Boston Square Plaza19624 West 130thStrongsville, Ohio 44136

Boston Square Plaza19624 West 130thStrongsville, Ohio 44136

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2013-2014Summer SessionJuly 8- August 15, 2013

Fall SessionSeptember 3, 2013

Jazz Company WorkshopsAugust 19-22, 2013

BY JEN NASO

InstructorsDance Dimensions is... Dance Dimensions is managed and directed by Jennifer Naso Marinis.

Jen has been studying dance for the past 35 years. She is currently a member

of the Dee Hillier Dance Company and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree

in Dance and Health Education from Baldwin-Wallace College. She has coached

cheerleading and dance for 15 years including St. Joseph and John cheerleaders,

Ohio Cheer Explosion All-Star Cheerleaders, Ohio Cheer Explosion Dynamite

Dancers, John Carroll University’s Dance Team, and Dance Dimensions

All-Star Dancers. All of her teams have won Regional titles and she has guided several to National Championships

including winning a national Dance Title. Dance Dimensions has won the honor of Ohio State Dance Champions several

years. The Studio was voted Cleveland’s Best Dance Studio in 2008 by Fox News and has been in top 5 every year since.

She was the choreographer for the Cleveland Lumberjacks Dance Team, 1998-2000. Jen was also a high school and college

cheerleader and was an NCA Collegiate All-American and Summer Staff Instructor. Jen has also participated in Master Dance

classes with Heather Rigg, Shea Sullivan, Tom Evert, Barry Youngblood, Bob Rizzo, Michelle Barber and Shiela Barker.

Jen also judges dance competitions throughout the U.S. With her background she promotes a disciplined but exciting learning

environment and always encourages self confidence. She is a certified and licensed Dancing Thru Pregnancy Instructor.

Jen attends dance conventions and competitions to keep her training diverse and to give her students the latest dance

styles and choreography.

Our mission is to provide quality fundamental dance and performance education to all of our students.

Our staff will make every effort to ensure that all students get correct training and positive encouragement.

We are committed to improving every student’s coordination, posture, and flexibility and also improving their

self-esteem and self-confidence. Our staff will promote a disciplined but exciting learning environment and

promote an appreciation for the art of dance.

Dee Hillier (DH), has been a teacher and choreographer in the Cleveland area for over 40 years. Many of Dee’s students have went on to perform professionally throughout the world and are currently dancing or teaching professionally.

Dana Soroczak (DS), has been training in dance for over 30 years. She graduated from BW with a BA in Physical Education with a Dance Concentration and Business Administration.

Kathy Naso Alberty (KNA), has been studying dance for over 20 years. She excels in Jazz and Ballet

and brings a fun and exciting curriculum to preschool dancers. She also holds a degree in the Arts.

Lisa Czech (LC), has trained extensively in Tap, Jazz, and Ballet. She has been a member of our performing group and is eager to bring her ideas and passion for dance to her students.

Lauren Hoag (LH), has studied gymnastics and acrobatics extensively. She brings her strong background of ballet, jazz and gymnastics to the Dance Dimensions teaching staff.

Karri Zingale (KZ),has been training forover 20 years.

Megan Nicklos (MN), is a recent graduate of Ohio University holding a BFA in dance and performance choreography. She has

studied professionally with many dance companies throughout the world. She is currently the co-artistic director, alongside sister

Rebecca of the modern dance company The Movement Project.

Marissa Kowallek (MK), is happy to be back teaching with 15 years of experience. She holds her degree in the Arts and specializes in early childhood dance.

2013-2014 Studio ScheduleSaturdayFall Schedule

Dance Tuition Fall

May 19 Registration Begins – 1– 4 P.M.June 25 – 28 Company AuditionsJuly 8 – Aug. 15 Summer SessionSeptember 3 Fall Classes BeginOctober 31 Halloween – NO CLASSESNov. 27 – Nov. 30 Thanksgiving Break – NO CLASSESDecember 1 Classes ResumeDec. 23 – Jan. 4 Christmas Break – NO CLASSESJanuary 5 Classes ResumeMarch 24 – March 29 Spring Break – NO CLASSESMarch 31 Classes ResumeMay 26 Memorial Day – NO CLASSES

1, 2 – Show 1 & 23, 4 – Show 3 & 4* – All 4 Shows Summer Session – July 8 – August 15, 2013

Fall Session – September 3, 2013Jazz Company Workshops – August 19 – 22, 2013 (Prep 5-7, Jr 5 -7, Sr 7-9 • $90)

Aryn Pecoraro (AP) has been studying dance for over 16 years. She is a recent graduate of Dance Dimensions and is currently pursuing her nursing degree and dance minor at Case Western Reserve University.

