For student placement contact Chloe E Davenport Dance & Fitness Programmer Tel: 425-640-3107

Quarterly Class Descriptions

Creative Dance (3-4 & 4-5 yrs) Boys & girls dance and play with scarves, instruments , and other props. Students develop strength, coordination and flexibility, while experiencing the joy of dancing. Children will be encouraged to work as a team and individually. Participants must be of age by class start date.

Hawaiian Hula Experience the enchantment of Hawaii through traditional island dancing. Participants will learn traditional girl’s and women’s footwork and hand motions. Together, these fluid movements follow the rhythm of the music and express the lyrics of the song. Drop in available after mini-mum registration is met.

Egyptian Belly Dance Learn Egyptian style Belly Dance fundamentals: Shimmies, isolations, and Zagat (finger cymbals). Experience music, rhythms and dance movement from around the Middle East while keeping your figure fit. Drop in available after minimum registration is met.

Zumba! Have you noticed the new dance party in town? Zumba is a high energy fitness class that fuses Latin rhythms like Meringue, Cumbia and Salsa into a workout. It’s not compli-cated, just a fun way to a fitter you. Drop in available after minimum registration is met. Zumba Gold! Zumba Gold targets the largest growing segment of the population: baby boomers. It takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same is: the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere. Active older adults want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule. Zumba Gold is the perfect fit. Drop in available after minimum registration is met.

Ballet Floor Barre This class will give you a full workout on the floor. Graceful and percussive exercises based on ballet technique are all performed on the floor, with a focus on abdominal strength, coordination and stretching. You will leave feeling taller and empowered. This class will enhance your ability in other dance forms or physical activities. It can also benefit those who need to keep fit while recovering from an injury.

Ballet I/II (Adult/Teen) Focuses on basic ballet vocabulary & correct alignment. Barre work adagio, and petit and grand allegro build strength and grace in a non-competitive environment. Drop in available after minimum registration is met.

Tap I/II (Adult/Teen) A truly American dance form, tap dance is the quintessential expression of rhythm. This class focuses on musicality, and offers a great opportunity for self-expression. Drop in available after minimum registration is met.

Creative Dance, 3-4yrs (age as of class start date) 22421 T 12:30-1:15pm 9/11-12/18 R$120 NR$135

Creative Dance, 4-5yrs (age as of class start date) 22422 T 1:15-2:00pm 9/11-12/18 R$120 NR$135

Hawaiian Hula– Adult/Teen Beginning 22383 M 6:45-7:45pm 9/10-12/17 R$130 NR$144 Advanced 22384 M 7:45-8:45pm 9/10-12/17 R$130 NR$144

Egyptian Style Belly Dance- Adult/Teen 22385 T 7:15-8:30pm 9/11-12/18 R$173 NR$192

Zumba!- Adult/Teen 22377 T 6:15-7:15pm 9/11-12/18 R$139 NR$154 22616 F 6:30-7:30pm 9/14-10/26 R$65 NR$ 72 22619 F 6:30-7:30pm 11/2-12/21 R$65 NR$ 72 22378 Sat 9-10am 9/15-12/22 R$130 NR$144 Zumba Gold!- Adult 22617 T 9:30-10:30am 9/11-12/18 R$139 NR$154 22618 Th 9:30-10:30am 9/13-12/20 R$130 NR$144

Ballet Floor Barre- Adult/Teen 22388 W 6-7pm 9/12-12/19 R$139 NR$154

Ballet I/II- Adult/Teen 22317 Th 7:30-8:45pm 9/13-12/20 R$162 NR$180

Tap I/II- Adult/Teen 22389 W 7-8pm 9/12-12/19 R$139 NR$154

Yearly Class Descriptions

Creative Dance (Ages 3.5-5yrs) Boys & girls dance and play with scarves, instruments, and other props. Kids develop strength, coordination and flexibility, while experiencing the joy of dancing. Children will be encouraged to work as a team and individually. Participants must be of age by Sept. 15th 2012.

Creative Pre-Ballet (Ages 5-6) Boys & girls learn basic ballet positions and preparatory steps in an enjoyable manner. Ballet terminology is incorporated into creative explorations. Musicality and classroom etiquette are emphasized in a friendly encourag-ing environment. Children must be of age by Sept. 15th 2012.

Ballet I (Ages 6-8) Ballet terminology is alternated with movement improvisation. Musicality and classroom etiquette are emphasized. Boys & girls will begin working at the Barre and progressions across the floor while continuing their explorations in creative dance curriculum.

