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Youth Schedule
Fall 2013: 14 Weeks
Thursday, September 5 – Saturday, December 14
NO classes during Thanksgiving: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Nov 28, 29, 30
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2704 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA
www.shawl-anderson.org
2704 Alcatraz Ave (at College Ave)
Berkeley, CA 94705
510.654.5921
The Center is on AC Transit Line #51B
and is 6 blocks north of Rockridge BART
at the intersection of College and Alcatraz.

About Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center is a non-profit founded in 1958 by Frank Shawl and
Victor Anderson. The Center provides Bay Area dance students of all ages and
levels with high caliber training in both contemporary and traditional movement
forms in a welcoming, non-competitive environment. Our staff is committed to
nurturing and mentoring the growth of dancers and choreographers; cultivating a
healthy and supportive atmosphere for creative expression; sustaining traditions
essential to excellence in the field; and, fostering the evolution of the art of dance.
Our staff of over 40 instructors is comprised of dance teaching artists from across
the Bay Area with extensive experience as performers, choreographers, and dance
teachers as well as rich experiences as preschool teachers, classroom teachers,
musicians, artists and more. For children and teens, we offer ballet, modern, jazz, and
Hip Hop classes and a pre-professional modern dance r r
A Personal Touch: We strive to find the right class or classes for your child based on
his/her interests and goals for dancing. Our staff is happy to meet with you to discuss
classes, levels, scholarships, and more. We also assist students in preparing for college
dance department auditions. Whether your child is starting dance for the first time, or
has a goal of becoming a professional, we work with you to right class to excite,
challenge, and inspire each student.
Our Location: The Center is located in the welcoming, comfortable Rockridge
District of Berkeley. Parents are welcome to wait in our lobby or on the porch during
class, shop or take a walk. Street parking is available: unlimited, 2-hour and metered
parking. Please read street parking signs carefully to avoid parking tickets.
Attending Classes: Students are welcome to register for the full semester or pay for
a trial class to try out a new teacher, level, or dance style. We highly encourage
every student, whether they are enrolled or taking trial classes, to
attend a minimum of 3 classes to see if it is a good fit. Our teachers
thoughtfully evaluate students during the first 3 weeks to ensure that the level and
content will be exciting and challenging for their students.
Student Conduct: All students must arrive on time and prepared to dance in a fully
engaged manner, demonstrating respect for instructors and fellow students. We ask
that each student plan to be able to attend 90% of his/her classes for the semester.
Your child/teen’s consistent attendance will benefit their learning and the learning
experience of all since dance is learned in a group context. Each teacher will also
present an individualized classroom policy regarding attire, attendance, performance,
conduct and participation. Please make a special note to look for a note home from
your child/teen’s teacher at the beginning of each semester. If you or your child/teen
has any questions or concerns during the semester please contact Katie Kruger, Youth
Program Director, at katie@shawl-anderson.org
Performances: Each December and June, students may participate in performances.
In December, children ages 3-12 share with families on their final day of class. Teen
Modern and Hip Hop students will be invited to perform during the last weekend of
classes. In June, students ages 9 and up have the opportunity to perform on a full size
stage off-site during or after the final week of classes. All other classes will have the
opportunity to share with family and friends on the last day of class, or at an informal
sharing at the Center on the final weekend of classes. Our performances and showings
provide our students with the chance to demonstrate their progress and experience the
challenge and thrill of performing with their peers.
BRIDGET MCCARTHY (Pre-Ballet) studied ballet from the age of 5 in the Los Angeles
area and at the New York City Ballet's School of American Ballet at age 16. Bridget’s teaching
background ranges from ballet to Pilates and she has also taught developmentally disabled
adults and children with hearing impairments. This range of experiences has enhanced Bridget's
ability to adapt class to all capabilities and to clearly communicate with a diverse range of
students. Bridget believes the dance experience is both challenging and fun at the same time.
She brings a sense of humor and a strong commitment to teaching the foundations of ballet
to young dancers.
MAUREEN “MO” MINER (Modern/Youth Ensemble Director-SAYE) came to the Bay
Area from Illinois where she was an Assistant Professor of Dance at Illinois State University.
