Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Benton Harbor Dance Studios
Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online instruction at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.
All students must complete a project for this class.
Fusion Center for Dance Spring 2022
**Gymnastics: Acro classes are listed in partnership registration under the Physical Education Category
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Classes must begin in January
Fusion Center for Dance offers dance and acro classes for students of all ages and levels. Dance styles include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, and technique. All teaching is based on a proven curriculum with certified teachers. Fusion strives to help each student advance at their own level and achieve their goals. Specific dance class levels, styles, and class descriptions are available on-line at www.FusionCenterForDance.com. Students are required to wear dance apparel. Shoes and specific uniforms may vary by class. Please see individual class descriptions online under the schedule area. Partnership students may register for any class meeting once per week. The partnership covers classes from September through May only unless the recital is in the first week of June. Families are responsible for recital and costume costs. Additional registration at location is required. Format: In-person Masks: Optional Syllabus-dance |
Citadel Dance and Music Center Spring 2022
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Classes must begin in January
***Families are responsible for all costs above the partnership maximum contribution of $400.*** 91 Hinkley Street, Benton Harbor - Located in the Arts District 925-1099 See website for schedule and for additional REQUIRED registration: citadeldmc.org FORMAT: IN-PERSON MASKS: REQUIRED Dance at Citadel Dance & Music Center - Dance Building (91 Hinkley) Includes any group class in Ballet, Tap or Jazz, Modern or Hip Hop, meeting once per week. You may not combine two classes into one. Only instructional time and initial annual fees are included, not required apparel, costuming for performances, or any other fees incurred. *Gymnastics: Acro classes are listed in partnership registration under the Physical Education Category Dancer's Handbook (Required) https://citadeldmc.org/images/pdf/Handbook_2021_22.pdf Syllabus |
In Motion Dance: BH/SJ YMCA Spring 2022
**Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**
Please be sure to register online with the Berrien Springs Partnership and be mindful of your YMCA branch locations. You will be contacted by the YMCA, via e-mail or telephone, regarding course specifics. *For late registrations (outside registrations dates), or changes, please contact the partnership as well as the YMCA. Classes will begin the week of January 2-June 4. There will be no classes April 3-9.
Contact: Allison Kiggins 269-683-1552 akiggins@ymcagm.org YMCA.org
Format: In-person
Masks: Optional (until required by Health Dept)
Dance: Ballet, Jazz/hip hop, Musical Theatre, Explore Dance, Ballroom.
The Y offers numerous dance classes through our In Motion Dance Program. Our experienced, passionate instructors have been teaching children and adults for years and are always excited to see new students. All dance classes are at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA.
Explore Dance Not Offered S22
Ages: 5-12
Friday 4:30-5:15pm
This class will be a full-year recital class (must re-register with the partnership if you desire to take the spring semester also) that combines Ballet, Jazz, and an introduction into Musical Theatre. ATTIRE: Black leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black ballet slippers.
Syllabus
Lyrical Ballet Not Offered S22
Ages: 5-12
Friday 4:30-5:15pm
This intermediate to advanced level class teaches dancers how to tell a story through movements. New concepts and more difficult combinations will be added to foundational techniques and body alignment.
Syllabus
Classical Ballet
Ages: 6-12
Wednesday 4:45-5:30pm
Ballet is the oldest form of dance and the building blocks for all dance forms. Children will develop a solid ballet foundation consisting of proper body alignment, vocabulary, body positions and ballet movements. Kindergartners who have taken Pre-Ballet can register for this class. ATTIRE: Black leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black ballet slippers.
Syllabus
Musical Theater
Ages: 8-16
Monday 5-5:45pm
All dance levels are welcome! We will explore different types of dance using music and choreography styles from Broadway musicals. Besides dance skills, students will learn performance techniques and stage direction. It is designed for multiple levels and can be taken up to 3 consecutive years. ATTIRE: Black Leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black ballet slippers.
Syllabus
PRE-BALLET I & II
Ages 3-5
Wednesday 4:00- 4:45 PM
This is a multi-level Pre-Ballet dance class. Students will learn basic ballet and creative movements through fun, rhythmic, upbeat music. They will increase large motor skills and coordination while having fun!
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record for all locations: Sara Smothers: ssmothers@homeoftheshamrocks.org
Please be sure to register online with the Berrien Springs Partnership and be mindful of your YMCA branch locations. You will be contacted by the YMCA, via e-mail or telephone, regarding course specifics. *For late registrations (outside registrations dates), or changes, please contact the partnership as well as the YMCA. Classes will begin the week of January 2-June 4. There will be no classes April 3-9.
Contact: Allison Kiggins 269-683-1552 akiggins@ymcagm.org YMCA.org
Format: In-person
Masks: Optional (until required by Health Dept)
Dance: Ballet, Jazz/hip hop, Musical Theatre, Explore Dance, Ballroom.
The Y offers numerous dance classes through our In Motion Dance Program. Our experienced, passionate instructors have been teaching children and adults for years and are always excited to see new students. All dance classes are at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA.
Explore Dance Not Offered S22
Ages: 5-12
Friday 4:30-5:15pm
This class will be a full-year recital class (must re-register with the partnership if you desire to take the spring semester also) that combines Ballet, Jazz, and an introduction into Musical Theatre. ATTIRE: Black leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black ballet slippers.
Syllabus
Lyrical Ballet Not Offered S22
Ages: 5-12
Friday 4:30-5:15pm
This intermediate to advanced level class teaches dancers how to tell a story through movements. New concepts and more difficult combinations will be added to foundational techniques and body alignment.
Syllabus
Classical Ballet
Ages: 6-12
Wednesday 4:45-5:30pm
Ballet is the oldest form of dance and the building blocks for all dance forms. Children will develop a solid ballet foundation consisting of proper body alignment, vocabulary, body positions and ballet movements. Kindergartners who have taken Pre-Ballet can register for this class. ATTIRE: Black leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black ballet slippers.
Syllabus
Musical Theater
Ages: 8-16
Monday 5-5:45pm
All dance levels are welcome! We will explore different types of dance using music and choreography styles from Broadway musicals. Besides dance skills, students will learn performance techniques and stage direction. It is designed for multiple levels and can be taken up to 3 consecutive years. ATTIRE: Black Leotard, black tights or jazz pants, black ballet slippers.
Syllabus
PRE-BALLET I & II
Ages 3-5
Wednesday 4:00- 4:45 PM
This is a multi-level Pre-Ballet dance class. Students will learn basic ballet and creative movements through fun, rhythmic, upbeat music. They will increase large motor skills and coordination while having fun!
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record for all locations: Sara Smothers: ssmothers@homeoftheshamrocks.org
