The Conservatory of Performing Arts
2021-22 Schedule
Important Dates
September 17 – classes begin
November 4-7 – Studio closed, NJEA Convention
November 22-28 – Thanksgiving Break
December 19- January 2 – Winter Break
February 18-27 – Studio closed, Presidents’ Day
April 11-21 – Spring Break
May 27-30 – Studio closed, Memorial Day
June 18 – Regular Season Ends
Please email the studio at conservatoryperformingarts@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Curriculum Offerings
All of the classes in both the Studio and Conservatory Track follow a graded curriculum. Initial placement and progression are based on the young artist’s ability to execute the skills. This provides young artists with the skills they need for success.
LOWER SCHOOL – all classes for ages 2 1/2 – 7 years old
Dance Me a Story – ages 3-4 – Stories come to life in this interactive story time adventure that encourages young artists to explore their physical creativity as they bring a story to life through creative dance and music. Summer Only
Music and Movement – entering K in fall – Explore music, enjoy an introduction to a variety of dance styles and make a related craft in each class session – Summer Only
Dancing Fun 1 – ages 3 – 4 – This class provides an introduction to dance by exploring movements that are the foundations of Ballet and Jazz with emphasis on creative movement, gross motor coordination, musicality, qualities of movement, and creative thinking. Young Artists in this class must be toilet trained and not in pull ups before they can enroll. Studio Track Only
Dancing Fun 2 – ages 4 – 5 – For students who have completed the work introduced in Dancing Fun 1, Level 2 introduces new material in all areas. Both Tracks
Jr Ballet/Tap/Jazz – ages 5 – 7 – Age and developmentally appropriate foundations in each of these 3 dance styles. The curriculum for these 3 styles is designed so the skills taught in each area compliment each other. Studio Track – Combination Ballet / Tap/ Jazz, Conservatory Track – separate classes in each style.
Hip Hop Jr – ages 5 – 7 – A fun and energetic class based on age and developmentally appropriate movement and music. Both Tracks
Theatre – ages 5-7 – Improvisation, collaborative thinking, mime, public speaking, story telling and character development are all skills being taught in this class.
Jr Cheer Skills – ages 6 – 8 – Learn cheer skills mixed with dance in this fun and focused class. Summer Only
UPPER SCHOOL – all classes for ages 8+
Ballet– Classical ballet technique based primarily on the Vaganova and Paris Opera Ballet Styles while incorporating advances in dance medicine to maximize training while minimizing injury risk. Both Tracks Ballet levels that require Variations as a 2nd class are not considered performance classes.
Floor Barre – ages 9+ Floor Barre consists of ballet based exercises laying on the floor to develop proper alignment and strength to improve regular ballet technique and reduce injury risk. Our class also incorporates pilates, gyrokinesis and fascial work to safely increase strength, stability, and flexibility. This class is paired with either Prepointe or Variations depending on the level of the young artist. Conservatory Track Only This class is not considered a performance class.
Tap – Classes emphasize a rhythmic and musical approach to tap dancing. Young artists are taught how to use their feet as instruments and create a symphony of sound. Both Tracks
Jazz – A strong base of classical jazz technique is augmented with a variety of styles including funk, theatre and commercial jazz for a well rounded variety. Class includes warm up, across the floor and centre combinations. Both Tracks
Modern -Young Artists will be exposed to a variety of techniques including Horton, Limon, Graham and Cunningham. Young artists will also use their new vocabulary of movement to explore improvisation. Conservatory Track Only
Hip Hop- A high energy, age appropriate way of dancing set to popular music.Different from jazz in its movement expression, this class still includes warm up, centre work and across the floor movements. Both Tracks
Theatre – Acting, improv skills, movement, and scene study. Young artists will be cast in a production and learn about all aspects of staging a show as they progress through the year. The students will write, produce, and perform in a complete production at the end of the year. Conservatory Track Only
Theatre Dance – Classes focus on building a character through dance. Styles are explored from Vaudeville to Fosse. Both Tracks
Prepointe – ages 9+- Classes are designed to build the strength and alignment needed for proper pointe work. This class is taught at 2 levels – the first level is bare foot and the second level works in prepointe shoes. Both levels are available to young artists of all genders who are at the correct technical level. At least 1 additional ballet class per week is require for Prepointe classes. Conservatory Track Only These classes are not considered performance classes
Pointe – ages 11+ – Young artists who are assessed as being technically ready and having the physical requirements needed for working safely en pointe are introduced to pointe work in a safe and methodical fashion. Two additional ballet classes per week are required to participate in Pointe class. It is important to realize that pointe classes are not suitable for every ballet dancer. Conservatory Track Only
Variations – Young artists are taught excerpts from ballets as a way to integrate their technical classes with artistry. This class requires an additional ballet class. Conservatory Track Only
Character Dance – Blending folk and historical dance with ballet, character dance provides another dimension to classical ballet training. Conservatory Track Only
Contemporary – Contemporary Dance is a collaborative form of dance that incorporates elements from modern, ballet, and jazz dance styles with influences of cultural dances from around the world. Class is done barefoot and includes a dynamic warmup, exercises to improve balance, control and range of motion, across the floor and center sequences. Conservatory Track Only