Rebecca Nicklos (RN) is a native of Cleveland, Ohio where she began her ballet training at Royal School of Ballet under the direction of Joanne Hughes Morscher and trained contemporary jazz with Karen Colabianchi. She graduated from Nutmeg Conservatory for the arts. She has worked with the Kirvo Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Ohio Dance theatre, and MOMIX. She is currently dancing with Morrison Dance and interning with Verb Ballet.

CONDITIONINGCLASSES

$7 per classConditioning Programs are

separate from dance programs. See Summer Schedule for details.

There will be a $35 nonrefundable registration fee for all new fall families$10 registration fee for EACH returning student

All PAYMENTS DUE BY FIRST WEEK OF MONTHIf tuition is not received by the 15th of each month a $10 late fee will be automatically added in the computer and a$5 late fee will be added each month thereafter until late tuition is paid.$25 fee will be charged for each non-sufficient fund check.1 class–$47• 2 class–$94 • 3 class–$120 • 4 class–$150Add $20 for each additional class No refunds, adjustments or pro-rating Multi-family unlimited $290

For 1 hour 15 minute class – add $8 for extra 15 minutes For 1 hour 30 minute class – add $16 for extra 30 minutes For 2 hour class – add $25 for extra hourJr/Sr extra piece – $20 • Thurs Sr rehearsal – $12

* When Strongsville City Schools are closed for snow days NO CLASSES will be held. Studio is open President’s Day and Martin Luther King Day.

Observation WeeksRoom 1 & 2October 14-20December 2-8February 10-16April 28 - May 4

Room 3 & 4October 21 - October 27December 9-15February 17-23May 5-11

Kathie Nejman (KAN) has been training in dance for over 30 years. She has extensively trained with Dee

Hillier for over 20 years and has recently choreographed for Norwegian Cruise Lines.

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4Time

Pointe I – DS 4*

Creative Dance – KZ

Int Jazz – DH 3,4

BTA 3-4yrs – KZ 1,2

Jr Ballet– DS 4*

BTA 5-6yrs – KZ 1,2

Adv Jazz – DH 3,4

Pointe II – DS 4*

Ballet I – DS 1,2

Jazz IV – DH 3,4

Boys Hip Hop12-14yrs– KZ 3,4

9:30-10:00

9:30-10:30

9:30-11:00

10:00-11:00

10:30-11:3011:00-12:00

11:00-12:15

11:30-12:30

12:00-1:00

12:15-1:1512:30-1:30

Instructors

Multiple child families that take more than 2 classes will be charged an additional $10 per child on their total monthly bill.

Fall ScheduleClass Descriptions & Attire

*DRESS CODE MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS.

BTA: Designed for students between the ages of 3-7. This class will teach the students the disciplines of tap, ballet, and acrobatics/jazz. The class spends equal time on each discipline giving the student the chance to experience each and learn the basic through intermediate skills for their appropriate level. This is done in a disciplined but fun and creative atmosphere.

Attire Girls: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet skirt optional. Black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes (spotlight, Leo’s, Capezio, or Bloch brand.) Please NO sequin skirts or large pink tutu’s, hair tied back.Attire Boys: White shirt, black sweatpants, black tap shoes, black ballet shoes.

Ballet/Jazz and Tap/Jazz: Designed as a stepping stone for students between a combination class and a full hour class. This class will give a more intense and comprehensive study of ballet and jazz, tap, or hip/hop preparing them for a higher level. Recommended for ages 6-8. By teacher placement.

