NLDM Spring Dance Classes

Thursday, January 11, 5:15 pm – 8:00 pm

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Are you interested in dance but don't really want your child in make-up; do you think you're too old; or is it too expensive?

New Life Dance Ministry is dedicated to training people in the art of dance, and guiding them in how to worship through dance. With dancers from pre-school through retirement, we have a place for everyone. One of our goals is to offer classes in a “Christ-focused” atmosphere that will enhance each student’s self-esteem, confidence, and character and support Christian values by using appropriate music, dance styles, and attire. All of this and at an affordable price! Our tuition is only $50 per class with a yearly registration fee of $40.

Our class schedule is listed below. To sign up for classes, just register here.

Mondays in Studio A

Combo (Ages 5-7) 5:35-6:15pm Class length: 40 minutes.

This class introduces young dancers to the basics of dance. We start by learning how to tell your right foot from your left and stepping and clapping to a beat. From there your child gets a flavor of ballet, tap, and jazz styles of dance by learning simple movements and combinations to music. They also get a chance to experience dancing together as a group and in front of an audience. It’s the perfect place for your aspiring ballerina or dancer to start learning lifelong dance technique in a supportive and fun environment.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.

Ballet 1 (Ages 6-12) 6:20-7pm Class length: 40 minutes

Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and placement, balance, body and arm positions and musicality. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet is the foundation for many types of dance styles and is highly recommended.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Bike shorts can be worn under the dance skirt. Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.

Mondays in Studio B

Tiny Tots (Ages 2-4) 5:10-5:40pm Class length: 30 minutes

This is the perfect class for very young dancers who will learn from the beginning how much fun it is to move to the music. Here children will have a positive and fun environment to learn how to start moving in time to the beat. It is a place for young dancers to safely discover and grow their gross motor skills and coordination and start to socialize and play nice with new friends. Parents, grandparents, and other loved ones will all share in the pride and joy of watching their dancer start to grow and overcome their shyness as they get their first chance to wear a dance costume and stand on stage by the year’s end. All - No jewelry, hair in a bun (short hair should be pulled away from face).

Creative Dance (Ages 4-5) 5:45-6:15pm Class Length: 30 minutes

This fun class explores creative movement by using imagery, props, music, and games. Students will also learn basic ballet steps and tumbling moves. Focus is on developing socialization skills, balance, rhythm, and coordination.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.

Acro Dance (Ages 7+) 6:20-7pm Class length: 40 minutes

Students will learn basic rolls, cartwheels, bridges, roundoffs, backbends, and walkovers. The class is designed for each student to work at his or her own pace with more complex skills being introduced as he or she progresses. To safely prepare students to work on skills, classes will begin with stretching and conditioning. Students achieve greater strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and balance.

Class Attire: Unitard or leotard (except boys), t-shirt, and bike shorts.

Jazz/Hip-Hop 1 (Ages 6-12) 7:05-7:45pm Class length: 40 minutes

Jazz/Hip-Hop combines techniques of ballet, ethnic, and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance, including urban dance styles and self-expression. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black dance pants or capris, or leggings, and black jazz shoes. Boys - T-shirt, black dance pants and black jazz shoes.

Equipment needed: exercise mat, bottled water, and towel

Tuesdays in Studio A

Ballet 2 (Ages 10-16) 5:40-6:20pm Class length: 40 minutes

Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and placement, balance, body and arm positions and musicality. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet is the foundation for many types of dance styles and is highly recommended.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Bike shorts can be worn under the dance skirt. Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers. All - No jewelry, hair in a bun (short hair should be pulled away from face).

Teen-Adult Ballet (Ages 17 +) 6:25-7:05pm Class length: 40 minutes

Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and placement, balance, body and arm positions and musicality. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet is the foundation for many types of dance styles and is highly recommended.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Bike shorts can be worn under the dance skirt. Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers. All - No jewelry, hair in a bun (short hair should be pulled away from face).

Teen-Adult Jazz/Hip-Hop 7:10-7:50pm Class length: 40 minutes

Jazz/Hip-Hop combines techniques of ballet, ethnic, and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance, including urban dance styles and self-expression. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black dance pants or capris, or leggings, and black jazz shoes. Boys - T-shirt, black dance pants and black jazz shoes.

Equipment needed: exercise mat, bottled water, and towel

Intermediate Ballet/Lyrical 7:50-8:30pm Class length: 40 minutes

Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and placement, balance, body and arm positions and musicality. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet is the foundation for many types of dance styles and is highly recommended.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Bike shorts can be worn under the dance skirt. Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.

Tuesdays in Studio B

Creative Dance (Ages 4-5) 5:10-5:40pm Class length: 30 minutes

This fun class explores creative movement by using imagery, props, music, and games. Students will also learn basic ballet steps and tumbling moves. Focus is on developing socialization skills, balance, rhythm, and coordination.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Boys - T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers. All - No jewelry, hair in a bun (short hair should be pulled away from face).

Beginning Ballet/Jazz Combo 5:45-6:25 pm Class length: 50 minutes

This class is a fun combination of Ballet and Jazz dancing.

Attire: Girls-leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and black jazz shoes. Boys- t-shirt, black pants or shorts and black slippers. All- No jewelry, hair in bun or short hair pulled away from the face.

Jazz/Hip-Hop 2 (Ages 9-12) 6:30-7:10pm Class length: 40 minutes

Jazz/Hip-Hop combines techniques of ballet, ethnic, and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance, including urban dance styles and self-expression. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard, t-shirt, black dance pants or capris, or leggings, and black jazz shoes. Boys - T-shirt, black dance pants and black jazz shoes.

Equipment needed: exercise mat, bottled water, and towel

Thursdays in Studio A

Intermediate-Advanced Ballet 7-7:45pm Class length: 45 minutes

Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology, with an emphasis on proper body alignment and placement, balance, body and arm positions and musicality. Each level is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet is the foundation for many types of dance styles and is highly recommended.

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Bike shorts can be worn under the dance skirt. Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers. All - No jewelry, hair in a bun (short hair should be pulled away from face).

Advanced Ballet/Pointe* 7:45-8:15pm Class length: 30 minutes

This class is by invitation only based on the students abilities; must be enrolled in at least 3 ballet classes a week, including Ballet Technique & Ballet 4

Saturdays in Studio A

Dance, Tambourines & Flags 11-11:50am Class length: 50 minutes

This class is designed to provide an introduction to the skill of Israeli Folk Dance, along with the use of basic tambourine technique. Students will learn basic steps that recur in many dances, circle, line, and partner dances, and tambourine patterns, which coupled with the Israeli Folk Dances, will be utilized in choreography to be taught during class sessions. The class is open to all levels; prior dance experience is not required. Come join the fun and get a good cardio workout!

Class Attire: Loose comfortable clothing, and ballet slippers, jazz shoes, or dance sneakers.

Ballet Technique 12:00-12:40pm Class Length: 40 minutes

Class Attire: Girls - Leotard and ballet skirt or ballet dress, t-shirt, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers. Bike shorts can be worn under the dance skirt. Boys -T-shirt, black pants or shorts, and black slippers.

Contemporary Jazz 12:45-1:30pm Class length: 45 minutes

Attire: leotard (except guys), t-shirt, black dance pants, leggings or capris, and black jazz shoes. Equipment needed: exercise mat, bottled water, and towel