THIS SCHEDULE OF CLASSES IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. Please see our Summer Schedule / Summer Camps for available classes.
Schedule subject to change. To see the Fall 2019 – Spring 2020 schedule in a grid format, download PDF.
| I. Class Descriptions – One Class Required per Week | Day | Room | Time | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Tots Ages 3.5 – 5 Pre-Ballet, Tumbling & Tap Basics No experience required. Children learn the joy of expressing themselves through movement, song and dance in these most delightful classes for our young stars. Class length: 45 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Pastel pink leotard & pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants or leggings, white ballet shoes. * Friday class starts Jan 17 |
Sat Fri* |
MZ MZ |
9:10 AM 5:10 PM |
(Full)
(Full) |
| Personality Stars I Ages 4.5 – 6 Tap, Ballet & Acrobatic Combo Entry level class for students who are ready to become more independent and develop their concentration and coordination skills. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Pastel pink leotard & pink tights, Pink Bloch or Capezio ballet shoes. Bloch tan model S0302G. or Capezio 3800C caramel color tap shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants or leggings, white ballet shoes. Tan oxford-style tap shoes. |
Mon Tues Sat |
MZ MZ MZ |
5:10 PM 4:10 PM 10:10 AM |
(Full)
(Full) (Full) |
| Personality Stars II Ages 5.5 – 7 Tap, Ballet & Acrobatic Combo Some previous experience required. Private lessons available for new students. Students become more aware of good posture and correct technique. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Pastel blue leotard & pink tights, Pink Bloch or Capezio ballet shoes. Bloch tan model S0302G. or Capezio 3800C caramel color tap shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants or leggings, white ballet shoes. Tan oxford-style tap shoes |
Tues Thurs Sat |
MZ MZ MZ |
6:10 PM 5:10 PM 11:10 AM |
(Full) (Full) (Full) |
| Stars Ages 6.5 – 8 Tap and Ballet Combo Some previous experience required. Private lessons available for new students. Children learn to use formation changes in choreography and are able to enjoy more complex dance combinations. Class length: 50 minute. Dress code: Girls – Berry (by Bloch) leotard & pink tights, pink Bloch or Capezio ballet shoes. Bloch tan model S0302G or Capezio 3800C caramel color tap shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black leggings, white ballet shoes. Tan oxford-style tap shoes. |
Wed Sat |
MZ MZ |
5:10 PM 12:25 PM |
(Full) (Full) |
| Hip Hop Kidz I-II Ages 7 – 11 A fun and high energy street style recreational dance. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Solid color T-shirt, black leggings, and all white sneakers – not street worn. * Class starts Jan 16 |
Thurs* | MZ | 4:10 PM | (New! 2 spaces) |
| Jazzy Stars Ages 7.5 – 9 Tap and Intro to Jazz Combo The sequel to Stars and the forming of versatile dancers. Children develop more strength along with the spirit of teamwork. Stars or equivalent is required.Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Lavender (by Bloch) leotard & pink tights, pink Bloch or Capezio ballet shoes. Bloch tan model S0302G or Capezio 3800C caramel color tap shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white ballet shoes, tan oxford-style tap shoes. |
Tues Thurs |
MZ MZ |
5:10 PM 6:10 PM |
(Full) (Full) |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet I Ages 8 – 11 The all important classical style ballet. Students learn to understand and apply proper body alignment and ballet technique. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Lavender (by Bloch) leotard, pink tights, pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black leggings, white ballet shoes. *** Friday class starts on Jan 25 |
Mon Fri*** |
MZ MZ |
6:10 PM 4:10 PM |
(Full) (New class. 6 spaces) |
| Musical Comedy I Tap & Jazz Stars Ages 8 – 11 Enjoy creative self expression. Music and choreography varies: Musicals, Big Band, Pop. Previous tap experience required. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Royal Blue leotard, tan tights. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black leggings. Unisex shoes: Bloch tan tap shoes model S0302G. Bloch tan Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499 (leather) or or S0473 (canvas). |
Fri Sat |
Main Main |
4:10 PM 11:10 AM |
(Full) (Full) |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet II-A Ages 9 – 12 The main foundation of dance. For students with at least one year of Classical Ballet training. Learn coordination, spatial awareness, musicality and additional ballet vocabulary. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Royal Blue leotard, pink tights, Pink Capezio or Bloch split sole ballet shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black leggings, white ballet shoes. |
