Many Dance and Gymnastics classes are available at the Pavilion. Typically two sessions are offered for all classes below, Fall and Winter Sessions ending with a Spring Recital.  If you are interested in Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Gymnastics, or Tap/Dance, join Artie Janow and her staff for a great time. Dates, class descriptions, times, and fees are subject to change without notice.  Register at the Pavilion front desk or online. To register online, please call the Pavilion to verify user information.

Dance Director: Artie Janow
Assistant Director: Veronice Carpenter

Dance

Toddler, Tiaras, Tutus & Tumbling 
Curriculum is designed to expose this age group to basic floor tumbling (front rolls, bridges, cartwheels, low balance beam, hand/eye coordination games with bean bags, bubbles, etc,) following 1 and 2 step directions and developing listening skills. The tumbling segment covers the first 4 weeks of class. The remainder of the session is devoted to creative movement and basic ballet center, movement across the floor and routine preparation for Spring Recital. Beginner ballet terms are introduced to this age level. Student will need pink ballet shoes, pink tights and leotards. Pink Ballet skirts may be worn in dance segment only. Regular gym shoes will be worn during the tumbling segment. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 3 – 4

Kinder Tap & Ballet
Curriculum is designed to introduce basic Ballet and Tap terms, technique and floor work. This covers Barr and center work, movement such as turns and leaps across the floor. Curriculum helps develop small and large motor skills and infuses coordination builders. Students will need black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, pink tights, and pink leotards. Pink Ballet skirts may be worn during dance segments. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 5 – 6

Tap, Ballet, Jazz
A student may take this class for 2 or more years before advancing to a higher level. Curriculum covers Tap, Ballet, Jazz fundamentals and techniques, but on a more challenging level. Tap, Ballet, and Jazz fundamentals and techniques, but on a more challenging level. Tap, Ballet, and Jazz center and across the floor work. Leaps and turns are stressed on a more challenging level. Students will need black tap shoes, pink ballet shoes, pink tights and black leotards, black jazz pants may be worn. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students who are enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 6 – 11

Tap, Ballet Jazz Level II

This is an advanced class offered for the student who has had 3 or more years of dance. This class will offer more advanced levels of Tap, Ballet and Jazz technique. It will require home practice to achieve the step mastery for level II. Tap, Ballet, and Jazz center and across the floor work. Leaps and turns are stressed on a more advanced level. Students will need Tan Capezio or Bloch tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, tan tights and black leotards. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students who are enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recitals.

Ages 8 and up but may audition if younger

Ballet Level II

This is an advanced class offered for the student who has had 3 or more years of dance. This class will offer more advanced levels of ballet technique. It will require home practice to achieve the step mastery for level II. You will learn why ballet helps everything and have fun in the process! In our Ballet Level II class, you will learn classic ballet basics that include barre and center combinations. We will focus on correct placement, proper alignment, balance, and posture. Black leotards, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair in bun. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.

Ages: 8-13

Hip-Hop
Hip Hop is street dance culture infused with jazz favor. It has fast paced movements, balance based stunts, turns, and incorporates some Pop and Lock (unusual movements where body movements are isolated, accented, quick pulses, or held). This dance movement is constantly changing and many trends may be combined. The Hip Hop dance trend is loose so everyone can develop their own style and movements. Winter session also incorporates routine preparation for the Spring Recital. Students may wear hip hop clothes of choice and gym shoes. Hair must be in a ponytail or bun. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital
Age: 7 – 10 and 11+

Jazz & Musical Theater
Students will learn basic stage directions and acting activities such as mirroring and improvisation. Dance skills such as, jazz basics, proper technique, turns, leaps, and across the floor combinations. These basics will be incorporated with singing and acting to choregraph a theatrical performance. Any style and color of dance attire: leotards, unitards, dance shorts or jazz pants and tan jazz shoes. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.
Age: 6+

Performing Arts Company (PAC)

Entrance into this class is by audition only. To audition you must have 3 or more years tap, ballet, and jazz. The Sr. PAC may perform in parades, ball games, Thrilled to Give and other community events. Students will need block tan lace-up tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, pink ballet shoes, tan tights, pink convertible tights, black ballet skirt, dance company warm-ups. Workshops, special dance shirts, tights etc. may be required and ordered by the studio throughout the dance year. This will be an additional fee. Hair must be in a bun for Ballet. Students enrolled in the Winter session will perform in the Spring Rectial.

 PAC Pointe’
This class is only available for the Jr. and Sr. Accelerated classes. It is designed for the more serious dance student. Curriculum is designed to strengthen toes, feet, ankles, legs and center core (upper body). Pointe’ takes serious practice as well as ballet technique classes. Since students develop at different rates, going on Pointe’ is decided by the Ballet instructor and studio director. It may take several years of this class before a student is ready to actually go on Pointe’. Patience, dedication, and practice are required. Students will need pink ballet shoes, ballet pink convertible tights, and black tank leotards. Hair MUST be in a bun, required attire MUST be worn in class. Pointe’ shoes will need teacher approval. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Recital.

