal blue Capezio #CC100/CC100c ($13.95)
Shoes – pink Bloch #S0205L/S0205G ($12.85)
Tights – pink Capezio #3C ($6.65)

Ballet 4 (Hunter Green) Black may be used as an alternative
Leotard – hunter Capezio #CC100/CC100c ($13.95)
Shoes – pink Bloch #SO277L/SO277G ($15.75)
Tights – pink Capezio #3C ($10.50)

Ballet 5/6 (Black)
Leotard – black Capezio #CC1000/CC100c ($13.95)
Shoes – pink Bloch #SO277L/SO277G ($15.75)
Tights – pink Capezio #15 ($10.50)

Boy’s Ballet All Levels (White)
Leotard – white Capezio#CC400 ($13.55)
Shoes – black Capezio #205/205C ($15.75)
Tights – black footless Capezio #140/140C ($10.50)
Undergarment Dance Belt – black Capezio #N5930 smallest size (28-30) $20.50

Modern 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & Boys Sports Dance (Black) t-shirt may be worn over leotard
Leotard – black Capezio #CC400 ($14.50)
Tights – black footless Capezio #140/130C ($10.50)
No Shoes – bare feet

Funk Teen and Tween
Comfortable sweats, shorts or leggings with t-shirt. Shoes determined by teacher.

Blue Heron Dance Boutique

Drop by upstairs during dance hours and try samples from our dance boutique. Call in sizes and orders (206.545.8683) or complete order form and leave at studio for delivery within one week. Ten percent of proceeds benefits Blue Heron Dance.

Instructors:

Christine Juarez
Artistic Director
Ballet, Creative Movement, Modern Dance, Pointe, Director of Blue Heron Dance Company

Christine Juarez has studied dance daily since age 10. She hails from Philadelphia where she studied the Vaganova Method (Russian Ballet) from former dancers of the National Ballet of Cuba. She earned her M.S. in Modern Dance and Physical Education and her B.S. in Ballet and Music from Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana. She has taught for more than 25 years and founded several children’s dance programs in St. Louis, Seattle and Philadelphia.

Christine is also a Master Artist-in-Residence for the state of Washington and spends many hours in public schools teaching math, science and language through movement. She currently works on faculty of Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts where she directs summer dance programming. Christine is currently celebrating 12 years as Director of Dance for Vashon Allied Arts. She lives on Alki with her husband and three teenage stepchildren and considers Vashon her second home.

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Jill Adomaitis - Adult Fusion Exercise, Ballet - Fridays

Jill has taught dance for 26 years. Before moving to Vashon, she taught for Dancing Arts Center near Boston. Graduate of University of South Carolina, she received dance training at Cambridge School of Ballet, Harkness House, Joffrey Ballet and American Ballet Theater. Jill has performed with many companies including Connecticut Ballet and Boston Ballet.

She is also experienced in exercise and weight management counseling for women. Deeply committed to performing arts, her daughters, study theater and ballet. Jill enjoys contributing to the Blue Heron Dance artistic vision. Her Fusion Exercise class is based on principles of Lotte Burk, Pilates, Ballet, Modern Dance, Yoga and Stretching. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to reshape and tone muscles while creating core stability, reduce stress and gain confidence.

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Amelia Bolyard

Seattle native Amelia Bolyard trained in the Cornish prep dance department in the 80's and 90's. She also spent a year in the college dance program in 1994. From there, Amelia performed with various local modern dance companies from 1994-2002, and has taught ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop and primary dance since 2004. Amelia currently teaches adult ballet locally and was recently added to the fall 2011 Cornish faculty Preparatory Dance department. Since sustaining several injuries leading up to 2002, Amelia has made it her mission to teach conscious, considerate movement, particularly ballet, with her goal being injury and pain prevention. Amelia is pleased to be a part of Blue Heron Dance, where she can share her desire to inspire young people to dance with respect, awareness and excellent ability with like-minded conscious instructors. Bolyard will teach tween and teen funk, boys sports dance and ballet 3.

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Vanesa Wylie

Vanesa Wylie graduated from Cornish College of The Arts in 1994 with a BFA in Dance. Upon graduating she worked and performed with many regional choreographers including Kristina Dillard, Pat Graney, Michelle Miller, Jessica Jobaris, Lynn Simonson and the Big Red Dance Company. In 1998, Vanesa and her husband formed The Bleeding Hearts Theatrical Dance Ensemble where they direct, choreograph and self produce original performances. Vanesa’s choreography has also been seen at Bumbershoot, The Fringe Festival, The Moore and 12 Minutes Max. She fell in love with teaching in 2000, and currently teaches Preparatory Dance, Creative Movement, Pre-Primary and Modern at Cornish. Vanesa has taught dance at The Dance School, Studio One, Immaculate Conception, The Country Day School and in Snohomish School District. Vanesa is passionate about sharing the experience of dance and thrilled to be teaching on Vashon Island. She will teach modern at Blue Heron Dance and we are fortunate to have her on our faculty.

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