SPRING 2012: Registering now ... new classes forming for all!
Park Cities Dance has unique and exciting classes for everyone from 18 months to Ageless, beginning to professional! This is YOUR TIME to dance ... in six beautiful brand new studios, with Central Dallas' absolute top instructors.
NOTE: Most classes have weekday and weekend sessions -- scroll down for down-loadable schedules. By age, we offer:
Mommy + Me: For boys and girls 18 mos to 2.5 years with Mommy, Daddy, Nanny or Nana!
Petite Danse: For boys and girls of 2 + 3 years. Dance, listen, and express. Begin to build a wonderful skill set. Music ranges from classical to Disney.
Broadway Babies: For boys and girls 4-6 years, introduction to the essence of Ballet, Broadway and Hip Hop. Stretching, strengthening, technique-building and lots of creative expression. Beginning vocal expression (speaking+singing)
KinderBallet: For girls 4-6 years ... the ultimate class to develop grace, poise, manners and a love for classical ballet. The class pairs beautifully with Broadway Babies, Intro to Tap, and Tumbling.
Pre-Ballet: For boys and girls, Ages 6-7 ... the very beginning of ballet technique!
Classical Ballet: Boys and girls 7-17 and adults ... absolute beginning through professional. Top instruction with emphasis on style, strength and athleticism. All ages and sizes encouraged. Private coaching for intermediate and pre-professional students. Seven year olds will be placed in Pre-Ballet or Classical Ballet 1 after a physical evaluation.
Dance 4 Athletes: Boys and girls 7-17 and adults ... core strength, agility and stretch. Enhance your game!!
Drill Preparatory Training: A comprehensive, powerful, technique-based training program for exceptional drill dancing!
Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop: Boys and girls, men and women ... absolute beginning through advanced classes for 5-17 and 18+ in all styles. We specialize in JAZZ TECHNIQUE which is ballet-based jazz dance -- broken down and perfected including turns, kicks, jumps and center choreography. Eclectic styles covered in our jazz classes range from Classic Jazz to Hip Hop, Lyrical, "Dance Like Beyonce" and Broadway.
Musical Theatre: Boys and girls 7-17 and adults. Learn famous Broadway songs in complete harmony parts with full staging and choreography! Choreography geared to each student's skill, with both dancers and non-dancers encouraged. Singing + Acting Technique is required for entry to class. Adult Musical Theatre offered soon; please inquire.
Tap: Boys and girls 3-17 and adults. Tap is Timeless! Great by itself or as a fantastic complement to ballet and jazz training.
Contemporary + Modern: The style of dance you see on TV's "So You Think You Can Dance?" For Ages 10-17 (Level IV+) and Advanced Beginning/Intermediate Adults 18+.
Latin and Ballroom: All the styles you see on TV's "Dancing With The Stars".
Dance Fitness: Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Latin Cardio and soon to introduce New York City Ballet Workout + CORE Barre.
Singing+ Acting: Boys and girls 6-17 and adults. Learn to sing and act freely. Emphasis on vocalizing and improvisation.Tumbling + Acrobatic: Boys + girls 3-17. Absolute beginners through advanced with emphasis on coordination and flexibility. A fantastic complement to dance! Anyone interested in performing on Broadway should add this class to their schedule.
On-camera Acting: Boys and girls 7-17 and adults. Learn the proper techniques for commercials, TV and film.
Modeling: (Coming 2011) Boys and girls 7-17 and adults. Learn the techniques to make you shine for print and runway.
Master Broadway Workshops and Sunday Master Classes: A dream series of classes and workshops by Broadway's and Dallas' very best. EVERY SUNDAY you can dance with the best dancers and teachers in town! See Master Workshops and Faculty for info.
Don't forget: In-your-home or in-our-studio private dance training, stretching, choreography etc. for you, your mom or dad, your child, the neighborhood kids ... enjoy the luxury of dancing to YOUR music at YOUR pace.
Also: Audition coaching, ballet + jazz troubleshooting (coaching through weaknesses) and theatre or dance career mentoring.
SCHEDULES for Ages 18 mo-Adult
THE WORD OF MOUTH IS HOT!! 10,000 square feet, six studios and 500+ students in just three years.
Discover for yourself so many are choosing Park Cities Dance and The Dallas Conservatory for a NEW DANCE EXPERIENCE! It really is "A Little Bit of New York in Dallas!"
CLASSES REGISTER YEAR-ROUND ... SEARCH CLASSES ON SCHEDULES BELOW.
Some classes require private catch-up lessons, but many start brand-new for Spring with January and February start dates!
SPRING 2012 HOLIDAY: March 12-18
- Many classes are already full or nearing capacity. INQUIRE FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY.
- DROP-IN means you may simply come as you like, paying a "drop-in" premium.
- All classes for both sexes unless noted. We have lots of boys and men!!!!
- All classes begin and end punctually
- All classes Level II+ and Adults taught by professional Ballet and Broadway dancers at a world-class level of instruction
- Students from all area schools are welcomed to all Park Cities Dance classes + workshops! See special note just below
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NOTE: Students currently or previously enrolled at other schools (beginning to pre-pro, ages 6-17, ballet and jazz) should have an immediate placement appointment regarding weekly class recommendations. Write info@parkcitiesdance.com. The 2012 class schedule also includes intermediate and advanced level classes offered BY AUDITION ONLY that allow you to "drop in" without missing regular classes and rehearsals at your primary dance school. If you are a busy and serious dancer at another school but would like the opportunity to study with Jacqueline Porter and an extraordinary assemblage of regular faculty, visiting guests, and Dallas' star teachers from throughout the DFW area with dancers from all over Dallas, call 214.518.1888 to arrange a placement appointment. Inquire about Pre-Pro Mentoring and "Coaching through Weaknesses" (ex: turns, jumps, extension, allegro, expression, auditioning).
(Above) Broadway Babies II ages 5+6 at rest!
(Below) Broadway Babies II strengthening their legs and feet
