2022 Summer Schedule
5 Week Session Classes
6/20 - 7/29 (5 weeks, no class the week of 7/4 - 7/8)
In Person & Virtual
Registration opens now.
Email: yudancearts@gmail.com to for registration.
6/20 - 7/29 (5 weeks, no class the week of 7/4 - 7/8)
In Person & Virtual
Registration opens now.
Email: yudancearts@gmail.com to for registration.
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Tuition:
Virtual Classes 1 class /week $90 for 5 weeks 2 classes/week $170 for 5 weeks 3 classes/week $240 for 5 weeks 4 classes/week $300 for 5 weeks Drop in $20 per class. |
In Person Classes: spot is limited. 1 hr/week $120 for 5 weeks 2 hr/week $230 for 5 weeks 3 hr/week $330 for 5 weeks 4 hr/week $420 for 5 weeks Drop in $28 per class |
Class Description:
Classes with ** need will need teacher's approve before enrolling. Please contact Xiao Laoshi if you would like to enroll in those classes.
NEW this Summer! Intro to Choreography II (Age 11 + ):
This class will introduce students to beginning concepts of dance making, such as, how to use concepts of space, time, energy and improvisation in dance-making. Students will get a chance to explore different ways of moving and to experience first hand choreographic processes. We will play choreography games and discuss different tools and tricks used by various choreographers. We will watch different styles of master dance pieces and discuss them. Students who are willing to enroll in this class must have at least 4 years of dance experience and must commit to 2 hours assignments after class per week. It is highly recommended to students who took this class last summer to continue to explore the dance making journey. If you are new to this class, and would love to join, please let me know. This class will be held in-person following the state's safety protocols. Space is limited. Please reserve our spots ASAP.
Basic Level - Pre Ballet & Chinese Dance (Age 4 - 6):
Combining basic ballet elements and creative dance exercises, this class introduces kids to the joy of movement through musicality, creativity, coordination and the social interaction of the dance class. This class is recommended to the basic level and any new dance learner. This class will be held in-person.
Beginning & Intermediate Ballet (Age 7 - 11):
This Beg./Int. Ballet class will help develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer. Students will learn ballet class etiquette and ballet terminology. The class emphasizes proper alignment, posture and technique, which consist of barre work, center combination, and across the floor exercises. Simple ballet turns and the preparation of intermediate level turns will be introduced. This class is highly recommended to the students who have taken two or three years of dance, and to our beginning level and intermediate level class students.This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
Beginning & Intermediate SFT (Age 7 - 11):
This class is designed to work on strength, flexibility, and the 'tricks' of dance. It will help dancers to increase flexibility and build muscle strength. We will focus on upper, lower, and core strengthening exercises to excel dance technique and abilities. For the technique part, we will introduce and focus on the breakdown of foundational skills such as pirouettes, chaine and pique turns and extensions in ballet ,and basic wheel turn in Chinese dance. Students will Improve their dance technique through this power packed class! I highly recommend all the students who are in beginning level class and intermediate level class, and willing to improve their dance technique and performance to take this class. It is highly recommended to take a Beg./Int. Ballet class or Int/Adv Ballet & Tech.
Beginning Chinese Classical Dance (Age 7 - 10):
This beginning Chinese Classical Dance class is designed for the students who are new to Chinese Classical dance. Through learning various combinations, students will gain fundamental knowledge about the main elements of Chinese Classical Dance (古典舞身韵). This class is highly recommended to the students who have not taken or taken one or two years of dance, or our beginning level class and intermediate students. This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
Beginning Contemporary Dance (Age 8 - 11):
This beginning Contemporary Dance class is designed for students with minimal dance experience who are curious about contemporary dance techniques and choreography. Perfect for students who have taken other beginning level dance courses and who want to broaden their dance knowledge and deepen their physical skill and experience as well as develop movement articulation, coordination, strength, flexibility and increased knowledge about their own physical potential. This class is highly recommended to the students who have not taken or taken one or two years of dance, or our beginning level class and intermediate students. This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
**NEW this Summer! Chinese Classical Dance Technique 古典舞基本功
(Age 11 + ):
This Chinese Classical Dance technique class will focus on the methods and techniques of Chinese dance performance that are characterized by the external expression of the dancer’s inner sensibility. Training in basic skills and techniques will be combined with body rhythms and overtones to help students deepen their understanding and appreciation of Chinese dance.This class will also expose students to more advanced skills and techniques and cultivate their ability to precisely express the required dance forms, such as various ways of jumps, leaps, turns and wheel turns.This class is highly recommended to our intermediate and advanced level students who has trained in Ballet for at least 4 years. It is also recommended to take with Int/Adv Chinese Classical Dance (中国古典舞身韵). This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
**Int/Adv Chinese Classical Dance 古典舞身韵 (Age 11 + ):
This intermediate to Advanced Chinese Classical Dance class is designed for the students who have learned Chinese Classical dance for several years. Through learning complex dance phrases, students will gain depth of knowledge about Chinese Classical Dance (古典舞身韵). This class is highly recommended to our intermediate and advanced level students who took this class last summer, or students who has taken dance for at least 4 years. This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
**Int/Adv Contemporary Dance (Age 12 + )
This fast paced and challenging classe is ideal for intermediate to Advanced students who are looking to expand their knowledge and performance skills. Students will work further on technique, learning the dynamics of movement phrasing, developing artistic expression, presence and understanding intention, emphasizing on music complexity and emotional connection while being able to carry more mature themes in their dancing. This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
Classes with ** need will need teacher's approve before enrolling. Please contact Xiao Laoshi if you would like to enroll in those classes.
