VAN DYKE & COMPANY

Kinderdance I & II - An introduction to classical ballet through creative movement, rhythm and technique.

Minimum age - four years.

Classical Ballet - A complete study of classical technique based upon the Italian, French and Russian methods combined to create the versatile American dancer.

Modern - Creative movement and expression.

Jazz - A thorough study of jazz movement based upon the Luigi and Giordano techniques combined with contemporary hip-hop.

Tap - A comprehensive study of American born tap dancing from beginner level to advanced.

Ballroom - A very functional course offering polka, foxtrot, tango, waltz and jitterbug geared toward the novice and the person who would like to improve their ballroom dance movement and skills.

Pilates Based Exercise - a unique 'anti-exercise' conditioning and flexibility enhancement program based upon control of breathing and all muscle groups.

Great for dancers, adults and new mothers.

Stretch and Flex - A morning workout based on strengthening and stretching major muscle groups through movement.

      All students are guaranteed at least 32 weeks of classes from September to May. The last week of classes are used for any snow days or cancelled classes initiated by the studio. This is a free week of classes.

      Placement is based on skill and not on age at VDC. A progressive training curriculum with assessment for each level has been developed for our dance classes to ensure the highest level of training available to each student. Each level has specific number of hours of study to ensure optimum achievement and performance. As the students progress, they are encouraged to fulfill the number of hours recommended for each level in order to maintain and master that level. Once the ballet student has reached the intermediate level, they are encouraged to study for additional hours along with their required hours for that level.

      The "Invitational Class" is by invitation only and is for the student who is studying the required hours or more and who is working very well in all of their classes. If a student chooses not to take the recommended hours for their level then the process will take longer to achieve and progress through. Dance training is a long and rewarding process and there are no short cuts. The physical and psychological demands of the art dictate the process. As in all great things, it takes time, patience, training and hard work to achieve excellence.

P.O BOX 146 Punxsutawney, PA 15767    Phone: 814-938-8517