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TABLE OF CONTENTS

UDA Administrative Team Members .......................................................................... 3

UDA Vision and Mission ............................................................................................. 4

Registration Information .............................................................................................. 7

Levels and Placement and Placement Prerequisites .................................................... 9

“Dance with Me!” Program Schedule .................................................................... 10

Technical Advice for Preschool and Pre-K and Kindergarten ....................................11

Preschool Class Options ......................................................................................... 12

Pre-K/Kindergarten Class Options ...................................................................... 13

Technical Advice for Level 1 - Level 4...................................................................... 15

Level 1 Class Options ............................................................................................. 16




Technical Advice for Level 5 - Advanced .................................................................. 21



Intermediate Class Options ................................................................................... 24

Advanced Class Options ........................................................................................ 24

Technical Advice for Teen Program Dancers............................................................. 26

Teen Program Class Options ................................................................................. 27

Class Descriptions ...................................................................................................... 29

Program Descriptions ................................................................................................. 33

Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................... 36

Words of Wisdom Regarding Registration and Participation .................................... 38

W H AT ’ S I N S I D E UDA AdministrativeTeam Members

OWNER/DIRECTOR Brooke Maxwell

OFFICE MANAGER Irene Kennedy

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS Jennifer Browning Caryn Musselman Teryn Mozaffari

ACCOUNTING MANAGER Brenda Christensen

MARKETING MANAGER Sharlene Gygi

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Kerianne Hoth

COSTUME AND MERCHANDISE MANAGER TBA

Peeps, Ensemble, Varsity & Conservatory

PEEPS DIRECTORS Heidi Barton Leslie Parker Kaelynne Oliphant

ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR Kaelynne Oliphant

PEEPS AND ENSEMBLE MANAGER Debbie Hibbert

VARSITY COMPANY DIRECTOR Krystalyn Leeb

VARSITY PROGRAM MANAGER Angie Mendenhall

CONSERVATORY COMPANY DIRECTOR Cicily Oldham

CONSERVATORY PROGRAM MANAGER Melanie Schipaanboord

CONSERVATORY PROGRAMASSISTANT MANAGERS Katie Woodward Sarah Franco


our Vision Why Choose Utah Dance Artists

To be the premier provider of education and opportunitiesfor dance artists in Utah; where all associated are held

to a standard of excellence.

What is in Our Name?UTAH - We embody the values of the people in Utah we serve; morality, ethics, modesty in dress and movement and honesty in business are reflected in the way we run our organization.

DANCE - We employ dance as the vehicle to empower our associates to excel-lence; teaching important life skills such as commitment, hard work, self-disci-pline, sacrifice and independence.

ARTISTS - We exemplify ourselves as valued and respected artists. This is reflected in the way our students are revered and treated. Our end goal is to produce successful “Dance Artists”; assisting each dancer to prosper in their personal dance goals.

Who We AreUtah Dance Artists (UDA) was founded in 2001 by Brooke Maxwell. The busi-ness has grown from a one room basement dance studio to the largest dance studio in the Salt Lake Valley.

UDA is conveniently located in South Jordan (with easy access from I-15 off of the 106th and 114th South exits) and in Draper (directly west of I-15 on the frontage road at 12896 South).

Utah Dance Artists offers dance classes for dancer’s ages 18 months - 18 years old in the genres of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, hip hop, ballroom and tumbling/acro. We offer programs and teams for beginner through pre-professional levels, valuing every student’s education and oppor-tunity for growth.

We proudly serve residents from South Jordan, Riverton, Herriman, Bluffdale, Draper, Sandy, Cottonwood Heights, West Jordan, Murray, Holladay, Taylors-ville, West Valley City, Midvale, Salt Lake City, Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Ea-gle Mountain.

• Teaching Staff - Each of our 53 instructors are collegiate or professionally trained; offering the largest and most qualified faculty in the state of Utah

• Facility - Two state of art facilities offering 8 spacious dance studios with professionally raised marley floors, secure full length mirrors, mounted barres and surround sound music systems

• Customer Service - 23 Administrative and Customer Service Team Members who are friendly, knowledgeable and committed to superior organization and service

• Educated Artistic Director/Owner: Brooke Maxwell; BFA in Ballet with an emphasis in teaching. Brooke served as Miss Utah 1994 - 1995.

• Syllabus - All faculty members follow a progressive, comprehensive, studio syllabus that is crafted to build our dancers technique and performance skills level upon level and year upon year

• Proper Placement - At the end of the year, each enrolled student is personally evaluated by the studio director guaranteeing proper placement for the following year.

• The Annual Recital is held at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah Campus; providing a professional performing experience for every student

• Programs - We offer Performance and Competitive based programs for every age and level of dancer. These programs are for dancers who want to take their dance training to the next level: – PEEPs - Non-competitive performance team grades 1st - 6th – Ensemble - Non-competitive performance team grades 7th - 12th – Varsity - Intermediate level competitive jazz program grades 1st - 9th – Conservatory - Advanced level competitive jazz program grades 2nd - 12th – Ballet Conservatory - Advanced level competitive ballet program grades 5th - 12th – Artists in Training (AIT) - Dancers in the 9th - 12th grades who want to focus on training in teaching and choreography


CURRENT & CONTINUING UDA PARENTS & STUDENTS:

Online Registration will start at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1st and will close on Saturday, July 25th at noon. Please go to our website at www.utahdanceartists.com to register online. Returning UDA dancers should receive their placement notification for the Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 dance year via email towards the end of May.

