Father Ryan Arts Center:: Arts Education

Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap & Tumbling (ages 3-5)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:45 – 11 am
Instructor: Sharon Tryc (Second Floor, Dance Studio 2)
These programs are a prelude to formal instruction and introduce children to music, movement, and rhythm through a structured progression that stresses creativity and group interaction.
Member Tuition.....................................$63.75
Non-Member Tuition..............................$75

Youth Ballet & Jazz (ages 6-12) Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 – 11 am
Instructor: Anne Pavlick (Second Floor, Dance Studio 1)
Learn basic to advanced ballet and jazz movements and techniques.
Member Tuition.....................................$51
Non-Member Tuition..............................$60

Intro to Tap for Teens (ages 13 - 18) Tuesdays & Thursdays 11 am - 12 pm
Instructor: Kerra Alexander (Second Floor, Dance Studio 2)
Teen tap is a beginner level tap class that focuses on rhythm and sound. Dancers will learn classic tap technique and learn to hear rhythm combinations. No previous experience required.
Member Tuition..................................... $51
Non-Member Tuition.............................. $60

Hoopdance (all ages/levels) Thursdays 6 -7 pm
Instructor: Stephanie Babines (Second Floor, Dance Studio 1)
Hoop dance is a fun, low impact way to lose weight, define muscles and discover the joy hiding within you. Students you will learn the core moves of hoopdance that will allow you to build a solid foundation to dance from. You will strengthen and open your body, and discover yourself in the hoop. You'll learn beautiful moves, build your skills, and start learning how to actually dance with the hoop! All the while, you'll be toning your abs, back, arms, hips, buns and legs, strengthening and opening your upper back and chest, increasing balance and getting a cardio workout!
Member Tuition..................................... $38.25 + hoop
Non-Member Tuition.............................. $45 + hoop

Ballroom Dancing (ages 21 - adult) Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm Instructor: Geraldine Pastin (Second Floor, Dance Studio 2)
This class is designed to develop four basic dances to the level of moving around the floor with a partner to make the dance more enjoyable to your partner. It will strengthen your lead/follow and give you confidence to get on the floor without the fear of not knowing what to do.

Member Tuition.....................................$51
Non-Member Tuition..............................$60

Middle Eastern "Belly" Dance (ages 17 - adult) Thursdays 7 – 8:20 pm
Instructor: Kari Merlina (Second Floor, Dance Studio 1)
Middle Eastern Dance, commonly known as Belly Dance, is an elegant art form with ancient roots. Coming from a variety of cultures, there are many theories regarding the birth of this respected art. From gypsies traveling on the Silk Road to birthing rituals, all theories pulled together represent different elements of the dance. This dance transcends the boundaries of age, gender and culture.
This beginner level class will focus on the basic movements of Belly Dance from your head to your feet. We will start off the class with a warm up and end with a fun combination. Please dress comfortably and prepare to go barefoot.
Member Tuition.....................................$51
Non-Member Tuition..............................$60