My Palaestra - Homeschooling in Livonia, Michigan

Class Information

Beginner Jazz Ages 8-11

Dancers must be age 8 by the end of Septmeber-

BY SPECIAL REQUEST!

Elementary age JAZZ class has arrived! In this high energy class, students will learn the basic foundation of jazz dancing including leaps, tricks and turns. Prior dance experience is helpful, but not required. Each week will consist of a center floor warm up and combinations that will forcus on improving flexibility, muscle strength and overall dance ability. Students will need a solid black leotard with stretch capris/long shorts and solid black slip on jazz shoes. Hair must be pulled back each class period. Bring a water bottle. Material fee is for recital costume and is only charged first semester. PLEASE NOTE: This is a one year commitment. There will be only one recital at the end of the school yer, May 2015

class fee is charged each semester

Instructor: Kilpatrick, Christina

Instructor Bio:

Christina Kilpatrick has been training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical and Praise dance for over fifteen years. She is a STOTT Pilates certified instructor and a certified Personal Trainer through The National Academy of Sports Medicine. Christina has been teaching dance for over fifteen years. She is the founder and Artistic Director of the Palaestra Dance Team and has been leading the program since 2007. Christina is a former company member of Grace Dance Ensemble and was the founder and creator of the six year long Earth to Eternity praise dance ensemble ministry. In addition to conducting the Palaestra Dance Team, Christina is on the childrenâ€™s ministry team for the Oak Pointe West Bloomfield church plant. She also enjoys cooking, walking in Maybury State Park and spending time with her husband, Iain. Christina loves working with dancers of all ages and abilities and is excited to share her passion for dance with her students!

Fee: $90

Material Fee: $25

Minimum Age: 8

Maximum Age: 12

Day:

Friday

Time:

1:30 pm

Length:

1 Hours

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