BALLET

Beginning

This class explores the basic positions and structure of a ballet class. Students begin at the barre and move to center work that includes stretches and rhythmic exercises that dance across the floor. The perfect introduction to the beginning dancer. No previous experience necessary.

Beginning/Intermediate

For the dancer who has studied ballet for 2 – 3 consecutive years. Beginning/Intermediate Ballet continues to build on the basic progression of a ballet class. Students work at the barre and move to more complex center exercises and movement sequences across the floor. This class will combine ballet vocabulary, rhythmic exercises, and stretches in a progressive class at a instructed pace for students to gain strength, increase flexibility, and greater body control.

Intermediate

For the dancer who has studied ballet for 3-6 consecutive years. Intermediate Ballet continues to build on the progression of a ballet class. Students work at the barre and move quickly to more complex center exercises and movement sequences across the floor. This class combines ballet vocabulary and rhythmic exercises at a instructed pace for students to gain strength, increase flexibility, and greater body control.

Intermediate/Advanced

For the experienced dancer and/or professional that is familiar with the progression, etiquette,  and structure of a ballet class. This class moves quickly through the barre, center work (adagio and pirouettes), and jumps (petit allegro and grande allegro).

Pointe/Variations

For the adult dancer that is looking for a comprehensive pointe class to continue building strength in pointe work. Pointe class is designed to be taken after technique class. The primary focus is pointe technique and building endurance in the shoes. Variations from the classical ballet repertoire are introduced once strength, endurance, and body control are achieved.

FITNESS

Body Movement Works (BMW) – BMW offers two distinct fitness classes

Stretch, Strengthen, & Tone (SST) – This class combines stretching and strength building exercises with the assistance of a low flying trapeze (aerial dance). SST is for people looking for a challenging strength building workout utilizing trapeze. Students will learn basic circus arts components in order to safely execute exercises that build overall body strength and tone with the trapeze.

Rebound Bounce (RB) – This class is designed to get your heart rate up quickly. It uses “rebounders” (trampolines) to offer a low impact aerobic class that will invigorate your brain and and tone up your buns. It’s fun bouncing while building endurance and strength. Come get your bounce on!

It is ideal to have your own individual bounce equipment for this class. Check out what we use in our RB class and purchase your own: BMWRebounder

GYROKINESIS®

This class is a exercise class that combines yoga, pilates, dance, and Tai chi. A wonderful movement methodology for any age or mobility level. No movement experience necessary. GYROKINESIS® classes encompass sitting, lying, and standing positions. A wonderful form of exercise that improves mobility, flexibility and functional support for daily living

Things to know for In Studio classes:

• Arrive early: Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes prior to your class time so you may check in with the office and prepare for your class.
• Building: ARC is located in the Crown Hill Center which is a security coded access building. If you are attending Open Class for the first time, please phone our office upon your arrival. All Open class students must sign in at the office upon arrival.
• Inside our studios: To safeguard and protect our Studio floors, please observe the following rules
• Remove street shoes outside of our studios
• No street shoes, food or drinks (water OK), gum
  
• Dancers that wear pointe shoes, please do toe taping and sewing outside of all studios.
• Avoid using perfume, fragrances, powders, sprays, lotions, oils, and creams that may come in contact with our floors and other dancers that have sensitive fragrance allergies. Clothing that has been exposed to fabric softener or dryer sheets should not come in contact with our floors.
• Studio Closures/Inclement weather:  ARC follows the Seattle Public School district during the weekdays for weather closures. If you are uncertain of a Open class operating on a weekend, please phone the school office.
• Electronic devices: Please silence cell phones and electronic devices prior to entering the studios. ARC has a policy of NO cell phone/electronic device use in our studios. We would like to optimize the “human connection” in our studios.
• Photos & Filming: Photography and/or filming of any kind is not allowed without first obtaining written permission from ARC.
• Student minimum: All Open classes must have a minimum of three students in order to operate.

Things to know for Online classes:

• No refunds/exchanges including for reasons due to technical difficulties.
• Classes, instructors, and schedule are subject to change without notice.
• Please set up your camera so we can see your entire body head to toes if you would like feedback from the teacher
• Please mute all microphones upon entry to class
• PIN the Teacher’s image, so it is the only image you see when attending your remote class
• Arrive early: Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your class time to check Zoom access, sound, and camera is ready for your online class.

• Dance area: Be sure to clear your dance area so you can completely stretch your limbs in all directions and mover freely through space.
• Photos & Filming: Photography and/or filming of any kind is not allowed during and or/of any online classes.

(Class times and sessions are subject to change.)

INTERIM, MAINTENANCE, & HOLIDAY CLASSES

These classes are supplemental to the OPEN program that follows the school calendar (Sept-June), and will change regularly. Please check back frequently for current class information. All Interim classes are subject to change.

COVID-19 Update: While the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive is in place, our ONLINE DANCE & FITNESS Classes will replace regularly scheduled in studio Open Program classes. When we are allowed to hold in – person classes in our studios, we will reassess the situation and respond accordingly.

NOTE: In Studio – Please avoid using powders, lotions, oils, and creams that may have contact with our equipment and floors. Clothing that has been exposed to fabric softener or dryer sheets should not come in contact with our floors.

Please refrain from using perfume or strongly scented lotions as some individuals have allergies to these products and the oils can stain the equipment and flooring.

FITNESS CLASSES

Choose attire that allows you to breathe, bend, stretch and that you feel comfortable moving in. Please do not wear attire that has zippers or exposed snaps. Any sharp accessories on clothing may puncture, destroy equipment, flooring, or yourself- and is not safe. Fitted clothing is helpful as to not catch on equipment or get tangled. The instructor can also better assess your form.

In Studio

You don’t have to wear shoes or socks for Fitness classes. However if you choose to wear shoes, they should be clean, rubber soles, and never been worn outside. Please note: The Stretch Strengthen and Tone (SST) fitness class utilizes low flying aerial trapeze. Students will be hanging upside down, spinning, and suspended off the ground.

Footwear recommendations: socks, grip socks, sneakers ( rubber soles – never worn outside)

Please supply and bring your own yoga mat for GYROKINESIS®

DANCE CLASSES

Hair tied away from the face for all classes. 

BALLET

Women:

Ballet Shoes or Pointe Shoes

Comfortable fitting work out clothes

Optional leotard and or tights

Men:

Ballet Shoes

Dance Belt (In studio classes)

Comfortable fitting work out clothes

Optional leotard and or tights

DANCEWEAR STORES/ FITNESS EQUIPMENT & RECOMMENDED LEARNING TOOLS

On Pointe Dancewear works with ARC to stock our dress code and uniform requirements. Please contact them for your dancewear needs. They will also ship directly to your home.

Discount Dance Supply offers a 5-10% discount to ARC Dancers. To apply discount, enter TP56153 during online checkout.

Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet – Gail Grant

Get your own REBOUNDER for Rebound Bounce classes or personal home use.

Open Program Instructors

Marie Chong

Erin Crall

Susan Fuller