She received her B.S. in Psychology and her MFA in Dance Performance at the University of
Iowa. She has performed with numerous companies in the Midwest and in works by Miguel
Gutierrez and Lucas Crandall. She has worked with Project Bandaloop and is currently
dancing with Nina Haft, Paufve Dance and little seismic dance company. Mo’s choreography
has been seen at 2nd Sundays, the Dance IS Festival, The Whole Story, Bare Bones, and
Shotwell Studios. She was an Artist-In-Residence at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center in 2009.
Mo currently teaches at SADC and the University of San Francisco and directs the Shawl-
Anderson Youth Ensemble.
ELIZEBETH RANDALL (Ballet) earned her B.A. in Dance from SF State University and
her M.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
She has performed with local companies including Deborah Slater Dance Theater, Paco
Gomes & Dancers, Dance Ceres, Davalos Dance Company, Motivity Aerial Dance, and Liss
Fain Dance. She has taught all ages at Boston Ballet School, Endicott College, Lamorinda Ballet
School, Carlmont High School, and at numerous public elementary schools through the Young
Audiences program. Elizebeth is honored to currently be on faculty at SADC, St. Mary's
College, Ace Dance Academy, and Orinda Ballet Academy, while also pursuing performance
and choreography as a freelance artist.
APRIL C. TAYLOR (Modern) has been teaching and working with children since 2000. She
is a graduate of Mills College with a BA in Women's Studies and Dance. Her Child Modern
classes are full of movement, improvisation, and fun. This class will explore dance technique,
choreography, and personal creativity. Suitable for all levels of young dancers.
SHAUNNA VELLA (Modern) is a choreographer, dancer, and teacher who explores the
unseen layers of the world through movement, and the ritual of performance. She has been
teaching in the Bay Area for over ten years, and currently teaches at Saint Mary's College, Shawl-
Anderson, and ACE Dance Academy. As a dancer, she performs with Davalos Dance Company,
Anne Bluethenthal and Dancers, Liss Fain Dance, Paufve Dance, Agora Dance Project, Dance
Ceres and Deborah Slater Dance Theater. Shaunna is curious and expansive. She is inspired by the
many teachers, artists and students she has the pleasure to be around daily.
AMANDA WHITEHEAD (Ballet) grew up in The Washington Ballet school and
company, then began her study of modern dance while getting her bachelor’s degree at
Princeton University. She has been a dedicated teacher of ballet and modern dance for all
ages at Shawl-Anderson and other locations since 2007. She has also recently been
privileged to begin teaching movement in classrooms at Washington Elementary School. She
currently performs with ahdanco (Abigail Hosein Dance Company), FACT/SF, and Nina Haft
& Company, and has also performed with Tammy Cheney and Mo Miner.
SUSAN WILLIAMS (Ballet) trained and danced with the SF Ballet, Oakland Ballet
(soloist), Royal Academy of Dance London, Palazzo Brancaccio Rome, Alexandra
Daniloua New York, and San Francisco Opera. In addition to teaching at Shawl-
Anderson, she has taught at Berkeley Ballet Theater, Saint Mary's College, Oakland Ballet,
The Ballet School Walnut Creek, California Theater Arts, California Ballet, and Orinda Ballet.
JESSICA WOLF (Hip Hop) has been working with bodies in diverse communities for 12
years. She is a graduate of New College of CA with a BA in Experimental Performance.
She began her dance performance career with Culture Shock SF/Oakland and continued off
Broadway at the New York Hip Hop Theater Festival and around Europe with BeatBox a
Raparetta. Jessica's approach to teaching Hip Hop is both structured and organic;
encouraging each dancer to learn the steps, feel the music and dance freely from the inside
out. She honors the culture and foundations of Hip Hop dance while artistically
incorporating many other forms she has studied: tap, contemporary, Latin Rhythms, Yoga,
and Afro-Folkloric dance.
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TEACHER BIOGRAPHIES
MAURICE CHARRIÈRE (Modern & Modern Dance for Boys) has danced and taught in
the Bay Area for over 20 years, including Berkeley City Ballet and Shawl-Anderson. He has
performed many duets with his wife, Reenie, and was a member of the RPMs, Jade Dance,
Sara McLennan and Rebecca Saltzer Dance Theater and more. His exposure to European
Dance theater (Pina Bausch, Maguy Marin & more) has made him a natural fan of that form and
infuses his teachings with its energy. Adept at both classical and modern styles he designs his
classes as a laboratory for both technique and improvisation, on the principle that there's only
one lesson: to learn how to learn. He is also the drama teacher at Ecole Bilingue in
Berkeley.
