winter_dance

Winter/Spring Dance at Weehawken

Use the BACK button on your browser to return to previous page

Home

ABOUT OUR CLASS LEVELS

When placing your student, here's a general guideline for picking your student's level:

Level 1: Ages 5-7

Level 2: Ages 8-10

Level 3: Ages 10-12 (depending on experience)

Level 4: Ages 13 & Up
Wee Company: Ages 6-8

Jr. Company: Ages 9-11

Sr. Company: Ages 12 & up

See Full Winter/Spring Schedule Below

All levels - Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop - Advanced and MORE!

Register

Winter/Spring Dance Classes BEGAN the week of January 18th in Ouray, Ridgway and now: Montrose!

Winter/Spring 2010 Semester is a 14-week semester unless otherwise indicated in the schedule.

All dancers participating in a full semester of dance classes will have the option to be in “The Golden Ticket” performance May 14 and 15 at 6pm and May 16 at 2 pm. If your student does not want to be in the show, we must receive notification by or before Sunday, March 7th. Students must be enrolled in classes by March 7th in order to participate in the show.

There will be no classes during Spring Break Weeks (March 29 - April 9).

Pointe & Master Class Students must be approved by Miss Natasha prior to registration and be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes a week

Ouray Classes are held at the Wright Opera House on Main Street in Ouray

Ridgway Classes are held at Weehawken Ridgway at 153 US Hwy 550, Unit 201 A&B in Ridgway (next to the Galloping Goose and above Ridgway Outdoor Experience)

Montrose Classes are held at 1850 Launa Drive, Ste 2000 (just past the Ford dealership, accross from Wollert GMC, behind Valley Crane and before the airport)

ALL DANCE CLASSES HAVE A 4-STUDENT MINIMUM TO RUN.

REVISED SCHEDULE
Mondays in Ridgway:
Adult Hip Hop Work-Out -- 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Ballet 3 with Miss Stormy -- 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Mondays in Ouray:
Kids' Hip Hop -- 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Music Video Choreography -- 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Teen/Adult Hip Hop -- 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Teen/Adult Ballet -- 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Lyrical/Contemporary -- 8:00 - 9:00 pm

Tuesdays in Ridgway:
Adult Ballet Workout -- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Kids Hip Hop -- 4:00 -5:00 pm
Belly Dance (starts March 16 & runs 6 weeks) -- 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Tuesdays in Ouray:
Mommy and Me Pre-Ballet (starts March 16 & runs 6 weeks) -- 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Ballet 2 -- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Jazz 2 -- 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Jazz 4 -- 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Ballet 4 -- 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Pointe -- 8:30- 9:00 pm

Wednesdays in Ridgway:
Celtic Dance for Kids -- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Ballet 1 & 2 -- 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Adult Ballet -- 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Wednesdays in Ouray:
Jazz 1 -- 3:30 -4:30 pm
Ballet 3 -- 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Jazz 3 -- 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Adult Ballet - 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Thursdays in Ridgway:
Mommy and Me Pre-Ballet (starts March 16 & runs 6 weeks) -- 10:30 - 11:15 am

Thursdays in Ouray:
Pre-Ballet -- 9:00 - 9:45 am
Ballet 1 -- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Jr. Company -- 5:00 - 6:00 pm Information on the LADF Convention in Denver for Company Dancers Here

Fridays in Ridgway:
Pre-Ballet A -- 11:30 - 12:15 pm (experienced pre-ballet students with 1+ year exp.)
Pre-Ballet B -- 12:15 - 1:00 pm (new pre-ballet students)

Fridays in Ouray:
Pre-Tap/Jazz -- 9:00 - 9:45

Fridays in Montrose:
Pre-Ballet (3-5 years) -- 2:15 - 3:00 pm
Kids Ballet (ages 5-9)-- 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Kids Tap (ages 5-9) -- 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Ballet Technique (Ages 10+) -- 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Teen Jazz (Ages 10+) -- 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Saturdays in Ridgway:
Teen/Adult Jazz & Modern Combo Class -- 9:30 - 11:00 am

Saturdays in Ouray:
Teen/Adult Tap Class -- 8:00 - 9:00 am
Ballet Technique -- 9:00 - 10:30 am
Pointe -- 10:30 - 11:00 am
Sr. Company -- 11:00 - 12:00 pm Information on the LADF Convention in Denver for Company Dancers Here

ABOUT SPECIAL AND NEW CLASSES OFFERED:

ABOUT POINTE CLASSES:
Pointe work can be very dangerous to dancers who are not prepared and in class enough during the week. We require that students are enrolled in at least two ballet classes a week in order to be registered for this class. Students must also be at least 10 years of age and approved by Miss Natasha before registering. Pointe students must be enrolled in an additional 2 ballet classes per week in order to participate.

