DanceXplosion Austin

Children & Adult Pricing - Class Descirption & Attire - Class Levels - Dance Companies

Dance Xplosion is a learning, training and performing facility for all forms of dance – jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap, musical theatre, modern and hip-hop. Other forms of movement are also presented, including cheer/tumbling, pre-school creative movement, aerobics and yoga.

The Regular Registration Fee for classes is $35 for a New Student and $15 for each additional New Family Member. The Regular Registration Fee is $30 for a Returning Student and $10 for each Additional Returning Family Member. Registration Fees apply to the entire school year, are non-refundable and are not pro-rated.

There is no Summer Registration Fee.

Time /week	Cost /month
1 hour	$59
1.5 hours	$69
2 hours	$99
2.5 hours	$110
3 hours	$135
3.5 hours	$145
4 hours	$165
4.5 hours	$175
5 hours	$195
5.5 hours	$205
6 hours	$225
6.5 hours	$235
Unlimited	$260

Class Cards Pricing

Class Cards are for students 18+ years old (post high school) and you do not have to pay a registration fee when purchasing a class card. With a card you may attend any adult classes of your choosing. These classes are marked with an * on the schedule. Class cards must be used within the semester of purchase, and we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cards.

# of Classes	Cost
1 class	$15
5 classes	$65
10 classes	$120
15 classes	$165
20 classes	$200
25 classes	$225
30 classes	$240

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Class and Age Requirements	Class Description	Required Attire
Mommy and Me (18mos- 2½ years)	Designed to provide experiences that nurture children’s discovery of movement, expression, and imagination during a special bonding time with mommy. Activities include dancing, singing, storytelling, creative play… This class is a great first step before children start dance classes on their own. *no recital dance	-Any moveable and comfortable attire -Bare feet -Hair secured away from face
Creative Movement (2-5 years)	Designed to develop children’s movement, expression, imagination, and classroom skills through dancing, singing and creative play. You will see improvements in children’s dance skills, coordination, and listening skills, and you will watch their imaginations flourish. The classes also introduce children to the basics of ballet and tap, in order to prepare them for the next level classes and to spark a love for dance. 2-3 year olds perform 1 dance for recital 4-5 year olds perform 1 tap and 1 ballet dance for recital (1 costume OR 2 less expensive costumes)	-Any style/color leotard, tutu, dance skirt -Any color tights -Pink ballet slippers (Laces pulled tight, tied, and tucked inside shoes) -Black tap shoes (No laces. Please replace with elastic ) -Hair secured away from face **Students will change shoes once during class, but they will not change clothes.
Jazz / Lyrical (6+ years)	Jazz- A stylized and technical form of dance that is best supported by a ballet foundation. Lyrical- A mix of jazz and ballet in which there is strong emphasis on emotions and storytelling Combo Jazz/Lyrical classes have 1 jazz or lyrical recital dance Combo Jazz/Tap classes have 1 jazz and 1 tap recital dance (1 costume for both OR 2 less expensive costumes)	-Any style/color leotard, dance top, tights, and/or leggings. -Black jazz shoes (no laces preferred) -Hair secured away from face **Dancers may be asked to dance bare foot at times during lyrical rehearsal.
Hip Hop (5+ years)	A structured form of street dance often found in music videos. Hip Hop teaches coordination, strength, rhythm, quickness, agility, and endurance. Dance Xplosion uses only clean, radio-version music. Boys-only hip hop (ages 6-10) has a stronger focus on break dancing type elements. *Classes have 1 recital dance	-Any moveable and comfortable attire -Tennis shoes or dance sneakers -Hair secured away from face
Ballet / Pointe (6+ years)	The foundation of all dance. Students are highly encouraged to study it first or along with other genres of dance. All Dance Xplosion Company members are required to take ballet. For levels that include Pointe, Pointe shoes are optional and you must get approval from the studio director before wearing. *Classes have 1 recital dance	All Females -Non-shimmer black or pink tights -Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked -Hair must be secured in a bun -Ballet skirts are optional for levels 3 & 4 only -Ballet 1 and 2 – Any pink or black leotard -Ballet 3 and 4 - Any color solid leotard -Ballet 4 only may wear ballet warm-ups/sweaters at the instructor’s discretion All Males -Tight white or black t-shirt, black dance pants, black ballet shoes with laces tucked in.
Tap (6+ years)	Tap develops rhythm, musicality and coordination. Dancers will practice rhythmic patterns and combinations with tap shoes. Classes have 1 recital dance Combo Jazz/Tap classes have 1 jazz and 1 tap recital dance (1 costume for both dances OR 2 less expensive costumes)	-Any moveable and comfortable attire -Black Tap Shoes (no ribbons) -Hair secured away from face
Cheer/Tumble (3+ years)	Students will learn chants and cheers, basic tumbling skills, vocal and facial projection, correct arms placements, a variety of jumps, and at older ages, basic level stunts. *Classes have 1 recital cheer/tumble routine	-Any moveable and comfortable attire -Tennis shoes -Hair secured in a pony-tail -Poms (purchased from Dance Xplosion)
Boys Superhero Tumbling (3-5 years)	Designed for pre-school age boys to learn basic tumbling skills, improve coordination, practice classroom skills such as listening, and to just have fun! Students will let their imaginations run wild as they use props and special activities to imitate their favorite superheroes. *Classes have no recital routine	-Any moveable and comfortable attire -Socks with no shoes
Drill Team (10+ years)	A form of jazz that focuses on technique with precision and placement. This class is for dancers who aspire to be on, or who are already on, a drill team and want to improve precision, placement, strength, flexibility, and control. *Classes have 1 recital dance	-Any style/color leotard, dance top -Any color tights, leggings, or jazz pants -Black jazz shoes (no laces preferred) -Hair secured away from face
Broadway/Musical Theater (8+ years)	Designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn what it means to be a “Triple Threat”: an actor, singer, and dancer. Students will experience all aspects of musical theatre by studying acting, voice, dance, improvisational skills and to improve stage presence. Broadway here we come! *Classes have 1 recital routine	-Any style/color leotard, dance top, tights, leggings and/or dance pants. -Black jazz shoes (no laces preferred) -Hair secured away from face *Students may be asked to purchase character shoes if their recital routine calls for them
Adult Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Ballet (18+ years)	Designed for students 18 years and older, these classes can only be attended with a Class Card. In adult classes the focus is on developing dance technique and flexibility, increasing coordination, building endurance and strength, and having a good time. *no recital dance	Jazz / Tap / Hip Hop -Any moveable and comfortable attire -Black jazz shoes / black tap shoes / tennis shoes -Hair secured away from the face Ballet Females- -Black or pink tights -Pink ballet shoes -Any leotard -Hair secured away from your face -Ballet skirts and sweaters are optional Males- -Tight white or black t-shirt -Black dance pants -Black ballet shoes
Fun - Time Tap (50+ years)	For those still young at heart! Students will practice rhythmic patterns and combinations with tap shoes to improve coordination, rhythm, and memory skills. Dancers will notice an increase in their endurance and will have loads of fun getting fit in an exciting environment. *no recital dance	-Any moveable and comfortable attire -Black tap shoes -Hair secured away from the face
Yoga (16+ years)	Yoga focuses on harmony between mind and body. To achieve this, yoga uses movement, breath, posture, relaxation and meditation in order to establish a healthy, lively and balanced approach to life. *no recital routine	-Any moveable and comfortable attire -Bare feet -Hair secured away from the face -1 large towel -1 yoga mat
Cardio Craze- Aerobics (16+ years)	Designed to burn calories and strengthen your body’s cardiovascular system while also improving your coordination, flexibility, and over all well-being. All fitness levels are welcome! *no recital dance	-Any moveable and comfortable attire -Tennis shoes -Hair secured away from the face

