Classes
Ballet
KIDS' BALLET & JAZZ COMBO (AGES 3-5)
KIDS BALLET & JAZZ COMBO is a class designed for young dancers ages 3-5 years old eager to learn about the art of dance. This class will focus on basic ballet terminology and movement, combined with learning beginner Jazz elements and terminology. Dancers will do a ballet warm-up, stretch, learn across-the-floor exercises, and be introduced to ballet & jazz jumps and skills.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard (any color), pink/tan tights, ballet slippers, skirt/shorts, warm-ups of choice.
CLASS TIME:
SATURDAY - 9:30-10:15AM
CHILDREN'S BALLET & JAZZ COMBO (AGES 5-7)
CHILDREN'S BALLET & JAZZ COMBO is a class designed for young dancers ages 5-7 years old eager to learn about the art of dance. This class will focus on basic ballet terminology and movement, combined with learning beginner Jazz elements and terminology. Dancers will do a ballet warm-up, stretch, learn across-the-floor exercises, and be introduced to ballet & jazz jumps and skills.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard (any color), pink/tan tights, ballet slippers, skirt/shorts, warm-ups of choice.
CLASS TIME:
FRIDAY - 2:45-3:30PM
BALLET I (AGES 6-8+)
BALLET I is a class designed for young dancers ages 6-8+ years old eager to take their ballet training and terminology to the next level. This class will be structured like a traditional ballet class, beginning every class with barre work, center work, across-the-floor exercises of ballet jumps and skills. Prior dance training is not required, but recommended.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard (any color), pink/tan tights, ballet slippers, skirt/shorts, warm-ups of choice
CLASS TIME:
MONDAY - 3:30-4:30PM
BALLET II (AGES 9-12+)
BALLET II is a class designed for young dancers ages 9-12+ years old eager to take their ballet training and terminology to the next level. This class will be structured like a traditional ballet class, beginning every class with barre work, center work, across-the-floor exercises of ballet jumps and skills. Prior dance training is not required, but recommended.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard (any color), pink/tan tights, ballet slippers, skirt/shorts, warm-ups of choice
CLASS TIME:
SATURDAY - 10:30-11:45AM
BALLET III & PRE-POINTE/POINTE (AGES 12+)
BALLET III & PRE-POINTE/POINTE is the highest level of ballet technique offered at Brookline School of the Arts. This 2-hour ballet class will include advanced Barre and Center combinations with the goal of continuing to push and strengthen the technique of our BSA dancers. Each class will end with Pre-Pointe/Pointe exercises focusing on ankle strengthening barre work and then transitioning to center Pointe work. Due to the advanced terminology and technique used in this class, prior ballet experience is highly recommended.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard (any color), pink/tan tights, ballet slippers, skirt/shorts, warm-ups of choice.
CLASS TIME:
TUESDAY - 6:30-8:30PM
Contemporary
BEGINNER CONTEMPORARY- (AGES 7-11+)
BEG. CONTEMPORARY on Thursday afternoon is an introduction to contemporary dance for Beginner level dancer's ages 8-11+. This class will introduce modern dance techniques such as Horton, Graham, and Limón, fused with ballet and jazz elements. Dancers will also work on basic floorwork technique, inversions, and improvisation. Each class will end with learning a choreographic movement phrase in Ms. Erin's signature flowy & emotional contemporary style. No prior dance experience is needed to enroll in this class.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard, tights, shorts, leggings, athleisure wear, socks or barefoot.
CLASS TIME:
THURSDAY - 4:30-5:30PM
INTERMEDIATE CONTEMPORARY(AGES 11+)
INT. CONTEMPORARY on Thursday evening is an Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level class for dancer's ages 11+. This class will continue to focus on developing depth of movement through modern dance techniques such as Horton, Graham, and Limón, fused with ballet and jazz elements. Dancers will also work on intermediate floorwork technique, inversions, and improvisation. Each class will end with learning a choreographic movement phrase in Ms. Erin's signature emotional contemporary style. No prior dance experience is needed to enroll in this class. but recommended.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard, tights, shorts, leggings, athleisure wear, socks or barefoot.
CLASS TIME:
THURSDAY - 6:30-8:00PM
ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY (AGES 12+)
ADV. CONTEMPORARY on Saturday afternoon is an Intermediate/Advanced class for dancer's ages 12+. This class will continue to build on classical modern and contemporary techniques (Horton, Graham, Limón), with a fusion of ballet and jazz. Dancers will be introduced to more advanced floorwork, inversions and transitions moving across the floor. Ending each class with a challenging technical and emotional choreographic phrase in Ms. Erin's signature contemporary style. Prior dance experience is highly recommended for this class.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard, tights, shorts, leggings, athleisure wear, socks or barefoot.
