Closed:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Closed:
Thursday, November 22, 2012
thru
Sunday, November 25, 2012

Closed:
Saturday, December 22, 2012
thru
Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Closed:
Monday
January 21, 2013

Closed:
Monday, Feb 18, 2013
thru Sunday, Feb 24, 2013

Closed:
Monday, Mar 25, 2013
thru Saturday, Mar 30, 2013
Classes will resume Monday, Apr 1, 2013

Sunday
May 19, 2013
Schedule to follow
as date approaches.

Closed:
Monday, May 27, 2013

Saturday
Jun 1, 2013
Tickets will be available starting at 9 AM. You can select your seating and claim your tickets, or buy additional tickets at $15 ea. First Come, First Served.

Friday
Jun 7, 2013
Schedule to follow
as date approaches

Saturday
June 15, 2013
TDS annual recital: At Bishop Ford Theatre
2 PM
Tickets: $15

What classes do you offer?

We offer Pre-School, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Gymnastics, and Taekwon-do.

What is the age range and experience necessary to participate in your program?

We offer classes for students ranging from age 3-18 years, from beginner to advanced. It is our goal to place your child in a class which is comfortable and challenging.

Does my child have to audition to get into the program?

No, class placement is done at the discretion of the program director and/or teachers. Placement is based upon age, ability, and experience. All children are accepted.

Can my child take classes whenever he/she wants and what type of commitment is expected?

The dance curriculum at Terrace Dance Studio is offered on a school-year basis. Classes begin just after labor day in September, and conclude in mid-June. Classes are scheduled Monday through Saturday. Each class meets for an hour, once per week. Regular class attendance is important for a young dancer's progress.

Is there a dress code?

We have a mandatory dress code. Dress code requirements are detailed on the Dancewear menu below. To insure conformance to the dress code, all dancewear must be purchased from Terrace Dance Studio.

Do you have a recital?

Yes, all students are required to perform in our Broadway-style Recital at the end of the school year in mid-June. The recital is an important part of the learning experience. It gives your child the opportunity to show what has been learned over the year and to share her/his accomplishment with family and friends.

May I watch my child in class?

Parents/Caregivers are not permitted in the classroom, however, you may observe the class through the observation window.

How do I register my child for the 2005-2006 schoolyear?

Registration will be at the studio on the following dates:
Sep 6, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sep 7, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sep 8, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Beginner Level Program

Preschool- age 3 to 4

Introduction to Ballet and Tap, rhythmic exercises, creative movement, and tumbling. This class develops coordination, imagination, rhythm and cooperation. The environment is positive and encouraging, as the children learn about the joy of movement.

Ballet/Tap 1- age 5 and 6

More introductory work in Ballet and Tap. Basic positions and steps are taught, plus work on placement, strength, flexibility, rhythm, and balance.

Ballet/Tap 2- age 7 and 8

The same work as in a regular level 2 class, but in more depth since two forms of dance are taught.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, or Hip Hop
- age 6 to 8

The student learns the basic positions and steps. They also work on correct body placement, developing strength, balance, and flexibility, as well as a sense of rhythm.

Intermediate Level Program

Dance Forms:

Ballet

Ballet is considered a basic foundation for learning other dance forms. The Student will learn both classical and lyrical ballet. Students will gain better body alignment, increased strength, flexibility and turnout, and learn correct ballet terminology. The teacher will focus on proper position of the arms, legs and feet as well as ballet movements such as Grand Jete and Pirouette. As the student progresses to higher skill levels, more emphasis will be placed of learning and preforming more complex and challenging movement combinations that require more technical precision.

Gymnastics

Students will learn strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and self-confidence. Teachers will focus on acrobatics, stunting and pyramids using basic and advanced gymnastic skills and positions. No special equipment, other than floor mats, is used in these classes.

Tap

Students will learn fundamental tap technique, coordination, turns, dance movement and performance skills. The student will focus on rhythmic variations through a series of different tap combinations highlighting the importance of rhythm and sound.

Jazz

Jazz is a uniquely american contribution to dance. Students will learn traditional and up to date movements to a variety of up beat music. Students will focus on basic body isolations of the head, shoulders, ribcage, hips, feet and arms. Along with dance techniques and performance skills, students are encouraged to use individual expressions in order to develop thier own style.