Attire Ballet/Jazz: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet skirt optional. Pink ballet shoes, hair must be in bun. Attire Tap/Jazz: Black leotard, black tights. Black tap oxford’s and Black jazz shoes.Attire Hip Hop/Jazz: Black leotard, black tights. Black jazz pants, capris and Black jazz shoes.

Ballet: The foundation of dance, will teach the student proper alignment and technique, which can be used in all dance forms. A student will develop discipline, confidence, strength, flexibility, elegance, and musicality as a member of the class. ALL CLASSES by teacher placement.

Attire Girls: Black leotard, theatrical pink tights only, pink ballet shoes (Bloch or Capezio brand only, no canvas), hair in bun or tightly pulled back, fitted ballet sweater and leg warmers (see instructor.) Attire Boys: Black pants, black tight shirt, black ballet shoes.

Jazz: This class will teach the student proper technique, lines, rhythm, flexibility, and performance skills. Students will be learning how to correctly isolate parts of the body then by putting these isolations together they will develop a strong foundation of traditional jazz. ALL CLASSES by teacher placement.

Attire Girls: Black leotard, black jazz pants, capris or shorts, black tights. NO t-shirts, sweatshirts past warm-up. No flannel pants! Black slip-on jazz shoes. (Capezio, Leo, Bloch brand.) Hair tied back.Attire Boys: Black pants, tight black shirt, black jazz shoes (see above for brand.)

1, 2 – Show 1 & 23, 4 – Show 3 & 4 * – All 4 Shows

*At Dance Dimensions we highly stress the importance of each student taking ballet in addition to another discipline. Ballet is the foundation of dance and will benefit students in every discipline of dance.

Room 1 Room 24:30-5:304:45-5:455:30-6:305:45-6:455:45-7:006:30-7:306:45-7:457:00-8:307:30-8:307:45-8:45 8:35-9:058:30-9:158:30-9:30

Room 3 Room 4Time

Jr Ballet – DS*

BTA 5-6yr – KAN 1,2

Int Jazz 12-14yr – MN 3,4

Beg Jazz – KAN 3,4Ballet IV – DS 3,4

Hip Hop/Jazz 6-8yr – AP 1,2

Hip Hop I – AP 1,2Jr Company – JNM* Sr Ballet – DS*

Int/Adv Jazz 14 & up – MN 3,4

Hip Hop 10-14yr – AP 3,4

Jr Extra Piece until Feb.1– JNM*

Sr Rehearsal(Until March 1)

Ballet II – MN 3,4

Adult Tap – KAN (See Class Descript)

Thursday

WednesdayRoom 1 Room 2

4:15-5:454:30-5:305:00-6:005:30-6:305:45-6:455:45-7:006:00-7:006:30-7:306:45-8:007:00-8:007:30-8:30 8:00-9:008:00-9:15

Room 3 Room 4TimeJr Prep Co – JNM 4*

BTA 3-4yr –MK 1,2

Beg Jazz – JNM 3,4

Mini Prep Co – JNM 4*Tap/Jazz– MK 1,2

Jr Prep Ballet – 4*

Lyrical 11-16 – 3,4(ballet III and Up required)

Beg Tap – LC 1,2

Teen Ballet – LC 3,4

Ballet II – LC 3,4

Sr Ballet – 4*

Acro Co – JNM*

BTA 4 -5yr –MK 1,2

Tap II – LC 3,4

Fall ScheduleMonday

Class Descriptions & AttireCharacter Jazz: This class is designed to teach students proper technique, rhythm, flexibility, and performance skills. This class will emphasize different styles of character jazz. (i.e., Broadway Musicals) This class does not teach jazz techniques.Attire Girls: Black leotard, black jazz pants, capris and black tights. NO t-shirts, sweatshirts past warm-up. No flannel pants! Black slip-on jazz shoes. (Capezio, Leo, Bloch brand.) Hair tied back. Advanced class will need character shoes color to be determined.Attire Boys: Black pants, tight black shirt, black jazz shoes (see above for brand.)

Preprep Jazz: This class will prepare the student for possible company placement. Students will learn proper technique, tricks and performance skills at an accelerated rate. By teacher placement.

