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Class Descriptions

Mexican Folkloric Instruction Cost $ 20 Sign Up
Instructor: Dominique Vargas

Fall Session • 9 weeks • Saturday 9-10:30 AM • 9/27-11/22
Winter Session • 9 weeks • Saturday 9-10:30 AM • 1/10-3/7
Students will develop grace, flexibility and muscle tone as they focus on cardiovascular fitness through creative expression. The class will study a variety of dance styles including ballet and folkloric dance forms. In addition to the benefits of obtaining fitness through movement, participants will be introduced to dance vocabulary, choreographic technique, dance history, anatomy of a dancer, and injury prevention.

Mexican Folkloric Dance Ensemble Cost $ 20 Sign Up
Class date and time:Wednesday 6 - 7:30 pm

The repertoire of the dance ensemble will focus on the preservation of traditional Mexican dances, combined with contemporary dance styles which are closely linked to the source of Mexico’s magnificent and diverse dance heritage. This class is for “All for One Dance” participants with one year or more of consistent attendance in the dance/exercise program. Auditions are once a year.

Hip-Hop / Zumba / Latin Class Cost $ 25 *this is a combination class
Instructors: Maria Schaefer, Wilson Rodriguez, Jessica Jeffery, and Lindsey Ferguson. Sign Up

Fall Session • 9 weeks • Sat. 10:45 AM -12:30 PM • 9/27-11/22
Winter Session • 9 weeks • Sat. 10:45 AM -12:30 PM • 1/10-3/7
Students will learn hip-hop, freestyle and urban dance techniques in this high-energy class. Following a variety of music and dance styles, this course focuses on the pure enjoyment of dance. In addition to “street dances” this class will include “Zumba” which is an exercise and dance program, incorporating various Latin and international musical genres, designed to enhance student’s flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.

Classroom Etiquette
• No food, drinks (except water), or gum allowed in classrooms
• Listen to instructor at all times
• Dance with your group if assigned to a group
• Make new friends, find out about new friends
• No loud talking before or after classes as well as in classroom
• Wear Warm-ups or Cover-ups to and from classes
• No Jeans in dance classes

Parental Responsibilities
• Make sure your child or teen arrives for class on time
• No I Pods, MP3 and CD players in class
• Brings a water bottle
• Cell phones should be turned off during class times
• If your child participates in the ensemble, it will be necessary to purchase a costume
• Attend dance program meetings and workshops
• Take our dance classes seriously

Student Responsibilities
• Make sure you sign in for each class
• Call the Arts Council receptionist if not attending class
• Dancers must be punctual for all scheduled classes, practices, and performances unless previously excused.
• No back talking to dance instructors
• Comfortable clothes should be worn to all practices along with proper shoes for respective classes. (no jeans please !)
• Dancers’ hair should pulled away from the face in a bun, ponytail or braids

Locations to purchase dance clothes or costumes:

Reflections of Dance
2027 N. Park Dr. #C, Holland, MI (616) 392-3195
Attitudes Dance & Active Wear 203 East 8th Street Holland, MI 616.396.2605
The Mariachi Connection #1
2106 W. Commerce
San Antonio, TX 78207 (877) 565-5222

ALL FOR ONE

Our Saturday classes are available to children and teens alike who want to have fun while exercising to music. Our hope is to encourage our students to learn to take responsibility for staying fit and healthy.

Registration required before attending classes

All for One

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