If you are a current or continuing UDA family and would like to personally meet with Brooke Maxwell regarding your registration, first register online during the dates list-ed above, and then attend one of our Open Registration Dates (listed below) to finalize registration.

NEW PARENTS & STUDENTS TO UTAH DANCE ARTISTS:

All new parents and students to UDA must attend one of our Open House Registration Dates (listed below) to personally meet with Brooke Maxwell, the Studio Director, to register for classes for the Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 dance season.

All families who will be registering (even for dance classes at the UDA Draper Studio) will need to take care of their registration at the UDA South Jordan Studio at one of the Open House/Registration Dates below.

It is important for us to understand your dance goals and get you on the right path to achieve these goals. This is best accomplished through a personal consultation/regis-tration with the Studio Director.

Open House/Registration Dates:Friday, August 7th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 10th 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 14th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 17th 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 21st 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 24th 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

LETTER FROM DIRECTOR R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F OFall 2015 - Spring 2016UDA PARENTS AND DANCERS,

As you read the information in this 2015 - 2016 Program Guide, we hope that you will feel the “ESSENCE” of what Utah Dance Artists is about. Additionally, we hope that our “Technical Advice” and “Words of Wisdom” regarding registration and participation will help you to decide which classes and programs best suit your dancer.

The UDA South Jordan Studio is the home of our Technical Dance Program. Dancers in the technical program can register for any dance class in the genre they are interested in. Every student will have the opportunity to perform in UDA’s Annual Spring Recital held at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah Campus. For dancers who want to increase their performance opportunities during the year, the invitation is open to partic-ipate in our Performance Programs: PEEPs (for 1st - 6th grade dancers) or Ensemble (7th - 12th grade dancers). These performance programs will also be at the UDA South Jordan Studio.

The UDA Draper Studio is the home to our new UDA Creative Arts Preschool as well as Competitive Dance Programs: Varsity and Conservatory. Competitive dancers will have the opportunity to compete at various dance competitions in the spring and per-form at UDA’s Competitive Showcase, “Starry Night” at The Marriott Center for Dance on the University of Utah Campus. Auditions for these intensive dance programs will be held on June 5th and 6th.

We are thrilled that UDA Creative Arts Preschool will start this fall at the UDA Draper Studio. Registration is going on now! We have programs for 2 - 4 year olds that em-phasize dance, tumbling, art, music, reading/writing, math, and science, social studies and character development. Information on our Creative Arts Preschool is available at the Customer Service Office or on our website at preschool.utahdanceartists.com. We invite you to learn more about this one-of-a-kind program and experience the difference!

Please let us know if you have further questions regarding our dance or preschool pro-grams. We are looking forward to an incredible 2015 -2016 season!

Sincerely,BROOKE MAXWELLUtah Dance Artists Owner/Director

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L E V E L S & P L AC E M E N TPrerequisites

PRIOR TO ENTERING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Placement is based on age for the following classes:Preschool - 3 yrs. old by 12/31/15Pre-Kindergarten - 5 yrs. old by 12/31/15

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Placement is based on grade in school from kindergarten – fourth grade only.Technical evaluation determines placement in the fifth and sixth grade.*Regardless of missing the school deadline or being held back.Kindergarten - in kindergarten for the 2015 - 2016 school yearLevel 1 - in first grade for the 2015 - 2016 school yearLevel 2 - in second grade for the 2015 - 2016 school yearLevel 3 - in third grade for the 2015 - 2016 school yearLevel 4 - in fourth grade for the 2015 - 2016 school yearLevel 5 - in fifth grade for the 2015 - 2016 school year *Level 6 - in sixth grade for the 2015 - 2016 school year **Placement in these levels require an evaluation and approval by the studio director

JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL:

Placement is based on technical evaluation.Intermediate A1 - dancers in the 7th grade and up*Intermediate A2 - dancers in the 7th grade and up*Intermediate B - dancers in the 7th grade and up*Advanced - dancers in the 9th grade and up**Dancers who are new to UDA may be placed in one of the above levels only after approval and evaluation by the studio director

INTRODUCTORY LEVELS FOR DANCERS IN GRADES 5TH - 12TH:

Placement is based on technical ability and grade in school.Teen A - dancers in the 5th - 7th grades who have minimal to no previous dance experienceTeen B - dancers in the 8th - 12th grades who have minimal to no previous dance experience*The above levels are specifically designed for dancers who are older yet at an introductory level. The purpose of our Teen Program is to review and teach dance basics, create a strong dance foundation and to progress quickly; catching dancers up to speed with other dancers their age

*Dancers in the Teen Program can move over to the intermediate and advanced levels classes only after approval and evaluation by the studio director


Available classes for caregivers and dancers who turn 18 Months by 12/31/2015

This program is for children 18 months - 3 years old and their caregiver (mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or a combination there of) each week. This program provides an opportunity for a toddler and an adult to bond while learning and moving together while providing caregivers with ideas and techniques to stimulate the learning and growth of

their child through imaginative play and creative movement.

SOUTH JORDAN LOCATIONWednesday 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Thursday 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

DRAPER LOCATIONMonday 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

*Classes are subject to change or be cancelled based on enrollment and teacher requirements.*Enrolled participants of changed or cancelled classes will be provided with alternative class options. *For the most up to date schedule, please see the website at www.UtahDanceArtists.com.

