Waseca Community Education

The BlueJay Dance Program offers classes in a variety of different styles for anybody aged three and up. Included in the cost of every class is instruction, recital costume, and a group picture. For the fall session, the recital rehearsal will be held during the final week of class during their class session and the Dance Recital is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14 in the Central Building Auditorium. If you have any questions, please visit Ms. Jennifer during the dance open house scheduled for Thursday, August 15th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the Main Dance Studio- room 242 of the Central Building. If you are paying by credit card, the option of utilizing a payment plan is available. The option of paying in full at the time of registration still exists (check, cash, or card), but we are also able to offer the ability to spread payments out over the course of the Fall session. By choosing the payment plan, the first of four equal payments is charged to your card at time of registration, with the final three payments automatically charged to your card on Oct. 1, Nov. 1, and Dec. 1. Once you register, you are committed to all four payments as they will automatically be charged on those dates. It is your responsibility to ensure your payment methods are up-to-date. Your child will not be able to participate in the recital if your payments are not paid in full. Please reach out to the Community Education office if you're having trouble paying; we're willing to work with you! Also, if your student qualifies for free/reduced lunches and has a current application on file, they are eligible to receive the Larissa Androli Dance Scholarship. Please stop in to the community education office to fill out an application prior to registration. Dance With Me Parent/Child Class (Child 18 months - 3 year old, with a parent/caregiver): Introduction to dance class. Will work on basic locomotor skills and coordination, body awareness, fun songs, games, and props. We will participate in the December recital with a fun Winter/Christmas dance! Bitty Ballerinas (Preschool ages 3 - 5): This is an introduction to dance and creative movement. We will teach tap and ballet using basic concepts. We will explore movement and music, while we develop motor skills, social interaction and communication skills in a positive learning environment. Tap and Ballet shoes are required. *Children must be potty trained** Tiny Tappers (Grades K - 1): Introduction to Tap, Ballet, and Jazz. Dancers will learn basic steps, terminology, and basic combinations, while we develop a sense of rhythm and spatial awareness in a positive learning environment. Tap and Ballet shoes are required. Mini Hip-Hop (Grades K - 1): Move and groove while learning the latest hip-hop dances. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip-hop skills and choreography. Will need black sneakers used only for dance (no street shoes on the dance floor). Rising Stars (Grade 2): This class will be taught tap, jazz and ballet. They will learn new steps, combinations and terminology while we focus on developing rhythm and musicality. Tap and tan Jazz shoes are required. Elementary Hip-Hop (Grades 2 - 3): Move and groove while learning the latest hip-hop dances. Dancers will learn hip-hop skills and choreography. Will need black sneakers used only for dance class (no street shoes on the dance floor). Ballet/Lyrical 1 (Grades 2-5): This class will be highly focused on the use of proper ballet placement, techniques and terminology while doing barre work, center floor work and across the floor. Students will be required to wear a leotard and tights to class-skirt or shorts are optional. Will need tan ballet shoes or lyrical half soles. Jammers (Grade 3): This class will be taught tap and jazz. We will work towards more challenging steps and combinations, as we develop our technique and musicality. Tap and tan Jazz shoes are required. Rhythm Rockers (Grades 4 - 5): This class will be taught tap and jazz. We will work towards more challenging steps and combinations, as we develop our technique and musicality. Tap and tan Jazz shoes are required. Junior Hip Hop (Grades 4 - 6): Move and groove while learning the latest hip-hop dances. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip-hop skills and choreography. Will need black sneakers used only for dance (no street shoes on the dance floor). Ballet/Lyrical 2 (Grades 5-12): This class will be highly focused on the use of proper ballet placement, techniques and terminology while doing barre work, center floor work and across the floor. Students will be required to wear a leotard and tights to class-skirt or shorts are optional. Will need tan ballet shoes or lyrical half soles. Dream Team (Grades 6 - 7): This class will be taught tap and jazz. We will work towards new skills and tricks, as well as learning proper technique. We will incorporate new combinations into choreography. Tap and tan Jazz shoes required. Senior Hip-Hop (Grades 7 - 12): Move and groove while learning the latest hip-hop dances. Dancers will learn age-appropriate hip-hop skills and choreography. Will need black sneakers used only for dance (no street shoes on the dance floor). Divas (Grades 8 - 12): This class will be taught tap and jazz. More advanced skills will be taught and introduced into combinations and choreography. Tap and tan Jazz shoes are required. Adults (Ages 18 and up): This class will learn the basics of tap, jazz and lyrical dance! Performance will be an option, but not required! Solo/Duet/Trio: This has to be approved by instructor and you must be enrolled in at least one other BlueJay Dance class.