TANYA CHIANESE (Modern & Jazz) obtained a B.F.A. in Modern Dance and B.A. in Art
History from the University of Oklahoma, before her performing career took her dancing
across the USA and parts of China. She has taught dance to all ages and levels, and has
instructed programs for at-risk children and visually impaired kids and adults.
WENDY DIAMOND (Ballet) has trained in the Bay Area, London and NY. She has had a
wide range of experience in ballet and modern dance and has performed throughout Cam NY,
and toured various other states. Her mentors include Sally Streets (ballet) and Terry Sendgraff
(aerial modern dance). Her ballet teaching credits include SADC since 1988, SFSU Dance
Department since 1996, NYU Tisch Dance Summer Intensive, Paul Taylor Dance Co company
class, BBT, SF SOTA, CSU Summer Arts Festival, Lamorinda Ballet & more.
ABIGAIL HOSEIN (Modern) is choreographer, teacher and artistic director of ahdanco, a
Bay Area modern dance company founded in 2002. Her choreographic goal is to create
innovative and kinesthetically satisfying modern dance that is both visually and viscerally stirring,
exploring the human psyche. She has been teaching for over 10 years and currently serves on
faculty at Santa Clara University, College Prep Highschool, and Shawl-Anderson Dance Center.
Additionally, Hosein’s work has been commissioned by various universitys, high schools, and
companies throughout the Bay Area. She holds her MFA in Performance and Choreography
from Mills College and has performed locally for Dance Repertory/San Francisco, Hudson
Dance, and Barely Complete Productions.
ANTOINE HUNTER (Jazz) attended California Institute of the Arts for two years and is
currently completing his B.A degree in dance at Saint Mary's College of California. Antoine has
studied modern at the Paul Taylor Summer program, West African with Masters C.K. and Betty
Ladzekpo, and jazz with Reginald Ray-Savage and Zafra Mariam. He teaches at East Bay Center
of the Performing Arts, Shawl-Anderson and the Malonga Casquelord Center. Antoine is the
Director of Urban Jazz Dance Company and hopes to show people with hearing or any kind of
disability that they too can reach their dreams. Find out more at www.AntoineHunter.com.
KATE JORDAN (Ballet) completed her M.F.A in Dance at The State University of New York
at Brockport in 2004, and has since toured the United States and international communities
sharing her curiosity for movement, human expression and human connection through
dance. Kate has spent her most recent 5 years in Washington, D.C. performing extensively with
contemporary companies CityDance Ensemble, Bosma Dance, Karen Reedy Dance and Kate
Jordan Dance Projects and cultivating her choreography. She has also been on faculty at
CityDance Center at Strathmore, The Washington Ballet, National Cathedral School, and has
been a guest teaching artist for Company E, Bowen McCauley Dance, Kirov Academy and
Maryland Youth Ballet.
KATIE KRUGER (Modern/Ballet/Youth Program Director) has been teaching and dancing
professionally in the Bay Area for the past 15 years. Katie received her early training from UC
Santa Barbara and in NY & SF. Her modern training has been influenced by Limon technique
and ballet through the lens of Feldenkrais Awareness. She has danced for Donald McKayle,
Pickle Family Circus, Rebecca Johnson, Patricia Banchik, Tammy Cheney and Randee Paufve.
She is currently dancing with Paufve Dance. Katie loves to see the joy in children, teens, and
adults as they discover freedom in their movement and growth they achieve through dance.
COCO LIBOIRON (Ballet) was born and raised in Montreal, Canada, is an educational
consultant and is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of California, Berkeley, School
of Education in Language & Literacy. Coco became a member of the Royal Academy of Dancing
in 1972. at the age 15 she demonstrated for Dame Ninette de Valois’ teacher-training courses
at the Royal Academy, London England. Her extensive training, teaching and performance
credits are national and international and include, Joffrey Ballet, Finis Jung, Harkness Ballet, Les
Ballets Jazz de Montreal, Limon Company and more.
Ballet Ages 3-18
We believe that ballet can be taught in a joyful, fun manner for youth of all ages, abilities, and body
types. If a child or teen is excited about ballet, we are excited to teach them. Shawl-Anderson Dance
Center and its teaching staff aim to move beyond the deeply held stereotypes related to ballet and
to teach children in a manner that is fun, engaging, challenging and age-appropriate. Our staff attends
to the physical, intellectual and emotional development of each young dancer based on current
wisdom around care for the body and the mind through dance practice.
