Perrysburg Academy of the Performing Arts
156 W. South Boundary
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
419-874-6773 

A STUDENT IS NORMALLY IN EACH LEVEL OF DANCE LISTED (BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ETC.) FROM 2-5 YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL AND THE INDIVIDUAL.
 
BABY BALLET   Ages 2-4         30 minutes 
Pre ballet for the very youngest child.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES  Age 2.5-4   30 Minutes
Dance FUNdamentals for the very youngest dancers. In addition to dance basics, areas of concentration include motor skill development, balance, coordination, musicality, and social skills.  

MOVERS & SHAKERS Age 4-6     45 Minutes
An intro to ballet/tap/jazz for dancers wanting to experience all the dance world has to offer!  Each week's lesson plan builds on the previous weeks' material.

DANCE DIVAS Age 5-7     45 Minutes 
Same format as Movers & Shakers, but far more advanced techniques, as this class is for those in Kindergarten and 1st Grade.  More emphasis on tap than what is done in "Movers and Shakers", as well as more complex ballet and jazz techniques. 

PREBALLET   Ages 5 1/2 - 8       45 minutes
Ballet class for the child who is learning or still mastering basic concepts, turns, and body placement.   

BALLET   Ages 8 - Adult     1 hour-1 1/4 hours 
Students in ballet classes are divided by age and ability, to maximize progress in proper dance technique. Students' abilities are assessed each year to ensure proper placement.
    
POINTE   Ages 11 - Adult        45 minutes – 1 hour
Before a dancer is permitted to go “on pointe”, the student must have correct alignment, strength to support herself when on  pointe, and correct body placement for balance.  The instructor will assess each student on an individual basis. A BALLET CLASS IS ALSO REQUIRED.  
 
TAP   Ages 6 - Adult        45 minutes.
Classes are based on age and ability. A graded system (Grades 1-7) of tap elements is used to assure continuity and progress.  
   
LYRICAL JAZZ    Ages 9 - Adult      1 hour     
A form of jazz incorporating ballet and ballads with jazz techniques.  A ballet class is also required.    
 
JAZZ   Ages 9 - Adult    1 hour      
Various styles and techniques are explored in Jazz classes, including, but not limited to, lyrical, funk, musical theatre, hip hop and classical.  
 
JR. JAZZ    Age 6-9      45 minutes
As described above, with the special concerns of the very young dancer  

HIP HOP    Ages 5 – Adult     45 minutes
Street dance style, includes break dancing, Pop’n”lock, and  funk.    

IRISH STEP   Ages 8+     45 minutes.
This class takes you through the basics of  Reel, Jig, Slip Jig, Treble Jig and Hornpipe   

MODERN  Age 11+      1 hour
This class explores the interpretive and creative aspect of more advanced dance. A  ballet class is also required.      
 
HAWAIIAN   Age 7+     45 Minutes
A class for all ages that will get you moving to the lovely music of the islands. Our concentration is on the modern Hula, or Hula ‘auana.    
 
MUSICAL THEATER   Age 7-12  and  Age 13+      1 hour
A  class designed to help dancers interested in dance, acting and singing. Emphasis on learning to be the true Broadway triple threat!.  Minimum  requirements are an additional jazz class.  

WEDDING SURVIVAL AND BALLROOM          30-45 minutes
Semi-private lessons or wedding parties Basic steps, leads, and more complex moves of assorted styles of ballroom
dance, guaranteed to get you through your next wedding reception or social function! Great activity for spouses,
father-daughter,  mother-son, or engaged couples!!  
 
MVP’S    Ages 6-14      1 - 1 1/2 hour
Great opportunity for dancers who are interested in performance and or competition opportunities. Our show team performs around the area, and usually get the honor of doing the opening number of the recital!
 
LEAPS & TURNS Ages 8 +        45 min. 
 Higher leaps and faster, smoother turns are the goals in this great technique class! An excellent class for makeups as well as working on perfecting how you do what you do!      

AUGUST 2010-JUNE 2011 
SUNDAY
5:00  HIP HOP Age 13+  
5:30  ADVANCED  MODERN
5:45  HIP HOP Age 6-10
6:30  HIP HOP Age 9-13 
6:30  JR. COMPANY   
7:30  CONTEMPORARY BALLET OF PERRYSBURG

MONDAY
4:15  PREBALLET I     
4:15  JR. JAZZ  
4:15  JAZZ/TAP COMBINATION    
5:00  BALLET III & IV   
5:30  BEGINNER JAZZ (AGE 8-15)   
6:00  PRE POINTE       
6:30  ADVANCED LYRICAL JAZZ 
6:45  POINTE  BEG 
7:30  LEAPS & TURNS    
7:30  TAP 3-4 
8:15  ADVANCED JAZZ  

TUESDAY
4:30  BABY BALLET
4:30  MOVERS & SHAKERS                                                                                                                             
5:00  BALLET I & II  
5:15  TAP  4-5
5:30  HIP HOP (AGE 9+) *CLASS HELD AT PERRYSBURG GYMNASTIC CENTER
6:00  BALLET  V 
6:00  TAP  3
6:15  BEG-INT LYRICAL (AGE 10+) *CLASS HELD AT PERRYSBURG GYMNASTIC CENTER
6:45  TAP  ADVANCED   
7:00  BALLET   III-IV    
7:30  BATON
8:00  BALLET  VI    
  
WEDNESDAY
4:00  MOVERS & SHAKERS
4:30  PREBALLET  2  
4:45  MOVERS & SHAKERS    
5:15  POINTE   INT/ADV  
5:30  DANCE DIVAS 
6:00  BALLET  I & II  
6:15  TAP 1-2    
7:00  MODERN  BEG  
7:00  TAP 2-3
7:45  TBA
8:00  MODERN  INT  

THURSDAY
4:00  WIGGLES & GIGGLES  
4:30  DANCE DIVAS 
5:00  DANCE DIVAS *CLASS HELD AT PERRYSBURG GYMNASTIC CENTER
5:15  BEGINNER IRISH      
5:15  PRE-LYRICAL  (AGE 8+)
6:00  IRISH STEP  INT I   
6:00  MUSICAL THEATER (AGE 8-12)
6:45  IRISH  ADV.  
7:00  INT. ADVANCED  JAZZ  
7:30  IRISH  INT-ADV
8:00  ADV.  BEGINNER JAZZ

FRIDAY
4:00  ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATER  (AGE 13+)

SATURDAY
9:00   MVP CLASS X 2  AGE 6-12 (By invitation only)
10:00  BALLET 1
10:30  WIGGLES & GIGGLES  
11:00  V-TEAM  AGE 12+   (By invitation only)
11:00  PRE BALLET 2  
12:00  BEGINNER LYRICAL  
1:00  INTERMEDIATE LYRICAL     
2:00  ADVANCED  POINTE