DA N C E W I T H M E TECHNICAL ADVISE FORPRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN DANCERS

The two most important classes for dancers in preschool, Pre-K and kindergarten are: Tap and Ballet • Tap is essential as it is a dance form that helps the young dancer with coordination, rhythm, timing and musicality; giving a child a music foundation which is essential for all forms of dance.

• Ballet helps instill etiquette such as listening, following instructions and being respectful to others. Pre-ballet fundamentals and exercises are taught to increase creativity, flexibility, concentration and focus; providing a strong foundation for continued dance education at Utah Dance Artists.

• Tap and Jazz are combined together in a combo class at this age because jazz is usually the more popular genre that young dancers want to take; however, tap serves as the more important and critical building block for preschool aged children.

*Additional dance classes available for dancers at this age: Hip-Hop, Acro/tumbling, and Fit Kids



PRE-K & KINDERGARTENP R E - S C H O O LAvailable classes are for students who are 3 yrs. as of 12/31/2015 Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes.

Available classes are for students who are 5 yrs. as of 12/31/2015 Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes.

SOUTH JORDAN LOCATIONMONDAY Preschool Ballet 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preschool Ballet 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. TUESDAY Preschool Acro/Tumble 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Preschool Hip Hop 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preschool Acro/Tumble 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Preschool Hip Hop 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Preschool Ballet 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preschool Ballet 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Preschool Ballet 4:00 p.m. - 4:45p.m.

THURSDAY Preschool Ballet 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preschool Ballet 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FRIDAY Preschool Acro/Tumble 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Preschool Hip Hop 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preschool Acro/Tumble 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Preschool Hip Hop 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

SATURDAY Preschool Ballet 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Preschool / Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SOUTH JORDAN LOCATIONMONDAY Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

TUESDAY Pre-K / Kinder Hip Hop 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Hip Hop 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

THURSDAY Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. FRIDAY Pre-K / Kinder Hip Hop 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Pre-K / Kinder Hip Ho 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Kinder - Level 1 Hip Hop 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SATURDAY Kinder / Level 1 Tap/Jazz 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Kinder / Level 1 Ballet 0:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preschool / Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DRAPER LOCATIONMONDAY Fit Kids 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Preschool Acro/Tumble 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Preschool Hip Hop 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

TUESDAY Preschool Ballet 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Preschool Ballet 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

THURSDAY Preschool Acro/Tumble 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Preschool Hip Hop 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

FRIDAY Fit Kids 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Preschool Ballet 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Preschool Ballet 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

SATURDAY Preschool Ballet 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Preschool Tap/Jazz 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Preschool / Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DRAPER LOCATIONMONDAY Fit Kids 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Hip Hop 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

TUESDAY Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

THURSDAY Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Hip Hop 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

FRIDAY Fit Kids 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 2:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Tap/Jazz 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pre-K / Kinder Ballet 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Kinder / Level 1 Tap/Jazz 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Kinder / Level 1 Ballet 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preschool / Pre-K / Kinder Acro/Tumble 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.



TECHNICAL ADVISE FORDANCERS IN LEVEL 1 - LEVEL 4

The two most important classes for dancers at this age: Tap and Classical Ballet • Tap is essential as it is a dance form that helps the young dancer with coordination, rhythm, timing and musicality; giving a child a music foundation which is essential for all forms of dance.

• Classical Ballet provides the necessary technical foundation, quality of movement and artistry that supports most genres of dance. In ballet levels 1 - 4, we focus on developing a technical foundation, body alignment and posture of the dancer. In addition to the many physical benefits of classical training (impeccable technique and a beautiful sculpted body), ballet helps develop the mind and attitude of the dancer with discipline, focus and an appreciation of structure, which are critical attributes for continued and successful dance education. Ballet training is essential for any dancer who wants to excel in jazz and contemporary styles as the technique and vocabulary for these disciplines come from ballet.

• Ballet classes are held twice a week for level 1 and up. Dancers can intensify their technical training by adding Ballet Intensive to their schedule; this will add one more additional ballet technique class each week.

• At this age, it only benefits a child to add other genres to their training (such as jazz, tumbling and hip hop) if they are already taking tap and ballet classes.

• If a dancer trains in tap and ballet until the fourth grade, technically they will be ready for level 5 jazz without ever taking a jazz class. This is because they will have developed a proper technical foundation (from ballet) and the intricate skills in musicality and coordination (from tap).

Additional Programs Available for Level 1 and 2 Dancers:Performance Program: PEEPs SQUEAKS (South Jordan Studio)Squeaks Rehearsal, Tuesday / 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.*For more information please pick up a Performance Program Guide at the Customer Service OfficeIntermediate Competitive Program: Varsity Petite Team (Draper Studio)*For more information please pick up a Competitive Program Guide at the Customer Service Office Advanced Competitive Program: Conservatory Mini Company (Draper Studio) *Only 2nd graders may participate *For more information please pick up a Competitive Program Guide at the Customer Service Office

Additional Programs Available for Level 3 and 4 Dancers:Performance Program: PEEPs CHICKS (South Jordan Studio)Chicks Rehearsal, Tuesday / 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.*For more information please pick up a Performance Program Guide at the Customer Service OfficeIntermediate Competitive Program: Varsity Mini Team (Draper Studio)*For more information please pick up a Competitive Program Guide at the Customer Service Office Advanced Competitive Program: Conservatory Mini Company (Draper Studio) *For more information please pick up a Competitive Program Guide at the Customer Service Office

*Please refer to pages 33 and 34 for Program descriptions


L E V E L 1 L E V E L 2Available classes for students in 1st grade for the 2015-2016 school year.

Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes. Level 1 ballet is twice a week – paired classes below CANNOT be separated

SOUTH JORDAN LOCATIONMONDAY / THURSDAY Monday Ballet 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday Jazz 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ballet 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY Wednesday Tap 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ballet 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday Jazz 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ballet 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY (combined with Kindergarten students) Jazz/Tap 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ballet 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Acro/Tumble 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DRAPER LOCATIONSATURDAY (combined w/ Kindergarten students) Jazz/Tap 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ballet 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Acro/Tumble 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

DRAPER LOCATION

MONDAY Jazz Technique 1 - 2* 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (see below for details)WEDNESDAY Hip Hop 1 - 2 6:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m.

FRIDAY Hip Hop K - 1 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SATURDAY Beg. Acro/Tumble 1 - 3 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Beg. Acro/Tumble K - 1 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

SATURDAY Beg. Acro/Tumble K - 1 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Beg. Acro/Tumble 1 - 3 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ballet Intensive** (see below for details)

Add-On Classes

Base Curriculum Classes (BALLET, JAZZ, TAP)

*Jazz TechniqueYou may intensify your jazz training by adding a second jazz technique class to your schedule only if you are already enrolled in a jazz recital class. (All extra jazz technique classes are held at the South Jordan Studio.)

**Ballet IntensiveYou may intensify your ballet training by adding a third ballet technique class (ballet intensive) to your schedule only if you are already enrolled in the two paired ballet classes (recital and technique). (All ballet intensive classes are held at the Draper Studio. Please talk to a customer service representative to help you find the right class for you.)

Available classes for students in 2nd grade for the 2015-2016 school year.Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes.

Level 2 ballet is twice a week – paired classes below CANNOT be separated


Thursday Ballet 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Jazz 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY Wednesday Ballet 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tap 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday Ballet 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jazz 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MONDAY Jazz Technique 1 - 2* 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (see below for details)WEDNESDAY Hip Hop 1 - 2 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY Beg. Acro/Tumbling 1 - 3 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

SATURDAY Int. Acro/Tumble 1 - 3 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ballet Intensive** (see below for details)

(Intermediate Tumbling - Prior teacher approval)

Add-On Classes





Available classes for students in 3rd grade for the 2015-2016 school year.Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes.






DRAPER LOCATION DRAPER LOCATION

MONDAY Jazz Technique 3 - 4* 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (see below for details)WEDNESDAY Hip Hop 3 - 4 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.




Add-On Classes




Available classes for students in 4th grade for the 2015-2016 school year.Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes.






MONDAY Jazz Technique 3 - 4* 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (see below for details)WEDNESDAY Hip Hop 3 - 4 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Preteen Ballroom 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.




Add-On Classes




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TECHNICAL ADVISE FORDANCERS IN LEVEL 5 - ADVANCED DANCERS

The most important classes for dancers at this age: Classical Ballet, Jazz and Modern for specific dance goals

• Classical Ballet should continue and always be a part of any dancers training as it provides the necessary technical foundation, quality of movement and artistry that supports most genres of dance. By the time a dancer is in ballet level 5, they have been perfecting their technical foundation, body alignment and posture. In level 5 – Advanced, we focus on quality of movement and developing artistry. In addition to the many physical benefits of classical training (impeccable technique and a beautiful sculpted body), ballet helps develop the mind and attitude of the dancer with discipline, focus and an appreciation of structure which are critical attributes for continued and successful dance education. Ballet training is essential for any dancer who wants to excel in jazz and contemporary styles as the technique and vocabulary for these disciplines come from ballet.

• Ballet classes are held twice a week for levels 5 and up. Dancers can intensify their technical training by adding a Ballet Intensive class to their schedule; this will add one more additional ballet technique class each week.

• In level 5, a dancer will want to add jazz to their dance training, as they are approaching their “Tween” years. Jazz technique will build strength, flexibility, body and mental awareness and style; providing the necessary knowledge and skills for possible participation in junior and senior high school extracurricular activities such as dance company, drill team, and musical theatre. Because of the technical demands in jazz, students are encouraged to supplement their jazz training with classical ballet and/or jazz technique classes.

• Modern/Contemporary is another dance genre that would be important to add at this level if a dancer wants to be on a high school dance company (as most high school dance companies are modern based) and if they plan to continue dance in higher education.

• If a dancer wants to take pointe, they will want to register for pre-pointe in level 6. Dancers who register for pointe, must be registered for ballet twice a week and be in ballet level 6 or higher.

*Classes are subject to change or be cancelled based on enrollment and teacher requirements*Enrolled participants of changed or cancelled classes will be provided with alternative class options. *For the most up to date schedule, please see the website at www.UtahDanceArtists.com.


Additional Programs Available for Dancers at this level:Performance Program: PEEPs TWEETS (South Jordan Studio)Tweets Rehearsal, Tuesday / 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.*For more information please pick up a Performance Program Guide at the Customer Service OfficeIntermediate Competitive Program: Varsity Junior Team (Draper Studio)*For more information please pick up a Performance Program Guide at the Customer Service OfficeAdvanced Competitive Program: Conservatory Junior Company (Draper Studio) *For more information please pick up a Competitive Program Guide at the Customer Service Office


L E V E L 5 & 6 L E V E L 5 & 6Available classes for students in 5th or 6th grade for the 2015-2016 school year. Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes.Level 5 - 6 ballet is twice a week - paired classes below CANNOT be separated.

