Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
St. Joseph 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 these classes.
Connie Cassidy School of Dance Fall 2021
Connie Cassidy School of Dance
**Voted Best Local Dance Studio 2018**
Classes begin September 20
Format: In Person
Masks: Optional, but recommended
Additional registration in person is required at location.
Call Cammie at 269-921-2574 or email cassidykid@mac.com
We provide quality dance education in an encouraging environment where everyone is welcome and valued.
Find us on:
- Facebook: Connie Cassidy School of Dance
- Insta: @conniecassidydance
-Website: www.conniecassidyschoolofdance.com
Our studio is conveniently located at 3162 Niles Road in St. Joseph, MI across from Nye’s Apple Barn.
Steadily progressive ballet, tap, and/or jazz dance technique for all ages taught in a warm, welcoming environment. Those with disabilities are welcome. Simply tell us you are with the partnership. Students may choose any class that meets once/week. Costume and recital fees are not included.
Combination Class 1
Fun songs and pre-ballet and tap dances for children 5 – 7 with little or no dance experience, taught in a warm, welcoming environment. Those with disabilities are welcome.
Syllabus
Combination Class 2
Fun songs and ballet and tap dances for children 6 - 8 who have completed one or two years of Combination Class 1 or equivalent, taught in a warm, welcoming environment. Those with disabilities are welcome.
Syllabus
Combination Class 3
Fun songs and ballet and tap dances for children 8-12 who have completed one or two years of Combination Class 2 or equivalent, taught in a warm, welcoming environment. Those with disabilities are welcome.
Syllabus
Jazz 1
Ages 7 – 10 with some dance experience preferred, but not necessary
Introduction to Jazz Dance taught to age appropriate music, and with age appropriate movement.
Syllabus
Jazz 2
Ages 10-12 with some dance experience preferred, but not necessary
Jazz Dance taught to age appropriate music, and with age appropriate movement.
Syllabus
Combination Class 4 Tweens/Teens
Ages 12 and up with 5 or more years of dance experience
Ballet barre, center, and tap dances, appropriate to age and experience.
Syllabus
Jazz Teens
Ages 13 and up who have at least 3 years dance experience or equivalent
Jazz Dance taught to age appropriate music, and with age appropriate movement.
Syllabus
Connie Cassidy School of Dance; a lifetime of dance, a legacy of family.
Syllabus
**Voted Best Local Dance Studio 2018**
Classes begin September 20
Format: In Person
Masks: Optional, but recommended
Additional registration in person is required at location.
Call Cammie at 269-921-2574 or email cassidykid@mac.com
We provide quality dance education in an encouraging environment where everyone is welcome and valued.
Find us on:
- Facebook: Connie Cassidy School of Dance
- Insta: @conniecassidydance
-Website: www.conniecassidyschoolofdance.com
Our studio is conveniently located at 3162 Niles Road in St. Joseph, MI across from Nye’s Apple Barn.
Steadily progressive ballet, tap, and/or jazz dance technique for all ages taught in a warm, welcoming environment. Those with disabilities are welcome. Simply tell us you are with the partnership. Students may choose any class that meets once/week. Costume and recital fees are not included.
Combination Class 1
Fun songs and pre-ballet and tap dances for children 5 – 7 with little or no dance experience, taught in a warm, welcoming environment. Those with disabilities are welcome.
Syllabus
Combination Class 2
Fun songs and ballet and tap dances for children 6 - 8 who have completed one or two years of Combination Class 1 or equivalent, taught in a warm, welcoming environment. Those with disabilities are welcome.
Syllabus
Combination Class 3
Fun songs and ballet and tap dances for children 8-12 who have completed one or two years of Combination Class 2 or equivalent, taught in a warm, welcoming environment. Those with disabilities are welcome.
Syllabus
Jazz 1
Ages 7 – 10 with some dance experience preferred, but not necessary
Introduction to Jazz Dance taught to age appropriate music, and with age appropriate movement.
