Issaquah Dance Theatre

Committed to the art of dance for all ages and abilities.

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"What is learned with pleasure is never forgotten."

~Alfred Mercier

Classes

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Preschool and Kindergarten

Creative Movement/Tap Ages 3 - 5 Dress Code Girls:  Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes with no ties.  Boys:  White leotard or Tee shirt tucked in, black tights or cotton stretchy pants, white socks and white ballet slippers, black lace oxford tap shoes.  This class is 45 minutes.  Children have the opportunity to express themselves and use their imagination!  Movement concepts and skills are presented either with props, group activities or imaginary play. 

Pre Ballet/Tap  Ages 5 - 6  Dress Code Girls:  Lavender leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, tap shoes with no ties.  Boys:  White leotard or Tee shirt tucked in, black tights or cotton stretchy pants, white socks and white ballet slippers, black lace oxford tap shoes.  This class is 45 minutes of dance and 15 minutes of tap.  Many classes are ballet inspired and the children will learn basic steps and terminology.  Other times, the classes have more of an emphasis on creative movement concepts through games and imagery appropriate to their age level.  

CLASSICAL BALLET

All students are required to have their hair pinned/ secured away from the face, NO ponytails.   

Girls:  Class colored leotard for their level and theatrical pink tights and pink ballet slippers with elastic securely sewn on.  No tee shirts, shorts, skirts, jewelry, etc., as instructed in your student handbook. 

Boys:  White leotard, black tights, dance belt, white socks and white ballet slippers with elastics securely sewn on. 

Introduction to Ballet 7 years old/first grade.  Class Leotard Color:  Light Blue.  This class is the bridge between pre ballet and the start of a students formal ballet class. 

Ballet I  Ages 8 - 10.  Class Leotard Color:  Dark Purple. 

Ballet II   Ages 9 - 12.    Leotard Color: Burgundy.  2 Classes per week required before promotion to level III.   

Ballet III    Placement by level.   Leotard Color:  Forest green.    Minimum 2 ballet classes per week.  Accompanist Fee may apply. 

Ballet IV  Placement by level.  Leotard Color: Royal Blue.    Minimum 3 classes per week. Accompanist Fee May apply.

Ballet V   Placement By level.  Leotard Color:  Navy Blue.  Minimum 4 classes per week/6 hours technique not including pointe.  Students may attend ballet IV or V classes.  Accompanist Fee May apply.

All Ballet IV/V students and parents are required to sign a contract before attending Ballet IV or V classes.  All Ballet V students are by invitation /audition only.  This agreement will be reviewed together during the first week of classes. 

Pointe I, II, III   Students are required to attend 3, 1.5 hr ballet technique classes per week to dance en pointe.  All new students to IDT are required to have approval from the director before wearing their pointe shoes to class. 

Teen Beginning Ballet  Dress Code:  Comfortable clothes and ballet slippers with elastics securely sewn on.  Hair needs to be pulled securely away from the face.  Teen Beginning Ballet is a preparatory class to prep student for transition into Ballet III. 

Adult Open Ballet and Pointe  Intermediate.  Punch Cards Available. 

Modern     Contemporary      Lyrical      Jazz

...What is the difference between these dance forms?

 If you have watched the TV shows "So You Think You Can Dance" or "America's Best Dance Crew" you will see amazing choreography that integrates many dance forms and technique.  Many ballet companies also cross over into the contemporary and hip hop arenas now as well, so dancers are encouraged to expose themselves and study many different dance forms and styles. 

Dress Code For Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary/Jazz:

Girls: Any solid colored leotard (please have a black leotard in your supply), footless tights or form fitting shorts or stretch pants, bare feet for modern, dance paws allowed for lyrical, black jazz shoes for jazz.  Hair must be pulled back securely away from the face.  Boys:  Black leotard or tee shirt tucked in,  black tights or cotton stretchy pants,  black jazz shoes.

All dress should allow for the teacher to help facilitate proper body placement for the student. 

Modern:  In the early 1900s a few dancers in Europe started to rebel against the rigid constraints of Classical Ballet. Shedding classical ballet technique, costume and shoes, these early modern dance pioneers practiced 'free dance.'  Modern dance is about 100 years old.  Late 1800's-Early 1900's Isadora Duncan, 1900's Martha Graham, 1940's Jose Limon, 1950's Paul Taylor... These are just a few of the pioneers of modern dance to help lay the foundations for what it has become today.  Modern classes here at IDT are best fit for classically trained dancers.  The classes emphasize athleticism, combining elements of a ballet class and freedom of movement utilizing floor work, complex combinations and grand movement.  Students are exposed to interpretive and improvisational movement as well. 

Modern IV/V  Placement by Level. Students must be registered in ballet IV or V or have equivalent dance experience, approved by the instructor.

Modern II/III  Ages 10+  New level for 2009 - 10, for students registered in ballet level III or equivalent, as approved by the instructor. 

