Classes & Registration

2024-2025 CALENDAR TBD

Weekly Schedule

Monday

4:30-5:30 Tangerine (Ms. Izzy)

5:30-6:15 Yellow Tap (Ms. Gina)

6:15-7:15 Green Jazz (Ms. Gina)

7:15-8:00 Green/Teal/Blue Tap (Ms. Gina)

8:00-9:00 Teal/Blue Jazz (Ms. Gina)

9:00-9:30 Lyrical (Ms. Gina) - Note: students must be enrolled in Teal or Blue Jazz to take this class.

Tuesday

TBD - Red/Creative Movement (Ms. Izzy)

4:30-5:15 Fuchsia (Ms. Izzy)

5:15-6:15 Coral (Ms. Izzy)

6:15-7:45 Violet/Pre-Pointe (Ms. Terry) - Note: Students must be enrolled in a separate Ballet class to take this class.

7:45-8:30 Hip-Hop (Ms. Audi)

8:30-9:30 Advanced Modern (Ms. Audi) - Note: This class day/time may be adjusted depending on registration levels. Additionally, students must be enrolled in a Ballet class to take this class.

Thursday

4:30-6:00 Green/Teal/Blue Ballet (Ms. Terry)

6:00-6:30 Orange Tap (Ms. Terry)

6:30-7:30 Orange/Yellow Ballet (Ms. Terry)

7:30-8:15 Yellow Jazz (Ms. Audi)

8:15-9:00 Beginning/Intermediate Modern (Ms. Audi)

Specialty Classes

Father/Daughter: TBA

Production: TBA

Red - Creative Movement

Meant for preschool-aged children (ages 3-4), this introduction dance class provides a unique opportunity for parents and children to experience discover the joy of dance together. From the music to the movement, this experience will be pure joy for you and your child as you make memories and learn together. This class does not perform in the recital.

Day: Tuesday

Time: 10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

FUCHSIA - Creative Movement (Pre-Ballet and Tap)

Meant for preschool-aged children (ages 5-6), this creative movement class features both ballet and tap techniques. The class also teaches the rhythm and musicality of these dance styles. Fuchsia students do participate in the annual recital (ballet only).

Day: Tuesday

Time: 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

Tangerine (Level 1)

Meant for early elementary school children (typically ages 6-8), this class features both ballet and tap techniques. It covers the foundational steps of both styles. Students will perform a ballet and tap dance at the recital.

— Eligible to add Dad/Daughter (spring semester)

Day: Monday

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

Coral (Level 2)

Meant for elementary aged children, this class features both ballet and tap techniques. This class builds on the foundational steps learned in Tangerine. Students will perform a ballet and tap dance at the recital. The class is an hour long.

— Eligible to add Dad/Daughter (spring semester)

Day: Tuesday

Time: 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

Orange (Level 3)

Meant for late elementary and middle schoolers (typically 5th through 6th grade), this class features both ballet and tap techniques. This class builds on the foundational steps learned in Coral. At this level, jazz will also be introduced. Students will perform a ballet and tap dance at the recital.

— Eligible to add Beginning/Intermediate Modern

— Eligible to add Hip-Hop 

— Eligible to add Production (spring semester)

— Eligible to add Dad/Daughter (spring semester)

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

Yellow (Level 4)

Meant for middle schoolers (typically 6th through 7th grade), this class level features ballet, tap and jazz techniques. This class builds on the foundational steps learned in Orange. Students will perform a ballet, tap and jazz dance at the recital.

— Eligible to add Beginning/Intermediate Modern

— Eligible to add Hip-Hop 

— Eligible to add Production (spring semester)

— Eligible to add Dad/Daughter (spring semester)

Tap

Day: Monday

Time: 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Gina

Ballet

Day: Thursday

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

Note: For the 2024-2025 school year, this class will be combined with Orange Ballet.

Jazz

Day: Thursday

Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Audi

GREEN (Level 5)

Meant for late middle schools/ high schoolers (7th through 12th grade with teacher recommendation), this class level features ballet, tap and jazz techniques. This class builds on the foundational steps learned in Yellow. Students will perform a ballet, tap and jazz dance at the recital.