*Placement in these levels require an evaluation and approval by the studio director

SOUTH JORDAN LOCATIONMONDAY / WEDNESDAY Monday Ballet 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday Ballet 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Jazz 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

TUESDAY / THURSDAY Tuesday Ballet 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.


DRAPER LOCATIONBase Curriculum Classes (BALLET & JAZZ)

MONDAY Jazz Technique 5 - 6* 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (see below for details)TUESDAY Pre Pointe 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Beg.Modern/Contemporary 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Preteen Hip Hop 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Preteen Ballroom 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Int. Tap 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Adv. Tap 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

FRIDAY Pre Pointe 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SATURDAY Beg. Acro/Tumble 4 - 6 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.



Add-On Classes




INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED

SOUTH JORDAN LOCATIONMONDAY Int. B/Adv. Jazz Technique* 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Int. A1&A2/Teen Jazz Tech.* 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (see page 25 for details)

TUESDAY Pre Pointe 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Int./Adv.Modern/ Contemporary 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Teen Ballroom (ages 13-15) 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Teen Ballroom (ages 16-18) 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Teen Hip Hop (ages 16-18) 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Teen Hip Hop (ages 13-15) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Int. Tap 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Adv. Tap 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

THURSDAY Beg./Int. Pointe 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Int./Adv. Pointe 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DRAPER LOCATIONSATURDAY Int. Acro/Tumble (7th & up)2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Intermediate Tumbling - Prior teacher approval) Ballet Intensive** (see page 25 for details)

Add-On Classes

Intermediate - Available classes with prior approval placement for students in 7th grade and up for the 2015 - 2016 school year. Advanced - Available classes with prior approval placement for students in 9th grade

and up for the 2015 - 2016 school year.Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes.

Intermediate & Advanced ballet is twice a week – paired classes below CANNOT be separated.

Base Curriculum Classes (BALLET & JAZZ)SOUTH JORDAN LOCATION

INTERMEDIATE A1MONDAY / THURSDAY

Ballet Monday / 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Ballet Thursday / 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Jazz Thursday / 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE BMONDAY / THURSDAY

Ballet Monday / 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Ballet Thursday / 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Jazz Thursday / 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

INTERMEDIATE A2MONDAY / THURSDAY

Ballet Monday / 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Ballet Thursday / 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Jazz Thursday / 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

ADVANCEDMONDAY / THURSDAY

Ballet Monday / 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Ballet Thursday / 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Jazz Thursday / 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.



Additional Programs Available for Dancers at this level:Performance Program: ENSEMBLE (South Jordan Studio)Ensemble Rehearsals, Tuesday 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p. m. (Advanced) 8:30 p. m. - 10:00 p.m. (Intermediate)*For more information please pick up a Performance Program Guide at the Customer Service Office

Intermediate Competitive Program: Varsity Teen Team (Draper Studio)*For more information please pick up a Competitive Program Guide at the Customer Service Office

Advanced Competitive Program: Conservatory Junior or Teen Company (Draper Studio) *For more information please pick up a Competitive Program Guide at the Customer Service Office



TECHNICAL ADVISE FORDANCERS IN TEEN A & TEEN B

The two most important classes for dancers at this age: Classical Ballet and Jazz

• The purpose of the Teen Program is to re-focus on the dancer’s technical foundation, body alignment and posture in classical ballet and jazz technique; this will provide a strong foundation for continued dance education in all other genres of dance.

• Teen Ballet is a “recital” class held once per week. We strongly recommend adding the Teen Ballet Technique class as a second ballet class if the dancer is serious about their training and wants to move from the “Teen Level” to the Intermediate Levels.

• Teen Jazz is a “recital” class held once per week. We strongly recommend adding the Teen Jazz Technique class as a second jazz class if the dancer is serious about their training and wants to move from the “Teen Level” to the Intermediate Levels.

• Teen Modern/Contemporary is another dance genre that would be important to study at this age/level if a dancer’s goal is to be on a high school dance company (as most high school dance companies are modern based).


Additional Programs Available for Dancers at this level:Performance Program: ENSEMBLE (South Jordan Studio)Ensemble Rehearsal, Tuesday / 7:00 p. m. - 8:30 p.m..*For more information please pick up a Performance Program Guide at the Customer Service Office

Add-On Classes

Available classes for novice technical studentsin 5th - 12th grade for the 2015 - 2016 school year.

Use our suggested schedules OR create your own by mixing and matching classes.

