2020-2021 Season
Welcome, we’re so glad you’re here! Registration for 2020-2021 begins August 15th at noon for returning customers, and August 16th at noon for new customers. If you have any questions, email us at info@landingdance.com.
New changes for 2020-2021 to keep everyone safe and keep us dancing:
New changes for 2020-2021 to keep everyone safe and keep us dancing:
- Our lobby will be closed during this season. Parents with dancers ages 6 & under may walk their dancer to class if necessary, but cannot stay to watch class.
- $20 Registration Fee (non-refundable) will be posted to your account and charged to your card on file when we process your registration.
- Tuition for the 11-week session will be due at registration and charged to your card on file.
- Contact us if you need to set up a payment plan and select “payment plan” as your ePayment Schedule option.
- If you select “Payment Plan”, 1/3 of your session bill will be charged at registration, 1/3 on September 15th, and 1/3 on October 15th.
- No refunds will be given after the first week of class, even if classes need to be moved to a virtual platform.
- If your dancer plans in participating virtually (through Zoom) only, please select the *Zoom* class option so we can accommodate them.
- We have limited availability for each class. Class limits will be 8 dancers for younger classes, and 9 dancers for old classes. This will allow us to stay within gatherings of 10 and properly social distance. If the class you want is full, please add your dancer to the waitlist. While you’re on the waitlist, you can also add your dancer to the virtual class so they don’t miss a beat! This way, if a spot becomes available, they will be familiar with the class content.
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Dance with Me & Creative MovementDance with Me is for the tiniest of dancers ages 2 & up. This class is structured like a Creative Movement class, but a parent or caregiver attends the class with the child. Creative Movement is for dancers ages 3 & up who are ready to do a class without mom or dad! This 30 minute class is a great way to explore movement in the classroom setting. Lots of props, lots of music, and lots of fun!! *We realize the class times aren't ideal for our youngest dancers this year. Due to COVID-19, we decreased class sizes and our priority was to make sure we had a spot for all our returning dancers. If these times don't work for you, please check back next season as things will hopefully look much different! |
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KinderdanceKinderdance is for dancers ages 4 & up. This 30 minute class is a great transition from Creative Movement to Combo. The class combines ballet, jazz and tumbling and prepares dancers for learning sequenced steps.
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Combo ClassesCombo classes are for dancers ages nearly 5 to 7. This 45 minute class combines tap, ballet, and jazz in an exciting overview of dance with age-appropriate progression of skills. Each age has their own specific Combo Level so that dancers are grouped with other dancers of their same age/grade.
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Acro
Acro, short for Acrobatics, is where dancers increase flexibility and strength as they learn tumbling movements such as handstands, elbow stands, backbends, kick-overs, back walkovers, and eventually aerials!
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Recreational TrackThis track is designed for students 8+ with a variety of interests outside of dance. Attendance requirements are more flexible, however, consistent attendance will be required during recital season (Jan-May). Both the Intensive Track and the Recreational Track will follow a numerical level designation starting at Level I (ages 8+). Since they are very similar in the beginning, a student could choose either track that best fits their schedule. At Levels 2 and 3 the training distinctions become greater and students would then choose which track they want to follow.
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Intensive TrackThis track is designed for students that are fully committed to their dance training. Content and demands become more rigorous as students progress. For example, Ballet at least once per week becomes a requirement at Level 3, and twice per week at Levels 4 & up. This track includes pointe work (optional) at Level 4. Attendance expectations are higher—students may not miss more than 3 consecutive training classes, and at Level 3 & up may not miss more than 1 consecutive choreography class during recital season (Jan-May) without their absences affecting their spot in the dance. Students will follow a designated curriculum with mastery requirements, imperative for physical safety and advancement to the next level.
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Tap
Tap classes are both for the recreational & intensive track dancers.
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Irish DanceAges 8+. Great exercise and lots of fun!
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Private Lessons
NEW this year we are offering private lesson packages. These special rates are only applicable if you commit to the entire session (11 weeks). These can be combined with up to 4 participants (contact us if you'd like to get a special rate for more than 4 participants). You'll also need to designate your preferred recurring time here.
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Collective DancersLanding Dance Collective is a group of young dancers, ages 9 to 18 years old, who are students of the Landing Dance Academy in Cadillac, Michigan. Students are trained in dance disciplines & learn choreography. Company members perform locally and regionally, representing the surrounding school districts. Students will promote professionalism, diligence, and kindness with the movement arts. Auditions will be held January 8th, 2021.
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Class Explanations
Ballet classes feature a commitment to proper technique and skill advancement. Class placement will be based on age and teacher recommendation based on skill level.
Jazz/Hip-Hop is a great way to further your dance experience, or just have fun! A variety of styles will be explored, including Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Lyrical.
Adult classes are open level and do not require any previous experience.
Both the Intensive Track and the Recreational Track will follow a numerical level designation starting at Level I (ages 8+). Since they are very similar in the beginning, a student could choose either track that best fits their schedule. At Levels 2 and 3 the training distinctions become greater and students would then choose which track they want to follow.
Advancement to the next level happens when a student has mastered the material in his/her existing level, which the teacher determines at the end of the season. Oftentimes a student may need to repeat a level to achieve this mastery, but rest assured it is in the best interest of the student. Dance is an “individual sport” and different students progress at different rates for different reasons.
If you have any questions about the two tracks or about your placement, please reach out to us. We want you to feel comfortable with your child's placement!
Jazz/Hip-Hop is a great way to further your dance experience, or just have fun! A variety of styles will be explored, including Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Lyrical.
Adult classes are open level and do not require any previous experience.
Both the Intensive Track and the Recreational Track will follow a numerical level designation starting at Level I (ages 8+). Since they are very similar in the beginning, a student could choose either track that best fits their schedule. At Levels 2 and 3 the training distinctions become greater and students would then choose which track they want to follow.
Advancement to the next level happens when a student has mastered the material in his/her existing level, which the teacher determines at the end of the season. Oftentimes a student may need to repeat a level to achieve this mastery, but rest assured it is in the best interest of the student. Dance is an “individual sport” and different students progress at different rates for different reasons.
If you have any questions about the two tracks or about your placement, please reach out to us. We want you to feel comfortable with your child's placement!
