Fall Session Beginning October 13th
Join us for our next session of dance classes beginning in October. All dance classes are designed for beginner level dancers and include basic movement, ballet, tap, jazz, and cheer.
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Classes take place in the basement of the 1st Presbyterian Church in Pipestone; 301 2nd Ave SE.
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Dancewear and dance shoes are encouraged. AMP has some ballet, tap, and jazz shoes available and can be tried on the first night of dance. If you have gently used shoes or dancewear you would like to donate, please bring the first night of class.
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Questions emailed to pipestoneamp@gmail.com
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Phone calls to Program Director Jenn Sheldon at 507-820-0329.
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All classes are subject to change based on numbers.
Schedule of Fall Dance Session
October 13th through December 11th
MONDAY
4:00 - 4:35 Cheer K-1
4:40 - 5:15 Cheer 2-6
4:40 - 5:15 Dance K-2
5:20 - 6:05 Dance 3-6
7:00 - 7:45 Line Dancing 5th - Adult
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THURSDAY
4:40 - 5:15 Basic Movement PreK
Dress Rehearsal for showcase: Friday, December 12
Showcase: Saturday, December 13
Mommy & Me (2-4 yrs)
Preschool (ages 3-5 yrs): creative basic dance movement. build confidence, body awareness, coordination, rhythm, improved gross motor skills, & following directions.
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Grades: K-8th all Classes include a mix of ballet, jazz & tap. Dance terminology with movement, dance combinations, flexibility, turn sequences, leaps, barre exercises, musicality, & performance skills.
Musical theater: 5 grade - 12 grade
Musical theater: Adults.
Integrate dance with acting, story-telling, & stage presence. character movement, projection, ensemble work.
Line Dancing: 5 grade -12 grade
Line Dancing: Adults.
Fun, choreographed routines in unison. Basic line dance terminology, steps, & building a community through shared movement.
Cheer: K-8th grade.cheer fundamentals, jumps, chants, stunts, dance technique & performance energy.
Privates/solos: Please reach out to Jenn Sheldon to schedule your private lessons.
Questions emailed to pipestoneamp@gmail.com
Phone calls to Program Director Jenn Sheldon at 507-820-0329.
More Information About Classes
What to wear to dance and cheer classes.
We would like to get everyone wearing correct dance shoes and dancewear. However, the 1st week of dance, please check out what we have available. We have many used, some new dance shoes available as well as some dancewear. We will maintain a shoe & clothing swap onsite. There is also a dance wear/shoe donation dropoff at SoJos Sportswear downtown Pipestone.
-Cheer: leggings/sweats, tennis shoes or jazz shoes, hair up & out of face.
-Dance: dance wear such as leotards, jazz pants, leggings, Yoga pants, skirts, no preference in color. Avoid loose fitting clothing such as baggy sweats or t-shirts or constrictive clothing such as jeans. No big jewelry. Appropriate dance shoes such as ballet, tap, jazz are required. Do NOT get ballet shoes that look like bedroom slippers. Hair should be up (ponytail or bun) and away from face.
If you wish to buy something ahead of time, here are some good resources: www.discountdance.com, Amazon, The Dance Line in Sioux Falls, Once Upon a Child in Sioux Falls.
Other Information
Parents can wait in the nursery room adjacent to the dance rooms. We prefer parents of the youngest students to stay onsite. There is no room for viewing classes within the classrooms.
Students should bring a filled water bottle
Cell phones should stay out of the classroom
Meet the AMP Dance Team
We would like to introduce you to the class leaders for our Fall Dance session.
This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.