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Classes Available

Beginner through pre-professional training is available at SOF. Class placement  in weekly classes will be determined by the students's age (as of Sept. 1st) and ability.   Classical ballet training is offered in the ballet program, developed by Ballet Mistress Theresa Shampine, with focus on the Vaganova method.
2007-2008 schedule is below.
Open registration for spring ends January 30.  (New classes may be added for Winter/Spring...call us to see!!).

Birthday parties are booked at your convenience.  Call for availability!

Mom-n-Me - a new class designed to introduce movement to the youngest of dancers and their favorite adult! 30 minutes (Child age 2-3)  Call for availability and sessions. 

Creative Movement/Pre-ballet - especially designed to expand motor skills of younger students by developing coordination and self-expression through simple dance movements and songs. 45 minutes (Ages 3-4)

Pre-ballet/Tap - an introduction to the technique in ballet and tap, while still developing motor skills, rhythm and coordination. 1 hour (Ages 4-5)

Ballet Prep - an introduction to the formal study of Ballet for our younger dancers. 1 hour (Ages 6-7) NEW FALL 2006.  *This class dances in Nativity Ballet 2006.

Ballet - complete classical training emphasizing proper technique and development. Praise expressions are also introduced in the choreography. (Ages 7 and up)
***Ballet is the most beneficial form of dance for the body placement and is the best foundation for all other dance forms. Students are not required to take ballet, however, it is highly recommended that any student wishing to improve technique and move on to advance classes have this essential instruction.

Pointe - advance technique taught for ages 12 and over with at least two years ballet experience. Requires staff approval.

Modern - a free and expressive form of dance for experienced dancers (Ages 11 and up).

Jazz - an exciting and free form of dance. It is great for flexibility and extension. (Ages 7 and up).

Tap - an upbeat, fun, all-American favorite! It is excellent for rhythm as well as toning and strengthening the legs! (Ages 4 and up).

Hip Hop - an aerobic funk style of dance, reminiscent of music videos. Great for muscle and aerobic exercise! (Ages 8 and up)

Ballroom - learn the latest in ballroom and latin dancing!  Limited space.  A partner is recommended.  (Ages 14-Adult)  Call for availability and sessions!  (Workshop slated for  February 10th, 2007).


Winter/Spring�Schedule 2008

(Updated as of January 3, 2008)
Saturday classes have been added are available.
Classes resume Jan. 7th

Staff:  Theresa Shampine, Julie Reeves, Mary Binkley, Kelsey Binkley, Natalie Jones,
Ashleyanne Spinks, Christina Alexandersen

Mom-n-Me 2-3yr olds and favorite adult

One morning with Ms. Julie (must have 3 to make class) for 30 minutes/week.
Call if interested.  (Possible March start).

Preballet  3-4year olds

Tues. 11:30-12:15 Ms. Julie FULL
Wed 645-730 Miss Mary FULL
Thurs. 2:45-3:30 Miss Natalie
Friday 3:15-4.00 Miss Kelsey NEW

Ballet/Tap 4-6yr. Olds

Monday 300-400 Miss Christina NEW
Monday 400-500 Miss Christina  (Second year tappers only)
Tuesday 1230-130 Ms. Julie FULL
Tuesday 315-415 Ms. Julie (Second year tappers only) almost FULL
Wed. 300-400 Miss Kelsey FULL
Thurs. 330-430 Miss Natalie FULL
Sat. 930-1030am Miss Natalie

Ballet Prep 6-7 yr olds

Tuesday 515-615 Ms. Julie
Thursday 330-430 Miss Mary

 

Ballet/Tap/Jazz for 6-8yr olds (fun class exposing kids to all three genres)
Saturdays 1030-12noon Miss Natalie

Ages 7-12

 

Ballet I:           Tuesday 415-515 Ms. Julie FULL
                        Wednesday 500-600 Ms. Mary NEW CLASS
Ballet II:         Friday 500-600 Ms. Julie (ages 8 and up)

JAZZ/TAP COMBO  (age 6 if taking Ballet class, at least age 7 if not)
Wednesday 400-500 Miss Mary (first and second years) ALMOST FULL
Thursday 430-530 Miss Natalie (second and third years)

 

HipHop (must be at least 8 years old):

I: Tuesdays 700-800 Miss Natalie FULL
I: Fridays 400-500 Miss Kelsey

Tap:

Intermediate: Must have experience: Tuesday 615-700 Ms. Julie

Company: Thursday 800-830 (Director approval only) Ms. Julie

BOYS  ONLY CLASSES!

If you are interested in boys classes, please call the studio.

 

Classes for Ages 11 and up

Ballet

Teen Ballet:  Fridays 5-630 Miss Kelsey
Adult Ballet:  Tuesdays 530-700pm Miss Mary

HipHop

I: Tuesdays 700-800 Miss Natalie FULL
I: Fridays 400-500 Miss Kelsey
II:  Tuesdays 800-900 Miss Natalie (Middle and high schoolers)

 

Tap

Beginners/Int. Thursday 830-930 Ms. Julie (Primarily for Adults, others welcome)
Intermediate Tuesday 615-700 Ms. Julie
Adv./Co. Tap  Thursdays 800-830 Ms. Julie (must have director approval)

Ballroom/Latin Dancing
Workshops TBA with Diana Seward

Modern/Body Conditioning for companies

Apprentice level:  Monday 500-600 Ms. Ashleyanne
Company level: Monday 815-915 Ms. Ashleyanne

ADULT CLASSES:
Ballet: Tuesday 530-7 Ms. Mary
Jazz: Wednesday 730-830 Miss Mary TENTATIVE, call if interested
Tap: Thursday 830-930 Ms. Julie
Ballroom:  Workshops TBA
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COMPANY CLASSES:  Call for audition if interested.
Company members have separate tuition/dues schedule and minimum class requirements.

