Short courses
Full-year programs
& Special programs
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SHORT COURSES
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
Preschool, age 2-4 years
Mondays, 4:30-5:15
Mondays, 5:15-6:00 - FULL, WITH WAITING LIST
Fall Session: Oct 17/24, Nov 7/14/21/28
Winter Session: Jan 23/30, Feb 6/13/20/27
Spring session: Apr 2/26/23/30, May 7/14
BALLET A
Preschool, Kindergarten, or Grade 1 (4-6 years)
Wednesdays, 4:15-5:00
Winter Session: Jan 25, Feb 1/8/15/22/29
Spring session: Apr 11/28/25, May 2/9/16
Saturdays, 9:15-10:00
Fall Session: Oct 29, Nov 5/12/29/26, Dec 3
Spring session: Mar 24/31, Apr 14/28/28, May 5
CONTEMPORARY DANCE, Level 1
Kindergarten – Grade 3 (5-8 years)
Saturday, 9:15-10:00
Winter Session: Jan 21/28, Feb 4/11/18/25
BALLET B
Grades 1-3 (6-8 years)
Mondays, 6:00-6:45
Fall Session: Sep 26, Oc t 3/17/24, Nov 7/14/21/28
Winter Session: Jan 9/16/23/30, Feb 6/13/20/27
Spring Session: Mar 19/26, Apr 2/16/23/30, May 7/14
CONTEMPORARY DANCE, Level 2
Grade 2-5 (7-10 years)
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30
Fall Session: Oct 27, Nov 3/10/17/24, Dec 1
CONTEMPORARY DANCE, Level 3
Grade 5-8 ( 11-14 years) with some previous dance experience
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30
Winter Session: Jan 26, Feb 2/9/16/23, Mar 1
CONTEMPORARY DANCE, Level 4
Grade 9-12 (age 14-18) with several years of training in ballet, modern or jazz
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30
Spring Session: Apr 12/19/26, May 3/10/17
BASIC MODERN-BALLET FOR ADULTS
Thursdays 6:30-7:30
Session 1: Sep 15/22/29, Oct 6
Session 4: Jan 19/26, Feb 2/9/16/23 *NEW DATES
Session 5: Mar 15/22/29, Apr 5
Session 6: Apr 26, May 3/10/17/23/31
Thursdays 7:30-8:30
Sessions 2 & 3: Oct 27, Nov 3/10/17/24 Dec 1
**This session will include modern technique and performance repertoire.
Performance in Port City Dance Academy's Nutcracker is optional
REGULAR FULL-YEAR PROGRAMS
BALLET C
Grades 3-6 (8-11 years)
Mondays, 6:45-7:45 - - OPEN
Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 - - BY AUDITION ONLY
full year program: Sept 9 – June 15
*Students are encouraged to attend both days
BALLET D
Grade 6 and up (age 11 and up)
With sufficient mastery of Ballet C material
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 FULL
Saturdays, 11:00-12:15 FULL
full year program: Sept 9 - June 15
*Students are encouraged to attend on both days
MODERN DANCE
For students in Ballet D/E/Adv – grade 6 and up (age 11 and up)
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30
full year program: Sept 9 – June 15
BALLET E*
Open by invitation for Grade 9 and up, with sufficient mastery of Ballet D material
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30
Saturdays, 12:50-2:10
full year program: Sept 9 – June 15
*Students are encouraged to attend Ballet E on both days, and ideally they will also attend a weekly Ballet D class.
SPECIAL CLASSES
ADVANCED BALLET
OPEN ONLY BY AUDITION OR INVITATION
FULL YEAR PROGRAM
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30
Fridays, 4:00-5:45
POINTE 1
FULL YEAR PROGRAM - Wed 6:45 & Sat 12:15 FULL
TO REGISTER FOR POINTE 1 STUDENTS MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OR POINTE TEACHER, AND MUST BE:
- at least 10 or 11 years old
- attending at least two regular ballet technique classes per week, including the ballet technique class immediately preceding the pointe class
*All Pointe 1 students begin their pointe training on demi-pointe (ie. in their regular ballet slippers) and the ballet/pointe teacher will inform them when they may begin to wear pointe shoes in the classes.
POINTE 2
FULL YEAR PROGRAM - Tue 7:20 & Sat 2:10
In order to register for Pointe 2, students must have permission from the Artistic Director or Pointe Teacher, and students must:
- be proficient at maintaining proper body alignment and posture
- have achieved sufficient mastery of Pointe 1 material
- have the anatomical strength and flexibility in their feet that allows pointework to be performed properly and safely
- be able to show and hold a very strong relevé on one foot without the barre
POINTE 3
FULL YEAR PROGRAM
Students who have achieved sufficient mastery of Pointe 2 material may be permitted to take Ballet D or Ballet E classes entirely en pointe.
Felicità
FULL YEAR PROGRAM - Saturday 2:30-4:00
Serious and committed students who would like to join Port City Dance Academy’s performing ensemble must be at least 10 years old. In addition to Saturday rehearsals Junior Members must attend regular technique classes at least two days a week, Intermediate Members at least three days a week, and Senior Members at least four days a week.
Intensive Program
PCDA’s Intensive Program provides guidance, information and personalized training for pre-professional students. Any students who are interested in intensive, pre-professional training should arrange to meet with PCDA Artistic Director and/or senior artistic staff to discuss goals, schedule, etc.