Base Curriculum Classes (BALLET & JAZZ)SOUTH JORDAN LOCATION ONLY

TEEN A (5th-7th)MONDAY

Jazz 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Ballet 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

TEEN B (8th-12th)MONDAY

Ballet 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Jazz 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

SOUTH JORDAN LOCATIONMONDAY Teen Jazz Technique 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

TUESDAY Teen Modern/Contemporary 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Pre Pointe 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Teen Ballet Technique 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Teen Ballroom (ages 13-15) 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Teen Ballroom (ages 16-18) 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Teen Hip Hop (ages 16-18) 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Teen Hip Hop (ages 13-15) 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY Beg. Acro/Tumble 4 - 6 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Beg. Acro/Tumble 7th & up 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

DRAPER LOCATIONSATURDAY Int. Acro/Tumble 4 - 6 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Int. Acro/Tumble 7th & up 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Intermediate Tumbling - Prior teacher approval)

T E E N A & B


CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

CLASSICAL BALLET

Classical Ballet provides the necessary technical foundation, quality of movement and artistry that supports most genres of dance. In ballet levels 1 - 4, we focus on developing the technical foundation, body alignment and posture of the dancer; while in ballet levels 5 and up we focus on quality of movement and developing artistry. In addition to the many physical benefits of classical training (impeccable technique and a beautiful sculpted body), ballet helps develop the mind and attitude of the dancer with discipline, focus and an appreciation of structure which are critical attributes for continued and successful dance education. Ballet training is essential for any dancer who wants to excel in jazz and contemporary styles as the technique and vocabulary for these disciplines come from ballet. Ballet classes are held twice a week for levels 1 and above. For a third weekly ballet class, dancers can speak to Customer Service to add a Ballet Intensive class to their schedule at the UDA Draper studio.

BALLET INTENSIVE

The main focus of the Ballet Intensive class is to give additional training to serious dancers who want optimal technical training. This class is designed to be added as the third ballet class to those dancers in level 1 and above who are already taking the required two ballet classes at the South Jordan studio. This Ballet Intensive class is held at the UDA Draper studio with the competitive dancers. *Dancers who add a Ballet Intensive class to their schedule should also consider adding pre-pointe to their schedule once they are in ballet 6. This provides our serious ballet students ballet class four times a week.

BALLROOM

This class is designed to introduce and educate students in a variety of ballroom dance styles. The first objective is to establish a strong foundation for students to build upon. We do this by focusing on the following areas of ballroom technique: dance position, head alignment, balance, and balance between partners, footwork, leading, and following. All ballroom participants will be required to compete twice during the year: November through March. Competition preparation will take place from September to mid-March, and recital preparation will take place mid-March to June. Technique will be a main focus all year. All dancers registering for this class must register with a partner.

PRESCHOOL BALLET

The main focus of all preschool classes is to foster a love for dance and learning. This usually is the first experience in a dance class with a teacher and other students; therefore, etiquette such as listening, following instructions and being respectful to others is emphasized. Pre-ballet fundamentals and exercises are taught to increase creativity, flexibility, concentration and focus; providing a strong foundation for continued dance education at Utah Dance Artists.


FIT KIDS

Fit Kids is designed to camouflage fitness components; helping young children develop healthy exercise habits while having fun. Classes are designed to raise your child’s heart rate, increase endurance and flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles while participating in fun games and activities rather than structured exercise. Classes will combine Thai Chi, yoga, Cardio Conditioning, Fitness Circuits and Relays that incorporate running, jumping, leaping and crawling! This class will raise your child’s heart rate and their love for physical activity.

HIP HOP

Hip Hop is a street style of dance that tends to be less structured than other dance forms as it focuses on self-expression and movement that involves the whole body. Hip hop mixes funk and video dance styles, focusing on its own technique that consists of gliding, popping, locking and breaking. Hip Hop is perfect for the beginning or advanced student who has the desire to partici-pate in a popular and energetic dance style which does not require knowledge or trainingin classical technique.

JAZZ

Jazz allows students to dance to today’s popular music from current music artists. Jazz is a fun, high-energy dance form that steals and borrows movement from ballet technique, modern, hip hop and even ethnic forms of dance. The focus of this class is to build strength, flexibility, body and mental awareness and style; providing the necessary knowledge and skills for possible par-ticipation in junior and senior high school extracurricular activities such as dance company, drill team, and musical theatre. Because of the technical demands in jazz, students are encouraged to supplement their jazz training with classical ballet or an additional jazz technique classes.

JAZZ TECHNIQUE

The main focus of this class is to give dancers the same opportunity and benefits of our normal jazz class without the commitment of learning choreography and participating in UDA’s annual recital. This allows dancers to target the technical aspect of jazz such as leaps, turns and jumps as well as developing overall strength and flexibility. This class cannot be taken by itself; it is designed to be added as a second class for dancers who are already enrolled in jazz.

MODERN/CONTEMPORARY

Modern dance is increasingly popular as it lends itself to the study of contemporary movement and style. Modern technique is an important study for dancers who want to improve in contemporary and lyrical styles of dance or who have the desire to be on their high school dance company. Most high school dance companies are modern based. Training in modern (as well as ballet and jazz) is strongly encouraged for dancers that want to receive a higher education in dance or plan to have a professional career as a performer or dance teacher.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

POINTE

Pointe is recommended for all serious ballet students and a necessity for any dancer who plans on majoring in ballet in higher education or considering ballet as a professional career. Pointe can only be considered after a dancer has had four years of classical training and has completed a year in the pre-pointe class. Even then a dancer must receive permission to advance to the beginning - advanced level pointe classes require an evaluation and approval by the studio director.

PRE POINTE

In this class, therabands as well as partner, barre and center exercises are used to build overall strength and flexibility in the feet and ankles; ensuring that dancers are properly prepared to receive their pointe shoes. When each dancer is ready to go “en pointe”, they are individually and properly fitted in their pointe shoes by their teacher; allowing each dancer to continue to build strength in their shoes from this time forward. Dancers must be in at least level 6 to start this class. The pre pointe class does not participate in the UDA June Recital.