CLASS TIME:
SATURDAY - 12:00-1:30PM
Jazz
BEGINNER POP JAZZ (AGE 7-10+)
BEGINNER POP JAZZ is a class designed for young dancers interested in learning about classical jazz dance technique with a POP twist. This class is a fusion class that will focus on introducing basic jazz elements, such as pas de bourrée, pivot turns and kick-ball-change, mixed with jazz stylization. Each class will include a high intensity warm-up, stretch, dance terminology, across the floor, and ending with a short movement phrase. No prior dance experience is needed to enroll in this class.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard, tights, shorts, leggings, athleisure wear, jazz shoes
CLASS TIME:
THURSDAY - 3:30-4:30PM
INTERMEDIATE JAZZ FUSION (AGES 11+)
INT. JAZZ FUSION is an intermediate level class designed for dancers ages 11+. This is a fusion class that focuses on jazz technique mixed with contemporary elements and jazz stylization. Each class will include a high intensity warm-up, technical jazz exercises, core-work, stretch, across-the-floor, and ending each class with an upbeat choreographic combination. Prior dance experience is recommended, but not required.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard, tights, shorts, leggings, athleisure wear, jazz shoes
CLASS TIME:
THURSDAY - 5:30-6:30PM
CONTEMPORARY/JAZZ FUSION II/III (AGES 12+)
CONTEMPORARY/JAZZ FUSION is an intermediate level class designed for dancers ages 12+. This is a fusion class that focuses on jazz technique mixed with contemporary elements and stylization. Each class will include a high intensity warm-up, technical jazz exercises, core-work, stretch, across-the-floor, and ending each class with an upbeat choreographic combination. Prior dance experience is recommended, but not required.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard, tights, shorts, leggings, athleisure wear, jazz shoes
CLASS TIME:
MONDAY - 6:30-8:00PM
CLASSICAL JAZZ & HEELS II/III (AGES 12+)
CLASSICAL JAZZ & HEELS II/III is a NYC stylized jazz technique class focused on the fundamentals of Bob Fosse, Luigi, and Adrienne Hawkins. In this class, dancers will work on improving their jazz technique such as leaps and turns, core strengthening exercises, and stretch & flexibility. Dancers will be given across-the-floor combinations. This class will REQUIRE Jazz Character Heels, as each class will conclude with a choreographic phrase in heels that range from up-tempo and fast to slow and bluesy. No prior dance experience is needed to enroll in this class.
DRESS CODE:
Leotard, tights, shorts, leggings, athleisure wear, jazz shoes, character heels (Bloch Split Flex recommended)
CLASS TIME:
WEDNESDAY - 7:00-8:30PM
BEGINNER & ADVANCED LEAPS & TURNS
Beginner & Advanced Leaps & Turns are technique classes designed for dancers at a Beginner level (Ages 7-11+), and Advanced Level (Ages 12-18). These classes will focus on refining and improving turn and jumping technique from a progressive approach by breaking down each element. Each class will include a warm-up/stretch, across-the-floor and center work, and ending with jump progressions.
BEGINNER LEVEL:
No prior dance experience required, but recommended.
ADVANCED LEVEL:
3+ years of prior dance required.
CLASS TIME:
BEG. LEAPS & TURNS: MONDAY - 4:30-5:30PM
ADV. LEAPS & TURNS: MONDAY - 5:30-6:30PM
DRESS CODE:
Leotard, tights, shorts, leggings, athleisure wear, jazz shoes, ballet slippers
Street Dance/Hip-Hop
BEGINNER HIP-HOP & BREAKING I
(AGES 5-8)
BEG. HIP-HOP & BREAKING (TUE) is a Level I class designed for beginner dancers interested in learning the foundational techniques for street dance, breaking, and hip-hop style movement. Under the guidance and instruction of Alex "Backspace" Diaz, dancers will be introduced to footwork, break dancing skills, hip hop transitions, and ending each class with a freestyle cypher to explore creativity in movement.
