Classes
Combination Dance & Gymnastics
(Various Times)
These classes are open to all boys and girls ages 3 through 6th grade. Classes are one hour long and include warm-ups, technique, terminology, combinations and routines. They are a combination of ballet, tap, jazz and tumbling. Instructors: Janet Graham, Tori Kleinsorge, Jessica Houston, Angela Houston, and Audrey Wilson.
Open classes for NEW STUDENTS
(If new student is older than 5, please call for class openings!)
Mon. 10:30 to 11:30 am - Ages 3 & 4 with Miss Janet Recital “A”
Wed. 4:00 to 5:00 pm - Ages 3, 4 & 5 with Miss Janet Recital “B”
Ballet
Classes of ballet, pointe and ballet lyrical are offered at our Mexico studio. Each class is one hour long and correct placement, terminology as well as combinations and routines are included in the class syllabus.
Ballet 7-11 Monday, 6:00pm with Miss Allison Wilson Recital “C”
Ballet 12 & over Wednesday, 6:30pm or Wednesday 7:30 pm with Miss Allison Wilson (Technique only!)
Pointe ages 12 & over Monday, 6:00pm with Miss Tori Kleinsorge (Recital “A & C”)
Ballet Lyrical ages 12 & over Thursday 7:30 pm with Miss Angela Houston and Miss Jessica Houston (Recital “A”)
Junior High Tap & Jazz
A one hour class concentrating on both jazz and tap techniques. Warm-ups, technique, progressions, combinations and routines will be taught. This class is suggested for those wanting to audition for the dance company.
Grades 6th-8th Thursday, 6:30 pm
Instructors: Miss Angela Houston and Miss Jessica Houston (Recital “B”)
High School Jazz
A one hour class concentrating on jazz techniques. Warm-ups, technique, progressions, combinations and routines will be taught. This class is fun, educational and perfect for the high school student who is interested in just jazz.
Grades 9th-12th Tuesday, 7:00pm
Instructor: Miss Janet (Recital “A”)
Hip-Hop Jazz
A one hour classes of warm-ups, jazz technique, progressions & combinations incorporating jazz styles with hip hop moves of today.
Hip Hop 1: Grades 2nd & 3rd Thursday 4:00 to 5:00
Instructor: Miss Jessica Houston (Recital “B”)
Hip Hop 2: Grades 4th & 5th Thursday 4:30 to 5:30
Instructor: Miss Angela Houston (Recital “C”)
Hip Hop 3: Grades 4th, 5th & 6th Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30
Instructor: Miss Lauren Richardson (Recital “A”)
Hip Hop 4: Grades 6th-8th Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30
Instructor: Miss Lauren Richardson (Recital “A & B”)
Hip Hop 5: Grades 9th-12th Tuesday 7:30 to 8:30
Instructor: Miss Lauren Richardson (Recital “A & C”)
Ladies Tap & Jazz
A one hour class for ladies of all ages who enjoy music and movement. The class will consist of warm-ups, stretching and both tap and jazz techniques. Exercises, progressions, combinations and routines will be presented.
Thursday 7:30 PM
Instructor: Miss Angela Houston (Recital “A”)
Gymnastics
One hour class of warm-ups and tumbling skills.
Six-week sessions available, $48.00 per tumbler per session.
1st Fall session: August 25 – September 29
2nd Fall session: October 6 – November 1
Intermediate: Ages 8 and over Wednesday 3:30-4:30 PM
Honors I Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM (by audition only)
Honors II Wednesday 4:30-5:30 PM (by audition only)
Please note!!
We have tried to organize classes so that your child may sign up for several classes on the same night - back to back - allowing students to take more than one class per night. Examples:
Hip Hop 1 (grades 2nd & 3rd) Thursday 4:00, followed by combo dance Thursday at 5:00pm 1 (grades 2nd & 3rd)
Hip Hop 2 (grades 4th & 5th) Thursday 4:30, followed by combo dance Thursday at 5:30pm 1 (grades 4th & 5th)
Combo dance (grades 4th & 5th) Tuesday 4:00, followed by Hip Hop 3 Tuesday at 5:30pm (grades 4th & 5th)
Junior High Tap & Jazz Thursday 6:30, pm followed by Lyrical ballet Thursday at 7:30.
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.
Dance Company
Being a member of the Audrain County Dance Company, J'ettes or Pre-team 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 Mexico 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 Audrain County Dance Company - Grades 9-12
Junior Audrain County Dance Company - Grades 8-12.
J'ettes - Grades 6-8
Pre-team - Grades 5-7