Thriller Zombie Dance School
The Cost of the Thriller Dance Session is $20 for Zombies 11 years of age and older and $10 for Zombies 10 years and younger.
Zombies under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Current PRDG participants are free. Parents of PRDG participants pay $5. Thriller Zombie Dance School is typically held starting in September to prepare for the Thrilled to Give event downtown in October.

Gymnastics

TumbleTots (formally KinderGym)
30-minute class that teaches beginning tumbling skills, motor skills, coordination, core strength, and listening skills. Children will be expected to work independently in this class without a parent or guardian. Must be age 4 by the first class of the session. Students enrolled in the winter session will perform in the Spring Gymnastics Recital.
Age: 4 – 6

Tumbling: Beginning Level
50-minute class that teaches beginning tumbling skills such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, as well as drills and conditioning to help master these skills. This class is perfect for school-aged children who have completed KinderGym or older children who are new to tumbling. Students enrolled in the winter session will preform in the Spring Gymnastics Showcase.

Class attire: Gymnastic Unitards or leotards. No shoes worn in class. Hair must be in a ponytail.
Age: 6+

Tumbling: Intermediate Level
50-minute class that teaches intermediate tumbling skills such as round offs, handstands, backbend from the standing position, as well as drills and conditioning to help master these skills. Athletes must have mastered a cartwheel, rolls, and pushing up into the backbend to enroll in this class. Students enrolled in the winter session will preform in the Spring Gymnastics Showcase.

Prerequisite: Beginner Tumbling

Class Attire: Gymnastics Unitards or leotards. No shoes are worn in this class. Hair must be in a ponytail.
Age: 6 – 19

Tumbling: Advanced Level 
50-minute class that teaches advanced tumbling skills such as front walkovers, sequence of skills, back handsprings, etc, as well as drills and conditioning to help master these skills. Athletes must have mastered a handstand, backbend kick-over, round off, and be able to fall back into a backbend from the standing position to enroll in the class. Students enrolled in the winter session will preform in the Spring Gymnastics Showcase.

Prerequisites: Intermediate Tumbling

Class Attire: Gymnastics Unitards or leotards. No shoes are worn in this class. Hair must be in a ponytail.
Age: 6 – 19

Privates

This is a 30-minutes dance or tumbling private that will meet for 4 weeks. These classes are a one-on-one class with an instructor and a student. Private classes are scheduled on an individual basis with the dance director or assistant dance director. Other dates and times may be available at the director or assistant director’s discretion. Studetn has choice of instructor depending on availability. To perform in any dance recital or tumbling showcase, a student MUST be enrolled in a private for the entire spring session (Jan-May). There is an additional costume fee for recital or showcase performance.

Intensity Dance Camp 

It is open to students who have had at least 3 years or more of dance (tap, Ballet, Jazz) ages 8+. The curriculum will cover ballet, tap, hip/hop, jazz, and some basic tumbling.

Scholarship Information:
Only partial scholarships are offered for Dance and Gymnastics. Scholarships applications are available at the Pavilion and must be completed every six months and BEFORE registering for any of our classes. Scholarships do not cover registration or costume fees. Poor class attendance may result in loss of a scholarship.

Class Cancellation Policy:
If Scott County Schools are cancelled, we will assess the conditions by Noon. Dance and Gymnastic class cancellations or delays will be posted on Channels 18, 27, and 36.

Whether you’re pursuing higher education, vocational training, or career advancement, we believe in investing in your future! This is completely FREE

When: 2nd Wednesday of each month (October-April) | 6:00-7:30PM

Where: Ed Davis Learning Center

Homeschool Gym & Swim promotes lifetime fitness in a positive environment with activities including sports, non-competitive games, water safety, and free swim.

Youth will participate in 50 minutes of gym time with a 10 minute break to change, a 10 minute water safety lesson with the rest of the time in the swimming pool!

A fun evening for parents to get a small break from the kids while the kids have a blast!

K-5th Grade

Check out our calendar of events for more information.

Join us at Ed Davis Learning Center for a Summer Fun and Fitness program. The program is open to ages 2-17. It’s completely FREE to attend, and no registration is required. Come enjoy a variety of activities designed to keep you active and entertained throughout the summer! Check out our calendar of events for more information.

This program is intended to assist elementary, middle school and high school ages.

When: By appointment

Where: Ed Davis Learning Center

Kid’s Kitchen is a popular and exciting 4-week class that is offered at the Ed Davis Learning Center for children 7 – 14 years of age. The participants will learn easy and simple recipes and healthy cooking habits. Join us for some crazy, scrumptious, cooking fun!  All classes will meet 4 times a session at the Ed Davis Learning Center.

Beginner Martial Arts      Ages 4-17    T&TH 4:30 – 5:10
Intermediate      Ages 4-17  T&TH   5:10 – 5:50
Advanced       Ages 4-17    T & TH   5:50 – 6:30

All Martial Arts participants must start at Beginner Level and with Sensei ‘s permission may promote to next level of Martial Arts. 

Sign up per month.  1 month of sessions is $80 + Tax
Gi’s available at Front Desk for additional purchase. $20 + Tax
Promotional Belts included. 

Martial Arts is held at The Pavilion on Court B.