Adult Program
If you're looking for a class where the instructors know your name, give you personal attention, and can follow and guide your progress, look no further! These ongoing series begin every six weeks. Enrollment is limited, so sign up early to reserve your spot. If the class limit has not been reached, drop-ins are welcome as well.
Class Descriptions
Beginning Ballet (12 Classes) This six-week series meets twice a week and is designed for adults with some familiarity with ballet, but beginners with no prior ballet training are also welcomed. Increase flexibility and strength, and develop grace and confidence while learning fundamentals. Repeat the series as oftens as desired to refine your technique.
Elementary/Intermediate Ballet 1 (6 or 12 Classes) This class is designed for adults with at least two years of ongoing ballet training and provides students with individualized training. Gain a deeper knowledge of ballet, refine your technique, increase flexibility, lengthen your muscles, and combine steps to create fun and graceful combinations. Our Monday Ballet 1 is held in our beautiful main studio.
Pointe work may be added when students have gained proficient technical mastery, strength and control. Students must concurrently take Monday ballet in order to take pointe.
Jazz (6 Classes) In these classes, students will build a great sense of rhythm and learn to dance with both quickness and ease. Styles include Lyrical, Commercial, Modern, and Hip Hop. Students learn dynamic movement isolations, parallel positions and syncopated rhythms.
Please note the Wednesday and Friday Series classes are ideal for dancers with a bit of experience and Tuesday class is better suited for beginners.
Tap (6 Classes) Tap dance incorporates exciting, rhythmic dance movements, percussive metal shoe sounds, and Broadway show dance styles. In beginning tap, students begin to learn basic shuffles and time steps. After they are comfortable with the basics, they then progress to more complex rhythmic patterns.
Monday class is more advanced and suitable for those with at least a few years of training and Tuesday class is designed to accomodate beginners. If you have questions about your level or placement, please don't hesitate to give us a call.
Stretch No Dance Background required. Low impact dance-based stretches done to music to improve core strength and flexibility.
*Class is limited to 15 students. Come in earlier to register!! Please see Calendar & Class Schedule for our Holiday Schedule (coming soon.)
Dress
Code
There is
no dress code for adults; however, proper shoes must be worn for the type
of dance: ballet slippers, tap or jazz shoes. Black soled
shoes are not allowed in the studios unless they are specifically stated
by manufacturer as made of non-marking materials, as they will leave scuff
marks that are very difficult to remove.
How To Register
Participants who have never taken classes at Shan-Yee Poon Ballet School must complete a registration form and submit in with payment. You can also come in to register before the class in person. Some classes filled before the start date, so pre-register if you can! If a dance class is not full, you may pay the drop-in rate.
** Pre-registration is required.
Participants under 18 must have parent or guardian signatures on form. Click here for schedule and fee.
Next Series' Start Dates.
Beg./Elem. Ballet Tu/Th: 8/24; 10/5
Beg./Elem. Jazz Tu: TBC Please put your name on our wait list!
Beg./Elem. Tap Tu: 8/24; 10/5
Elem./Int. Ballet Mon: 7/26; 10/4
Elem./Int. Ballet Wed: 9/1 or
Elem. Jazz Wed: 8/25; no class 9/15
Elem. Jazz Fri: next series 8/27
Elem./Int. Tap: TBC Please put your name on our wait list!
Performance Opportunities
Experience the thrill of stage performance! Our adult program offers participants the unique opportunity to perform onstage in our special Winter program and in our yearly Spring Stage Performance. Students should attend classes regularly and the rehearsals leading to the shows.