Attire Girls: Black leotard, black jazz pants, black tights. NO t-shirts, sweatshirts past warm-up. No flannel pants! Black slip-on jazz shoes. (Capezio, Leo, Bloch brand.) Hair tied back.Attire Boys: Black pants, tight black shirt, black jazz shoes (see above for brand.)

Hip Hop: A fun approach to urban dance. Technique and style varies from street dance to what’s seen on MTV, VH1, and award shows. This class requires developed coordination and a good sense of rhythm.

Attire: Black leotard, black jazz pants. NO flannel pants! NO t-shirts, sweatshirts past warm up. Black jazz shoes or tennis shoes (see instructor.) Hair tied back.

Tap: This class is designed to give the student a solid curriculum of show tap, soft shoe tap, rhythmic tap and some styles of street tap. Student will learn the foundational steps and then learn to rhythmically perform in different combinations. Attire: Black leotard, black jazz pants optional. Preferably black tights and black dance shorts. Beginner – Advanced black split sole tap shoes.

Lyrical: This class will teach expressive movement that flows in continuity and requires a strong background in ballet and jazz. Dancers must have completed 2 years of ballet training.

Attire: Black leotard, black or theatrical pink tights. Ballet skirt, “plastic” shorts optional. NO JAZZ PANTS. Hair tied back. Bare feet, foot undies or dance paws may be worn.

Acrobatics: This class will teach flexibility and strength. Acrobatics always has at least one hand in contact with the floor at all times. There is no ariel work. Student will learn the slow and controlled discipline of acrobatic tricks and contortions.

Attire: Solid Black leotard or unitard ONLY. Black tights. May wear socks if wearing unitard. Black canvas or leather acro shoes. Hair in low pony tail. NO JAZZ PANTS.

Tuesday

1, 2 – Show 1 & 23, 4 – Show 3 & 4* – All 4 Shows

Ballet/Jazz Level 1 – JNM 1,2

Room 1 Room 24:15-5:30

4:30-5:30

5:30-6:30

6:30-7:30

7:30-8:30

7:30-8:45

8:30-9:30

8:45-9:45

Room 3 Room 4Time

Room 1 Room 2

4:15-5:15

4:30-5:30

5:15-6:15

5:30-6:30

6:15-7:30

6:30-7:30

7:30-8:30

8:30-9:30

Room 3 Room 4Time

Adv Beg Jazz – KNA 3,4

Adv Hip Hop – KZ 3,4

Int Adv Tap – JNM 3,4

Adv Character Jazz – KAN 4*

Tap III – KAN 3,4Adv Jazz Teen*– KNA 3,4

BTA 4-5yr – JNM 1,2

Beg Acro/Jazz – LH 1,2

Sr Co Lyrical – JNM 4*

Int /Adv Acro – LH 3,4

Hip Hop I – KZ 1,2

Adv Teen Jazz – RN 3,4

Ballet V – DS 3,4

Beg/Adv Beg Char Jazz KAN 3,4

Int Character Jazz KAN 3,4Hip Hop II – KZ 3,4

Co Tap – KAN 4*

Preprep Jazz – JNM 3,4

Int Acro – LH 3,4

Adv Tap – JNM 4*

Jr Co Lyrical – JNM 4*

Adv Acro – LH 3,4

Adv Int Jazz* – KNA 3,4 Hip Hop III – KZ 3,4

Ballet III – DS 3,4

Sr Ballet – DS 4*

Contemporary (Ballet V & Up) 5th- 8th grade – RN 3,4

Contemporary (Ballet VI & Up) 9th-12th grade – RN 3,4

BTA 5-6yr – KNA 1,2

BTA 3-4yr – JNM 1,2

Ballet VI – RN 3,4 Ballet I – DS 1,2

Int Jazz 9-12yr – RN 3,4

Summer ScheduleClass Descriptions & Attire* All Classes by Instructor Placement Only

Based on a 6 week session – All payments due at the time of registration.

