This School Year 2010 - 11 Open Program - All Styles schedule for ages 5 and older begins 8/30.
Younger dancers, please visit our Ages 3 - 5 page.

What is the Open Program - All Styles?
DTI's Open Program - All styles is open all students, ladies and gentlemen. This program offers students from age 5 many dance style options with level progression. Students may enjoy our Open program - All styles classes without enrolling in our Ballet School. All students may also take multiple classes by choosing the Unlimited class option. Parents are welcome to discuss their student's progress and observe class during our scheduled Observation and Private Parent / Teacher Conference Week. Students perform in theatre in our annual Open Program Student Showcase Finale in June 2011. Please save the dates listed on our Calendar page.
How do I register?
New students from age five with no training register online into beginning levels.
New students with prior training complete the Contact Us page to schedule a level placement.
Alumni students' access their level placement results through a secure members only log in online and register online.

BALLET

Classical ballet is best known for pointe work for advanced dancers, turn-out of the legs, high extensions, and its effortless qualities. It is a graceful and invaluable foundation for all dance forms building the necessary technique which promotes freedom of movement, artistic expression and strength.
Ladies' attire: pink ballet shoes; blue leotard; tights
Gentlemen's attire: black ballet shoes; black t-shirt; black tights; black socks

Basic ( Ages 5 - 6 )
4:00 - 5:00 Friday
11:30 - 12:30 Saturday

Adult / Teen
7:30 - 9:00 Monday
Ladies' attire: ballet shoes; leotard and tights or active wear
Gentlemen's attire: ballet shoes; active wear

CONTEMPORARY

Contemporary is a form of dance influenced by both classical ballet and modern dance. It takes its technique and use of pointework from classical ballet, although it permits a greater range of movement that may not adhere to the strict body lines set forth by schools of ballet technique. Many of its concepts come from the ideas and innovations of 20th century modern dance, including floorwork and turn-in of the legs.
Ladies' attire: Any color leotard; black jazz pants; ballet shoes
Gentlemen's attire: plain t-shirt; black jazz pants;ballet shoes

Beginner ( Ages 7+ )
4:00 - 5:00 Monday

Beginner / Intermediate ( Ages 10+ )
5:45 - 6:45 Monday

JAZZ

Modern jazz dance is influenced by other dance styles such as ballet, contemporary, lyrical and hip hop. Jazz dancers benefit from a sound working knowledge of ballet technique. The curriculum includes ballet.
Ladies' attire: Hair up in any style or ponytail; leotard; jazz pants; black shoes
Gentlemen's attire: black jazz shoes; plain t-shirt; jazz pants

Beginner ( Ages 5-10 )
5:00 - 6:00 Monday
4:00 - 5:00 Tuesday

Beginner / Intermediate ( Ages 7+ )
5:00 - 6:00 Friday

Intermediate / Advanced ( Ages 10+ )
6:00 - 7:00 Friday

LYRICAL DANCE

Lyrical dance is a dance style that combines elements of ballet, modern, Jazz, and Tap dance techniques. It is commonly set to popular music with vocals or just instrumental bars. The name lyrical comes from the word "lyrics" because dancers use the lyrics of a song or instrumental music to inspire them to do certain movements or show expression. Besides emotional connection to music, lyrical dance typically encourages use of articulation, line, weight, and movement qualities. Due to its demand for intermediate to advanced technical skill and emotional focus, it is popular primarily with emotional dancers.
Ladies' attire: Any color leotard; black jazz pants; bare feet
Gentlemen's attire: plain t-shirt; black jazz pants;bare feet

Beginner / Intermediate with current ballet training ( Ages 9+ )
7:15 - 8:15 Monday

HIP HOP

Hip-hop dance refers to a social or choreographed dance style primarily danced to hip hop music. This includes basic breaking, locking, and popping. It is often freestyle (improvisational) in nature.
Ladies' and gentlemen's attire: plain t- shirt; active pants; black soled sneakers worn on the dance floor only.

Beginner ( Ages 4 - 10 )
4:00- 5:00 Friday

Beginner / Intermediate ( Ages 7+ )
6:00 - 7:00 Wednesday

Intermediate / Advanced ( Ages 10+ )
7:00 - 8:00 Wednesday

TAP

Tap dance is characterized by a tapping sound that is created from metal plates that are attached to both the ball and heel of the dancer's shoe which create a percussive sound when tapped against a hard surface.
Ladies attire: Hair up in any style or ponytail; leotard, jazz pants/capris, tap shoes
Gentlemen's attire: black tap shoes; plain t-shirt; jazz pants

Beginner ( Ages 5-10 )
4:00 - 5:00 Wednesday

Beginner / Intermediate ( Ages 7+ )
5:00 - 6:00 Wednesday

Intermediate ( Ages 10+ )
12:00 - 1:00pm Sunday