PRE-BALLET ages 3-6: These classes are for children ages 3 to 6 and serve as a first introduction
to ballet. Pre-Ballet classes involve a variety of age-appropriate activities in a circle, moving across
the room, dancing freely in space, and learning short combinations. Pre-Ballet classes introduce
students to the language, etiquette, music, and stories of classical ballet. Teachers use rhymes, stories
and props such as scarves, hoops and more.
BALLET LEVEL I ages 7-12: This class is for students who have completed our pre-ballet 5-6 or are age
7-9 and new to ballet. This level is the beginning of classical ballet technique using both the barre and center.
Students may take one day or two days a week.
BALLET LEVEL II ages 8-12: This class is for students who have completed ballet level I or are 8-10 and
have had a year of ballet technique at another studio. Students will build on previous learned technique at the
barre and center. Students are requested to take 2x a week. Level II students see additional enrollment notes
for upper level students on PAGE 8.
BALLET LEVEL III ages 10-12: This class is for students who have completed ballet level II or are 9-
12 and have permission to join per Shawl-Anderson Ballet instructor. Students will continue to strengthen
technique at the barre and center. Students are required to take class 2x a week and suggested to take 3x a
week. Level III students see additional enrollment notes for upper level students on PAGE 8.
BALLET ages 12-18: These classes are modeled after an adult ballet class. Class includes 45
minutes of barre work and 45 minutes of center and across the floor work featuring adagio
combinations, turns, jumps and more. We offer two Beginning Ballet classes for students who are
new to ballet or with less than one year of experience. Based on age and grade, new ballet students
should enroll in the Ballet 11-13 or Beginning Ballet 12-18. Intermediate Ballet 12-18 is for
students in grades 6 - 12 with one or more years of experience who are ready for a more technically
challenging class. We strongly encourage all students to attend ballet twice a week to maximize their
progress.
OUR NICHE: Shawl-Anderson Dance Center’s youth ballet program is for children and teens ages 3-
18 who want to learn ballet once twice or three times per week. We do not have a conservatory
program for pre-professional ballet dancers. Our ballet instructors teach techniques that include
various ballet traditions such as the Vaganova, Cecchetti and RAD methods. Students are welcome to
come to the Center just for ballet or they may be part of our other programs in modern, jazz and Hip
Hop. Our ballet classes are also a great compliment for students who are studying drama, musical
theatre and other activities. Some students take dance classes in lieu of physical education at their high
schools. Ballet levels II, III and Intermediate see additional notes on page 8.
MY CHILD AGE 2, 3, 4 or 5 WANTS TO TAKE BALLET.
WHAT CLASSES DO YOU OFFER?
Here at Shawl-Anderson, our pre-ballet classes are for children ages 3-6. We offer pre-ballet classes that are
based in creative dance elements where students work on locomotor steps (jumping, hopping, galloping, kicking,
leaping, etc.), starting and stopping safely, getting used to being in a class environment, and getting familiar
with the aesthetics and music of ballet. We structure pre-ballet in this way because we believe that the highly
technical demands of ballet are too much for the preschool body. Students are typically ready for more
rigorous technique around age 7 or 8. Our ballet and modern classes for young children strike a balance
between exploratory exercises and more structured, "see and do" activities. Developing these important
basic skills will prepare the young dancer for the discipline of more formal ballet technique.
Jazz Ages 8-18
Our child and teen jazz classes helps students build a strong dance foundation and encourage them to bring
the spirit of jazz dance alive. Students will learn to build a strong connection between the movement and the
music. They will be given the opportunity to find a way to express themselves through dance while
developing their technique, strength, flexibility and dance vocabulary.
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Modern Ages 1.5-18
Modern Dance is where the Shawl-Anderson story began as the major form practiced, performed
and taught by Frank Shawl & Victor Anderson. We offer classes for ages 1.5 to 18, including a preprofessional
track. Modern dance explores the concepts of space, time, and energy. Using some
balllet technique, modern dance requires strength paired with freedom of movement and creativity.
