Joy of Motion Youth Program

Ballet Intensives
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring elements of ballet technique into your dancing. Basic positions of the feet and arms, proper alignment, ballet vocabulary, barre exercises and center work will be taught and reviewed in depth. Build strength, increase flexibility and establish a foundation that will improve your performance in all dance styles. Students will also learn basic ballet choreography that will be presented the last day of class for friends and family. Prerequisite: Completion of Ballet, Modern, Jazz or Hip Hop Level I and above according to age group. Dress Code Girls: Leotard (any style/any color) and tights. Boys: Solid color fitted T-shirt and male tights or leggings. Footwear: Ballet shoes only.

6th – 8th Grade	Time	Instructor	Studio
August 8 – August 12 Register now!
(Mon. – Fri., 1 week, $150)	9:30 – 12:00 p.m.	Sarah Stoodley	BTH
9th – 12th Grade
August 8 – August 12 Register now!
(Mon. – Fri., 1 week, $150)	1:30 – 4:00 p.m.	Sarah Stoodley	BTH
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Jazz Intensives
These intensives will focus on learning the power, energy and dynamics inherent in jazz dance. Students will have a jazz technique class followed by jazz choreography that will be presented the last day of class for friends and family. Students will have an opportunity to perfect skills and to learn jazz tricks— special moves that can add flair to your movement vocabulary. Prerequisite: Jazz Level II and above according to age group. Dress Code Girls: Leotard (preferred) (any style/any color) or camisole fitted top or sports bra tank top and jazz pants/leggings/tights/biker shorts. Boys: Leotard or solid color fitted T-shirt and jazz pants/ leggings/ biker shorts. Footwear: Jazz shoes only.

9th – 12th Grade
Aug 15 - Aug 19 Register now!
(Mon. – Fri., 1 week, $150)	1:30 – 4:00 p.m.	Zahra Carpenter	ATL

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Hip Hop Intensives
These weeklong intensives will kick your dance moves into high gear with the energetic and ever-popular hip hop. Learn the latest and hottest moves with some of JOM’s finest hip hop teachers as well as special guest artist Jennifer Archibald from New York. Each day will consist of a technique class followed by the breakdown and teaching of specific choreography that will be presented the last day of class for friends and family. This “hot” intensive will be a lot of fun. Prerequisite: Street Jam/Hip Hop Level II and above according to age group. Dress Code Girls: Leotard (preferred) (any style/any color) or camisole fitted top or sports bra tank top and jazz pants/leggings/tights/biker shorts. Boys: Fitted shirt or solid color fitted T-shirt and jazz pants/leggings/biker shorts/sweat pants. Footwear: Sneakers (CLEAN athletic shoes) only. No street shoes.

6th – 8th Grade	Time	Instructor	Studio
Aug 8 - Aug 12 Register now!
(Mon. – Fri., 1 week, $150)	1:30 – 4:00 p.m.	Zahra Carpenter	ATL
9th – 12th Grade
August 8 – August 12 Register now!
(Mon. – Fri., 1 week, $150)	1:30 – 4:00 p.m.	Jennifer Archibald	FH

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Breakin' & Hip Hop Intensives
Come learn the foundations of hip hop dance and breakin', also known as breakdancing. The class will cover top-rock, steps done standing up, drops, transitions to the floor, and test (footwork). Students will do technique and strengthening drills plus experiment with creating their own phrases in freestyle. Poppin’ and lockin’, two other foundational styles of hip hop dance, will be introduced as well. This intensive will feature video clips to expose students to some of the pioneers and leading practitioners of these dance forms. Previous experience is not required, but enthusiasm and commitment to learning is. Students will have the opportunity to perform for invited family and friends during the final class period. Prerequisite: Street Jam/Hip Hop Level II and above according to age group. Dress Code Girls: Leotard (preferred) (any style/any color) or camisole fitted top or sports bra tank top and jazz pants/leggings/tights/biker shorts. Boys: Fitted shirt or solid color fitted T-shirt and jazz pants/leggings/biker shorts/sweat pants. Footwear: Sneakers (CLEAN athletic shoes) only. No street shoes.

6th – 8th Grade	Time	Instructor	Studio
August 15 – August 19 Register now!
(Mon. – Fri., 1 week, $150)	9:30 – 12:00 p.m.	Jessica Hirst	BTH
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