Classes
Miss Samantha Menke
We are happy to announce that one of our own Fulton students will be instructing our Hip Hop classes this fall. Miss Samantha has been with our program for 10 years and is a fabulous dancer, a dedicated student and a very mature young woman. She has been teaching our summer hip hop classes and the students love her and the parents have been very pleased with the progress of their dancer. I have given Miss Samantha the syllabus to follow for each age group as well as class objectives. Throughout the year she will be presenting proper warm ups, hip hop steps and combinations as well as a routine for the spring recital. We know your dancer will enjoy her fun filled class.
Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 Hip Hop Grades 2nd & 3rd
Thursday, 6:30 to 7:30 Hip Hop Grades 4th & 5th
Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 Hip Hop Grades 6th-10th
Miss Brie Whisler
We are delighted to welcome back Miss Brie Whisler to our tumbling program in Fulton. Miss Brie has just completed her masters in the field of psychology and is presently looking for a job in Fulton area. She taught at our Fulton studio several years and loves the students. She says "Fulton students are more eager to learn and so willing to try new things it makes me so excited to work with them." She is elated to be able to once again help them learn the basics of tumbling and help them progress through their skills. Her 20+ years of tumbling gives her the advantage of being able to demonstrate as well as explain the techniques used in mastering each skill. Each class will perform in the recital.
Monday, 6:00 to 7:00 pm Ages 5, 6 & 7
Monday, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Ages 8 & over
Miss Tori Kleinsorge
Once again Miss Tori will be teaching our combination dance classes as well as our ballet pointe class. She has been a devoted and loyal part of dance program for 16 years. She has been teaching for over 5 years and all of her students love her. She is patient, kind, understanding and loving to her students. She has a fun personality and keeps her classroom under control with positive reinforcement. She believes dance education should be fun as well as educational. Students can only learn if the classroom is organized and structured. She has a unique way of keeping students learning while having fun all at the same time. Her combo classes consist of tap, jazz, ballet and tumbling and she follows the studio syllabus to guarantee continued development of your child's dance skills. Her ballet pointe class for ages 12 & over offers a ballet barre, as well as the extension of ballet onto the pointe shoe with progressions and a recital routine.
Tuesday 5:30 Ages 3 & 4 Combo
Tuesday 6:30 Ages 4 & 5 Combo
Tuesday 7:30 Grades 6th - 10th Combo
Wednesday 4:00 P, K & 1st Combo
Wednesday 5:00 1st & 2nd Combo
Wednesday 6:00 3rd & 4th Combo
Wednesday 7:00 5th & 6th Combo
Wednesday 8:00 Ballet Pointe Ages 12 & over
Sunday 1:30 Jr. Kingdom Of Callaway Dance Corps
Sunday 3:00 Sr. Kingdom Of Callaway Dance Corps
Dance Corps
Being a member of the Kingdom of Callaway Dance Corps represents the highest level of commitment and responsibility and therefore offers the greatest rewards. Dancers 5th through 12th grades are accepted by audition only for these performing troupes at our Fulton studio. Talent is obviously a consideration when choosing these dancers, but equally important is the willingness of the dancer to work hard and put dance above all other extracurricular activities. Since being formed, the dance companies have represented Janet's Dance Studio astoundingly at area events, half-time shows, and competitions. Members have won many awards, including overall best routines, at various competitions in the St. Louis area, as well as performed on a Carnival Cruise ship, on different stages in Branson, MO, and in Florida at Walt Disney World.
Understanding the dynamics of the teamwork and sacrifice are key ingredients for being part of the dance teams at Janet's Dance Studio. The teams are by audition only and are divided into the following groups:
Senior Kingdom of Callaway Dance Corps - Grades 9-12
Junior Kingdom of Callaway Dance Corps - Grades 5-9
Classes meet each week, with the exception of holidays. Students are expected to be on time to class each week, and must attend on a regular basis in order to participate in the spring production.
No street shoes, coats or extra clothing should to be in the studio. Please leave these items in the waiting area.