DANCE WITH ME ages 1.5-4: A class for children who can walk, up to age 4. An adult (parent,
guardian, nanny, etc.) must participate with the child. Class involves creative movement, song, and
play to engage the preschool child. Dance with Me is perfect for children 3 and 4 years old who still
feel more comfortable in a class with an adult participating alongside him/her.
MODERN ages 3-7: These classes involve improvisation as well as structured exercises that build
basic modern dance vocabulary. The focus is on locomotor steps, shapes, level changes, tempo
changes, and more. Our modern classes for preschool and kindergarten age students are creative
dance classes that involve props, stories, and imagery to inspire and facilitate movement.
BOYS MODERN ages 4-8: Taught by our longtime beloved teacher, Maurice Charrière, these
classes will introduce students to modern dance in a setting that is comfortable and welcoming, as
well as age appropriate for boys.
MODERN ages 7-11: These classes build on basics taught in the Modern 3-7 classes (those are not,
however, a pre-requisite to take Modern 7-9 or Modern 9-11). Students work on basic modern
technique through warm-ups, traveling patterns, and short dances and also engage in improvisation
and creative problem solving as a group, individually, and with partners.
MODERN ages 11-18: Modern for Pre-Teens and Teens is offered at three levels at the Center.
Intermediate & Advanced students please see additional notes for upper level students on page 8.
BEGINNING MODERN is for pre-teens age 11-13 & teens 14-18 who are new to modern dance.
This class teaches basic vocabulary, alignment, spatial awareness, and how to see, learn, and embody
movement phrases in class.
INTERMEDIATE MODERN builds on beginning level classes. Students refine use of momentum,
release, level change, floor work, focus, transitions and more at this level. Permission required.
ADVANCED MODERN ages 13-18: For students with several years of training in modern dance.
Permission required to enroll. This class uses the vocabulary and proper alignment the students
have worked on for several years, and now challenges the students with warm-ups and
combinations that vary in dynamic qualities, tempo, direction, and level. Students pick up and retain
movement easily, can reverse combinations, and can incorporate feedback from the teacher.
HIP HOP AGES 7-18
BEGINNING HIP HOP ages 7-10: introduces alignment through stretching, foundational Hip Hop
steps, musicality, and isolations of the body. Dancers will be challenged to pick up phrase work and
create their own choreography. This class is full of movement, freestyle, play, and fun.
INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP ages 9-11: is for students who have been studying hip hop at SADC for
at least one year. Students will be challenged to pick up movement at a faster pace, take creative
initiative and engage in developing their own choreography. Requires a recommendation
from the teacher.
BEGINNING HIP HOP ages 10-18: introduces alignment through stretching, foundational Hip Hop
steps, musicality, and isolations of the body. This class builds skills around individual expression,
freestyle, choreography retention, and performance. Dancers will create movement collaboratively
and individually and have the opportunity to share with others in the class.
HIP HOP I ages 12-18: continues to build alignment through stretching, intermediate Hip Hop
vocabulary, musicality, and isolations of the body. Level I students begin to step in front of the class
as leaders, sharing their creativity, voices, and choreography. From warm ups to across the floor to
developing choreography on other dancers; this class is both challenging yet in the context of a safe
and supportive environment. Requires at least 2 semesters in Beginning Hip Hop and
a recommendation from the teacher. Level I students see additional notes on page 8.
HIP HOP II ages 12-18: using Hip Hop aesthetics, this class is an experiential collaboration. From
warms ups to across the floor, to individual and group choreography, material is developed via
classroom discussions and themes. Dancers will practice leadership by helping design the flow of
class, assessing their own development, and creating the vision of the final performance piece
including costumes. Requires at least 2 semesters in Level I and a recommendation
SHAWL-ANDERSON YOUTH ENSEMBLE
The Shawl-Anderson Youth Ensemble (SAYE) is a pre-professional program for the
serious teen modern dance student. As the only modern-based dance program of its
kind in the East Bay, we are proud to offer this comprehensive and unique training
opportunity for teens who are interested in taking their dancing to the next level.
The program requires a commitment of three afternoons per week during the
school year from September to June.
As a participant in SAYE, students will have the opportunity to perform in the works
of Bay Area choreographers at local festivals, go see live dance performances, and
take master classes with world class teachers. Students have performed here at the
Center, at the Julia Morgan Theater, at Berkeley Earth Day, at Shotwell Studios in
San Francisco, in teen festivals at both Marin Academy and College Prep, and at
Works in the Works in Berkeley. The students have had special opportunities to
take master classes with Rachel Berman (Paul Taylor), Glenn Simms (Alvin Ailey),
Robert Swinston (Merce Cunningham), and Jason Hotin (Hubbard Street) amongst
others.
