Each Class is 1 hour unless otherwise noted
Hot Pink denotes classes for ages 18 and up
SUNDAY
3:00 Pre-K Ballet/Tap Combo
4:00 Elementary Combo A
5:00 Jazz Styles
6:00 Hip-Hop and Conditioning
7:00 Beginning Tap
7:00 Theater Dance
8:00 Advanced Tap
MONDAY
5:30 Advanced Tap
6:30 Just For Beginners- Jazz
6:30 Advanced Ballet
7:30 Music Video Hip-Hop
7:30 Just For Beginners- Contemporary Dance
8:30 Strip Aerobics
8:30pm Beg/Int. Pointe* age 13 and up
TUESDAY
4:00 PreK Ballet/Tap Combo
4:30 Elem Combo A and B
5:30 Elem Hip-Hop
6:00 Jazz 2/3
6:30 Everything Swing
7:30 Contemporary 2/3
7:30 Ballroom Sampler 1
7:30 Beginning Ballet
WEDNESDAY
10:30 PreK Ballet/Tap Combo
3:45 Creative Movement
4:30 FX2/3 Ballet
5:30 FX2/3 Jazz and Lyrical
5:30 Modern Dance
6:30 Leaps and Turns
6:30 FX2/3 Hip-Hop
7:30 Intro To Clogging (all ages welcome)
7:30 Strip Aerobics
THURSDAY
5:00 Int. Ballet
6:00 Jazz 2/3
5:30 Youth Ballroom Dance
6:30 Advanced Ballroom
7:30 Contemporary 2/3
7:30 Latin Social Dancing
MUSIC VIDEO HIP-HOP
Because of the overwhelming response to our Lady Gaga Music Video classes, Dancefx and Grace Bagwell bring you hit music video artist themed classes each week. Learn hip-hop choreography straight from the music video and show off your new moves on the dance floor. Artists will include Michael Jackson, Usher, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Britney Spears and of course more Lady Gaga. Perform at our famous Tasty World
events in October and March! You've always wanted to be able to dance along with today's most popular music videos and now you can! This is an Open Level class- beginners are welcome.
ADULT BALLET
Ballet barre, floor work and technique. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels available. 
Beginners will learn classical ballet fundementals from the very beginning basics, and gain agility, flexibility, balance and body awareness. Advanced dancers will find their class tailored to the individual dancer's needs with master teachers, including Erika Greene and UGA's Janet Robertson, fine tuning technique, giving advanced turn and jump combinations, and recommending personal goals. Classes are all one hour long for the Summer 2010 session. Ballet shoes required.
ADULT TAP
Grace Bagwell teaches Beginner and Advanced tap this Summer 2010 session. Beginners will learn tap basics and build their knowledge of sounds and tap vocabulary with plenty of style and lots of fun. More advanced tappers will be given rhythmic challenges, advanced tap tricks, and fast-paced choreography. Tap shoes required.
JAZZ STYLES
Short warm up and straight into choreography! Jazz Styles was created in 2003 to give you the most fun part of jazz dance- the combo. With different styles from different teachers each week, Jazz Styles is great for the dancer that wants to increase and maintain the ability to quickly pick up choreorgraphy and apply the technique learned in weekly Jazz classes. Character, Contemporary, Theater, Thrash, Classic, Quirky- you name it, we dance it in Jazz Styles. Jazz Styles is an Open Level class, but basic jazz dance vocabulary is required. Soft Soled Jazz Shoes are reccomended.
JUST FOR BEGINNERS JAZZ
New-to-jazz dancers will learn the basics of jazz dance and technique in a fun and encouraging environment. Taught by Grace Bagwell, Jazz Dance will increase flexibility, core strength and balance as well as musicality. An outgrowth of ballet's fusion with contemporary music, jazz dance often uses popular radio music to inspire movement that is similar to both theater and street dancing. Get ready for kicks, turns, tricks and fun! Soft-soled jazz shoes required.
JUST FOR BEGINNERS CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Now coming to a public spotlight in FOX's So, You Think You Can Dance, Contemporary Dance is a feel-good, self expression based movement to often slower modern songs. Though Contemporary Dance places the choreographer in total control, the dancer is able to shape the movement to suit their feelings at that moment. Pioneered by Desmond Richardson, and brought to public popularity by Mia Michaels, Contemporary Dance gives you a moment in your day to relax, move and clear your head. This beginners class is taught at an easy going pace and will be taylored to the participants in the class. Dancers will work on increasing balance, agility, stretch and strength. We can't wait to see you! Taught by Allison Hayn.
JAZZ 2/3
Jazz 2/3 is for dancers who are ready to enhance their jazz dance vocabulary and ability. This hour and a half class will be tailored to the individual dancer's needs and address technique, turns, leaps, tricks and Dancefx style. Jazz 2/3 is not for beginners- dancers should have prior knowledge of basic jazz dance and be able to do a double pirouette. Jazz 2/3 is a great pairing with Contemprary 2/3 if you desire more choreography, combos, and dance time. Taught by Allison Hayn.
CONTEMPORARY 2/3
Now coming to a public spotlight in FOX's So, You Think You Can Dance, Contemporary Dance is a feel-good, self expression based movement to often slower modern songs. Contemporary 2/3 is for dancers that have a basic knowledge of ballet and contemporary technique and desire a quicker paced, choreography based class. Full warm up with technique training excercises, across the floor and a focus on the weekly combos, Contemporary 2/3 will reignite your love of dance. This class is a 1.5 hour class and meets both on Tuesday and Thursday- try both to really enjoy each week's combos. For a technique building class pairing, take with Jazz 2/3. Taught by Allison Hayn.
