San Antonio Dance Academy New Facility Update
San Antonio Dance Academy New Facility Update
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Jazz/Hip-Hop
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Instructor:
Tara SmartnickJackie

Anelise Tatum
Jazz I
A 1-hour class using floor and centre exercises set to popular music. Emphasis is on rhythm, coordination and proper technique. Combinations include “NY/Street” Jazz and “Hip-hop”. Beginner level.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (not oversized), jazz pants or crop pants, black jazz shoes, hair secured in a ponytail.

Ages: 7-8

Schedule:
Jazz I A
Sat 11:00am-noon (Studio A)

Jazz I B
Mon 5:30-6:30pm (Studio B)

Jazz I C
Mon 4:30-5:30pm (Studio B)

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Instructor:
Tara SmartnickTara Smartnick
Jazz II
A 1-hour class using barre, floor barre and centre exercises set to popular music. Work is on technique, rhythm, coordination, flexibility, turns, jumps and learning choreography. Combinations include “NY/Street” Jazz, music video dancing, Hip-hop. Intermediate level.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (not oversized), jazz pants or crop pants, black jazz shoes, hair secured in a ponytail.

Ages: 9-11

Schedule:
Jazz II A
Tue 5:30-6:30pm (Studio B)

Jazz II B
Tue 4:30-5:30pm (Studio B)

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Instructor:
Jazz IIIA & V
Tara SmartnickTara Smartnick

Jazz IIIB & IV
Molly Waldner
Molly Waldner
Jazz III, IV, V
60 -90 minute classes using barre, floor barre and centre exercises set to popular music. Work is on technique, rhythm, coordination, flexibility, turns, jumps and learning choreography. Combinations include the “NY/Street” Jazz, Hip-hop, funk, music video dancing and lyrical jazz. Intermediate and advanced level (at least two years Jazz)

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (not oversized), jazz pants or crop pants, black jazz shoes, hair secured in a ponytail.

Ages: 12-up

Schedule:
Jazz III A
Mon 6:30-7:30pm (Studio B)

Jazz III B
Wed 5:30-6:30pm (Studio C)

Jazz IV
Wed 6:30-7:30pm (Studio B)

Jazz V
Mon 7:30-8:30pm (Studio B)

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Instructor:
Tara SmartnickTara Smartnick
Lyrical Jazz
A one-hour choreography class blending ballet and jazz. Strong technique in both classical ballet and jazz necessary. Choreography focuses on fluidity of movement and strong sense of musicality.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (not oversized), jazz pants or crop pants, foot undies or bear claws, hair secured in a ponytail.

Class Requirements:
Must be enrolled in Jazz IV or V.

Schedule:
Tue 8:00-9:00pm (Studio A)

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Instructor:
Molly WaldnerMolly Waldner
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Hip-Hop
A one-hour choreography class using the latest styles of Hip-Hop and Funk. Fast, hard-hitting movement that can include popping, locking, krumping, breaking and tricks. Strong jazz technique required.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (loose clothing allowed), jazz pants or crop pants, shoes TBD by instructor, hair secured in a ponytail.

Class Requirements:
Jazz III, IV, or V

Ages: 12 and up, 15 for advanced

Schedule:
Hip Hop Beginner
Thur 6:00-7:00pm (Studio C)

Hip Hop Intermediate
Wed 7:30-8:30pm (Studio B)

Hip Hop Advanced
Thur 7:00-8:00pm (Studio B)

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Instructor:
Adriano de Rosa
Adriano de Rosa
Boys Hip-Hop
A 1-hour choreography class using the latest styles of Hip-Hop. Fast, hard-hitting movement that can include popping, tutting, locking, krumping, breaking, and B-boy tricks.

Required Attire:
Street clothes, sneakers.

Ages: 7 and up

Schedule:
Mon 4:30-5:30pm (Studio C)

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Instructor:
Molly WaldnerMolly Waldner
Contemporary Dance
A one-hour choreography class incorporating jazz dance and story-telling utilizing movement and acting skills. Strong technique in jazz and ballet necessary. Movement can be fast, edgy and forceful one moment and slow, smooth and fluid the next.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (not oversized), jazz pants or crop pants, foot undies or bear claws, hair secured in a ponytail.

Class Requirements:
Must be enrolled in Jazz IV or V.

Schedule:
Thur 8:00-9:00pm (Studio B)


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Instructor:
Jenny BrownJenny Brown
Modern
a 1-hour class using floor work and center exercises to hone a technique based on natural body-movements of fall-and-recovery, release, control, and anti-control. Movements can be percussive or without rhythm, powerful, edgy, fluid, inverted, or unexpected. Strong technique in ballet and jazz necessary.

Required Attire:
Any leotard or SADA shirt (not oversized), jazz pants or crop pants, barefoot, hair secured in a ponytail.

Class Requirements:
Must be enrolled in:
Modern I: Jazz IV & Ballet III/IV
Modern II: Jazz V & Ballet IV/V

Schedule:
Modern I
Wed 4:30-5:30pm (Studio A)

Modern II
Wed 5:30-6:30pm (Studio A)


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