The next opportunity to audition for the Shawl-Anderson Youth Ensemble
(SAYE) will be Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 4:30-6pm. Call us at (510) 654-
5921 or email mominer@gmail.com to find out more and RSVP.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS:
Ensemble Ballet — Mondays 4:30-6pm
Ensemble Modern — Tuesdays 4:30-6pm (at TAC) &
Thursdays 4-6pm (at SADC - includes a 30-min ballet barre)
SAYE Rehearsal — Mondays & Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
For more information, please contact SAYE Director, Mo Miner, at 510-654-5921
or email mominer@gmail.com.
“Being in the Shawl-Anderson Youth Ensemble is
an amazing experience that allows young dancers
to push the boundaries of their dancing and
creativity. We have had so much fun this year
making three pieces with three very different
choreographers and I can't wait to see what next
year will bring!” - SAYE Student
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Shawl-Anderson Dance Center Staff:
Managing Director: Rebecca Johnson, rebecca@shawl-anderson.org
Youth Program Director: Katie Kruger, katie@shawl-anderson.org
SAYE Director: Mo Miner, mominer@gmail.com
Hip Hop Program Director: Jessica Wolf, jessica@shawl-anderson.org
Administrative Manager: Abigail Hosein, abigail@shawl-anderson.org
General Inquiries: info@shawl-anderson.org
from the teacher. Level II students see additional notes on page 8.
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ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT NOTES FOR UPPER LEVEL &
TEEN STUDENTS. Students & parents please read, share, discuss.
Contact Katie Kruger with questions at katie@shawl-anderson.org.
Students in upper level classes have done the foundational
work to move up and experience a greater challenge. We
expect students in intermediate, advanced, youth ensemble,
and Level I, II and III to honor this accomplishment with a
solid commitment to their dancing. What does this mean?
This means:
• prioritizing attendance at dance classes; perfect attendance will offer
you the most progress in your studies; limiting absences to 3 per
semester will help us all achieve positive growth in our dance
practice over the course of the semester
• coming to class on time, ready to dance and work hard
• demonstrating respect for yourself, instructors and fellow dancers
• dancing, trying, succeeding, failing, questioning, communicating,
enjoying, discovering, connecting & honoring your accomplishments
Thank you. We look forward to dancing with you!
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WHAT PARENTS & STUDENTS ARE SAYING…
“My boys are facing the peer pressures of middle school. Everything is about fitting
in, looking like everyone else, being one of the gang. But
Hip Hop with Jessica has been a counter cultural
blessing. She encourages them to be themselves, to
express themselves, to stand up and say something about
what matters to them.” – SADC
Parent
“THANK YOU, Ms Bridget, for
making Cammie's
first ballet experience so
great! She dances everywhere
now :)” – SADC Parent
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration & Payment: Register at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center or
online at http://www.shawl-anderson.org/classesYOUTH.htm. The only way to
secure a spot in a class is to pay at least 50% upon registration. Early enrollment is
advised, as class size is limited, especially for preschool and young elementary age
classes, which are limited to 12 students per class. All tuition balances are due by
Wednesday, October 16th. Tuition paid after this date will incur a $10
late fee. Families may also make a payment plan to avoid the late fee. This must
be arranged DURING REGISTRATION. Email your plan to abigail@shawlanderson.org
and we will confirm.
Payment options: Pay by CHECK, CASH or CREDIT CARD
• Make checks payable to Shawl-Anderson - submit in person or by mail
• Pay online at http://www.shawl-anderson.org/classesYOUTH.htm
• Pay in person at the Center with cash, check or credit card
• Families may pay 50% upon registration and the remainder by October 16 th .
Refunds: Refunds for tuition paid may be requested within the first 4 classes.
• No refunds will be given after the four-week period.
• The last day to request a refund is Wednesday, October 2 nd .
• There is a non-refundable $8 registration fee included in the cost of each class.
• A refund will be processed less the $8 registration fee and $15 for each class
that has already occurred up to the point when you contact us for the refund
or credit.
• If a student drops between October 2-30, remaining balance MUST be paid and
CREDIT is issued for future tuition. After October 30 no credit will be offered.
