We provide in-person instruction. Depending on ARC’s current Health and Safety policy, and for the safety of our community, we will move to an alternate training plan if state and local health guidelines mandate it necessary.
Summer Dance Intensive & The Dance Lab
The Dance Lab
- 2-weeks
- Conditioning Intensive
- for ages 12 to 14+ years
- July 5 – 19, 2023
Open Dance Intensive
- 4-weeks
- Ballet, Pointe, Jazz/Tap/Modern/Musical Theater
- for ages 11 to 14+ years
- August 7 – September 1, 2023
The Dance Lab: Two week Conditioning Intensive Ages 12 to 14+ years
July 5 through July 19, 2023
The Dance Lab is a two week conditioning intensive for dancers that offers small-group instruction in GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS® Pilates, and Aerial Conditioning.
Participants will gain a greater comprehension of efficient functional movement principles that will increase their strength, flexibility, and stamina.
The Dance Lab is perfect for dancers who are interested in exploring supplemental conditioning modalities to improve their own dancing.
4-week Open Dance Intensive for ages 11 to 14+
August 7 through September 1, 2023
The Open Dance Intensive offers four (4 ) weeks of classes in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz/Tap/Modern/Musical Theater.
There is no audition for the Open Dance Intensive program.
Students have the option of choosing the number of weeks of attendance in this program.
No refunds/exchanges or transfers on tuition and registration.
For Students 11 and younger, please see our Student/Youth Summer Programs
Class schedule and Faculty subject to change without notice.
| Class | Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| The Dance Lab: CONDITIONING INTENSIVE July 5 - 19, 2023 Ages 12-14+ years: | Starting Wednesday July 5th, ending Wednesday July 19th, weekday classes only |
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| GYROKINESIS | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Wed-Fri (July 5-7) & Mon-Wed (July 17-19) |
| Pilates | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Monday - Friday (July 10 - 14) |
| Aerial | 10:00-11:00am | Monday - Friday (July 10 - 14) |
| Break | 11:00 am - 11:30 am | Each day |
| GYROTONIC | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Each day |
| Application and Discussion | 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Each day |
| OPEN INTENSIVE August 7 - September 1, 2023 Ages 11-14+ years: | ||
| +Ballet Technique | 9:00 am - 11:00 am | M-F |
| Pre- Pointe/Pointe | 11:00-12:00pm | M-F |
| Jazz/Modern/Musical Theater/Tap | 12:00-1:00pm | M-F |
+may be combined classes
Classes, schedule, and faculty are subject to change without notice
Summer Registration Fee of $25 per student
THE DANCE LAB: CONDITIONING INTENSIVE
NOTE: 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 or fitness equipment.
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.
THE DANCE LAB: CONDITIONING INTENSIVE
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.
You must wear feet coverings (shoes or socks) for all Dance Lab classes. However if you choose to wear shoes, they should be clean, rubber soles, and never been worn outside. Aerial class utilizes low flying aerial trapeze and fabric. 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®
Pilates – Joseph Pilates (1880-1968) is widely known for his development of specific mat and equipment-based movement exercises, the original practice has evolved significantly over the years. At the core of this method of exercise, Pilates addresses muscle strength and flexibility to improve postural alignment, balance, and coordination. There are many different approaches to teaching Pilates today.
The Dance Lab will focus on applying this method of exercise to compliment dancers in their practice.
Aerial – Aerial utilizes low flying aerial trapeze, fabric, and rope. Students will be hanging upside down, spinning, and suspended off the ground.
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OPEN DANCE INTENSIVE
Dress code should be one solid color. No accessories or different color patterns are to be attached or worn on dress code uniform.
Girls and Women
Ballet – Any color leotard, pink footed tights and pink leather or canvas ballet slippers. **Spiral notebook/journal to write in.
Pointe/Variations – Any color leotard, pink tights, wrap skirt, pointe shoes if you have them.
Jazz/Musical Theater – Any color leotard, unitard, pink/black tights, Jazz pants, black *lace up* jazz shoes.
Character (when offered) – Elastic waist black mid-calf length character skirt, 1.5″ heel black character shoes.
Modern (when offered)- Any color leotard or unitard, pink/black tights ballet shoes or socks please.
Partnering/Pas de deux (when offered) – Any color leotard, pink footed tights, and pointe shoes. No jewelry to be worn. Leotards should be simple and not have excessive straps or decorations.
Tap/Broadway Musical Theater – Any color leotard, flesh footed tights, minimum 1.5″ heel black/beige TAP heels (Theatricals 1.5 heel #19800/Capezio 2.5″ heel #657).
Choreography (when offered) – Any color leotard or unitard, pink/black tights or Jazz pants ** Spiral notebook/journal to write in.
Conditioning (when offered) – Any color leotard pink/black tights or yoga pants and socks.** SUPPLIES to have: Yoga Mat, bath towel, 60″ theraband and stretching strap/belt. Spiral notebook/journal to write in.
HAIR for ALL Classes: Please have hair securely tied away from the face. Students with long hair should put hair in a nice secure ballet bun.
Boys and Men
Ballet – Any color t–shirt or leotard, dance belt, black or gray tights, socks, black or white shoes to match tights.**Spiral notebook/journal to write in.
Men’s Technique (when offered) – Any color t–shirt or leotard, dance belt, black or gray tights, socks, black or white shoes to match tights.
Jazz/Musical Theater – Any color t–shirt or leotard, dance belt, black tights or Jazz pants, black *lace up* jazz shoes.
Modern (when offered)- Any color t–shirt or leotard, dance belt, black tights or Jazz pants, ballet shoes or socks.
Partnering/Pas de deux (when offered)- Any color t–shirt or leotard, dance belt, black or gray tights, socks, black or white shoes to match tights.No jewelry to be worn.
Character/Musical Theater – Any color t–shirt or leotard, dance belt, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes or black heeled character shoes.
Tap/Broadway Musical Theater – Any color t–shirt or leotard, dance belt, black jazz pants, TAP shoes (lace up tap shoes Theatricals #19500/Capezio #443).
Choreography (when offered) – Any color t–shirt or leotard, dance belt, black tights or jazz pants ** Spiral notebook/journal to write in.
Conditioning (when offered)- Any color t-shirt or leotard black tights or yoga pants and socks.** SUPPLIES to bring: Yoga Mat, bath towel, 60″ theraband, and stretching strap/belt. Spiral notebook/journal to write in.
HAIR for ALL Classes: Hair should be secured away from the face. Products (i.e. hair spray, mousse) or bandana/head bands may be used.
DANCEWEAR STORES
On Pointe Dancewear and Centerstage Dance Shop work 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.
Health & Safety Policy for Students and Families
ARC is committed to your health and well-being through adherence to science based practices and procedures for minimizing the risk of exposure to the Coronavirus while you are at ARC. Please follow these guidelines and procedures during your time at ARC:
-We strongly recommend vaccination and current boosters against COVID-19.
-Please contact us immediately and do not come to ARC if you have COVID-19, are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or have had close contact with a person confirmed to have COVID-19. COVID-19 symptoms include the following: cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, fever, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
– Bring and wear your own face masks.
– Symptom monitoring, temperature check, maybe required before
entering ARC.
– Come dressed prepared for your class
– Bring a water bottle for your own use
Health and Safety policy are supplemental to ARC’s Handbook and Summer Program information. ARC reserves the right to change these guidelines at any time without notice at its sole discretion.