CLASS SCHEDULE
Spring registration has ended. Please subscribe to the newsletter to keep up with studio news and receive notification of fall registration for the 2018-19 season. To learn more about our teachers, please visit the bio pages for teachers Angela Rose Dorantes, Zoe Swenson-Graham, Dora Donovan, Sonja Dale, and Olivia Lei Byers-Straus.)
Dancers typically stay in the same level for one to two years, depending on age when entering the level. For example, dancers entering a 3-4 year old "pre-ballet" class at age 3 will stay for two years before moving up to level one, while those who enter at age 4 will typically move up after one year.
During registration, students may register for any age-appropriate class with the following pre-requisites:
- Tap/Pre-ballet/Tumbling, Creative Movement, and Tap/Ballet Beginning I are open to any student of the appropriate age.
- Tap/Ballet Beginning II is open to any student of the appropriate age with at least one-two years of previous dance experience.
- Tap/Ballet Beginning III is open to any student of the appropriate age with at least three-four years of previous dance experience.
- Intermediate or Advanced classes require placement permission from Angela: Angela@steppinoutsf.com.
- Older students just beginning their dance training should contact Angela for placement.
Spring Saturday classes run continuously for 16 weeks from 2/3/18-5/26/18, except for 2/17 (Lunar New Year/President's Day Recess). Spring classes work on choreography for the annual performance.
Saturday
9-10 a.m. Tap/Pre-ballet/Tumbling ages 3-4 with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
Our youngest dancers begin to develop a basic movement vocabulary. Learn the basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness. Make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
9-10 a.m. Tap/Ballet Beginning I ages 5-6 with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
While the focus continues to be on having fun, our dancers begin to learn more complex tap movements and formal beginning ballet, including basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Students will practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness as well as make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
10-11 a.m. Tap/Ballet/Tumbling Beginning II ages 6-7 with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
Students will continue to learn classic ballet and tap steps but are now ready also to learn simple choreography as well as clapping rhythm and singing while dancing. Some creative movement is also incorporated.
10-11 a.m. Tap/Lyrical Ballet Intermediate II ages 9 and older* with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex movement vocabulary including lyrical ballet, which uses the same ballet techniques with influences from jazz and modern. Music for this class will be more contemporary.
11 a.m.-noon Tap/Ballet Beginning III ages 7-9 with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex ballet and tap vocabulary. Building on skills and positions learned in Tap and Ballet II, students will learn tap rhythms and longer combinations while keeping time with the music.
11 a.m.-noon Preteen/Teen Tap/Jazz Intermediate III ages 10 and older* with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
For continuing students who are ready to take their jazz skills to the next level. Featuring fun and exciting jazz and tap routines, this class will challenge our dancers to continue to grow.
noon-1:30 p.m. Advanced Teen Tap/Modern/Jazz* with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
For teens who have been invited to deepen their relationship to modern and jazz in this fast-moving, advanced, and always exciting class. Students will improve their tap, jazz and modern techniques while learning fun choreography.
noon-1 p.m. danceABILITY Company Tap/Jazz for adults with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
Students of all abilities will learn the movement vocabulary of tap and jazz in an inspiring and supportive environment. Focus is on both learning choreography and developing and showcasing the individual strengths of each dancer. The class will warm up the different muscles groups through stretching exercises and isolations. Body awareness and appreciation is celebrated.
Spring Tuesday classes run continuously for 17 weeks from 2/6/18-5/29/18. Spring classes work on choreography for the annual performance.
Tuesday
3-4 p.m. Tap/Pre-ballet/tumbling ages 3-4 Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
Our youngest dancers begin to develop a basic movement vocabulary. Learn the basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness. Make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
3-4 p.m. Tap/Ballet Beginning II ages 5-7 Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
Students will continue to learn classic ballet and tap steps but are now ready also to learn simple choreography as well as clapping rhythm and singing while dancing. Some creative movement is also incorporated.
4-5 p.m. Tap/Pre-ballet/tumbling ages 3-5 with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
Our youngest dancers begin to develop a basic movement vocabulary. Learn the basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness. Make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
4-5 p.m. Tap/Ballet Beginning II ages 6-8 Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
Students will continue to learn classic ballet and tap steps but are now ready also to learn simple choreography as well as clapping rhythm and singing while dancing. Some creative movement is also incorporated.