Syllabus
Jazz 2
Ages 10-12 with some dance experience preferred, but not necessary
Jazz Dance taught to age appropriate music, and with age appropriate movement.
Syllabus
Combination Class 4 Tweens/Teens
Ages 12 and up with 5 or more years of dance experience
Ballet barre, center, and tap dances, appropriate to age and experience.
Syllabus
Jazz Teens
Ages 13 and up who have at least 3 years dance experience or equivalent
Jazz Dance taught to age appropriate music, and with age appropriate movement.
Syllabus
Connie Cassidy School of Dance; a lifetime of dance, a legacy of family.
Syllabus
BH/SJ YMCA Fall 2021
**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 must begin the week of Sept. 5- Dec. 18
Contact: Allison Kiggins 269-683-1552 akiggins@ymcagm.org YMCA.org
Format: In-person
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
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
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
Thursday 5-5:45pm
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
Musical Theater
Ages: 8-16
Wednesday 4:45-5:15pm
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
*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.
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 must begin the week of Sept. 5- Dec. 18
Contact: Allison Kiggins 269-683-1552 akiggins@ymcagm.org YMCA.org
Format: In-person
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
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
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
Thursday 5-5:45pm
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
Musical Theater
Ages: 8-16
Wednesday 4:45-5:15pm
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
*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.
Miss Natalie’s Rhythm and Dance Fall 2021
INSTRUCTOR: Natalie Delgado
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269 408-6066 email: info@missnataliesrhythmanddance.com website: www.missnataliesrhythmanddance.com
LOCATION: Miss Natalie’s Rhythm and Dance, The Box Factory 1101 Broad Street St. Joseph, MI
FORMAT: either In-Person or Online
MASKS: Required until no longer recommended by BCHealth Dept.
Classes officially begin the week of September 13th. There will be a class preview week August 23-27th that is included in tuition.
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Parents also need to register students online through parent portal to provide information to studio.
Elementary Ballet: This is for young dancers wishing to learn the art of ballet in a fun and graceful way. Focus is on technique and timing where students will be encouraged to try their best and have fun doing it. This class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, white tights, black ballet slippers, skirts optional. Hair secured away from face. Fridays 4:30-5:30pm (Ages 6-11)
Syllabus
Elementary Tap: Tap dancing is a great way to channel your energy into your feet. The steps and combinations learned in tap dancing help with brain development and memorization in a way that is different from other dance forms. The intricate rhythms the dancer will learn will activate their creativity and give a sense of accomplishment every week! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, black buckle tap shoes. Hair secured away from face. Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm (Ages 6-11)
Syllabus
Elementary Jazz: This class will teach both modern and classical jazz dancing in a fun, age appropriate, modest way. Students will learn combinations to pop, traditional jazz and Broadway music and have a great time doing it! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair secured away from face. Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm (Ages 6- 11)
Syllabus
Intermediate Ballet: This class is designed for the elementary age student with dance experience of two years +. Dancers will gain new knowledge of ballet terms and learn many combinations set to classical and modern music. Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, white tights, black ballet slippers, skirt optional. Hair secured away from face. Mondays: 5:15- 6:15pm (Ages 7-12)
Syllabus
Musical Theatre: Students will explore many different musicals through combinations and choreography. Emphasis will be equal on technique and stage presence with special directions on acting the part through dance. This class is a favorite and fills up fast! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, black ballet or jazz shoes. Hair secured away from face. Wednesdays 5-6pm (Ages 10-18)
Syllabus
Lyrical / Contemporary Ballet: Lyrical ballet teaches the dancer how to express music with their body. In this advanced level class, students will reinforce ballet techniques while exploring more challenging combinations and elements. This class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black tights, black ballet slippers, skirt optional. Hair secured away from face. Tuesdays: 4:15-5:15pm (Ages 10-18 with three years dance experience)
Syllabus
Teen Tap: Tap dancing is a great way to channel your energy into your feet. The steps and combinations learned in tap dancing help with brain development and memorization in a way that is different from other dance forms. The intricate rhythms the dancer will learn will activate their creativity and give a sense of accomplishment every week! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, black lace up jazz tap shoes. Hair secured away from face. Wednesdays 4-5pm (Ages 13-18)
Syllabus
*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.