— Eligible to add Lyrical (Level 5 is eligible for 2022-2023 school year only, this is subject to change)

— Eligible to add Advanced Modern

— Eligible to add Hip-Hop

— Eligible to add Production (spring semester)

— Eligible to add Dad/Daughter (spring semester)

Jazz

Date: Monday

Time: 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Gina

Tap

Date: Monday

Time: 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Gina

Note: for the 2024-2025 school year this class will be combined with Teal and Blue Tap.

Ballet

Date: Thursday

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

Note: For the 2023-2024 school year, this class will be combined with Teal and Blue Ballet.

Teal/Blue (Levels 6 and 7)

Meant for late middle schools/ high schoolers (7th through 12th grade with teacher recommendation), this class level features ballet, tap and jazz techniques. This class builds on the foundational steps learned in Green. Students will perform a ballet, tap and jazz dance at the recital. This class meets two nights a week for a total of 3 hours a week.

— Eligible to add Lyrical (Level 5 is eligible for 2022-2023 school year only, this is subject to change)

— Eligible to add Advanced Modern

— Eligible to add Hip-Hop

— Eligible to add Production (spring semester)

— Eligible to add Dad/Daughter (spring semester)

Tap

Date: Monday

Time: 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Gina

Note: for the 2024-2025 school year, this class will be combined with Green Tap.

Jazz

Date: Monday

Time: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Gina

Lyrical / Choreography (Note: Must be enrolled in Blue/Teal Jazz)

Date: Monday

Time: 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Gina

Note: This class will perform at recital and requires additional costume beyond required jazz class.

Ballet

Date: Thursday

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

Note: for the 2024-2025 school year, this class will be combined with Green Ballet.

Violet (Pre-Pointe and Pointe)

This Pre-Pointe and Pointe class class level features advanced ballet technique and requires teacher approval for placement. Students will perform at the recital. This class meets one night per week. Students are required to be enrolled in an additional ballet class to take this class.

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Terry

Beginning/Intermediate and Advanced Modern

These classes are offered for students age 12 and up, or by teacher recommendation. Modern will consist of 2 levels, Beginning/Intermediate and Advanced, with placement based on previous dance experience and skills. In order to register for Advanced Modern, students must be enrolled in a ballet class. Students will perform in the recital. Students should register for Beginning/Intermediate level and individual placements for Advanced will be based on teacher assessment and recommendation. If you have questions on placement, please contact Ms. Audi at audidickey@gmail.com (Returning students already in Advanced Modern can register for that section.)

Beginning/Intermediate Modern

Day: Thursday

Time: 8:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Audi

Advanced Modern

Day: Tuesday

Time: 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Audi

Note: This class day/time may be adjusted depending on registration levels. Please register your student for the appropriate modern class and Sondance will be in touch regarding any class time changes.

cathedral Dance Festival Ensemble

This class is open to all dancers in Orange and up and will perform at Cathedral Dance Fesitval in the spring. This dance will be created based on the levels of dancers registered, and will likely be modern or lyrical. All dancers must register for the festival and be available to perform that day. More details to come. If you have questions, please reach out to Audi Dickey at audidickey@gmail.com.

Day: TBD, likely Saturday

Time: TBD

Teacher: Ms. Audi

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop class description coming soon.

Day: Tuesday

Time: 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Teacher: Ms. Audi

Senior Choreography

Senior Choreography is dedicated to preparing students with their senior recital piece. This class generally meets second semester. Seniors can use an previous costume or select a new one for a fee.

Day: TBD

Time: TBD

Teacher: Ms. Audi

Father/Daughter

This time honored tradition is a precious time for Dads/Daughters to enjoy a class just for them. This class meets 8-10 times in the late winter/spring to rehearse a dance to be performed at the spring recital. Historically, Sondance has offered multiple sections of this class, grouped by class level. Daughters will use an existing costume from another class, as determined by the instructor; Dads generally have minimal costs for additional costume accessories . To be eligible for this class, daughters must be enrolled in a minimum of one additional class at Sondance.

Day: Saturday

Time: TBD

Dates: TBD

Teacher: Ms. Terry

PRODUCTION

This class allows dancers from various levels to create a large group piece, often used to open or close the annual recital. More detailed information will be available soon.

Day: Saturday

Time: TBD

Dates: TBD

Teacher: Ms. Gina

PRIvate Lessons

For private lessons, please contact the teacher directly.

Audi Dickey - audidickey@gmail.com

Terry Field - Terryfield@me.com

Gina Penn - Tapper29@yahoo.com