The Madison Studio | Dance Education

Our NEW  2013-14  Schedule is now posted below!! 

 SUMMER ‘SURPRISE’ 2013 SCHEDULE HERE NOW!:

Summer 2013 ‘Surprise!’ Workshops (so named because each daily class will be a surprise - will it be:

*Ballet?   *Tap?   *Tumbling?    *Modern?   *Hip-Hop?   *Jazz?   *Cheer-Dance? - the possibilities are all fun!

Join us! - 6 weeks to choose from - 1, 2, or up to 6 - 3 days weekly (Monday-Wednesday-Thursday)

Weeks of June  10 - 17 - 24,  July 8 - 15 - 22

Pre-Dance (3.5 - 5 year-olds)  5:15-6:00pm  ($36 per week)

6-10 year-olds   5:00-6:00pm  ($40 per week)

Pre-Teens through Adults Beginning/Intermediate levels   6:00-7:15pm  ($45 per week)

Stretch/Barre/Conditioning  - ages 10 through Adult  7:15-8:00pm ($36 per week)

MSDE Ensemble Technique & Choreography Series   Tuesdays  5:45-7:15 AND Thursdays 5:45 - 8:00pm (by dance card - 2 minimum required - a $100 savings from last summer!!)

                                                                      All Summer Registration 2013 is FREE!!

Pre-Dance classes consist of creative movement games, songs, pre-ballet, tap, and tumbling, and the 6-10 year-olds also have the addition of cheer-dance and jazz.    For our Adults/Teens, a more sophisticated curriculum of ballet, stretch, tap, modern, or hip-hop/jazz - a sprinkling of diverse dance forms to keep and get you ‘on your toes’!

Registration information: just call 478-475-0440, or e-mail  jmad5699@gmail.com .

(Each group must have a minimum of 6 pre-registrations for the class to ‘make’ each week - register early!!  PLEASE REGISTER BY 5pm on the Friday PRIOR to your  attendance.  PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY.)

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Below  IS our new 2013-14 dance year schedule.  New Classes begin Monday, August 12, 2013.

STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER BEFORE ATTENDING THEIR FIRST CLASS!

  OUR  2013-14 CLASS SCHEDULE! Classes begin Monday, August 12, 2013:
(Subject to additions and changes)  Each class must have an enrollment of at least 6  to “make” and to continue.
Call or e-mail if you have any questions on class content, requirements,  attire, etc.

The Madison Studio offers the most comprehensive dance education in Middle Georgia.

In ascending order, from youngest/beginners to oldest/advanced, (with class level leotard color listed through Ballet Tech levels), and additional offerings:

Pre-Dance - Ages 3.5 - 5    Mondays  5:20-6:05pm  (pastel pink) Includes pre-ballet, creative movement, tap, and tumbling

Pre-Dance  - Ages 3.5 - 5    Thursdays 12:30-1:15pm (pastel pink) After pre-school and before nap time!  Includes pre-ballet, creative movement games, songs, tap, and tumbling

Level I - Ages 5-6:  Tuesdays  4:15-5:15pm (raspberry (bright) pink) Includes ballet, creative movement, tap, and tumbling!

Level II - Ages 5.5-7:  Mondays 4:15-5:15pm (white) Includes ballet, creative movement, tap, and tumbling!

Level III/IV - Ages 7-9: Mondays 6:10-7:10pm (purple)  Includes ballet, tap, and tumbling!

*GEMS - Ages 9-12:  Tuesdays AND Thursdays 5:15-6:20pm (any gem-color leotard) Ballet technique and stretching/conditioning for demi-pointe/pre-beginning pointe work. Meets twice weekly.

*RUBIES  - Ages 12-Adult:  Wednesdays 5:20-6:25pm AND Saturdays 11:00am-12:30pm (red)   A continuation of progression in  Ballet, pointe, choreography & variations, and stretch. No beginners. Meets twice weekly.