Ballet II-V Danseurs and ballerinas build strength, flexibility and grace in a non-competitive, encouraging environment. Traditional classes focus on ballet vocabulary, correct alignment, and finding personal expression within the form. Barre-work, center floor exercises and movement across the room will all be included in an appropriate way for each level. All dancers will be evaluated in their first class for proper placement at teacher and director’s discretion.

Tap and Ballet (Ages 4-6) This class introduces the young dancer to the preliminary steps of ballet and the fundamentals of rhythm through tap techniques. Children must be of age by Sept. 15th 2012.

Tap Boys & girls focuses on fundamental tap vocabulary, build coordination, musicality, and have a great opportunity for self-expression.

Jazz I-V Class covers jazz technique including warm up, body isolations, progressions across the floor, and a fun rhythmic combination. Boys & girls build strength and coordination, while listening to fun and lively music. We have levels I - V to provide the most appropriate challenge for each dancer.

Modern/Contemporary Dance Boys & girls will learn to move with set exercises as well as improvisational and compositional assignments. This style emphasizes articulation of the spine as well as coordinating arm and leg movements. Class includes floor work, center work, partnering, improvisation and dance combinations.

Hip-Hop An exhilarating fun class to get you moving with the latest grooves. Enjoy a funky beat while learning to isolate your body in rhythmic ways.

Irish Step Dance Boys & girls will be instructed in the correct technique, carriage, steps and timing of Irish Step dancing while sharing the joy of dance and fostering a love for this beautiful art form.

MLT Dance Program

Fall 2012201220122012

We provide an enjoyable dance education that promotes creativity and

the diversity of every participating individual with an emphasis on a healthy body image and

healthy alignment in practice.

Quarterly Dance Classes

We do not allow shoes that have been worn outside, into our dance studios. Please take off your shoes & go bare foot or change into your appropriate dance

shoes before going into class.

If you would like to try one of our teen/adult fitness classes you are welcome to pay a drop-in fee and then use that money towards registration when you discover

how fun it is and you love it!

Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion 5308 228th Street SW Mountlake Terrace 98043

www.mltrec.com 425-776-9173

Yearly and Semester Dance Classes

Creative Dance, 3.5-5yrs

22278 M 3:30-4:15pm 9/10-1/14 R$183 NR$199 22286 M 3:30-4:15pm 9/10-6/10 R$264 NR$297 22279 Th 5:00-5:45pm 9/13-1/17 R$183 NR$199 22287 Th 5:00-5:45pm 9/13-6/13 R$288 NR$324 22280 Sat 9:00-9:45am 9/15-1/19 R$183 NR$199 22288 Sat 9:00-9:45am 9/15-6/15 R$280 NR$315

Creative Pre Ballet, 5-6yrs 22291 T 5:15-6:15pm 9/11-1/15 R$212 NR$229 22294 T 5:15-6:15pm 9/11-6/11 R$342 NR$379 22292 W 4:00-5:00pm 9/12-1/16 R$212 NR$229 22295 W 4:00-5:00pm 9/12-6/12 R$342 NR$379 22293 Sat 11am-12pm 9/15-1/19 R$203 NR$219 22296 Sat 11am-12pm 9/15-6/15 R$324 NR$359

Ballet I, 6-8yrs 22297 T 4:15-5:15pm 9/11-1/15 R$212 NR$229 22306 T 4:15-5:15pm 9/11-6/11 R$342 NR$379 22300 W 5:00-6:00pm 9/12-1/16 R$212 NR$229 22307 W 5:00-6:00pm 9/12-6/12 R$342 NR$379

Ballet II, ages 8-11yrs 22304 T 6:15-7:15pm 9/11-1/15 R$212 NR$229 22308 T 6:15-7:15pm 9/11-6/11 R$342 NR$379

Ballet II, ages 9-14yrs (class meets 2xweek) M 4:30-5:45pm W 6:00-7:15pm 22305 M,W 9/10-1/16 R$437 NR$478 22309 M,W 9/10-6/12 R$768 NR$852

Ballet III, ages 10-16yrs (class meets 2xweek) M 4:30-5:45pm Th 5:00-6:30pm 22301 M,Th 9/10-1/17 R$462 NR$506 22310 M,Th 9/10-6/13 R$792 NR$879

Ballet IV/V, ages 12+ (class meets 3xweek) M 5:45-7:15pm W 7:15-8:45pm Th 5:00-6:30pm 22302 M,W,Th 9/10-1/17 R$735 NR$808 22311 M,W,Th 9/10-6/13 R$1250 NR$1386

Pointe (must take 3 technique classes a week) 22303 Th 6:35-7:20pm 9/13-1/17 R$183 NR$199 22312 Th 6:35-7:20pm 9/13-6/13 R$288 NR$324

