Sonoma Community Center
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Jazz & Ballet Combo(Ages 8-12)
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Saturday, April 5 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Schedule: Saturdays, April 5 – May 10, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This class meets weekly for 6 weeks
Instructor: Elizabeth Piazza
Location: Room 213, Dance Studio
Ages: 8 – 12
Skill Level: Beginning
Registration Fee: $130
There is no recital planned for this session.
No costume fee will be included in the registration fee.
About the class
A fun and positive environment where kids can learn beginning ballet and basic jazz dance steps. Instruction will include warm up exercises, increased vocabulary and beginning mini ballet barre ballet positions, across the floor exercises, beginning turns and leaps and beginning choreography is taught at the end of class to different styles of music. Exercises will be modified or enhanced to the individual’s level. Class will be conducted in a positive and attentive environment and is designed to develop memorization, flexibility, and musicality. This class will help the student gain coordination and confidence to take into their daily lives. Small performing opportunities based upon a child’s interest but is not mandatory.
Benefits include listening skills and concentration, increased coordination, and an understanding of movement, i.e. time, space, directions and balance, social skills and development of creativity.
Students will participate in a small and informal showcase during their last class on May 10.
SUPPLY LIST: Dance shoes, ballet slippers or barefoot (Need shoes, see below) Please no socks (grippy kind ok) or just tights as the floor can be slippery. Comfortable clothing to move in or dancewear such as leotards, skirts, skirted leotards and tights (with shoes) of any color or style. Please no tutus or pajamas in class. Hair pulled off of face. Dress in layers as it can go from chilly to warm fast! Being dressed and ready for class is part of the experience and encourages focus and participation.
Please read the Studio Policies and Guidelines for more on dress code, punctuality, attendance and parent viewing opportunities.
About the Instructor
Elizabeth Piazza
Instructor
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Dress Code: Dance clothes of any color. Dance shoes suitable for class, ballet slippers, grippy socks, barefoot and tap shoes or tap slip ons for Tap Class.
Creative Movement, Ballet/Jazz Dance and Tap Dance : Comfortable clothing such as leggings and sweats or dance wear such as leotards, skirts, skirted leotards and tights (with shoes). Dance shoes, ballet slippers, grippy socks, barefoot or Please no pajamas and large tutus in class. Please pull hair off of face. Dress in layers as it can go from chilly to warm. Being dressed and ready for class is part of the experience and encourages focus and participation.
Punctuality and Attendance: Please arrive in plenty of time to prepare yourself or your child for class. Now is a good time to use the restroom and feel relaxed to come into the studio. Warming up is a vital part of class to prevent injury and to make sure dancer’s bodies are ready for movement. Afterall, we only have a small amount of time together so let’s make the most of it! There are no refunds or prorated for missed classes.
Parent Viewing Opportunities: We understand that very young dancers can be shy and nervous at the beginning so if parents wish to observe class, they may peek into the door. The door will be cracked for this reason but we also like students and teachers to have the opportunity to interact without interruption as this encourages independence and focus. Co-teaching is not allowed if your child is in an independent class. Please refrain from speaking loudly and taking cell phones in the immediate lobby.
Inside the Studio: We will cover the studio basics with your children but we ask that food and drink does not come into the studio. We have cubbies in the lobby so they may bring their water bottles. Restrooms are located on the second floor by the front entry stairs. We will review with them about the space and the respect of the ballet barres such as refrain from hanging. All children of any age cannot hang on the barres or slip behind them for safety reasons.
Enough of what we can’t do – what we CAN do is bring the good vibes and fun and have a great time in class! Reach out to us directly if you have any questions or concerns. Molly Spencer, Programming Director (707) 938-4626 or molly@sonomacommunitycenter.org. Reach out directly to your teachers for contact information.
Class FAQ
All Memberships(Excluding the $50/year tier) receive 10% off any purchase above $40. You should have received your discount code in your membership confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding the use of your code, you can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626.
Not a member? View more information about our monthly and yearly plans here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
We ask that you notify us at least 10 business days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee, or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
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