Hip Hop / Jazz

The student will work on turns, practice deep streches, develop greater body control through the practice of body isolations, and then put these skills to work in a funky original routine. Hip Hop combines many styles and techniques from contemporary dance. The first half of a class consists of exercises to stretch and tone muscles and develop support for proper stress-free alignment of the skeletal structure. It is a high energy class that uses funky patterns and dance techbiques that are challenging and fun. The student will gain a valuable understanding and appreciation of the improvisional nature of this dance form while learning basic necessary jazz movements and terminology. These classes will break down steps and technique and also emphasize bringing style and personality to the movement. Hip Hop is never done small and therefore students will be encouraged to step outside the box and dance big.

Levels of Training:

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, or Hip Hop
Int 1 - age 7 to 9

The student learns more steps and positions, and more complicated and faster rhythms. They also learn to put steps together in combinations. They continue to work on strength,flexibility, placement, and rhythm.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, or Hip Hop
Int 2 - age 8 to 10

The student learns harder and faster steps and combinations of steps. They work on turns and more difficult balances and jumps.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, or Hip Hop
Int 3 - age 9 to 11

Students refine and improve their technique, while beginning to develop performance and artistic skills.
Ballet students who are strong enough begin to do work on pointe.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics, or Hip Hop
Int 4 - age 10 to 12

At this level the student has acquired the core technical skills. The focus from here is on the artistry of dance combined with refinement of technique.

Advanced classes:

Students at this level will focus on technique and performance skills. They will be combining difficult and intricate combinations at a higher level of energy and speed. The purpose of this class is to turn great dancers into performers who will be able to compete and/or audition at the beginner or advanced level.

Gymnastics:

Students will be learning basic acrobatic skills needed to advance to a higher gymnastic level. Students at this level will be learning stunts that range from head stands, hand stands, carthwheels & and roundoffs to more advanced stunts such as front and back hand springs* .Students will work on a variety of stretching exercises to lengthen, condition and strengthen their muscles.

*This depends on the students ability and teacher's discretion.

Policies

• Students may not be permitted into class if they are more than
  15 minutes late. They will be asked to observe the class.
• Missed classes may be made up where there is an equivalent class
  cheduled at a different time.
  Make-ups must be completed within two months.
• No Refunds for missed classes.
• Snacks and drinks are permitted only in the waiting area.
• Chewing gum or smoking is not permitted.
• No wearing of jewelry in class.

Terrace Dance Studio
273 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Located at the corner of PPW and 17th Street
 
HOURS:(Give or take; It is best to call ahead.)
4:00PM to 6:00PM Monday thru Friday
9:00AM to 5:00PM Saturday
Closed on Sunday

Transportation
Bus:B69 and B75 stop at Prospect Park West and Prospect Avenue, one block from school.
Subway: F-Train to "15th Street - Prospect Park" stop.
Recital Location
Bishop Ford High School
500 19th. Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(Two blocks from the school.)

In Fond Remembrance Of

Beverly 'Bev' Gaines, Our Founder
(1937-2001)

Trained at the School of American Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera Ballet School, and the High School of Performing Arts, Bev performed on Broadway, with Major Ballet Companies, in Summer Stock, and on Television; including the Ed Sullivan Show, where she was a back-up dancer for Elvis Presley.

She was a cast member of Jerome Robbin's, "Ballets USA".

Beverly performed in the original Broadway production of "The Most Happy Fella," a Musical by Frank Loesser.

In 1986, with the assistance of her husband, Randy Snodgrass, Bev started Terrace Dance Studio; which she directed until her death in May 2001.

"Dance training develops memory and builds poise and self-confidence. Children learn to take direction and to co-operate in a group. The discipline learned will help a child prepare for living."
~Beverly Gaines

Bev & Randy (273 PPW, Brooklyn, NY)

GIRLS

• Pre-School:
  Pink Leotard, tights and ballet shoes.
• Ballet-Tap
  Pink or black leotard, Pink tights, pink ballet shoes and beige tap shoes.
• Ballet:
  Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Hair in a Bun.
• Gym:
  Black unitard and black gym shoes
• Tap, Jazz and HipHop:
  TDS Tee, Dance Pants and appropriate shoes.

BOYS

• All classes:
  Black shorts or pants, TDS Tee and black shoes.

• $13 Leotard, Child
  
• $15 Leotard, Adult
  
  Sizes: Small, Medium, Large and x-Large
• $20 Leotard, P/S
  
• $20 Unitard, Gym
  
• $ 6 Tights, Child
  
• $20 Shoes, Ballet
  
• $30 Shoes, Tap
  
• $35 Shoes, Jazz
  
• $20 Shoes, Gym
  
• $20 T-Shirt, TDS
  
• $20 Dance Bag
  
• $50 TKD Uniform