TAP

Tap is an important dance form for dancers from preschool through the fourth grade; serving as a critical building block for all dance forms as it develops a strong foundation of coordination, rhythm, timing and musicality. Lower levels of tap will master basic tap technique while intermediate and advanced tap levels will learn more intricate and complex tap steps involving syncopated rhythms.

TAP/JAZZ COMBO

The main focus of all preschool classes is to foster a love for dance and learning. This usually is the first experience in a dance classroom with a teacher and other students; therefore, etiquette such as listening, following instructions and being respectful to others is emphasized. Basic jazz and tap fundamentals are taught to increase coordination, rhythm, timing and musicality; providing a strong foundation for continued dance education at Utah Dance Artists.

ACROBATICS/TUMBLING FOR DANCERS

UDA’s Acrobatic Arts program is a professional curriculum designed to promote excellence in flexibility, strength, balance, limbering, tumbling, and partner/group stunting. This 12-level program will help dancers learn the necessary exercises and skills to technically master tumbling skills that are commonly used in dance such as aerials, back handsprings, aerial walkovers and layouts; while equally gaining the grace, flexibility, balance, and strength to seamlessly, beautifully, and safely perform all skills on a stage or hard floor—away from tumbling mats.


PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

DANCE WITH ME PROGRAM

The Dance With me Program is for children 18 months - 3 years old and their caregiver (mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or a combination thereof) each week. This program provides an opportunity for a toddler and an adult to bond while learning, laughing and moving together while providing caregivers with ideas and techniques to stimulate the learning and growth of their child through imaginative play and creative movement.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM

The Technical Program is the inclusive program in which all of our dancers participate. Whether a child is dancing for recreation or competitive purposes, it is our belief that technical classes should come first and foremost in all dancers training.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS: PEEPS AND ENSEMBLE

The Performance Program is to give a dancer additional experiences in artistic development and performance. Using our community as the vehicle, the PEEPs and Ensemble programs can help dancers grow as artists in a performance enhanced environment. Additionally, dancers learn the importance of accountability to others and responsibility to self as they work as a member of a team. These programs are divided into the following area of focus and levels of participation:

PEEPS PROGRAM - Focus on Ballet and Jazz StylesSQUEAKS - Level 1 and 2 Dancers (1st and 2nd graders)CHICKS - Level 3 and 4 Dancers (3rd and 4th graders)TWEETS - Level 5, level 6 and Teen A Dancers (5th and 6th graders)

ENSEMBLE PROGRAM - Focus on Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary StylesTEEN - Dancers who participate in Teen Level Technique ClassesINTERMEDIATE - Dancers who participate in Intermediate A1 and Intermediate A2 Technique ClassesADVANCED - Dancers who participate in Intermediate B and Advanced Technique Classes

*Please refer to our Performance Program Guide (available at the customer service counter) for furtherinformation regarding these programs.


PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

VARSITY COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

The Varsity Competitive Program is an entry intermediate based competitive program for dancers who are in the 1st - 9th grade. This program is designed for dancers who have a desire to achieve a higher level of technique and performance, whose main goal is to make their high school drill team or dance company. Dancers will be required to take weekly classes in classical ballet, jazz technique, acro/tumbling, stretch/conditioning and choreography; studying technique, precision and performance quality. Varsity Teams are not provided after the ninth grade as the goal will be for dancers to be participating on their preferred high school teams.

*Dancers who have never been on a competitive team should audition for this program; even if they have professional or educational goals beyond high school. Dancers in the Varsity Program will be invited to audition for the Conservatory Program when they are considered an advanced level dancer.

PETITE TEAM - Level 1 and 2 Dancers (1st and 2nd graders)MINI TEAM - Level 3 and 4 Dancers (3rd and 4th graders)JUNIOR TEAM - Level 5 and 6 Dancers (5th and 6th graders)TEEN TEAM - Intermediate Level Dancers (7th - 9th graders)

*Please refer to our Competitive Dance Program Guide (available at the customer service counter) for further information regarding this program.

CONSERVATORY COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

The Conservatory Competitive Program is an intensive jazz based competitive program for advanced dancers in the 2nd - 12th grade. This program is designed for dancers who have a desire to achieve a higher level of technique, performance and artistry, whose main goal is to continue their dance education after high school through higher education or professional experience. Dancers will be required to take weekly classes in classical ballet, jazz, jazztechnique, choreography, acro/tumbling and stretch and conditioning; with additionalopportunities to take master classes and attending dance conventions. *Only dancers who receive a special invitation or have been on a Conservatory Company should audition for this program. Dancers who are new to UDA and interested in auditioning for this program should speak with one of our Customer Service Team Members.

MINI COMPANY - Level 2, 3 and 4 Dancers (2nd - 4th graders)JUNIOR COMPANY - Level 5 and 6 Dancers (5th - 7th graders)TEEN COMPANY - Advanced Level Dancers (7th - 9th graders)SENIOR COMPANY - Advanced Level Dancers (10th - 12th graders)

*Please refer to our Competitive Dance Program Guide (available at the customer service counter) for further information regarding this program.

ARTISTS IN TRAINING PROGRAM

The Artists in Training Program (AIT) is for serious dancers who are in the 9th - 12th grade who want to explore career opportunities in the following areas of dance: teaching, choreographing and performing. AIT participants will work with professionals both inside and outside of UDA to prepare for continued dance education after high school. *This program is only for dancers who receive a special invitation or currently participate in Ensemble, Varsity or Conservatory Competitive Programs. Dancers who are new to UDA and interested in being a part of this program should speak with one of our Customer Service Team Members.