Mon Sat |
Main MZ |
4:10 PM 1:30 PM |
(Full) (Full) |
| Musical Comedy II Tap and Jazz Stars Ages 9 – 12 The continuation and advancement of Musical Comedy I. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Burgundy leotard, Solid black snug fit jazz pants. Boys – White shirt, black jazz pants. Unisex shoes: Bloch or Capezio leather split-sole tap shoes. Tan or Caramel; Bloch tan Elasta Bootie jazz shoes S0499 (leather) or or S0473 (canvas). |
Wed | MZ | 6:10 PM | (Full) |
| Beginning Tap Ages 9 through adult – 8-Week Sessions (Class starts in Jan) A special course of concentrated tap dance technique for first time tappers. This course could also be of assistance to those who may be interested in joining our ongoing tap classes. No dress code – just comfortable clothing and tan tap shoes (or non-marking black) |
Thurs | MZ | 7:10 PM | (New! Space available) |
| The Family Dance returns for our 70th year celebration! For currently enrolled students and parents. 3/22-6/7 No class 4/5, 4/12, 5/24 Look for announcements and special family rate for the nine classes. No dress code. |
Sun | Main | 4:30 PM | Micky+ |
| II. Class Descriptions – Two Classes Required per Week | Day | Room | Time | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyrical II Ages 10 – 13 A fusion of ballet and jazz techniques. Students learn musicality and expression by understanding how to listen to music. Current enrollment in a Star Dance ballet class is required. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Burgundy leotard, footless tan tights, black dance shorts. Boys – Black T-shirt, black jazz pants or shorts. Footwear: Dance Paws. |
Sat | Main | 3:30 PM | (Full) |
| Hip Hop Kidz III-IV Ages 10 – 13 A fun and high energy street style dance. Requires enrollment in at least one traditional dance technique class: Jazz or Ballet. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Girls and Boys – Solid color, loose fit, hip length T-shirt, Solid black sweat pants or jazz pants, all white sneakers – not street worn. |
Sat | Main | 2:30 PM | (Full) |
| Starlights Tap I Ages 10 – 13 Enjoy the tradition of Broadway style tap. Completion of previous tap levels required. Class length:55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Red (by Bloch) leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Boys – solid white t-shirt, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Shoes: Bloch or Capezio leather split-sole tap shoes. Tan or Caramel. |
Thurs Sat |
Main Main |
4:10 PM 12:25 PM |
(Full) Julie |
| Starlights Jazz I Ages 10 – 13 Previous jazz and/or ballet training required. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Red (by Bloch) color leotard, solid black snug fit jazz pants. Boys – solid color white t-shirt, solid black snug fit jazz pants. Shoes: Bloch tan jazz shoes S0499 (leather) or S0473L (canvas). |
Thurs Sat |
Main Main |
5:10 PM 1:30 PM |
(Full) Julie |
| Ballet Technique Ages 10 – 15 Technique only. Focus on Classical movement principles and improving alignment, strength and balance. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Usual ballet attire |
Tues | Main | 4:10 PM | Ashia |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet III-A Ages 11 – 14 The main foundation of dance. For students with at least two years of Classical Ballet training. Students continue learning coordination, spatial awareness, musicality and additional ballet vocabulary. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Garnet/Red (by Mirella/Bloch) leotard, pink tights, Pink Capezio or Bloch split sole ballet shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black leggings, white ballet shoes. |
Mon | Main | 5:10 PM | (Full) |
| Shining Stars Tap I Ages 11 – 14 Enjoy the tradition of Broadway-style tap for intermediate level dancers. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Any solid color leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Boys – solid white t-shirt, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Shoes: Bloch or Capezio leather split-sole tap shoes. Tan or Caramel |
Fri | MZ | 6:10 PM | (Full) |
| Hip Hop V-VI Ages 12 – 16 Previous hip hop dance experience is needed. Requires enrollment in at least one traditional dance technique class: Jazz or Ballet. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Hip hop class outfit (to order),and all white sneakers – not street worn. |
