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Recreational Division, Ages 6-13
The Recreational Division is for students 6 through 13 looking to learn or continue their dance education in a fun and enjoyable environment. Classes are offered for any skill level and in different disciplines. 

A Non-Refundable Registration Fee of $55 is due per family upon registration.

Ages 6-7 Intro to Ballet 1

Length: 1 Hour and 15 Minutes 

This class will introduce younger students to basic ballet vocabulary and technique in a structured yet fun setting. Simple coordination, musicality, rhythm, and concentration will be emphasized. Students will learn more difficult combinations, work at the ballet barre and learn ballet etiquette.


Class Options: 

Wednesdays at 4:15-5:30pm with Camille Jones Tucker

Saturdays at 11:00am-12:15pm with Camille Jones Tucker


Uniform:

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in Lilac with embroidery. Pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. 

Boys: White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf-height socks. White canvas shoes.


Ages 6-8 Intro to Contemporary

Length: 45 Minutes 

Contemporary dance is a combination of classical ballet, jazz, and modern dance which transforms words into visual art. Students will learn to dance expressively, being both subtle and dynamic, while conveying musicality and emotion through movement. This class will push students to cultivate their skills for movement while adding in an emotional element to the performance of lyrical and contemporary styles of dance.



Class Options: 

Wednesdays at 5:30-6:15pm with Camille Jones Tucker


Uniform: 

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in ballet class level color with black shorts. Boys: White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf-height socks.


Ages 6-8 Intro to Jazz/Tap

Length: 45 Minutes 

Jazz dance is fun and energetic! The class will include a warm-up with stretching, isolations, strengthening exercises, and movement across the floor. Students will learn basic turns, leaps, jumps, and runs set to age-appropriate music. Tap is a great change of pace for dancers who have had significant training and want to enhance their dynamics and versatility. Dancers with previous tap experience of 0-3 years will enjoy this class as a fun way to enhance coordination, rhythm, and performance skills.


Class Option: 

Saturdays at 10:15-11:00am with Camille Jones Tucker


Uniform: 

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in ballet class level color with black shorts and black slip-on jazz shoes. Black tap shoes. 

Boys: White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf-height socks. Black jazz shoes. Black tap shoes.


Ages 7-8 Intro to Ballet 2

Length: 2 Hours 

This program will continue to introduce younger students to basic ballet vocabulary and technique in a structured yet fun setting. Simple coordination, musicality, rhythm, and concentration will be emphasized. Students will learn more difficult combinations, work at the ballet barre, and learn ballet etiquette. 2 Classes per week are required. 


Class Offering:

OPTION A: 

Wednesdays at 6:15-7:15pm with Camille Jones Tucker

Thursdays at 6:30pm-7:30pm with Kelsey Shackleford

OPTION B:

Wednesdays at 6:15-7:15pm with Camille Jones Tucker

Saturdays at 9:15-10:15am with Camille Jones Tucker


Uniform:

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in Lilac with embroidery. Pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.

Boys: White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf-height socks. White canvas shoes.

Ages 8-10 Ballet 1

Length: 1 Hour 15 Minutes 

This class is designed for the beginning dancer. Students will be introduced to ballet vocabulary and technique. Strength, flexibility, rhythm, and musicality will be explored. Those seeking to pursue ballet more seriously are encouraged to take Prep 1 or Prep 2, depending on their abilities, after taking this class.

GAB suggests TWO days of Ballet at this level.



Class Options: 

Mondays at 5:15-6:30pm with Kelsey Shackleford

Thursdays at 5:15-6:30pm with Kelsey Shackleford

 

Additional Class Offerings:

Jazz/Hip Hop on Mondays at 6:30-7:15pm with Cassandra Broussard

Contemporary on Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00pm with Cassandra Broussard


Uniform:

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in Dark Red with embroidery. Pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.

Boys:  White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf-height socks. White canvas shoes.

All: Black jazz shoes are needed for Jazz. Any color tennis shoes or sneakers are fine for Hip Hop. 