ABOUT COMPANY CLASSES:
Company classes provide performance opportunity and preparation for dancers. Students will be learning different choreography every week and will perform at local functions in our area. In addition to small performances, students will do one showcase in February. Company students must be already enrolled in 1 ballet or jazz class per week in addition to the company and must be approved by Natasha. The company is not a technique class, but instead gives students a chance to perform and learn different choreography. Dancers who miss company class the week before a performance date will be unable to perform in the next upcoming performance. All Company Students will need to purchase costumes that will consist of a leotard and skirts in addition to their regular dance shoes. Cost of costumes will be between $25 and $45 and will be worn at the dance functions throughout the year.

ABOUT BELLY DANCE WITH MARSHA WEST:

Originating from various Middle Eastern Cultures, this beautiful, mystical dance corresponds to the natural cycles and rhythms within us. The dance is characterized by undulating movements of the abdomen and hips and by graceful arm movements. Isolations are the beginning of all the movements and all movements are born from our center ~ the navel in our belly. There are many folk and classical styles. The American style is a progressive fusion of various movements from the different Middle Eastern Cultures along with new creative movements we learn from each other. Marsha has several beautiful choreographies to share and many choreographies yet to create. She will teach the basic movements and will introduce the intricate layers when students are ready to embellish their moves. Many of my dances include the beautiful colorful veils. All of Marsha's classes will begin with warm up stretches and focus on the center. Students will learn the basic isolations and combinations to prepare for the dances. Classes will end with a relaxation stretch of gratitude.

ABOUT WEST AFRICAN DANCE:

A high-spirited, high-powered rhythmic dance experience that combine body, mind, and spirit in an energetic union of the music and dance of the people of West Africa. This electrifying class loosens up the body and exposes you to a part of West African culture.

ABOUT CELTIC DANCE:
Irish Step Dance, also known as Celtic dance, is or newest class offered by Weehawken Dance. Made popular by "Riverdance" and "Lord of the Dance", Celtic dancers stand very straight with arms tightly held at their sides while doing intricate foot movement. Students will learn the fundamentals of Irish Step Dance including Jigs and circle formations.

ABOUT MODERN DANCE:

Modern dance technique is designed to develop the mind, body and spirit to be an expressive communicator through movement. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are developed. Physical activities which focus on the aspects of space, time, shape, and movement dynamics are explored through individual work as well as group participation

COST FOR A FULL 14 WEEKS: (CLICK HERE IF YOU ARE STARTING FEB. 22ND OR LATER)

30-Minute to 1 Hour of Class
Full 14 Week Session - Paying Full Balance by Feb 18 (50% due during 1st week of class)
MEMBERS: $168 + $18 Show Fee Per Class
NON-MEMBERS: $185 + $18 Show Fee Per Class

30-Minute to 1 Hour of Class
Full 14 Week Session - Paying in Payments (50% due by week one, remaining balance due in payments by the 15th of each month thereafter)
MEMBERS: $182 + $18 Show Fee Per Class
NON-MEMBERS: $196 + $18 Show Fee Per Class

1.5 Hour Classes
Full 14-Week Session - Paying Full Balance by Feb. 18 (50% due during 1st week of class)
(Ballet 4, Adult Ballet in Ouray on Wednesdays, Ballet Technique, Belly Dance, Teen/Adult Jazz & Modern Combo)
MEMBERS: $252 + $20 Per Class Show Fee if participating in the Show
NON-MEMBERS: $277 + $20 Per Class Show Fee if participating in the Show

1.5 Hour Classes
Full 14-Week Session - Paying in Payments (50% due by week one, remaining balance due in payments by the 15th of each month thereafter)
(Ballet 4, Adult Ballet in Ouray on Wednesdays, Ballet Technique, Belly Dance, Teen/Adult Jazz & Modern Combo)
MEMBERS: $266 + $20 Per Class Show Fee if participating in the Show
NON-MEMBERS: $291 + $20 Per Class Show Fee if participating in the Show

Mommy & Me --- Begins the week of March 16
6 Week Session (50% due by week one, remaining balance due by Feb 20th):
MEMBERS: $72
NON-MEMBER: $80