MODERN
Modern dance is an essential element to the execution of today's contemporary movement. Expand your body's ability for expression with Modern basics, technique, combos and choreography. Train your body to move in ways it has never experienced before using classic Modern dance progressions. Modern is an Open Level class- beginners are welcome.
STRIP AEROBICS
Strip Aerobics at Dancefx is something special - unlike anything that has been done before. Go-go dance, burlesque and sexy aerobics are combined to produce a thrill for the dancer! This new hybrid exists to celebrate and empower women in a tongue-in-cheek way while providing an INCREDIBLE cardio and flexibility workout. Strip Aerobics participants have the option to perform at our famous Tasty World parties in October and March!
HIP-HOP & CONDITIONING
The latest moves to today’s hottest music taught by Athens’ Hip-Hop connoisseurs. Think MTV. Warm-up, Hip-Hop technique and weekly combinations with a double dose of abs, legs, arms, and cardio- its the whole package! Taught by Grace Bagwell this summer, Hip-Hop and Conditioning is a Dancefx Sunday favorite! This is an Open Level class, and beginners are welcome.
LEAPS AND TURNS
This class debuted in 2009 and is taught by long time Dancefx Company Member Casti Stansell. Leaps and Turns will give you a one-on-one experience in this group class. Enhance your jump height, precision and spectrum while perfecting and learning classic and trendy turns and turn combos. Just watching Casti will give you a new appreciation for excellent leaps and turns- and you could be next! This is an Open Level class, all levels are welcome and will be addressed.
CONTACT DANCE BALLROOM DESCRIPTIONS
BALLROOM SAMPLER
Perfect introduction to ballroom dance for beginners; a great chance to learn or review basics in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Dances taught: Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha and East Coast Swing.
ADVANCED BALLROOM
Extensive knowledge of the basics of both smooth and rhythm styles required and at least 2 years of experience. Dances taught: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Rumba and Cha Cha
EVERYTHING SWING
Basics and latest moves of East and West Coast Swing and Shag!
LATIN SOCIAL DANCE
Learn basics for today's hottest dances- salsa, merengue, cha-cha and bachata! No partner needed!
DANCEFX YOUTH CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
CREATIVE MOVEMENT (ages 2.5-3) New dancers to explore movement and rhythm through basic dance steps in ballet and tap! Dancers will also have fun using manipulatives, music, and rhymes to help them practice dance fundamentals in and exciting and positive environment. Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, leotard and tights required.
PRE-K (Ages 3-5)
A gentle introduction to ballet and tap technique and concepts in a fun and energetic environment for PreK children. With fun, youth-friendly songs and movement, this class is dedicated to helping your child fall in love with dance, meet some new friends and have a wonderful time in a positive atmosphere. Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, pink tights and leotard are required. PreK 1 and 2 are suggested levels indicating first and second year dancers.
ELEMENTARY COMBO (Grades K-5)
In a combination of ballet, tap, and jazz, elementary-aged children will learn and then build on the basics in each style. Each class is a combination of barre work, across the floor, and center floor combinations and technique will lead dancers to feel comfortable and confident in ballet, tap, and jazz. Students will get stretching, strengthening, and dancing in a positive and fun dance environment. Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes, leotard and tights required. Suggested designations A-C indicate age of dancer: A=age 5-6, B=age 7-8, C=age 9-10
ELEM HIP HOP (Grades K-2 and 3rd-5th)
Have a fabulous time dancing to fun, age-appropriate hip hop music! Young dancers will stretch, learn weekly high energy, youth friendly combinations, and practice hip-hop isolations in a positive, nurturing environment with lots of friends! Sharp and strength-building movements combined with beat driven music allow for a great time for kids of all ages!
FX2/3 CLASSES FOR MIDDLE/HIGH STUDENTS
BALLET (Int/Adv)
Ballet barre, conditioning and technique. Ballet shoes, pink tights and leotard required.
HIP-HOP
A poppin’ and lockin’ good time. Warm-up, technique, weekly combinations. Jazz sneakers required.
LYRICAL (Int/Adv)
Time is divided between modern basics, technique and choreography and lyrical expressive movement and combinations.
JAZZ (Int/Adv)
Tricks, leaps, turns, combos and a lot of style. Soft-soled jazz shoes required.
TAP (Int/Adv)
Stylized rhythmic tap. Emphasizes sounds and technique. Tap shoes required.
YOUTH BALLROOM DANCE Age 7 and up
Ballroom Dance basics for boys and girls. Swing, watlz, mambo and more! Boys dance for free!
Session fee is total cost for full 8 weeks. It can be paid in 2 installments- the second is due on July first.
$25 Annual Reg Fee
45 mins per week/ $90 for session
1 hour per week/ $120 for session
1.5 hour per week/ $150 for session
2 hours per week/ $190 for session
2.5 hours per week/ $220 for session
3 hours per week/ $240 for session
3.5 hours per week/ $280 for session
4 hours per week/ $300 for session
4.5 hours per week/ $320 for session
5 hours per week/ $340 for session
5.5 hours per week/ $360 for session
6 hours per week/ $380 for session
6.5 hours per week/ $400 for session
Unlimited classes/ $420 for session
For more information, call us at 706.355.3078, email allison@dancefx.org, or visit Allison, Lauren or Emily at the Dancefx front desk.
Dancefx Athens is located at 1260 S. Milledge Ave in Five Points in the new Hodgson Pharmacy Building, within walking distance from UGA campus.