Former Youth Ensemble members Leah and Ashley Harper (photo by Jim Ruthrauff)
Inlet will be offering the following classes at The Music Settlement this fall. Inlet’s Class Offerings are taught by the professional dancers of Inlet Dance Theatre. Care is taken to ensure that dance curriculum links to National Standards of Dance Education and the Ohio Department of Education’s Dance Standards. Classes run Sept 8, 2011 – June 16, 2012.
Registration Now Open! For registration information contact The Music Settlement at 216-421-5806 x100.
For questions regarding curriculum call the Inlet office at 216-721-8580 or email us at info@inletdance.org
Teen/Adult Modern Dance classes instruct students in modern dance, specifically Hawkins-based Release Technique. Classes begin seated on the floor, progressing to exercises standing in the center and then to movement combinations across the floor. These classes are open to ages 12+ at all skill levels.
Tuition:
$540, 36 weeks
Choose One:
Mondays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Thursdays, 5:30pm- 7:00pm
Children’s Training Program:
This program is designed to give children well-rounded and developmentally appropriate training. Each class combines Modern Dance technique with creative problem solving instruction. During creative problem solving, children will be guided through exercises that stretch their brain as well as their body.
Tuition:
$360, 36 weeks
Level I – 3-5 years
Saturdays, 11:30am – 12:15pm
Children will be guided through exploration of space, music and movement of the body.
Level II – 6-8 years
Saturdays, 12:30pm – 1:15pm
These classes introduce students toHawkins-based Release Technique. Students will learn class protocol, the progression of exercises, and how to participate in ensemble. Technique will focus on control, strength, flexibility, and mind-body integration.
Level III – 9-11 years
Saturdays, 1:30pm – 2:15pm
These classes move students through the Hawkins-based Release Technique progressions. Students will begin to develop core strength, an increased range of motion, coordination, and a strong sense of ensemble. Performance Improvisation skills and Nontraditional Partnering may be introduced.
The Inlet Youth Ensemble is a pre-professional performance group that is open to youth ages 12 through 12th grade* of all levels of experience. Admittance into the Inlet Youth Ensemble is by audition. Members are required to attend both Monday and Thursday’s Adult Modern Dance classes and Youth Ensemble classes. Training will focus on Hawkins-based Release Technique, Ballet, Nontraditional Partnering, Performance Improvisation, and Choreography. Youth Ensemble members will increase their technical proficiency and dance literacy levels, learn rudiments of dance composition and Performance Improvisation, and have opportunities to view and critique dance performance. Members will also have chances throughout the year to perform in concert and/or special events. Auditions will be held on Thursday, August 25th at 2pm at Inlet’s home studio in The Nehemiah Mission.
Tuition:
$1945, 36 Weeks
Mondays, 5:30 – 7:00pm (Teen/Adult Modern)
Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30pm (Youth Ensemble)
Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:00pm (Teen/Adult Modern)
Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm (Youth Ensemble)
*age limit may be flexible (contact Inlet office for details)