Belly Dance --- Begins the week of March 16
6 Week Session (1.5 hours/week):
MEMBER: $108 (50% due by week one, remaining balance due in payments April 20)
NON-MEMBER: $119 (50% due by week one, remaining balance due in payments by April 20)

DROP-IN RATE FOR A 30 MINUTE TO 1 HOUR DANCE CLASSES:
$13 WCA Members
$15 Non-Members

DROP-IN RATE FOR A 1.5 HOUR DANCE CLASSES:
$20 WCA Members
$21 Non-Members

Policies and Dress Code

Youth & Supervision Policy

Children under the age of 12 may not be left unattended by an adult outside of class times. It is our expectation that parents will pick-up their child INSIDE of the building where class is held unless we have written permission that indicates otherwise. An email to wcaouray@yahoo.com

will be sufficient notice.

WCA Staff Members cannot and will not supervise children on the premises outside of assigned class time.

WCA Staff is not permitted to drive children home or to other programs.

Please be sure your child understands your family rules and arrangements for safety and pick-up at any WCA class or program.

If children under the age of 12 are found to consistently be left unattended and are disrupting other classes, WCA reserves the right to remove the child from WCA programs for the remainder of the semester without refund.

Scholarships Available - New Scholarship Procedures and Policies

WCA is pleased to offer scholarships for classes and workshops to deserving people interested in taking advantage of the cultural and fine arts events offered.

If you wish to participate in a class and are unable to meet the cost, please see our scholarship pages and application here

*Students may apply for up to two scholarships per semester - with the maximum amount of each scholarship to be 50% of the cost of the class or $100.

*Dance Scholarships must be applied-for at the beginning of the semester - as the scholarship "pool" will be divided-out each semester according to how much is in the fund at the start of each semester.

*Also, please note that it is our expectation that Dance Scholarship recipients volunteer for Weehawken for a minimum of at least 8 hours per class scholarshipped.

Dance Uniform & Dress Code

Ballet: Leotard and tights, Ballet Slippers, Leg warmers, skirts, tutus, bike shorts, and leggings are acceptable. Jeans, flare leg pants, dresses and baggy clothes of any kind are not allowed. Long hair must be in a bun. Short hair should be pulled back off of the student's face.

Jazz/Modern: Leotards, tights, leggings, dance pants, tight fitting shirts, etc., Jazz Shoes, No jeans

Tap: Comfortable Clothing, Tap Shoes

West African: Leotards & tights with sarong is preferred. Leggings, dance pants, tight fitting shirts, etc. also okay. Bare feet or dance shoes, No jeans.

Hip-Hop: Comfortable clothing, CLEAN Sneakers

Celtic: Leotards, tights, leggings, dance pants, tight fitting shirts, etc., Black Jazz Shoes, Black Ballet Shoes, or Black Ghillies, No jeans

Belly Dance

Students will need to wear loose clothing to begin with that allows freedom of movement, especially for the belly. Once the students become dedicated, they will probably want to purchase or make traditional costumes -- as it makes it even more fun to dance. Marsha, for example, wears harem pants, a hip sash, an athletic bra and a loose top.

Payment/Withdrawl Policy

No refunds or reductions are made for missed classes.
WCA must be notified in writing (wcaouray@yahoo.com or PO BOX 734, Ridgway) if a student is withdrawing from a class or requesting a refund.

The withdrawal date will be recorded as the date that WCA receives written notice of the withdrawal, NOT of the last class attended.

All tuition rates include a $20 administrative fee per class, which is non-refundable if a student withdraws after the start date for the class.

If a student withdraws before the start date for the class, WCA will retain $10 of the administrative fee for the class, and the balance will then be refunded.

If, for any reason, WCA cancels a workshop, you will be notified soon after the start date and will receive a refund.

Tuition for all classes is due in-full by or before May 1st. Failure to pay by May 1st will result in a student being pulled from classes and the show. In addition, no other purchases from Weehawken (tickets, shoes, dancewear, etc) can be made until the balance is paid.

Payment Plan: Payments can be made on a monthly basis (once 50% is paid for the start of class). If you are unable to pay 50% down at the start of class, arrangements MUST be made with Ashley King at the start of the semester.

wcaouray@yahoo.com or 970-318-0150

Payment Plan Rates (rather than "in-full" rates) will apply to your balance if you fail to pay your balnce by February 18th. It it solely YOUR responsibility to pay your balance and payments MUST be made on a monthly basis.

Students failing to pay 50% of their tuition at the start of class will be charged the posted drop-in rate for each class they attend.

		Winter/Spring Dance at Weehawken Use the BACK button on your browser to return to previous page Home