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At younger ages, students are divided into classes based solely on age. If a student is greatly excelling in a class and seems socially and behaviorally ready to move to the class above their actual age, this may only be discussed following a Staff Member’s initiation of the topic.

As students get older, they are divided into classes based on age and dance ability. The Studio Director and Staff work with parents and students to determine the appropriate classes for each dancer. Students should always be taking class at a level that is fun and non-frustrating, but at the same time challenging, educational, and inspiring.

For adult classes with multi-levels, you may choose the level that you feel most comfortable with. No instructor approval is needed.

In order to wear Pointe shoes during ballet class, students must first receive instructor approval. This is to protect dancers from injury.

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2008-2009 Company Auditions will be held Saturday, September 6th.

Dance Xplosion Companies are formed of select dancers who desire to perform, compete, and train at a more intense level, all while forming long-lasting friendships and becoming part of a close knit “family.” Company members rehearse competition and performance routines once per week and one Saturday per month. Dance styles include jazz, lyrical, tap, hip-hop and/or ballet. Company members perform at 1-2 events per year, attend 2-3 competitions per year, and attend 1-2 Conventions/Workshops per year where they learn from the countries top dance professionals.

Company members are required to dedicate the minimum amount of training per week as noted below

Sparklers – At least 1-hour ballet, 1-hour jazz / tap

Junior Company – At least 1-hour ballet, 1-hour jazz, 1-hour hip hop

Senior Company – At least 1 ½ -hour ballet, 1 ½ - hour jazz, 1 hour hip hop

**Requirements may be increased or decreased from year-to-year

To become a Dance Xplosion Company Dancer you must audition and/or be invited to join. Auditions are typically held at the beginning of September.

If you are interested in becoming a Company Dancer, please contact us to receive more information about requirements, costs, audition info, etc.

We look forward to dancing with you!

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