CONTACT INFORMATION: phone: 269 408-6066 email: info@missnataliesrhythmanddance.com website: www.missnataliesrhythmanddance.com
LOCATION: Miss Natalie’s Rhythm and Dance, The Box Factory 1101 Broad Street St. Joseph, MI
FORMAT: either In-Person or Online
MASKS: Required until no longer recommended by BCHealth Dept.
Classes officially begin the week of September 13th. There will be a class preview week August 23-27th that is included in tuition.
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Parents also need to register students online through parent portal to provide information to studio.
Elementary Ballet: This is for young dancers wishing to learn the art of ballet in a fun and graceful way. Focus is on technique and timing where students will be encouraged to try their best and have fun doing it. This class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, white tights, black ballet slippers, skirts optional. Hair secured away from face. Fridays 4:30-5:30pm (Ages 6-11)
Syllabus
Elementary Tap: Tap dancing is a great way to channel your energy into your feet. The steps and combinations learned in tap dancing help with brain development and memorization in a way that is different from other dance forms. The intricate rhythms the dancer will learn will activate their creativity and give a sense of accomplishment every week! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, black buckle tap shoes. Hair secured away from face. Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm (Ages 6-11)
Syllabus
Elementary Jazz: This class will teach both modern and classical jazz dancing in a fun, age appropriate, modest way. Students will learn combinations to pop, traditional jazz and Broadway music and have a great time doing it! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair secured away from face. Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm (Ages 6- 11)
Syllabus
Intermediate Ballet: This class is designed for the elementary age student with dance experience of two years +. Dancers will gain new knowledge of ballet terms and learn many combinations set to classical and modern music. Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, white tights, black ballet slippers, skirt optional. Hair secured away from face. Mondays: 5:15- 6:15pm (Ages 7-12)
Syllabus
Musical Theatre: Students will explore many different musicals through combinations and choreography. Emphasis will be equal on technique and stage presence with special directions on acting the part through dance. This class is a favorite and fills up fast! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, black ballet or jazz shoes. Hair secured away from face. Wednesdays 5-6pm (Ages 10-18)
Syllabus
Lyrical / Contemporary Ballet: Lyrical ballet teaches the dancer how to express music with their body. In this advanced level class, students will reinforce ballet techniques while exploring more challenging combinations and elements. This class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black tights, black ballet slippers, skirt optional. Hair secured away from face. Tuesdays: 4:15-5:15pm (Ages 10-18 with three years dance experience)
Syllabus
Teen Tap: Tap dancing is a great way to channel your energy into your feet. The steps and combinations learned in tap dancing help with brain development and memorization in a way that is different from other dance forms. The intricate rhythms the dancer will learn will activate their creativity and give a sense of accomplishment every week! Class will perform in the year end recital in June. Attire: Black leotard, black pants or shorts, black lace up jazz tap shoes. Hair secured away from face. Wednesdays 4-5pm (Ages 13-18)
Syllabus
*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.
Power In Motion Fall 2021
Format: In-person
Instructor: Instructor to be specified before start of school year.
Location: 3889 M-139, St Joseph
Limited spots available for each class.
Additional registration at location is required. See general syllabus for more information.
Classes must begin in September.
Click on this link to view our class schedule, availability and class descriptions. pimgymnastics.com/dance-classes-register.html
Please join us on www.pimgymnastics.com for more information or call us at (269) 429-5100 or email us at info@pimgymnastics.com.
Syllabus (general)
Syllabuses for classes available:
Combo II - ages 4 1/2 to 5
Combo III - ages 6 to 8
Ballet - ages 6+
Jazz - ages 6+
Tap - ages 6+
Hip Hop - ages 6+
*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