NEW this Summer! Intro to Choreography II (Age 11 + ):
This class will introduce students to beginning concepts of dance making, such as, how to use concepts of space, time, energy and improvisation in dance-making. Students will get a chance to explore different ways of moving and to experience first hand choreographic processes. We will play choreography games and discuss different tools and tricks used by various choreographers. We will watch different styles of master dance pieces and discuss them. Students who are willing to enroll in this class must have at least 4 years of dance experience and must commit to 2 hours assignments after class per week. It is highly recommended to students who took this class last summer to continue to explore the dance making journey. If you are new to this class, and would love to join, please let me know. This class will be held in-person following the state's safety protocols. Space is limited. Please reserve our spots ASAP.
Basic Level - Pre Ballet & Chinese Dance (Age 4 - 6):
Combining basic ballet elements and creative dance exercises, this class introduces kids to the joy of movement through musicality, creativity, coordination and the social interaction of the dance class. This class is recommended to the basic level and any new dance learner. This class will be held in-person.
Beginning & Intermediate Ballet (Age 7 - 11):
This Beg./Int. Ballet class will help develop the strength and elegance of a ballet dancer. Students will learn ballet class etiquette and ballet terminology. The class emphasizes proper alignment, posture and technique, which consist of barre work, center combination, and across the floor exercises. Simple ballet turns and the preparation of intermediate level turns will be introduced. This class is highly recommended to the students who have taken two or three years of dance, and to our beginning level and intermediate level class students.This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
Beginning & Intermediate SFT (Age 7 - 11):
This class is designed to work on strength, flexibility, and the 'tricks' of dance. It will help dancers to increase flexibility and build muscle strength. We will focus on upper, lower, and core strengthening exercises to excel dance technique and abilities. For the technique part, we will introduce and focus on the breakdown of foundational skills such as pirouettes, chaine and pique turns and extensions in ballet ,and basic wheel turn in Chinese dance. Students will Improve their dance technique through this power packed class! I highly recommend all the students who are in beginning level class and intermediate level class, and willing to improve their dance technique and performance to take this class. It is highly recommended to take a Beg./Int. Ballet class or Int/Adv Ballet & Tech.
Beginning Chinese Classical Dance (Age 7 - 10):
This beginning Chinese Classical Dance class is designed for the students who are new to Chinese Classical dance. Through learning various combinations, students will gain fundamental knowledge about the main elements of Chinese Classical Dance (古典舞身韵). This class is highly recommended to the students who have not taken or taken one or two years of dance, or our beginning level class and intermediate students. This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
Beginning Contemporary Dance (Age 8 - 11):
This beginning Contemporary Dance class is designed for students with minimal dance experience who are curious about contemporary dance techniques and choreography. Perfect for students who have taken other beginning level dance courses and who want to broaden their dance knowledge and deepen their physical skill and experience as well as develop movement articulation, coordination, strength, flexibility and increased knowledge about their own physical potential. This class is highly recommended to the students who have not taken or taken one or two years of dance, or our beginning level class and intermediate students. This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
**NEW this Summer! Chinese Classical Dance Technique 古典舞基本功
(Age 11 + ):
This Chinese Classical Dance technique class will focus on the methods and techniques of Chinese dance performance that are characterized by the external expression of the dancer’s inner sensibility. Training in basic skills and techniques will be combined with body rhythms and overtones to help students deepen their understanding and appreciation of Chinese dance.This class will also expose students to more advanced skills and techniques and cultivate their ability to precisely express the required dance forms, such as various ways of jumps, leaps, turns and wheel turns.This class is highly recommended to our intermediate and advanced level students who has trained in Ballet for at least 4 years. It is also recommended to take with Int/Adv Chinese Classical Dance (中国古典舞身韵). This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
**Int/Adv Chinese Classical Dance 古典舞身韵 (Age 11 + ):
This intermediate to Advanced Chinese Classical Dance class is designed for the students who have learned Chinese Classical dance for several years. Through learning complex dance phrases, students will gain depth of knowledge about Chinese Classical Dance (古典舞身韵). This class is highly recommended to our intermediate and advanced level students who took this class last summer, or students who has taken dance for at least 4 years. This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
**Int/Adv Contemporary Dance (Age 12 + )
This fast paced and challenging classe is ideal for intermediate to Advanced students who are looking to expand their knowledge and performance skills. Students will work further on technique, learning the dynamics of movement phrasing, developing artistic expression, presence and understanding intention, emphasizing on music complexity and emotional connection while being able to carry more mature themes in their dancing. This is a hybrid class, you can take it in person or virtually on zoom.
