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Atlas Performing Arts Center (ATL)
Bethesda
(BTH)
Dupont Circle
(DC)
Friendship Heights
(FH)

 

YOUTH 
Summer 2008
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Summer Stock Jazz Intensive
 
 
 
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Youth Classes By Age/Grade
Re-Opened Classes for March 31 - June 2, 2008   (9 weeks)
         
No classes will be held May 26, 2008.
All classes participate in JOMDC's end-of-semester YOUTH DANCE FESTIVAL WEEK  May 27 - June 2, 2008.
For classes 1st - 12th grade, placement is determined by grade as of September 2007.
For KIDMOTION classes, placement is determined by age as of September 10, 2007.

Please note:  Classes are subject to cancellation or change in time, teacher, or location based on management discretion.

Tuition Information    Note: Limited tuition assistance is available for qualifying applicants residing in N.E. Washington, DC for classes at JOMDC Atlas Performing Arts Center.

(C) = Concert Class, will perform in Spring Youth Concert 2008.  Costume fee due at time of registration. 
ATL = Atlas Performing Arts Center     BTH = Bethesda     DC = Dupont Circle     FH = Friendship Heights 


Through our youth programs, we strive to provide the best dance experience for you and your children. We offer a well rounded curriculum designed to expose students to the diverse world of dance. Our younger students explore the many physical, artistic and creative skills inherent in learning dance. For older children and teens, specific technique classes teach the basics of ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip hop and other dance forms to provide the solid background needed for the dance enthusiast. Our Youth Dance Ensemble Program provides a structured training program for aspiring dancers interested in making dance a primary focus, and our youth dance companies provide opportunities to aspiring young performers.  
                          
13-24 months or toddlers who walk without assistance Register
TODDLERS  Day Time Instructor Studio
Description & Dress Code
Toddlers in Motion
Session 3  (04/08 - 05/13/08)  $90
Tuesday 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Tammy Hurt BTH
Toddlers in Motion
Session 3  (04/11 - 05/16/08)  $90
Friday 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Nellie Rainwater ATL
Toddler Yoga
Session 3  (04/12 - 05/17/08)  $90
Saturday 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Marisha Bourgeois FH
25 months-35 months Register
TINY DANCERS Day Time Instructor Studio
Description & Dress Code
Tiny Dancers
Session 3  (04/08 - 05/13/08)  $90 
Tuesday 11:45 - 12:30 p.m. Tammy Hurt BTH
Tiny Dancers
Session 3  (04/11-05/16/08)  $90 
Friday 11:45 - 12:30 p.m. Nellie Rainwater ATL
3 Year Olds Register
CREATIVE MOVEMENT Day Time Instructor Studio
Description & Dress Code
Creative Movement  Closed online.  To register, call 202-399-6763. Saturday 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Nellie Rainwater ATL
Creative Movement  Closed online.  To register, call 202-399-6763. Saturday 10:30 -11:15 a.m. Nellie Rainwater ATL
4 Year Olds Register
Description & Dress Code
DANCE BASICS Day Time Instructor Studio
Dance Basics       Monday 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Jamie Stagl BTH
Dance Basics      Tuesday 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Josephine Nicholson DC
Dance Basics     Closed Tuesday 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Sara Coffey FH
5 Year Olds Register
Description & Dress Code
KID RHYTHMS Day Time Instructor Studio
Kid Rhythms  Tuesday 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Michelle Sloan FH
KID TAP Day Time Instructor Studio
Kid Tap  Monday 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. Vikki Weinberger FH
Kid Tap              Saturday 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Monica Reid BTH
Kid Tap  Saturday 9:45 –10:30 a.m. Debbie Clark ATL
PRE-BALLET Day Time Instructor Studio
Pre-Ballet  Monday 4:00 - 4:45 p.m. Josephine Nicholson ATL
Pre-Ballet         Thursday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. Alexis Baden-Mayer DC
Pre-Ballet  Saturday 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Adriane Whalen FH
1st-2nd Grade Register
Description & Dress Code
BALLET Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet 1  Thursday 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Alexis Baden-Mayer DC
HIP HOP  Day Time Instructor Studio
Hip Hop 1 Tuesday 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Quynn Johnson ATL
Hip Hop 1 Wednesday 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Vanessa Carmichael-Elder FH
MODERN DANCE Day Time Instructor Studio
Modern Dance 1 Wednesday 4:00-4:45 p.m. Danilo Rivera DC
TAP Day Time Instructor Studio
Tap 1 Saturday 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Debbie Clark ATL
Tap 1 Saturday 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Monica Reid BTH
3rd-5th Grade Register
Description & Dress Code
BALLET Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet 1 Friday 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Nellie Rainwater FH
JAZZ Day Time Instructor Studio
Jazz 1 Friday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Vikki Weinberger FH
6th-8th Grade Register
Description & Dress Code
BALLET Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet 1 Friday 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Nellie Rainwater FH
TAP Day Time Instructor Studio
Tap 1 Friday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Jen Stimmel BTH
9th-12th Grade Register
Description & Dress Code
BALLET  Day Time Instructor Studio
Ballet 1 & 2 Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tammy Hurt FH
HIP HOP Day Time Instructor Studio
Hip Hop 1 Sunday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Alana Hill BTH
TAP Day Time Instructor Studio
Tap 1 Friday 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Jen Stimmel BTH