Absences: When a student will be absent, please email katie@shawl-anderson.org as
early as you know about the absence or call the Center at 510-654-5921 for last minute
absences. We encourage students who miss class to arrange for make up classes.
Make up classes may be scheduled in the current semester only. We cannot give
credits or refunds for elective absences. The only exceptions are for family
emergencies or serious illness or injury. In any such instance, please contact us so
that we can make arrangements. To select a make up class, email katie@shawlanderson.org.
Scholarships: There are a limited number of need-based partial scholarships
available. Complete a Scholarship Request Form and submit with $20 down
payment and registration form. You may call, email or visit to request the forms.
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“We love the
Shawl-Anderson community, the way it
nourishes dancers and includes families as
well.” – SADC Parent
“I learned to let go and be more free in my
dancing. Now I’m not afraid of what others
think of me.” – SADC Student
IMPORTANT 2013 DATES
Thursday, September 5: Fall semester begins
Wednesday, October 2: Last day to request a refund/drop class
Wednesday, October 16: Remainder of tuition due
Wednesday, October 30: Last day to drop and receive credit
Thursday-­‐Saturday, November 28-­‐30: NO CLASSES (Thanksgiving)
Friday, December 13: Hip Hop class semester-­‐end showings (time TBA)
Saturday, December 14: Last day of Fall classes
Saturday, December 14: Teen modern semester-­‐end showings (time TBA)
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FALL 2013 (14 weeks): Thursday, Sept 5 – Saturday, Dec 14
NO classes on Thanksgiving Day & Weekend: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Nov 28, 29, 30
** Please check our website or inquire at the desk to ensure that class still has space available.
Ballet
Code Class/Age Teacher Day Time Cost
B10 Pre-Ballet 3-4 Williams Tue 2:45-3:30 pm $218
B11 Pre-Ballet 3-4 Williams Thur 2:45-3:30 pm $218
B20 Pre-Ballet 5-6 Jordan Tues 3:45-4:30 pm $218
B21 Pre-Ballet 5-6 McCarthy Thur 3:45-4:30 pm $218
B30 Ballet Level I 7-9 Whitehead Mon 3:30-4:30 pm $218
B31 Ballet Level I 7-9 Whitehead Wed 3:30-4:30 pm $218
B40 Ballet Level I 9-12 Williams Tue 3:30-4:30 pm $218
B41 Ballet Level I 9-12 Williams Thur 3:30-4:30 pm $218
B50 Ballet Level II 8-12 Randall Mon/Wed 3:45-5:00 pm $428
B60 Ballet Level III 10-12 Whitehead Tue 5:30-7:00 pm $218
By permission only – Must
be take with either B61
or B62
B61 Ballet Level III 10-12 Williams Thur 4:30-6:00 pm $218
By permission only – Must
be take with either B60
or B62
B62 Ballet Level III 10-12 Randall Fri 5:00-6:30 pm $218
By permission only – Must
be take with either B60
or B61
B70 Beg. Ballet 13-18 Randall Mon/Wed 5:00-6:30 pm $428
B80 Int. Ballet 13-18 Whitehead Mon/Wed 4:30-6:00 pm $428
B81 Int. Fundamentals** Liboiron Fri 4:00-6:00 pm $218
B90 Ensemble Ballet Diamond Mon 4:30-6:00 pm $233
* B80 is a bridge class for both Beg. & Int. teen ballet dancers. The last 30 minutes of class will be for
pointe and demi-pointe work. Dancers interested in pointe must be taking intermediate teen ballet twice a
week and have the teacher's approval.
Attire: (Girls) Black leotard, pink tights, ballet slippers. long hair in a neat bun & all jewelry remo ed.
(Boys) White T-shirt, black tights, black or white lippe . We recommend ages 7+ take class 2x/week.
Hip Hop
* H50, H80, and H90 require permission to enroll.
Please contact Jessica@shawl-anderson.org for placement and questions.
