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The curriculum
at The Jasper School encompasses a much larger picture than what is envisioned when the
children are little and first begin their lessons. Without a doubt, the children are
learning to dance. They are acquiring poise, grace and self-confidence, and their sense of
self-esteem is continuously being nourished throughout the most impressionable years of
their lives.
The making of a dancer is a process, and although at times it may seem like a long one,
the children's skills become more and more developed as each season passes. The unique
task of combining expert instruction with enjoyment and hard work is carefully woven into
our program. Our goals are to instill physical and emotional stamina, technical
proficiency, determination, self-discipline, and a genuine sense of responsibility and
commitment among our students. This comprehensive approach is directly related to the
professionalism achieved by our dancers over a period of years. Often, however, it is only
in hindsight that the process truly becomes clear.
The rewards are accomplished young dancers - knowing dance as an art, not simply as an
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Performing
Program
Pre-School
Children’s Program (ages 3 - 6):
First
Steps (age 3 & 4)
First Steps is a unique combination of creative movement, pre-ballet, and pre-tap for
the young beginner. The class focuses on self-expression, coordination, rhythm,
imagination, and improving body strength on left and right sides equally. Class time is
limited to 45 minutes per session so that the children do not lose interest in their
lessons, which prepares them for a healthy dance future. The class meets once a week. This
class performs in 1 routine only.
Kinder Kombo (age 5 - 6) Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo
Kinder Kombo includes all three dance styles
within the same session each week. The class is an inspirational blend of learning and fun
in the fundamentals of preschool dance. Class time is 1 hour per week. Kinder Kombo
performs in 1 routine only.
Upper School
(ages 6 and up):
Triple
Combo (ages 6 - 9)
Triple Combo allows children entering the upper school the option of studying ballet,
tap & jazz combined into a 1 and 1/2 hour session per week. Triple Combo performs in 1
routine only.
Classical
Ballet (age 7 and older)
Classical Ballet is the foundation to all styles of dance. Proper training from the
onset is of utmost importance. When studied long term, ballet offers the children the
ultimate in dance training, while providing poise, grace and good posture. Class time is 1
hour per week.
Pointe
(age 11) With permission by the Director
Pointe is for dancers with adequate ballet training qualified to advance to pointe
work. Students advancing to pointe class must be approved by the Director. Pointe is
supplemental to classical ballet and must be taken in addition to ballet technique. First
year pointe students do not perform on pointe. Class time is 1 hour per week.
Tap (age 7
& older)
Tap dancing enhances rhythm and helps achieve coordination. Tap is a fun and exciting
form of dance, famous for the sounds the feet create. Class time is 1 hour per week.
Jazz &
Hip-Hop (age 7 & older)
Jazz/Hip-Hop combines stretching, increasing flexibility, isolations, coordination,
rhythm & movement, and fun hip-hop workouts! Class time is 1 hour per week. These
classes are in the performing division.
Contemporary
- Neoclassical (age 9 & older)
Contemporary Dance integrates the mind body spirit connection within the dance
movement. It is an evolution of the forms of modern dance and classical ballet. Its
freedom of style fuses the body and spirit through creative expression and improvisational
skills and it focuses on the concepts of spiraling, groundedness, and sequencing through
the body. The class encourages emotional expression through dance movement. Class time is
1 hour per week.
Musical
Theatre/Broadway Jazz (ages 8 & older)
Musical Theatre/Broadway Jazz explores the excitement of a variety of techniques and
approaches through dance movement and other learning tools that are used to develop and
nurture the musical theatre experience in performing. Class time is 1 hour.
For Boys Only:
Tap/Hip-Hop/Jazz
Combo for Boys Only (age 6 to 9)
Class combines Tap and some Jazz & Hip-Hop and is for boys only! Class time is 1
hour per week. This class is in the performing division.
Non-Performing
Program
Bundle It
With Ballet (age 9 & up)
This class is offered free to students age 9 and up who are enrolled in three (3)
performing classes or more. It is an hour long class focused solely on improving
technique. Additionally, it is available for $40/month to those not registered in three or
more classes. Ballet dress code applies.
Accelerated
Performing Program
Jasper
Elite (age varies/minimum age is 9)
Jasper Elite is for serious dancers who are devoted to being at an elevated level in
The Jasper School. Qualification is required by audition.
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