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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 activity.

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Our Performing Program:

Pre-School (average ages 3 thru 5)

First Steps (ages 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.

Kinder Kombo (average age 5) Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combined
Kinder Kombo includes all three dance styles in a one hour session per week, introducing the children to beginner ballet, beginner tap and beginner jazz. The class is designed to keep the attention span at an early age by combining the three subjects within the same hour. Class time is 1 hour per week. Kinder Kombo performs in 1 routine only.

Upper School (ages 6 and up)

Triple Combo (age 6 only)
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 (ages 6 & up)
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 (ages 6 & up)
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 (ages 6 & up)
Jazz/Hip-Hop combines stretching, increasing flexibility, isolations, coordination, rhythm & movement, and fun hip-hop workouts! Class time is 1 hour per week.

Lyrical (ages 6 & up)
Lyrical is a style of Jazz with a strong ballet influence and is performed to slow familiar tunes with lyrics. The class encourages emotional expression through dance movement. It is recommended that lyrical be studied as a supplement to classical ballet. Class time is 1 hour per week.

For Boys Only:

Hip-Hop & Tap Combo for Boys Only (ages 4 to 7)
Hip-Hop & Tap Combo combines both hip-hop and tap within the same session and is for boys only! Class time is 1 hour per week.

Our Recreational Non-Performing Classes:

Hip-Hop (ages 6 - 11)
Hip-Hop for kids, both boys & girls! The latest moves! It's all for fun!
Class time is 45 minutes per week.

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