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Ballet IV

Instructor: Graciela Kozak
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:00am and 11:30am
This level develops strength and flexibility with the execution of more complicated combinations at the barre and in the center, while challenging their strength and stamina.

Ballet V

Instructor: Robert Atwood
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:30am / Mondays-Fridays 10:00am
Experience the full range of exercises that require larger, more expansive movements that test their strength and stability. (Pointe work is introduced for women at the end of class on Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Hip-Hop

Instructor: Robin Dunn
Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30pm
Building technique through exercises followed by an attitude filled routine designed to teach foundation and overall ease of movement in a positive, motivating atmosphere.

Horton II

Instructor: Freddie Moore
Mondays - Fridays 11:30am & 1:30pm
Uses the basic Horton warm-up with more variations, introduction of canons and rhythmical patterns are stressed as well as the development of dynamics and projection.

Intermediate Pointe

Instructor: Celia Marino
Wednesdays 10:00am

Intermediate/Advanced Men's Ballet

Instructor: Peter O'Brien
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30am
This class builds strength, stamina, and technical skills needed today by male dancers.

Modern I/II

Instructor: Martin Lofsness

Modern II

Instructor: Jacqulyn Buglisi
Mondays - Fridays 10:00am / Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:30pm / Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30am
This intermediate class includes more complicated traveling combinations that incorporate the contraction and release, spiral, jumps and moving fully with weight, power, and dynamic changes.

Modern III

Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00pm
This level continues to build strength with an awareness of the torso as the center and initiator of all movement.

Yoga I/II

Instructor: Leslie Journet

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