Contemporary  This name is given to 20th century concert dance forms and is based on a collection of modern and postmodern styles.  Unlike classical ballet, contemporary dance often utilizes ground work and the dancers often perform in bare feet.  The technique is still developing based on many previous modern forms and the continuing study of the mind body relationship.  Contemporary Ballet would also integrate the use of pointe work and extreme technique and ability of the classical dancer, both using turn out and parallel legs and extension, for example. 

Lyrical  A fusion of Jazz and Ballet, expressive and interpretive of the music.  Boys: Black or white leotard, black tights or cotton stretchy pants or shorts, bare feet.

Jazz: Jazz is a true American art form and is an ever evolving dance form full of life, energy and rhythm in different styles such as Broadway, Latin, classical jazz or funk. Classes explore body isolations of the head, shoulders, ribcage, feet and arms and encourage individual expression and the development of each student's personal style. 

Intro Jazz Tap Combo  Ages 6.5 - 8

Jazz  I Ages 8 - 10

Tap I/Jazz I Combo  Ages 8 - 10

Beginning Jazz  For Teens Ages 12+  For dancers with no previous formal dance training. 

Jazz II Ages 9 - 13.  Beginning-Intermediate.

Jazz III   Placement by level. Intermediate.

Jazz IV  Placement by level.  Advanced

Lyrical I  Ages 8 - 10.  Prerequisite:  Ballet I/II or equivalent.  Simultaneous enrollment in Ballet is required.

Lyrical II  Ages 9 - 13.  Beginning/Intermediate.  Prerequisite:  Ballet II/III or equivalent.  Simultaneous enrollment in Ballet is required.

Contemporary / Lyrical III Intermediate.  Prerequisite:  Ballet III, IV or equivalent.  Simultaneous enrollment in Ballet is strongly recommended.

Contemporary / Lyrical IV Advanced.  Prerequisite:  Ballet IV/V  or equivalent.  Simultaneous enrollment in Ballet is strongly recommended.

Turns, Leaps and Progressions  Intermediate/Advanced to Advanced.  Must attend preceding Jazz class to ensure student is properly warmed up.

Adult Open Jazz  Whether you are the novice or more advanced dancer, you will get your body moving in this upbeat, intermediate jazz class! There will be a thorough 45 minute warm-up comprised of classic jazz technique and elements of Horton and ballet, followed by series of progressions ranging from remedial steps to more advanced multiple eight count combinations. Class will conclude with a dance combination and cool-down. The dance combinations will range in influence, from swing to contemporary to cha cha to good old fashioned jazz!

Adult Cardio Jazz Want a work-out, but don’t want to be bored at the gym or doing laps? Join us Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am for Cardio Dance! This class integrates stretching and strengthening with an up-beat dance work out. Styles range from jazz, hip hop and lyrical and are appropriate for most dance levels. Your instructor, Megan Adams, has over 20 years of performing, teaching and choreography experience. She focuses on healthy moves for healthy bodies and is dedicated to making this class comfortable and fun for all!
 

TAP

Dress Code:  Solid color leotard, black stretch pants or footless tights, black tap shoes.  Hair must be pulled back securely away from the face. 

Pre Jazz Tap Combo  Ages 6.5 - 9

Tap I/Jazz I Combo  Ages 7 - 10

Tap I  Ages 8 - 10

Tap II  Placement by level.  Beginning-Intermediate.

Tap III  Placement by level. Intermediate.

Tap IV   This advanced tap class will include important elements of both 'Rhythm' and 'Broadway' styles, in order to teach students to be versatile in their performance skills. Choreography will fuse different dance styles into choreography and students will be encouraged to experiment on their own through student choreography opportunities and improvisation. Of course classes will include fun trick steps that are always crowd pleasers, but more importantly, focus will be on intricate and subtle steps that will challenge fine motor skills.

Adult Tap  Open to all ages!  Senior discounts!  Please contact IDT offices for discounted rates.    

MUSICAL THEATER

Dress Code:  Solid color leotard, black stretch pants or footless tights, black jazz/tap shoes.  Hair must be pulled back securely away from the face.  

HIP HOP

Dress Code:  Comfortable clothes, please dress appropriately.  Girls, no jeans. Non marking tennis Shoes or hip hop sneakers REQUIRED.  

Baby Bboy Bgirl Ages 3 - 5.  45 min class. 

Hip Hop Mini  Ages 6 - 9.  45 min class. 

Hip Hop I  Ages 8 - 11. 

Hip Hop II  Ages 10+.  Intermediate.

Teen Beg. Hip Hop  Beginning-Intermediate for transition into Hip Hop III.   

Hip Hop III Intermediate-Advanced.

Hip Hop IV  Advanced.

Zumba Fitness! You’ve heard about it, you’ve read about it, now experience what everyone is talking about! Zumba Fitness is a Latin and world rhythm inspired new way of working out! You don’t need to know how to dance – you just need to know how to have FUN! So c’mon! Ditch the workout and come join the Party! You will have so much fun, you will never look at exercise the same way again! Zumba!!