FAIRFIELD STARZ DANCE AND ACRO PROGRAM

The Fairfield Starz Dance and Acro Program is taught by Jean Meyers and runs from September - December, with the Recital on Saturday, December 15th in the Community Arts Center Theater. There will be an Open House on 9/5 from 6-7 pm. No class on 10/8, 10/17, 11/19 or 11/21.

Beginner Acrobatics (ACRO)

AGES 5 - 14 | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
This program is centered on fundamental acrobatic technique. Basic tumbling skills will include: backbends, cartwheels, hand/headstands, rolls and other acrobatic skills. Acro classes will not perform in the fall recital. 

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Beginner Dance 

AGES 4 - 6 | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
This class will work on the basics of ballet, traditional dance, tap and jazz. Ballet and Tap shoes are required. 

Junior Hip Hop Class

AGES 5 - 8 | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
Hip-Hop dance is high energy and encompasses many of the classical dance styles, but is presented in a street or non-traditional format. Students will learn rhythm, control, posture and coordination through age-appropriate hip hop choreography with no suggestive music/movements. Hip Hop classes will perform at Farm-R-Treat on 10/17 and Light Up Fairfield on 12/1 instead of the fall recital. 

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Intermediate Hip Hop Class

AGES 9 - 14 | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
Hip-Hop dance is high energy and encompasses many of the classical dance styles, but is presented in a street or nontraditional format. Students will learn rhythm, control, posture and coordination through age-appropriate hip hop choreography with no suggestive music/movements. Hip Hop classes will perform at Farm-R-Treat on 10/17 and Light Up Fairfield on 12/1 instead of the fall recital. 

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Intermediate Dance I

AGES 6 - 8 | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
This is a combination class including ballet and tap technique. Ballet and Tap shoes are required. 

Intermediate Dance II

AGES 8 - 10 | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
This class is designed to move beyond the fundamentals of basic dance, while refining skills and technique while developing strength, confidence and flexibility. Ballet and Tap shoes are required. 

Pre-Teen Dance

AGES 11 - 13 | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
This class will focus on faster more intricate footwork in tap while becoming more profi cient in ballet and jazz movement and technique. Ballet and Tap shoes are required. 

Teen Dance

AGES 13 & UP | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
Teens will enjoy learning ballet, jazz and tap while developing confidence, mental concentration, physical coordination and grace. Ballet and Tap shoes are required. 

Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe & Ballet Technique

Pre-Pointe - AGES 10 & UP
Beginner Pointe - AGES 11 & UP, with instructor permission | INSTRUCTOR: Jean Meyers
Previous ballet experience required and students must also be enrolled in Intermediate II, Pre-Teen or Teen Dance. Students will focus on ballet technique. Leather ballet slippers required.