*BALLET TECH - Ages 12 through Adult: Tuesdays AND Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm (black).  Highest level ballet, pointe, jumps, turns, variations, choreography, and stretch.  Meets twice weekly.

BALLET TECHNIQUE/RUBIES - Ages 12 through Adult:  Saturdays, 11:00 am - 12:30pm (black or red) A technique-focused class for improving strength, flexibility, detail, turns,  jumps, pointe work (if applicable to dancer) and enchainements (combinations), through barre, centre adage, allegro, choreography, and variations.

*indicates class meets twice weekly, counts as two enrollment groups

ADDITIONAL CLASS OFFERINGS/OTHER DANCE FORMS: 

Senior Ensemble, Apprentice, and Junior Ensemble - by invitation only:  Mondays 6:30 - 8:00pm (black) - warm-up and ballet/contemporary/modern/hip-hop/jazz choreography for Ensemble members and those cast in MSDE performances. (MANDATORY for Ensemble members)  Additional rehearsals will be called as needed, generally Saturday early afternoons.

Modern A/B - Ages 9 through adult:  Thursdays  4:15-5:15pm  Modern Dance forms, technique, and choreography, with conditioning and stretch.

Modern C - Ages 10 through Adult:  Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm  A continuation and expansion of modern technique, concepts, across-the-floor combinations & choreography.

Modern Upper Level - Ages 12 through adult: - by permission of instructor -  Tuesdays 5:20-6:25pm.  Expansion of higher skill level modern dance technique, concepts, across-the-floor combinations and choreography.

Tumbling - Ages 9 & up - to be announced - beginning to high-intermediate level of Acrobatic gymnastics - mat work including conditioning and stretching to improve strength, flexibility, and quickness.  WAIT LIST.

Musical Theatre - Ages 9 & up -  Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm  Jazz and Tap dance forms with technique, stretch, and conditioning and Choreography to Broadway & film tunes. Much fun!!

Tap I - ages 9 through Adults:  Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm  Waiting list. Tap technique and choreography for beginning/beginning intermediate levels.

Tap Upper Level:  - ages 11 through adults: Thursdays  5:25-6:25pm -   Tap technique & choreography- upper level, prior tap experience necessary

Hip-Hop/Jazz  I  - ages 9 & up -  Wednesdays 5:20-6:20pm  Jazz Technique and conditioning, with Hip-Hop and Jazz choreography. First-year hip-hop/jazz - beginning level.

Hip-Hop/Jazz B - ages 10 & up - Wednesdays 6:25-7:25pm. Intermediate hip-hop/jazz for those with prior dance education.

Hip-Hop/Jazz - UPPER LEVEL - ages 11 & up - Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm   Jazz & hip-hop choreography, with technique & conditioning - PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR

CHEER-DANCE! - ages 6-11 years:   Mondays 5:15-6:10pm - our popular offering with Instructor Jayme Hale, MSDE alum & faculty, former member of Jacksonville Jaguars ROAR Dance Team!  Includes cheer techniques, tumbling, and jazz choreography. Fun Fun Fun!

CONTEMPORARY BALLET/MODERN - ages 10 - Adult  Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm   An Upper Level class combining ballet with modern dance forms/styles - by permission of instructor.

JUST BARRE/STRETCH & CONDITIONING - adults, teens, & pre-teens:  Saturdays  12:30-1:15pm. Barre/Floor/mat work with a bit of yoga including relaxation time. Beginners welcome. By Dance Card, regular tuition, or family discount.

Ballroom for Big Kids! - Adults & teens -  Sundays 4:00-5:00pm, or by private class arrangements with instructors  - with team teachers Laura Thomason and Daniel Boudreault. Don’t just watch - get up and start movin’! Swing, Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Cha-cha, Rhumba. See our ‘News & Notices’ page on our website for specific dates/times. Tuition by dance card or family/multiple class discounts. Join the fun - gain confidence - no partner needed!

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(We also offer private classes in all dance forms above, and rental of our studio spaces for events, parties, and meetings - call 478-475-0440 or e-mail jmad5699@gmail.com  for more information!)

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