1 class–$65• 2 class–$110 • 3 class–$145 • 4 class–$175Add $15 for each additional class • No refunds, adjustments or pro-rating • Multi-family unlimited $275 For 1 hour 15 minute class – add $8 for extra 15 minutes • For 1 hour 30 minute class – add $16 for extra 30 minutes

Conditioning • $7 per class• Begins July 8 – Mon. 10-11:15am • Wed. 7-8:15pm • Fri. 9-10:15am see class description

Cheer Camp • $80 Ages 4-10 • July 8,9,10 – 10-2:00pm see class description

Ballet Dance Camp • $125 or $35 per day Ages 8-12 • July 22-25 – 10-4:00pm see class description

Princess Camp • $70 includes craft Ages 3-5 1/2• July 29 - Aug 3 – 10:30-11:45am

Acro/Jazz: A beginner class for Acrobatics. This class teaches the basics of acrobatics while still focusing on strength and flexibility. This class also incorporates basic jazz technique and performance skills.

Attire: Solid Black leotard or unitard ONLY. Black tights. May wear socks if wearing unitard. Black canvas or leather acro shoes. Hair in low pony tail. NO JAZZ PANTS.

Creative Dance: Designed for the 2 1/2-3 year old student. This class will enhance gross locomotor skills and introduce the 8 locomotor skills (skip, gallop, slide, etc.) Students will be in a fun and relaxed atmosphere but will learn the idea of a dance class. 10 week sessions $75. (See front desk for dates)

Attire: Students should wear comfortable clothes for movements. Tennis shoes are acceptable. Students can wear leotard, tights, or ballet shoes but it is not required.

Contemporary: In this contemporary dance class, students will learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways. This class will focus on breathing, posture, and exploring the student’s emotions through their dance movement. This style of dance often involves a great deal of balance, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation. This contemporary dance class will focus on body placement from a wide variety of dance techniques, which will reflect the melting pot nature of contemporary dance.

Attire: Black leotard, tan or black convertible tights, black dance shorts, black jazz pants, or black capris. Dance paws, foot undies, or bare feet. Hair pulled back in a pony tail and off the face.

Adult Tap: 6 week sessions: Dates TBA – $60. Cheer Camp: July 8, 9, 10 10-2:00pm, Ages 4-10yrs. $80. (Subject to cancellation with less than 6 students)

Students will learn correct form for jumps, motions and basic tumbling skills. They will learn cheers and a dance. Bring a bagged lunch and a snack will be served. Students should wear exercise attire.

Ballet Dance Camp: July 22-25, 10-4:00pm, Ages 8-12yrs. $125 or $35 per day. (Must have completed Ballet I), (Subject to cancellation with less than 6 students)

The camp will focus on ballet and also incorporate other dance forms such as jazz, hip/hop and acro. The students will learn stage makeup and hair techniques and also observe ballet videos and make a craft. Bring a bagged lunch and a snack will be served. See ballet attire.Princess Camp: July 29-Aug 3, 10:30-11:45am, Ages 3-5 1/2yrs. $70 includes craft Students will learn how to be a proper princess by dancing, playing games, learning etiquette and doing a makeover. All are invited for a royal perforamance and ceremony for the last class.

Room 1 Room 2

5:15-6:45

5:30-6:306:30-7:30

6:45-7:45

6:45-8:00

8:00-10:00

Room 3 Room 4Time

Jr/Pre-Senior Ballet – DS

Pointe II – RN

Senior Ballet – RN

Co. Master Class Series • $15 per class

BTA 4-5yr – KZHip Hop/Jazz 6-8yr – KZ

Thursday

4:30-5:305:30-6:30 6:30-7:307:30-8:30

Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 Room 4TimeBallet I – DS

Ballet II- IV– DSBallet IV- VI– DS

Pointe I – DSInt Acro – LH

Beg Acro Jazz – LHMini Prep Jazz – LH

BTA 3-4yr – LH

Monday

Room 1 Room 2

3:30-5:00

3:45-5:005:00-6:006:00-7:157:15-8:458:45-9:45

Room 3 Room 4Time

Company Tap – KAN

Adv Beg JLT Prep – KAN

Int/Adv JLT – KAN

Beg JLT – KANmini’s

Tap Skills Workshop – KAN

Tuesday

Jr Prep Jazz – KA