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Swing City Dance Studio
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Spring 2008 Semester 
12 Week Spring Term   Monday, March 24 - Sunday, June 15, 2008
Weekly Classes for Preschoolers, Kids, Teens & Adults
We will hold classes on Memorial Weekend
 
4 week rotating Ballroom/Swing Mini-Terms for Couples
Sundays 6:30-7:30 pm
Mini-term #1 - March 30 - April 20
Mini-term #2 - May 4 - May 25  enrolling now!
 
13th Annual Student Showcase
Sunday, June 8, 6:00 pm
Forsythe Middle School Auditorium
 

Spring 2008 Semester
 
Please call to register (734) 668-7782
 

    Monday      
      Tuesday         
 Wednesday
 Thursday
Friday
Saturday   
   Sunday   
 
 
 

 

 
9:30-10:00
Age 3 1/2 - 4
Let's Dance
 
Our Levels:
Beginning
Continuing
Intermediate
Advanced
 

 

 
 
10:15-11:00
Kids Age 4-5
Ballet Jazz Tap
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:15-12:00
Kids (Gr K-1)
Ballet Jazz Tap
 
4:30-5:15
Kids (Gr 3-6)
Tap - Continuing
4:30-5:15
Kids (Gr 2-5)
Jazz - Beginning
4:30-5:15
Kids (Gr 3-6)
Jazz - Intermediate
 
 
12:15-1:00
Kids (Gr 1)
Tap - Beginning
2:00-3:30
Teen
Tap - Advanced II
5:30-6:15
Kids (Gr 2-5)
Tap - Beginning
5:20-6:20
Teen
Jazz - Continuing
5:20-6:20
Teen
Ballet Lyrical - Beg
 
5:30-6:15
Kids (Gr K-1) 
Ballet Jazz Tap
5:00-5:45
Kids (Gr 3-6)
Tap - Intermediate
1:15-2:15
Teen
Jazz- Beginning
3:45-4:45
Adult/Teen
Tap - Beginning
6:30-7:30
Preteen & Teen
Tap - Intermediate
 
6:30-7:45
Teen
Ballet Lyrical-Int.
6:30-7:45
Teen
Jazz - Intermediate
 
6:30-7:15
Kids (Gr. 3-5)
Tap - Beginning
6:15-7:30
Adult/Teen
Ballet Floor Barre
2:30-4:00
Teen
Jazz - Advanced I
5:00-6:15
Adult/Teen
Tap - Continuing
7:45-9:00
Teen
Tap - Advanced I
8:00-9:15
Adult/Teen
Tap - Intermediate
7:45-9:15
Teen
Jazz - Advanced II
7:30-9:00
Adult/Teen
Tap - Advanced
 
 
6:30-7:30
Couples
Ballroom/Swing
4 week mini-terms
 
         

 

 
Monday  
Tuesday    
Wednesday
Thursday
 Friday 
Saturday
Sunday

12 Week Spring Term 2008
Weekly Classes for Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults
 
30 minute class =    $114/term or $11/class
45 minute class =    $126/term or $12/class
60 minute class =    $138/term or $13/class
75 minute class =    $150/term or $14/class
90 minute class =    $162/term or $15/class
 
*Drop-in for single classes only with studio permission.  Please call.
*Kids classes for ages and grades as indicated.
*Ages & grades are as of September, 2007.
*Teen classes are for middle & high schoolers.
*Young adults are also welcome in teen classes.
*Children may not be brought along to adult classes.
 
Ballroom/Swing Mini-Terms for
Adult Couples, Teen Couples
4 week mini-terms scheduled throughout the year
 
4 week mini-term - $90/couple
    (students must register as a couple)
 
Ballroom/Swing Sundays 6:30-7:30 pm    
Ballroom Mini-term #1 - March 30 - April 20
Ballroom Mini-term #2 - May 4 - May 25
 
Please call (734) 668-7782 to enroll
 
Our schedule is subject to revision.
Enrollment guaranteed only when we receive your tuition payment.
Drop-ins for single classes must first obtain studio permission.
Level placement is at instructor's discretion.
Listen for weather cancellations on our phone machine.

Class Descriptions
 
Let's Dance - Kids age 3 1/2 - 4
Wonderful first dance class for children. 
Fun and engaging creative dance for boys and girls age 3 1/2 - 4  in a playful, musical setting. 
Kids must be 3 1/2 by September 1, 2007 and must be able to participate by themselves. 
Dancers wear t-shirts, stretchy pants and sneakers on feet.
 
Ballet Jazz Tap - Kids age 4-5 and Kids (Gr K-1)
Part creative dance, part early dance training for boys and girls. 
Kids must be age/grade by September 1, 2007.
Dance disciplines rotate each month.
Dancers wear t-shirts, stretchy pants and sneakers on feet to first class.

Tap Dance - Kids (Grades 2 & up), Teens, Adults
Make music with your feet. 
Styles include rhythm tap, Broadway tap, clogging, Irish step. 
Dancers wear comfortable, stretchy clothes and tap shoes on feet.
We have some tap shoes to lend.
 
Jazz Dance - Kids (Grades 2 & up), Teens, Young Adults
High energy American jazz dance.
Styles include Hip-Hop, Broadway Jazz, Lyrical and Classic Jazz. 
Dancers wear leotards/t-shirts, stretchy jazz pants and jazz shoes on feet.
 
Ballet Lyrical Teens, Young Adults
Intense warm-up using ballet technique (barre and center).
Then combinations in the contemporary lyrical jazz style.  
Dancers wear ballet or jazz attire, and jazz or ballet shoes on feet.
 
Ballet Floor Barre - Teens, Adults
Gain stretch, strength and core centering. 
Format is based on ballet technique but performed while reclining on the floor.
Floor barre concludes with a standing ballet barre and center.  
Wear comfortable clothing and socks on feet (ballet shoes for standing barre and center).
 
Ballroom/Swing Dance - Adult Couples, Teen Couples
4 week mini-terms for couples (partner required).    
Learn the fundamentals of spicey salsa, classic waltz & fox trot, romantic slow dance,
jitterbug swing, cha cha cha and tango.  
Four week mini-terms enrolling throughout the year. 
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no sandals or clogs, please).

We also offer...
 
Private Lessons
Private lessons can be scheduled for all dance disciplines. 
Please call for scheduling and cost.
 
School Visits
Swing City Director, Susan Filipiak, brings dance into elementary school curriculum with visits, workshops and residencies.  Look at our studio web-page "Dance in the Classroom"
Please call or write for information.
 
Family Fun Dances
Swing City Director, Susan Filipiak, brings her Family Fun Dances to your school, place of worship or community organization.  Enjoy a family sock-hop or country barn dance. 
Please call or write for information.
 
Ballroom & Swing Evenings
Swing City Director, Susan Filipiak, brings Ballroom and Swing instruction to your community organization or place of worship.  Adult couples learn the joys of social dancing.
Please call or write for information.
 

Swing City Dance Studio
Susan Filipiak, Director
1960 S. Industrial E & F
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Phone: (734) 668-7782
Email: swingcitydance@earthlink.net