YOUNG APPRENTICE COMPANY Ballet:
Tues. 400-515 Ms. Mary (Devotionals at end)
Fri 330-500 Ms. Julie (Rehearsals at end)
***Accompanying Jazz/Tap: Thurs. 430-530 Ms. Natalie

YOUNG COMPANY Ballet:
Monday 4-6 Ms. Theresa (Rehearsals and Devotionals at end)
Wednesdays 4-6 Ms. Theresa (Rehearsals at end)
YOUNG COMPANY Jazz:
Wednesday 600-645 Ms. Mary

APPRENTICE COMPANY Ballet:
Monday 6-8pm Ms Theresa (called rehearsals when needed 8-9)
Devotions Thursdays 630-7 STAFF
Thursday 7-9 Ms. Theresa
APPRENTICE COMPANY Modern/Body Conditioning:
Monday 500-600 Ms. Ashleyanne
APPRENTICE COMPANY Jazz:
Thursday 530-630 Miss Natalie

COMPANY TRAINEE ballet class (by invitation only):
Tuesday 700-900 Ms. Theresa   Called Rehearsals from 900-930 when needed

COMPANY Ballet:
Monday 600-800 Ms. Ashleyanne (all Sr. Company)
Adv. Co.: Wed.6-815pm Ms. Theresa (called Rehearsals 815-900)
Called Alumni Rehearsals (Wed. 800-930 when needed) Alumni must take at least one ballet class/week to participate)
Devotions Thursdays 630-7 STAFF
Pointe class w/ Rehearsals: Thursday 430-630 Ms. Theresa
Technical class (non-Adv. Co.): Tuesday 700-900 Ms. Theresa   (called Rehearsals from 900-930)
COMPANY Jazz/Rehearsals when needed:
Thursdays 700-800 Ms. Julie/Miss Natalie
COMPANY Modern/Body Conditioning:
Monday 800-915 Ms. Ashleyanne
COMPANY Tap: 
Thursdays 800-830 Ms. Julie (optional but encouraged)

ANY COMPANY CLASS MEMBER must have auditioned to register for any company level class.

 

 

 


Tuition for 2007 - 2008

A fee of $30 per family is due upon registration and is non-refundable.  Each student registering will receive a STEPS of FAITH T-Shirt!

Tuition is an annual fee based on thirty-six weeks of instruction (Aug 6-May 16). For your convenience, it is divided into ten equal installments and is due by the tenth of the month. A discount of 5% is available to those wishing to pay at least three months at a time and a 10% discount to those paying yearly. Allowances have been made for holidays.

Rates are per family (effective Fall 2007):
*1st class per week - 30 min. $40 per month
*1st class per week - 45 min. $45 per month
*1st class per week - 1 hour $50 per month
*1st class per week - 1 1/2 hr. $65 per month
*1st class per week - 2 hours $90 per month
*Each additional class per week
30min $35 per month
45min - 1 hour $40 per month
1 1/2 hour $50 per month
*Unlimited classes(1st student) $175 per month (Company member's tuition is different and includes member dues)
MomNMe six week sessions is $50 and Ballroom workshop has its own separate fees.  Call for information. BIRTHDAY PARTY Fees:
Includes 1 hour instruction and an additional hour of studio use for cake/presents: $90 for first 10 dancers, $9 each additional dancer.

What to Wear to class...
All students are required to wear appropriate dance wear to class (no jeans and no costumes). All female students need a class-designated leotard for minimal distraction in class as well as for uniformity for class/small performances.  See office for your designated color.  You will have the option of style choices.   Hair must be in a bun for all ballet classes, pulled away from the face for all other classes.
Ballet: class assigned leotard for preschoolers and children, as well as company level classes, solid color leotard for teens and adults, pink footed or convertible tights, leather or canvas (not nylon) pink ballet shoes.
Tap: solid colored leotard or unitard, tights, black tap shoes(ribbon tie for ages 4-10; character or jazz tap shoes for older students).
Jazz & Hip-Hop: solid color leotard or unita rd, tights, black leather jazz shoes or dance sneakers or black ballet shoes. May wear jazz pants or leggings.   No jeans or shorts without tights, please.
Modern/Pilates:  solid colored leotard, pink tights, bare feet. An exercise mat is required for body conditioning.

Male students may wear shorts and t-shirt with appropriate black dance shoes where required. 
See HOW TO CONTACT US page for link to DanceWearHouse.

 

Steps of Faith Dance Studio is a Christian Dance Studio located near Calhoun Georgia. Steps of Faith Dance Studio provides dance lessons for those who live in Acworth, Cartersville, Woodstock, Rome, Adairsville, and Calhoun Georgia.  Steps of Faith Dance Studio offers Tap, Jazz, Ballet Classes, lessons and much more.

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STEPS OF FAITH DANCE STUDIO
32B Center Road,Cartersville,GA 30121
(770) 606-0506

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