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Kauai Dance Theatre

Class Schedule, Class Descriptions & Tuition Rates

Summer/Fall Term, August 23 - December 17

(Mon., Wed. and Fri. classes are held at the Kalaheo Studio; Thurs. class is held at Lihue United Church Parish Hall)

Mondays

8:30-9:30 AM "Stretch & Tone"

3:30-4:30 Ballet II/III

4:30-5:15 Tap-Intermediate

5:15-6:30 Ballet III/IV

6:30-7:15 Pointe/Rehearsal

Wednesdays

3:00-3:30 Creative Movement

3:30-4:15 Dance Basics

4:15-5:30 Ballet IV/V

5:30-6:15 Pointe/Rehearsal

6:15-7:15 Contemporary Styles

Teen/Adult Intermed.

Thursdays - Lihue Parish Hall

4:30-5:45 Contemporary Ballet

(4 classes, 9/9-9/30)

Fridays

8:30-9:30 AM "FitDanceFusion"

3:00-4:00 Ballet/Tap I/II

4:00-4:45 Tap III

4:45-5:45 Ballet III

5:45-6:30 Jazz/Hip Hop for Kidz

Tuition Rates
Morning exercise classes:

$7 per class or $48/8 classes; ongoing - attend anytime

Dance class tuition is based on the Aug.-Dec. term and can be paid in full by Sept. 1 (10% discount) or in 4 equal installments as noted here:

30 min. class = $30

45 min. class = $40

1 hr. class = $50

1 hr. 15 min. class = $60

Ballet III/IV or IV/V with pointe once weekly = $80 or twice weekly = $120

Unlimited weekly classes = $190 per installment (or $684/term)

Additional 10% discounts are available for term tuition paid in full by Sept. 1, for families with 2 or more students, and/or for the study of 2 or 3 different dance styles in separate classes. The 2nd (and 3rd) weekly ballet class is discounted by 50%. Please request the printed schedule for complete details.

Class Descriptions

Classical Ballet (Levels III-V)
Ballet repertoire with barre and center exercises appropriate for the level and age. Proper placement, technique and movement quality are stressed.

Contemporary Ballet (Lihue)

Classical ballet barre followed by contemporary dance center work. (4 class sessions offered periodically - $60 or $16/class.)

Contemporary Styles
Various dance styles (Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, etc.) influenced by currently popular music and movement trends. (Aug. 25-Sept.15 is Modern with Jeianna.)

Creative Movement (age 4-6)

Utilizes "preballet" exercises, musical rhythms, and props for movement exploration.

Dance Basics (age 6-8)

Divided time between elementary ballet exercises and basic tap steps/rhythms.

FitDance Fusion (age 11-adult)
20 min. each of standing stretches, simple aerobic dance movement, and floor toning exercises. Bring a mat, towel and supportive athletic shoes.

Jazz/Hip Hop for Kidz
A fun class of "kid appropriate" movements, combinations and music.

Pointe

Optional extension of ballet study by invitation. Twice weekly ballet study required by ages 11-18.

Stretch and Tone (age 11-adult)
A class designed to stretch, strengthen, and tone muscles in an easy-to-follow format of Pilates-influenced standing and floor work. Bring a mat & towel.

Tap
Basic tap rhythms, steps, and combinations stressing sound and movement quality.

Note: When ages are indicated, they are guidelines only; placement is based upon the best class choice(s) for the individual student.