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2015-2016 UDA TUITION SCALE DISCOUNTS & FEES

Use this scale to calculate monthly tuition based on the number of hours of dance instruction taken per week. Monthly tuition is figured by averaging 4 weeks per month.

FAMILY DISCOUNT:Each additional child (after the first registered student) receives $5.00 off their monthly tuition.

BOYS PROGRAM:Boys at UDA can take ballet and jazz classes for FREE! Additionally, boys who sign up for the ballroom class can take tap and hip hop classes for 50% off regular price.

FeesREGISTRATION FEE:$30 per student or $75 per family (due at the time of registration)

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT:This deposit is calculated at ½ the total account monthly tuition and is due at the time of registration. This deposit is applied to June tuition (therefore, no June tuition is collected). If a student withdraws from classes prior to June, the deposit is non-refundable.

CLASS UNIFORM FEE:This fee is only applied to preschool classes. All preschool dancers must wear a UDA uniform which consists of a leotard, pink tights and a ballet skirt (for ballet) and black hot shorts (for jazz/tap). The cost of this uniform is approximately $50.

*The fees below do not apply to non-performance classes

RECITAL FEE:UDA performs an annual Spring Recital each June. The recital is performed at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah Campus. A recital fee of $80 is assessed to EACH FAMILY with October tuition. This fee covers spring recital expenses such as insurance, facility rental, ushers, janitorial fees, technician fees, programs, etc. This fee entitles each family to four complimentary tickets to the performanceof their choice. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at $13.50 each.

COSTUME FEE:Dancers are required to purchase a costume for each performance class in which they are enrolled. This does not include technical classes. Costumes are ordered over winter recess and costs range from $60 - $100 per costume. The first costume deposit of $40 is due with December tuition and the remaining costume balance is due with February tuition.


WORDS OF WISDOMRegarding Registration and Participation

1. Technical dance classes offer more “bang for your buck”, as they will help instill technique and develop a strong dance foundation for your dancer.

2. Any genre of dance that a child can continue with in college such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern and ballroom are classes where money is well spent.

3. If a child purely wants to dance for recreation, then hip hop is a good class to take, as it is a “street style” of dance which does not require knowledge or training in classical technique.

4. If a dancer wants to increase their technique, they should first add more ballet technique classes (UDA’s Ballet Intensive) and secondly, more jazz technique classes (UDA’s Jazz Technique).

5. The Ballet Intensive class is for dancers who are enrolled in ballet twice per week and want to add an additional ballet class. The Ballet Intensive class serves as a third ballet technique class to intensify technical training and is at the UDA Draper studio.

6. If your dancer is interested in dancing on pointe, then they should start the pre-pointe class when they are in ballet level 6.

7. Dancers in levels Teen A and B are only required to do ballet one time per week. If they want to increase their technical training they should add either a teen ballet or jazz technique class to their schedule (and will be required to do so if they participate in the PEEPs and the Ensemble Performance Program).

8. If your dancer wants to fast track their training or has the desire to achieve a higher level of technique, artistry and performance, they should consider participating in one of our UDA Programs: PEEPs, Ensemble, Varsity, Conservatory or AIT.

9. If you have a dancer in the 1st - 6th grade who wants more performing opportunities in the community without the added cost and intensity of competitive dance, they are strongly encouraged to participate in our PEEPs Performance Program.* 10. If you have a dancer in the 7th - 12th grade who would like more performing opportunities in the community without the added cost and intensity of competitive dance, they are strongly encouraged to participate in our Ensemble Performance Program.* 11. If your dancer’s goal is to participate on the high school dance company or drill team, they are strongly encouraged to participate in our Varsity Competitive Program; available for dancers in 1st - 9th grades.*

12. If your dancer plans on continuing their dance education after high school through higher education or professional experience, they are strongly encouraged to participate in our Conservatory Competitive Program; available for dancers in 2nd - 12th grades.*

13. If your dancer wants to learn how to choreograph and teach, they are strongly encouraged to participate in our Artists in Training Program, so your dancer will have the opportunity to do both within the UDA Studio.*

*Please see program descriptions on pages 33 and 34 for more information

At the South Jordan Location

Increase Strength, Flexibility and Confidenceusing the Pilates Reformer

Exercises specifically created for dancers, designed to build strength in all muscle groups, particularly abdominals, hamstrings, adductors and external rotation.

Dancers working on the Pilates reformers are able to gain a better understanding of backand hip placement, proper foot and ankle tracking to minimize injury and increase flexibility

in hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors, back, calves and achilles.

Students can choose from a group session of three students, Semi or Private Sessions ½ hour Sessions.

A FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSIONis offered to New Pilates students. Pilates reformer sessions at UDA are taughtby Marcia McCutchan. Marcia has taught Pilates at UDA since 2010 and prior

to that in Utah and California since 1993.

Photo Credits:Chelsea Ross 2015 & Don Polo Photography 2015

Photos of dancers at Utah Dance Artists

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SOUTH JORDAN LOCATION11021 South Redwood Road Suite 200

South Jordan, Utah 84095

801.562.0913

DRAPER LOCATION12896 South Pony Express Road Suite 50

Draper, Utah 84020

801.523.5903

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