Class Descriptions:
Tiny Tots – Introduction to tumbling for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Children develop large motor skills, coordination, listening, and following directions. This is a parent-assisted class, and is 1/2 hour long.
Pre-Acro – Basic tumbling for children ages 3-5 years.
Acro 1-5 – Each level has specific skills and progressions that must be met in order to move on to the next level. For personal safety, we strictly require mastering each skill at each level. Age is not necessarily a factor in class placement. Acrobatics or Tumbling classes teach the same skills and techniques as those for “floor” gymnastics. Beginners work on forward rolls (somersaults), left and right handed cartwheels & backbends, and learning correct technique so they can move to more advanced acrobatics. Advanced tumblers work on flexibility, front and back walkovers, strengthening and eventually front and back handsprings and aerial movement.
Pre-Dance – Introductory class for ages 3 & 4. A blend of classical ballet and creative movement.
Ballet–For ages 5 & up; the basis for all types of dance, we work on developing vocabulary, skills, combinations and progressions for each level.
Tap – A fun (and noisy) style of dance where dancers use their feet as percussion with the music;
for ages 5 & up.
Jazz – For ages 5 & up; the difference between Ballet and Jazz is that Jazz moves faster than Ballet and showcases quicker dance movements. Beginning students learn basic fun dance movements like the Grapevine, Chasses, and the Jazz Square. Advanced Jazz students eventually progress to leaps, turns and dance progressions.
Hip Hop 1 – A freestyle form of dance that was born on the street and is now popular in schools and studios. Includes elements of popping & locking, break dancing, and freestyle movement. (ages 5-11)
Hip Hop 2 – A freestyle form of dance that was born on the street and is now popular in schools and studios. Includes elements of popping & locking, break dancing, and freestyle movement. For students ages 12 and up.
Competitive Cheer – (New enrollments for this class will not be accepted until September 2009) Ages 8 & up; this class requires a commitment of one year, as routines are mastered in the fall and winter, and competitions are held in the spring and summer. Cheer team participates in at least 2 competitions, as well as any other functions the coach schedules throughout the year. Parents may be involved in booster activities to lessen the cost of the uniforms, entry fees, and other costs associated with competitons. Students in this class also participate in the studio recital, and will learn a separate recital dance. Class may divide younger from older students if a significant number of students are enrolled.
Open Cheer – Basic cheerleading instruction for ages 8 and up. Skills include cheers, chants, lifts, tumbling skills, spirit skills and team building. Class may divide younger from older students if a significant number of students are enrolled.
Summer Day Camps:
This summer, we are offering several week-long day camps that will run from Monday through Friday each session. The cost of each camp is $60, which includes all camp supplies and a daily snack. A 10% discount will be offered for more than one camp/child. Register early; a maximum of 10 campers will be allowed in each camp session. Camps with less than 3 students registered will be cancelled, and all money paid will be refunded. Registrations must be paid within one week of start date; no refunds will be given after camp begins. Students do not have to be registered in our summer program to attend.
To register online for day camps, go to the “Registrations” tab, complete the information, and specify which camp you are interested in. Or, you may call the studio for more information on how to register in person. Remember, camps must be paid one week prior to camp start date; any unpaid registrations will not be considered officially enrolled.
Week of June 22 to 26:
9:30 - 11:30 Pretty Princess Camp--Girls ages 3-8.
1:30 - 3:30 Dance Camp--Boys and Girls ages 5-10.
Week of July 20 to 24:
9:30 - 11:30 Hip Hop 1 Camp--Boys and Girls ages 5-10.
1:30 - 3:30 Hip Hop 2 Camp--Boys and Girls age 11 & up.
Special Session--Week of July 27 to 31:
1:30 - 3:30 Acro Boot Camp--For Level 3 Acrobats and up; this week will focus on intense skill-building drills designed to challenge the serious acrobat. Teacher will determine camp eligibility--tryouts may be necessary.
Week of August 10-14:
9:30 - 11:30 Cheer Camp 1--Boys and Girls ages 5-11.
1:30 - 3:30 Cheer Camp 2--Boys and Girls ages 12 & up.
Camp Descriptions:
Dance
This camp allows students to experience many types of dancing Studio Psalms has to offer; students will learn ballet, tap, jazz and more; crafts and fun activities each day. Girls should wear a leotard with tights and ballet shoes (if available). Boys, and those without ballet apparel, should wear form fitting shorts, t-shirts and socks.
Pretty Princess
Integrates classical ballet music with classical ballet movement. Children dress up and dance like a princess; fun activities and crafts each day. Little princesses should wear a leotard, tights and ballet shoes.
Cheer Camp
Level 1: For ages 5-11, this camp introduces cheers, chants, lifts, dance, pompon routines, and spirit crafts. Great for those interested in cheerleading and/or pompon teams.
Level 2: This camp takes cheer to the next level with the introduction of building, stunts, and advanced cheer moves.
Hip Hop
Level 1: Boys and girls will be taught the latest hip hop moves; craft projects and fun activities daily.
Level 2: Boys and girls will learn a short hip hop routine including skills such as popping, locking, break dancing and freestyle.
