MAXINE PATTERSON SCHOOL OF DANCE
celebrating 54th season
We provide guided instruction in the art of dance in all skill levels. Our emphasis is traditional and classic technique training.
We offer classes in ballet, pre-pointe/pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and stretch/conditioning.
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Classes at Savannah and Pooler locations
Studio
Policies
Classes from August to February focus on pure technique and skills and the rest of the season on choreography and performance for year-end recital. These components make a complete and well rounded dance education and experience.
ATTENDANCE: Regular class attendance is essential for progress in dance education. Please have your dancer arrive to class 15 minutes early so that they are warmed up. Too many absences may require a change in class level.
CANCELLATION: Parents/Guardians will be notified of any planned cancellations. There will be make-up classes scheduled for classes cancelled for emergencies. Severe weather closings will be posted on the home page website.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: Students must be dressed properly and ready to enter the classroom on time. If a student is more than 15 minutes late she will be expected to observe the class and take dance notes. Please notify us if someone other than a parent/guardian will pick-up a child. No child is allowed to wait outside.
LATE PICK-UPS: Due to security and staffing concerns there will be a fee if a parent/guardian is more than 15 minutes late to pick-up their dancer.
Arrive 15 to 30 minutes late 5.00 fee
Arrive 45 minutes late 10.00 fee
Arrive 1 hour late 15.00 fee
Payments increases $5.00 each 5 minutes
Payment will be billed to dance account
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
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No cellphones allowed in the classroom. If dancer brings cell phone the studio will not be responsible if lost or stolen
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No food or drinks allowed. Water bottles only allowed.
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No parents allowed to observe unless approved by studio owner or instructor prior to class.
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Dance shoes and attire can be purchased at:
The Dance Connection
Pooler Park West Shopping Center
1024 Hwy 80W, suite 107
Pooler, GA 31322
912-450-3033
Classical ballet aims to create graceful patterns and involves rigorous training. It is the fundamental technique for all classes. Dancers are strongly encouraged to take ballet with other techniques.
Dress code: leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes
So Danca SD60 or SD69​
Dancers must be approved for pointe by instructor
ballet skirts allowed (no pants or shorts)
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ballet
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Pointe work in classical ballet is formalized by pointe technique. It is performed in pointe shoes. Pointe technique means that ballet dancer performs on the tips of fully extended feet and in this way ballet dancer supports all body weight.
Ballet dancer must have great strength and good technique to be able to do pointe work. Dancers have to dance for a few years before they can start practice pointe technique.
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pointe
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tap
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Movements of tap are concentrated in your feet and ankles. Wearing shoes with metal taps, you tap out the rhythm of the music
Dress code: leotard, pink or tan tights​
Minis, Petites, Pooler I So Danca TA37/TA38 blk
Juniors and Pooler II So Danca TA06/TA07 blk
Level I & II So Danca TA04/TA05 blk
Pooler III and advanced Bloch 321, 381, or JSams
dance shorts/pants are allowed
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jazz
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This style employs isolations of the body. The movements are technical and full bodied with the use of flexibility implemented in leaps and extensions. Musical theatre, contemporary jazz, jazz fusion, commercial jazz can all be found in jazz classes. Jazz students must study ballet as well.
Dress code: leotard, pink or tan tights​
Juniors Capezio EJ2C blk or similiar
Level I & II Bloch 401 or 470
dance shorts/pants are allowed
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lyrical
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Concentrates with expressing a dancer's emotions. This style of dance uses technical elements of ballet, jazz, and modern.
Dress code: leotard, crop, shorts, leggings
Beginner Footundeez or barefoot
Int/Advanced Hanami H064W or barefoot
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hip hop
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A form of street dance and commercial jazz dance. Classes emphasize co-ordination, creativity and rhythm in an atmosphere of "moving to the beat".
Dress code: shorts, pants, crops, tees, or any
comfortable clothing
sneakers
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conditioning
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Exercise that develops well-rounded and full body physical fitness to improve the condition of the body. It develops muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility
Dress code: shorts, pants, crops, tees, or any
comfortable clothing
Class needs: foam block, stretch band, foam roller, and ankle weights
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