Ages 8-10 Ballet 2

Length: 1 Hour 30 Minutes 


GAB suggests TWO days of Ballet at this level. This class is designed for the intermediate dancer. Students will add to their ballet vocabulary and improve their technique. Strength, flexibility, rhythm, and musicality will be explored. Those seeking to pursue ballet more seriously are encouraged to take Prep 1 or Prep 2, depending on their abilities, after taking this class.

*Pre-requisite: Ballet 1 OR Audition.



Class Options: 

Tuesdays at 5:00-7:00pm with Kelsey Shackleford

Wednesdays at 5:00-6:30pm with Kelsey Shackleford

 

Additional Class Offerings (Monthly cost adjusted based on hours):

Jazz/Tap/Hip Hop on Mondays at 6:30-7:15pm with Cassandra Broussard

Contemporary on Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00pm with Cassandra Broussard


Uniform:

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in Dark Red with embroidery. Pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.

Boys:  White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf-height socks. White canvas shoes.

All: Black jazz shoes are needed for Jazz. Any color tennis shoes or sneakers are fine for Hip Hop. 

Ages 8-10 Prep 1

Length: 2 Hours 30 Minutes 

Participation in both classes is required at this level. The price is for the full program and includes both classes.

In Prep 1, students will learn the basics of ballet technique and will see consistent growth and improvement. It is more formal and gives students the discipline to mature as dancers. The importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, and memorization will be emphasized. Basics of performing and ballet history will be introduced.


Class Times: 

Mondays at 5:15-6:30pm with Kelsey Shackleford

Thursdays at 5:15-6:30pm with Kelsey Shackleford


Additional Class Offerings (Monthly cost adjusted based on hours):

Jazz/Tap/Hip Hop on Mondays at 6:30-7:15pm with Cassandra Broussard

Contemporary on Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00pm with Cassandra Broussard


Uniform: 

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in Grape with embroidery. Pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. 

Boys: White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf height socks. White canvas shoes.


Ages 8-10 Prep 2

Length: 4 Hours 



Participation in all 4 hours is required at this level. The price is for the program and includes all classes.

Prep 2 cultivates a young dancer in a more focused manner than Prep 1. With two ballet classes each week, a stretch and strengthening class, and a contemporary class, students will develop the basics of a well-rounded technique and will see consistent growth and improvement. Prep 2 builds on Prep 1 vocabulary and physical strength. The importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, and memorization will be emphasized. Artistry is introduced as an element to their training. 


Class Times: 

Tuesdays at 5:00-7:00pm (Ballet) with Kelsey Shackleford

Wednesdays at 5:00-6:30pm (Ballet) with Kelsey Shackleford

Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00pm (Contemporary) with Cassandra Broussard


Additional Class Offerings (Monthly cost adjusted based on hours):

Jazz/Hip Hop on Mondays at 6:30-7:15pm with Cassandra Broussard


Uniform: 

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in Grape with embroidery. Pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. 

Boys: White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf height socks. White canvas shoes.

Ages 8-12 Contemporary

Length: 30 Minutes

Contemporary dance is a combination of classical ballet, jazz, and modern dance which transforms words into visual art. Students will learn to dance expressively, being both subtle and dynamic, while conveying musicality and emotion through movement. This class will push students to cultivate their skills for movement while adding an emotional element to the performance of lyrical and contemporary styles of dance.


Class Offering:

Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00pm with Cassandra Broussard


Uniform: 

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in ballet class level with black shorts. 

Boys: White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf-height socks.

Ages 8-12 Jazz/Tap/Hip Hop

Length: 45 Minutes 

Jazz dance is fun and energetic! The class will include a warm-up with stretching, isolations, strengthening exercises, and movement across the floor. Students will learn basic turns, leaps, jumps, and runs set to age-appropriate music. Hip Hop is a great change of pace for dancers who have had significant training and want to enhance their dynamics and versatility. Dancers with previous hip hop experience of 0-3 years will enjoy this class as a fun way to enhance coordination, rhythm, and performance skills. 


Class Option: 

Mondays at 6:30-7:15pm with Cassandra Broussard


Uniform: 

Girls: Approved Lulli leotards in ballet class level with black shorts and black slip-on jazz shoes. Black tap shoes. 

Boys: White fitted shirt with black tights and white calf-height socks. Black jazz shoes. Black tap shoes.


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