DRESS CODE:
Sweatpants/Leggings/T-Shirts/Sneakers
CLASS TIMES:
TUESDAY - 3:30-4:15PM
BEGINNER STREET DANCE SKILLZ I/II
(AGES 7-11+)
BEG. STREET DANCE SKILLZ (WED) is a Level I/II class designed for young dancers interested in learning the foundational techniques, while continuing to improve on their street dance, breaking, and hip-hop technique. Under the guidance and instruction of B-Boy Dragon, dancers will continue to learn more detailed footwork, break dancing skills, hip hop transitions. Each class will end with a freestyle cypher to explore creativity in movement. Prior dance experience is not required, but recommended.
DRESS CODE:
Sweatpants/Leggings/T-Shirts/Sneakers
CLASS TIMES:
WEDNESDAY - 3:30-4:30PM
BEGINNER STREET DANCE & HIP-HOP I/II
(AGES 6-10+)
BEG. STREET DANCE & HIP-HOP (FRI) is a Level I/II class designed for beginner dancers interested in learning the foundational techniques for street dance, breaking, and hip-hop style movement. Under the guidance and instruction of Alex "Backspace" Diaz, dancers will be introduced to footwork, break dancing skills, hip hop transitions, and ending each class with a freestyle cypher to explore creativity in movement.
DRESS CODE:
Sweatpants/Leggings/T-Shirts/Sneakers
CLASS TIME:
FRIDAY - 3:30-4:30PM
ADVANCED BEGINNER STREET DANCE
SKILLZ & BREAKIN' II: (AGES 9-12+)
ADV. BEG. STREET DANCE SKILLZ & BREAKIN' is a Level II class designed for young dancers interested in improving their foundational Breaking & Street Dance techniques. Under the guidance and instruction of Alex "Backspace" Diaz, dancers will work on continuing to improve their footwork, break dancing skills, and learn more advanced transitions. Each class will end with a freestyle cypher to explore creativity in movement. Prior dance experience not required, but highly recommended.
DRESS CODE:
Sweatpants/Leggings/T-Shirts/Sneakers
CLASS TIMES:
TUESDAY - 4:15-5:15PM
FRIDAY - 4:30-5:30PM
ADVANCED STREET DANCE
FOOTWORK & SKILLZ (AGES 10+)
ADVANCED STREET DANCE FOOTWORK & SKILLZ is a class designed for dancers ages 10+ with multiple years of Street Dance and Break-Dancing experience. The purpose of this class is to continue to challenge and elevate dancer's street dance and breaking technique. Dancers in this class will work on refining their footwork, breaking skills, creative transitions in and out of power moves, as well as ending class with a freestyle cypher.
DRESS CODE:
Sweatpants/Leggings/T-Shirts/Sneakers
CLASS TIMES:
WEDNESDAY - 4:30-5:30PM
BREAKIN' FLIPS, TRICKS & POWER MOVES (AGES 9+)
BREAKIN' FLIPS, TRICKS, & POWER MOVES is a class designed for dancers ages 8+ interested in learning and improving their acrobatic skills in Street Dance and Break-Dancing. The purpose of this class is to elevate the dancer's technique of their breakin' acrobatic skills. Dancers in this class will work on refining their footwork, breaking skills, and creative transitions in and out of their flips, tricks, and power moves.
DRESS CODE:
Sweatpants/Leggings/T-Shirts/Sneakers
CLASS TIME:
FRIDAY - 5:30-6:30PM
DRAGON'S BOOT CAMP:
STRENGTH, CONDITIONING, & SKILLZ (OPEN LEVEL)
DRAGON'S BOOT CAMP: STRENGTH, CONDITIONING, & SKILLZ is an OPEN Level class designed for both Parents and Kids. During this hour-long class, Dragon will focus on improving student's overall stamina, through various strength & cardio based exercises. Also, this will be a time for dancers to come in to continue to work and improve on their street dance/breaking skills Dragon. No prior dance experience required to enroll in this class.
DRESS CODE:
Sweatpants/Leggings/T-Shirts/Sneakers
CLASS TIMES:
SATURDAY - 1:30-2:30PM
BREAKIN' MUSICALITY & FOOTWORK
(AGES 8-18)
BREAKIN' MUSICALITY & FOOTWORK is a *NEW* BSA Street Dance Class with the primarily focus on Musicality in Break dancing. This class will focus on the Groove, Unconventional Musicality, Footwork, Transitions & Skillz. The class is open to dancer ages 8-18, interested in taking their breakin' and musicality skills to the next level.
DRESS CODE:
Sweatpants/Leggings/T-Shirts/Sneakers
CLASS TIMES:
SATURDAY - 2:30 - 3:30PM