Pre-professional training for the well rounded dancer. *Prices listed are monthly. Pay in full for the 9 month school year by September 1st, 2024 and receive a 10% discount. Or split into two installments due September 1 and January 1 for 5% off. Conservatory students also perform in the Year End Performance. Annual Registration Fee $25 per family.
Ages 8-11
Students are required to attend two ballet classes, one on Tuesday followed by pre-pointe, and one on Saturday. Students are required to take Progressing Ballet Technique, Repertoire, and at least one other style.
Ages 12-14
Students are required to attend three ballet classes a week along with Pointe, as well as Progressing Ballet Technique, Repertoire, and at least one other style.
Ages 14 & up
Students are required to attend three ballet classes a week along with two Pointe classes, as well as Progressing Ballet Technique, Repertoire, and at least two other styles.
Students learn new and classic choreography and have they opportunity to perform throughout the year. *Must be enrolled in Conservatory.
Fridays
6:30-7:30pm
Ages 8-11
(Conservatory students must attend Wednesdays and either Tuesday or Saturday, All-Styles students may choose which day or days they would like to attend).
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15pm & 6:15-6:30 Pre-pointe
Saturdays 11-12pm
Ages 12 up
Mondays 6-7:30pm, 7:30-8pm Pointe
Tuesdays 6:30-8pm, 8-8:30pm Pointe
Fridays 4-5:30pm
A system of exercises that promotes strength, alignment, and flexibility through muscle memory.
Fridays
5:30-6:30pm ages 8 up
*Prices listed are monthly. Pay in full for the 9 month school year by September 1st, 2024 and receive a 10% discount. Or split into two installments due September 1 and January 1 for 5% off. Students enrolled in any of these classes have the option of participating in the Year End Performance. Annual Registration Fee $25 per family.
Modern dance is a highly expressive and freeform style that focuses on fluid movements and draws inspiration from various dance styles. Students will learn modern dance technique, including suspension, release, fall, and recovery, as well as improvisation. Classes will also cover the styles of the founders of modern dance, such as Horton, Duncan, Graham, and Cunningham.
Modern I/II -ages 8-14 - Fridays 7:30-8:30pm
Hip hop dance is a street dance form that evolved from hip hop culture and music. It includes elements from various styles and began as a freestyle dance performed in the streets. Techniques involve body isolations and unique movements like popping, locking, and krumping.
Hip Hop I - ages 8-11 - Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
Hip Hop II/III ages 12 & up Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Contemporary dance blends techniques from various genres including ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical dance. It emphasizes freedom of movement, improvisation, and versatility, and often evokes emotion in the audience. Dancers use it to tell stories, convey personal experiences, and communicate abstract ideas.
Contemporary I - ages 8-11 - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Contemporary II/III- ages 12 & up Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
Acro is the combination of traditional dance and the dynamic athleticism of acrobatics. Seamlessly integrating musicality, emotional storytelling, and impressive acrobatic feats, drawing from the rich heritage of Chinese dance and the creativity of modern circus performances. Acro demands proficiency in both dance and acrobatics, encompassing elements such as equilibrium, tumbling, and physical power.
Acro I/II/III - ages 8 up - Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm
Jazz dance is a vibrant form of dance that fuses African and European dance styles. It combines lively expressions with sharp yet fluid movements, often incorporating isolations. Today, jazz encompasses a variety of styles including Broadway, hip-hop, funk, Afro-Caribbean, Latin, pop, and tap dance.
TBA
Rhythmic sounds using tap shoes, Tap originated in the seventeenth century but became popular in America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Tap dance is characterized by its syncopated beats and improvisational choreography, and it is closely associated with jazz music.
Tap I - ages 8-11 - Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Tap II/III - ages 12 & up - Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Baton twirling will focus on the fundamentals of twirling technique with a focus on coordination, flexibility, and body control. It will mix elements of dance and acrobatics with the use of a baton. The student will learn to use the baton to create a visual pattern with speed, dexterity, and fluidity. They will learn the foundation of baton twirling elements based on the IBTF’s compulsories.
Thursdays 4:45-5:30pm
*Prices listed are monthly. Pay in full for the 9 month school year by September 1st, 2024 and recieve a 10% discount. Or split into two installments due September 1 and January 1 for 5% off. Classes ages 3 & up have the option of participating in our Year End Performance. Annual Registration Fee $25 per family.
Ages 2-4. For a student and caregiver this is a great way to introduce movement & music to the student who may not be ready to be without their adult yet. Classes incorporate play, games, imagination, and make-believe.
Thursdays 9:30-10am
Ages 3-5. Step into the wonderful world of dancing! Our class will guide students through the building blocks of movement using creativity, music, and various props. Alongside learning fundamental dance techniques, students will also develop essential classroom skills such as following directions and practicing cooperation.
Tuesdays 9-9:30am
Saturdays 9:45-10:15am
Ages 3-5. A fun way to explore simple tumbling movements through play & games, in a safe environment.
Saturdays 9-9:30am
Combines music and movement to stimulate areas of the brain that center the understanding of sensory, motor, and cognitive skills. Providing students with special needs the opportunity to take part in dance class that is focused on developmentally appropriate movement structures, opportunities for creative exploration, and the chance to the socialize with peers in a warm and welcoming environment.
Ages 3-6 Thursdays 10-10:45am
Ages 6-11 Thursdays 5-5:45pm
Ages 12 up Thudays 5:45-6:30pm
Ages 5-7. This class is the foundation of Ballet 1. Students learn musicality, levels, pathways, and the basics of technique through imagery and games.
Saturday 9-9:45am
Ages 5-7. A combo class for students wanting to learn the basic technique of both styles.
Saturdays 10:15-11am
Ages 5-7. A combo class for students wanting to learn the basic technique of both styles.
Saturdays 11-11:45am
Ages 5-7. A combo class for students wanting to learn the basic technique of both styles.
Saturdays 9:30-10:15am
Ages 5-7. A combo class for students wanting to learn the basic technique of both styles.
Saturdays 10:15-11am
Option to register for any of our Young Dancer Program classes in 6 week sessions. *Prices listed are for each 6 week session. The 6th class of each session is Peek Week for Parents. Annual Registration Fee $25 per family.
Session I September 9 - October 19
Session II October 21 - December 7th (No classes 11/27-11/30; Thursday & Saturday classes have their 6th week 12/5 & 12/7. Monday & Tuesday classes have their 6th week 11/25 & 11/26).
Session III January 6 - February 15
Session IV January 6 - February 15
Session V April 7-May 24 (No classes 4/21-4/26)*
* Students ages 3 and up enrolled in this session have the option of participating in our Year End Performance
$75 for a 30 minute class per week
$85 for a 45 minute class per week
*annual registration fee per family of $25
For Teens and Adults
10 Drop-In Classes
Bring your own Mat
Tuesdays & Saturdays 8-9am
Beginner/Intermediate Wednesdays 7-8pm
Intermediate/Advanced Tuesdays 9:30-11am
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Work one on one with an instructor in dance or Pilates
one hour lesson
one hour lesson for two people $62.50 each
5 one hour lessons
10 one hour lessons
Dirigo Conservatory of Movement
15 York St., Building #9, Second Floor, Suite #201H, Biddeford, ME 04005
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