Jazz I, ages 6-8yrs 22323 W 4-5pm 9/12-1/16 R$212 NR$229 22327 W 4-5pm 9/12-6/12 R$342 NR$379 Jazz II, ages 8-11yrs 22324 W 5-6pm 9/12-1/16 R$212 NR$229 22328 W 5-6pm 9/12-6/12 R$342 NR$379

Jazz III, ages 10-16yrs (class meets 2xweek) W 7:15-8:15pm Th 7:30-8:30pm 22325 W,Th 9/12-1/17 R$360 NR$393 22329 W,Th 9/12-6/13 R$641 NR$711 Jazz IV, ages 13+ (class meets 2xweeks) W 6:15-7:15pm Th 7:30-8:30pm 22326 W,Th 9/12-1/17 R$360 NR$393 22330 W,Th 9/12-6/13 R$641 NR$711

Tap and Ballet , 4-6yrs 22313 W 5:00-5:50pm 9/12-1/16 R$212 NR$229 22318 W 5:00-5:50pm 9/12-6/12 R$342 NR$379 22315 Th 4:00-4:50pm 9/13-1/17 R$203 NR$229 22319 Th 4:00-4:50pm 9/13-6/13 R$333 NR$369 22314 Sat 10-10:50am 9/15-1/19 R$203 NR$219 22320 Sat 10-10:50am 9/15-6/15 R$324 NR$359 Tap I/II, ages 7-12yrs 22316 M 4:15-5:15pm 9/10-1/14 R$203 NR$219 22321 M 4:15-5:15pm 9/10-6/10 R$305 NR$338

Contemporary/Modern I, ages 7-12yrs 22331 Th 6-7pm 9/13-1/17 R$203 NR$219 22334 Th 6-7pm 9/13-6/13 R$333 NR$369 Contemporary/Modern II, ages 10-21yrs 22332 Th 3:45-5:15pm 9/13-1/17 R$240 NR$260 22335 Th 3:45-5:15pm 9/13-6/13 R$416 NR$461 Hip Hop I, ages 6-8yrs 22336 M 5:30-6:30pm 9/10-1/14 R$203 NR$219 22340 M 5:30-6:30pm 9/10-6/10 R$305 NR$338

Hip Hop II, ages 8-11yrs 22337 M 4:30-5:30pm 9/10-1/14 R$203 NR$219 22341 M 4:30-5:30pm 9/12-6/110 R$305NR$338 Hip Hop III, ages 10-14

22338 M 6:45-7:45pm 9/10-1/14 R$203 NR$219 22342 M 6:45-7:45pm 9/10-6/10 R$305 NR$338 Hip Hop IV, ages 13+

22339 M 7:45-8:45pm 9/10-1/14 R$203 NR$219 22343 M 7:45-8:45pm 9/10-6/10 R$305 NR$338 Irish Dance ages 7-12

22344 Sat 10-11am 9/15-1/19 R$203 NR$219 22346 Sat 10-11am 9/15-6/15 R$324 NR$359

Irish Dance Adult/Teen , ages 13+ 22345 Sat 11:15-12:15pm 9/15-1/19 R$203 NR$219 22347 Sat 11:15-12:15pm 9/15-6/15 R$324 NR$359

Creative Ballet & Modern/Contemporary Girls: Any color leotard and footless tights or leggings, bare feet, hair in a ponytail or bun. Boys: Any solid color t-shirt, black footless leggings, sweats or shorts, bare feet. Pre-Ballet & Ballet I-V

Girls: A black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes fitted properly, hair in a bun. Boys: White t-shirt, black leggings, black ballet slippers. Tap and Ballet Girls: Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes fitted properly, black tap shoes with tap ties (an elastic fastener that helps shorten the shoe changing time, available at the front desk). Hair in a bun. Boys: White t-shirt, leggings, sweats or shorts, black ballet slippers and tap shoes. Tap Dance clothing and tap shoes fitted properly. Girl’s hair in a ponytail or bun. Jazz Girls: Any color leotard, tights or black jazz pants, and black jazz shoes. Hair in a ponytail or bun. Boys: Any solid color t-shirt, jazz pants, sweats or shorts, black jazz shoes. Hip Hop Dance clothes, clean soled sneakers, hair pulled off the face. No Jeans. No shoes worn on the street.

Yearly and Semester Dress Code

Our Mission: Is to provide an enjoyable dance

education that promotes creativity and the diversity of every participating individual with an emphasis on a healthy body image and healthy alignment in practice.

1st semester dancers are invited to per-form in our informal Winter recital.

2nd semester dancers can perform in our formal Spring recital.

Students who enroll in the whole year get a discount and

are eligible for both recitals.