5:00-6:00 Tap/Ballet/Tumbling Beginning I ages 4-6 Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
While the focus continues to be on having fun, our dancers begin to learn more complex tap movements and formal beginning ballet, including basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Students will practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness as well as make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
5-6 p.m. danceABILITY Creative Movement/Jazz ages 7-12 Teacher Olivia Lei Byers-Straus
Students of all abilities will explore music and movement in this introduction to movement vocabulary that leaves space for individual expression. The class will warm up the different muscles groups through stretching exercises and isolations. Body awareness and appreciation is celebrated.
Spring Wednesday classes run continuously for 17 weeks from 2/7/18-5/30/18. Spring classes work on choreography for the annual performance.
Wednesday
9:30-10:15 a.m. Creative Movement ages 2.5-3.5 Teacher Angela Rose Dorantes
Our youngest dancers begin to develop a basic movement vocabulary. Practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness. Make different movements and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some yoga and tumbling.
10:30-11:30 a.m. Tap/Pre-ballet/Tumbling ages 3-5 with Teacher Angela Rose Dorantes
Our youngest dancers begin to develop a basic movement vocabulary. Learn the basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness. Make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
4-5 p.m. Tap/Ballet Intermediate I ages 8-11* with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Zoe Swenson-Graham
Students will deepen their ballet technique with this focused, in-depth hour-long exploration of ballet positions, movements, and choreography.
4-5 p.m. Tap/Ballet/Tumbling Beginning III ages 6-8 with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes and Zoe Swenson-Graham
For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex ballet and tap vocabulary. Building on skills and positions learned in Tap and Ballet II, students will learn tap rhythms and longer combinations while keeping time with the music.
5-6:30 p.m. Ballet/Tap/Jazz Intermediate II/III preteen/Teen 9-14* with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes, Zoe Swenson-Graham, and Sonja Dale
For committed students who are ready to intensively study our three most popular modalities. Featuring fun and exciting jazz, tap, and ballet routines, this class will challenge our dancers to grow.
5-6 p.m. Advanced Teen Jazz* with Teacher Angela Rose Dorantes
Improve motor skills, strength, flexibility and balance. Students will develop their jazz technique while learning fun choreography.
6-7 p.m. Advanced Teen Ballet* with Sonja Dale
Our most advanced ballet class for experienced dancers wishing to take their ballet technique to the next level.
Spring Thursday classes run continuously for 17 weeks from 2/1/18-5/24/18, except for 5/31. Spring classes work on choreography for the annual performance.
Thursday
9:30-10:30 a.m. Tap/Pre-ballet/Tumbling ages 3-5 with Teacher Angela Rose Dorantes
Our youngest dancers begin to develop a basic movement vocabulary. Learn the basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness. Make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
4-5 p.m. Tap/Pre ballet/Tumbling ages 3-5 Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes & Dora Donovan
Our youngest dancers begin to develop a basic movement vocabulary. Learn the basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness. Make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
4-5 p.m. Tap/Ballet/Tumbling Beginning II ages 7-9 with Teacher Angela Rose Dorantes and Dora Donovan
Students will continue to learn classic ballet and tap steps but are now ready also to learn simple choreography as well as clapping rhythm and singing while dancing. Some creative movement is also incorporated.
5-6 p.m. Tap/Ballet/tumbling Beginning I ages 5-7 Teacher Angela Rose Dorantes & Dora Donovan
While the focus continues to be on having fun, our dancers begin to learn more complex tap movements and formal beginning ballet, including basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Students will practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness as well as make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.
5-6 p.m. danceABILITY Company Jazz for adults with Teachers Angela Rose Dorantes and Dora Donovan
Students of all abilities will learn the movement vocabulary of jazz in an inspiring and supportive environment. Focus is on both learning choreography and developing and showcasing the individual strengths of each dancer. The class will warm up the different muscles groups through stretching exercises and isolations. Body awareness and appreciation is celebrated.
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