| DANCE CLASSES FOR
CHILDREN & YOUTH
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Current Class Schedule
 We
offer dance classes for Children and Youth beginning at age 3. Upon
enrolling your child with our school, you are entrusting a very
special part of his or her education to us. We are dedicated to
the task of not only teaching dance, but also to nurturing the development
of the mental and physical growth, coordination, poise and grace
of each individual. We encourage parents to take an active part
in helping maintain an enthusiastic attitude toward dancing for
your child at all times. Quite a few of our parents have taken the
"leap" of sharing the joy of dance with their children
by joining one of our adult dance classes. Please visit our Adult
Classes page to learn about our numerous adult dance class offerings.
To learn about the proper dance attire and
shoes required for each class, visit our POLICIES page here.
| Classes |
Description |
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Combination |
For 3 to 8 yr olds - for the new, young student;
a combination of Ballet, Tap and Tumbling. Introduction to
the joy of rhythm, movement and coordination. |
CJBT I |
(Creative Jazz, Ballet and Tap, Level I)
For 5th year 7 year olds or by teacher recommendation. It continues
building on the student's foundation of Ballet and Tap. The
class is 1 hour and 15 minutes and Jazz is introduced this year. |
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CJBT II |
(Creative
Jazz, Ballet and Tap, Level II)
For 8 & 9 yr olds or by teacher recommendation. The class
is 1 hour and 30 minutes with 30 minutes each devoted to Ballet,
Tap & Jazz. Prepares student for the next year when their
classes will be split up to 2 days per week. |
| Ballet |
For 9 yr olds & up
- includes the basics of Ballet Barre, and Center work; introduction
to French terminology that forms the basic universal language
of Ballet; emphasis on proper body placement, correct body
building and development of poise and grace. |
Pointe |
Description
coming soon.
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| Tap |
For 9 yrs and up- develops
better coordination, rhythm and timing; strengthens feet and
legs. |
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Jazz |
For 9 years and up - stylized theatrical form
of dancing; promotes good posture, strength, technique and
rhythm. |
| Hip-Hop |
For 9 yr olds to teens;
incorporates isolation and stretching exercises to enhance
student's physical fitness |
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Lyrical |
For 10 yr olds to teens; a combination of
both Jazz and Ballet ; uses the technique and discipline of
Ballet with the freedom of Jazz. Students must be enrolled
in at least one Ballet class in addition to the Lyrical class. |
| Contemporary |
A non-traditional, emotionally driven exploration
of motion that uses basic fundamentals of suspension, dynamics,
fluidity and freedom of expressions. |
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Cotillion Austin-Style |
For
boys & girls aged 10-13; "Cotillion Austin-Style"
is a class providing training in basic etiquette, communication
skills and social dance education; ideal for the preteen's desire
for social activity. |
Musical Theater |
For ages 5 to 12; students learn songs from
hit musicals, acting and movement. Taught by Lauris Blackwell,
a member of River City Pops. |
| Zumba© Fitness |
Fitness routines combined
with Latin rhythms, featuring interval training sessions where
fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined
to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. For adults. |
SHIRLEY
MCPHAIL SCHOOL OF DANCE HAS TWO AUSTIN LOCATIONS TO SERVE
YOU! |
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| Mesa Dance Studio
8018 Mesa Drive
Austin, Texas 78731
512-345-1284
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Spicewood Dance Studio
8650 Spicewood Springs Rd
Austin, Texas 78759
512-258-3793 |
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