Code Class/Age Teacher Day Time Cost
H40 Beg. Hip Hop 7-10 Wolf Fri 3:30-4:15 pm $218
H50 Int. Hip Hop 9-11* Wolf Mon 4:15-5:15 pm $233
H70 Beg. Hip Hop 10-18 Wolf Fri 4:15-5:30 pm $233
H80 Hip Hop I 12-18* Wolf
H90 Hip Hop II 12-18* Wolf
Wed
Fri
Mon
Wed
4:30-6:30 pm
5:45-7:00 pm
5:15-6:30 pm
4:30-6:30 pm
$443
$443
Attire: Moveable loose or fitted pants, No Jeans, and tops that cover the navel and do not fall off the
shoulder. Absolutely no restrictive clothing or clothing that falls off. Students need to wear sturdy
sneakers that are dedicated to the INDOOR USE ONLY (no shoes worn outside the studio). No Jazz
shoes, slipper shoes, Ugg-like boots or bare feet. Knee pads without plastic on them are strongly
recommended.
Modern
Register online now! www.shawl-­‐anderson.org/classesYOUTH.htm
Please note that numbers represent the AGE range for that class
Code Class/Age Teacher Day Time Cost
M10 Dance w/Me 1.5-4 Taylor Wed 9:30-10:15 am $195*
M11 Dance w/Me 1.5-4 Taylor Wed 10:30-11:15 am $195*
DANCE WITH ME is for children who can walk up to age 4. An adult (parent, guardian, nanny, etc.) must participate.
*Drop-­‐in for $15/class or enroll for the full semester for the discounted price of $195 ($23 off full cost).
M14 Modern 3-4 Chianese Fri 3:30-4:15 pm $218
M20 Modern 4-5 Charriére Tue 3:00-3:45 pm $218
M21 Modern 4-5 Chianese Fri 4:15-5:00 pm $218
M22 Modern for Boys 4-6 Charrière Fri 3:30-4:15 pm $218
M25 Modern 5-7 Jordan Sat 9:00-9:45 am $218
M30 Modern 6-7 Charrière Tues 3:45-4:30 pm $218
M35 Modern for Boys 7-9 Charrière Fri 4:15-5:15 pm $218
M40 Modern 7-9 Taylor Wed 3:45-4:45 pm $218
M41 Modern 7-9 Jordan Sat 10:00-11:00 am $218
M45 Modern 8-10 Charrière Tues 4:30-5:30 pm $218
M50 Modern 10-12 Jordan Sat 11:00am-12 pm $218
M51 Modern 9-11 Taylor Wed 4:45-6:00 pm $218
M70 Beg. Modern 12-18 Vella
Tues 4:15-5:30 pm
Thur 4:30-6:00 pm
$443
M75 Choreography Lab* 12-18 Kruger Thur 6:00-7:00 pm $233
*Non-technique class- students will learn and strengthen choreographic skills culminating in group and individual projects.
Upper Level Modern Classes (By permission only)
Please Note: All upper level modern classes require prior modern dance experience. Intermdiate, Advanced &
Ensemble require an invitation to join. If you haven’t been assigned a level for Fall 2013 or are new to SADC,
contact Katie Kruger, Youth Program Coordinator, for placement at katie@shawl-anderson.org.
Classes held at TAC are at the Temescal Arts Center - 511 48TH St. - Oakland
Code Class/Age Teacher Day Time Cos
t
M80 Int. Modern 12-18 Kruger Tues/Thur 4:30-6:00 pm $443
M81 Int. Modern 12-18 Chianese
Wed - TAC 4:15-5:45 pm
Fri –SADC 5:15-6:45 pm
$443
M90 Advanced Modern 13-18 Hosein
Tues - SADC 4:30-6:00 pm
Thur -TAC 4:15-5:45 pm
$443
M91 Ensemble Modern Miner
Tues -TAC 4:30-6:00 pm
Thur - SADC 4:00-6:00 pm
$443
M95
SAYE–Ensemble Rehearsal
(By audition only – see pg. 8)
Guests Mon/Thur 6:00-7:30 pm $443
Attire: Leotards, tank tops, tights, & exercise pants are all options. No street clothes (e.g. jeans) and no
bagg tops that cover the waistline. Hair should be up and jewelry remo ed.
Jazz
Jazz
Code Class/Age Teacher Day Time Cost
J50 Jazz 8-11 Chianese Mon 3:30-4:30pm $218
J70 Beg Jazz 11-18 Hunter Tue 5:30-7:00 pm $218
Attire: Leotards, tank tops, tights, & exercise pants are all options. No street clothes (e.g. jeans) and no
bagg tops that cover the waistline. Hair should be up and jewelry removed. Students will dance barefoot.