Fri | Main | 5:10 PM | Tami |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet IV Ages 12 – 15 The main foundation of dance. For students with at least three years of Classical Ballet training. Continue learning coordination, spatial awareness, musicality and additional ballet vocabulary. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Black leotard, pink tights, Pink Capezio or Bloch split sole ballet shoes. Boys – Solid white t-shirt, black leggings, white ballet shoes. |
Wed | Main | 4:10 PM | Tami |
| Contemporary Dance V Ages 14 – 17 Move off balance, practice inversions and learn fun floor-work phrases in this energetic class designed to connect story with expression. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Black leotard and jazz pants. Boys – Black T-shirt and jazz pants. Footwear: Dance Paws or similar style. |
Mon | Main | 7:25 PM | (Full) |
| Five Point Jazz I Ages 14 – 17 Theatrical style jazz with a focus on turns and leaps. Advanced level. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Any solid color leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants, or shorts & tan tights. Boys – Solid color t-shirt, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Footwear: Bloch or Capezio tan leather or canvas jazz shoes. |
Sat | Main | 10:10 AM | Julie |
| Five Point Tap I Ages 14 – 17 Tap! A true American art form. Creates rhythm and sound, musicality and quick thinking. Advanced level stylized tap. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Any solid color leotard, solid black snug fitting jazz pants, or shorts & tan tights. Boys – Solid color t-shirt, solid black snug fitting jazz pants. Bloch or Capezio tan color leather split sole tap shoes. |
Sat Tues |
Main Main |
9:10 AM 5:10 PM |
Julie (Full) |
| Ballet Technique Ages 14 & up Technique Only for ballet levels 3 and over. Focus on classical movement principles and improving alignment, strength and balance. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Usual ballet attire. |
Fri | Main | 6:10 PM | Tami |
Rising Star Classical Ballet Intermediate Ages 14 – 17 Develop greater depth of expression, intricate center work, turns, jumps and spatial awareness. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Black leotard, pink tights, pink split sole ballet shoes. Boys – Solid black or white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white split sole ballet shoes. |
Fri | Main | 7:10 PM | Tami |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet VI-A Ages 14 – 17 Ballet & Pointe Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Black leotard, pink tights, Pink split sole ballet shoes. Boys – Solid black or white t-shirt, black jazz pants, white split sole ballet shoes. |
Wed | Main | 6:10 PM | Tami |
| Advanced Hip Hop Ages 14 – 17 Entry by audition only. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Hip hop class outfit (to order),and all white sneakers – not street worn. |
Tues | Main | 6:10 PM | Tami |
| Advanced Contemporary & Jazz Ages 15 – 18 Analyzes the fundamental motions of the body and the relationship between movement, musicality and concept. Teaches finding the balance of power and grace within the movement. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Any solid color leotard, black jazz pants. Boys – Solid color T-shirt, black jazz pants. Footwear: Dance Paws. |
Tues | Main | 7:10 PM | (Full) |
| Pointe Technique Only Level VI-B Ages 15 – 18 Required for Rising Star Classical Ballet Level 6 Pointe students who are on or want to go on pointe. Also by instructor’s invitation to Level 5 students desiring pointe work. Focus on pointe technique, strength and balance. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Usual ballet attire and pointe shoes. Be sure to confirm with instructor before purchasing shoes. |
Thurs | Main | 6:10 PM | Tami |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet & Pointe Level VI-B Ages 15 – 18 More complex choreography. Strengthen stability and balance techniques. Class length: 55 minutes. Dress code: Girls – Teal leotard, pink tights, Pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Boys – Black or white t-shirt, black tights or snug fit jazz pants, white ballet shoes. Dance Paws or similar style. |
Thurs | Main | 7:10 PM | Tami |
| Boys to Men Advanced Tap Team – Ages 12 & up Choreography only. Feb – June 2020 |
Tues | Main | 8:10 PM | Allison |
| Dance Companies Membership by audition only. San Francisco Star Dance Kidz Company Ages 8 – 11 Class length 70 minutes. San Francisco Junior Star Dance Company Ages 11 – 14 Class length 75 minutes. San Francisco Star Dance Company Ages 14 – 17 Class length 90 minutes. |
Wed Mon Wed |
Main Main Main |
4:45 PM 6:10 PM 7:10 PM |
Various Instructors |