Register before December 10, 2022, for the current dance season running through the annual dance recital at the Herbst Theatre in June 2023! After December 10, the next availability for enrollment is for Summer Camps and classes.
How to enroll before 12/10/22: Make a note of the classes you want to take, view Tuition, then (all new and returning students) Register before you pay tuition. Mid-season tuition can be prorated. See you in class!
Schedule is subject to change. IMPORTANT: Classes marked “FULL” are not available. Also check out our Adult Classes.
All classes are 55 minutes in length unless otherwise noted. At this time, wearing a mask is optional in all classes.
Most dancewear may be purchased online at https://us.blochworld.com.
Dress code for boys in any class, any age. (Girls dress code noted below by class.) BOYS: Solid white cotton T-Shirt. Black footless dance leggings, dance belt. white cotton crew socks. For combo classes add white ballet shoes; for Tap, tan leather lace up tap shoes; For Hip Hop, solid black sweat pants, & all white sneakers.
| I. Class Descriptions – One Class Required per Week | Day | Room | Time | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Tots – Pre Ballet, Tap & Tumbling Basics Ages 3.5 – 5 No dance experience required. Children are introduced to the basic fundamentals of dance and musicality. Our young stars learn how to expand their creativity, memorize song and dance and work together while having tons of fun. Class length: 45 minutes. Dress code: Pastel pink leotard & tights, pink ballet shoes (Capezio, Bloch or Sansha brands) Optional: Short pink ballet skirt, pink wrap sweater. |
Sat Sat |
Mezz Main |
11:10 AM 11:10 AM |
FULL FULL |
| Personality Stars I – Tap, Ballet & Acrobatic Combo Ages 4.5 – 6 No dance experience required. An entry level class for students who are ready to become more independent while developing concentration and coordination skills. We dance as a team through movement and music all while expanding dance vocabulary. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Pastel blue leotard & pink tights, pink ballet shoes, Children’s Tan Tap-On Leather Tap shoes S0302G (Bloch brand). Optional: Short pink (not attached) ballet skirt, pink wrap sweater. |
Wed Sat |
Mezz Mezz |
4:10 PM 9:10 AM |
Tami FULL |
| Personality Stars II – Tap, Ballet & Acrobatic Combo Ages 5.5 – 7 Students develop good dance habits and accept corrections to their beginner technique. They become more aware of their own space, and the importance of dancing together. Previous Level Personality Stars I. New students are welcome! A private lesson is recommended to provide the basics of the previous level. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Lavender leotard (Bloch brand), ballet pink tights & pink ballet shoes, Children’s Tan Tap-On Leather Tap shoes S0302G (Bloch brand). Optional: Short (not attached) lavender ballet skirt, pink wrap sweater. |
Mon Thurs Sat |
Mezz Mezz Main |
4:10 PM 4:10 PM 10:10 AM |
Tami FULL FULL |
| Triple Stars – Jazz, Ballet & Tap Combo Ages 6.5 – 8 Why not have it all? Get triple the fun and learn lots in this fast paced class with fabulous teachers. Children learn to use formation changes in choreography and are able to enjoy more complex dance combinations. Previous Level Personality Stars II. New students are welcome! A private lesson is needed to provide the basics of the previous levels. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Berry leotard (Bloch brand), ballet pink tights & pink ballet shoes, Children’s Tan Tap-On Leather Tap shoes S0302G (Bloch brand). Optional: Short (not attached) berry ballet skirt, pink or black wrap sweater. |
Wed Sat |
Mezz Main |
5:10 PM 9:10 AM |
FULL Maya / Raine |
| Musical Comedy I – Jazz & Tap Combo Ages 7 – 10 Get your drama on! Musical theater is just what this age loves. Enjoy creative self expression. We’ll dance with music from musicals, big band, pop, and more. Previous level Stars Combo. New students are welcome! A private lesson is needed to provide the basics of the previous levels. Class length: 50-55 minutes. Dress code: Garnet leotard (Bloch brand) & convertible Tan tights, Tan leather Jazz Shoes & Children’s Tan Tap-On Leather Tap shoes S0302G (Bloch brand). Optional: Black wrap sweater, Garnet short ballet skirt. |
Tues | Main | 4:10 PM | FULL |
| Hip Hop Kidz I Ages 7 – 10 New! No experience is needed. A fun and high energy street style dance. You’ll learn how to hip-hop and have fun putting together dance combinations. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Solid Colored Hip length T-shirt. Solid Black Joggers pants. White socks and all white Sneakers. Optional: Solid Black zip up hoodie. |
Mon | Mezz | 5:10 PM | FULL |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet I-A Ages 7.5 – 11 New! No experience required. The all important classical style ballet. Placement of the body, coordination of arms and legs, execution of steps with grace and storytelling through movement and mime is the name of the game for these young dancers. Class length: 50 minutes. Dress code: Seafoam leotard (Bloch brand), Convertible ballet pink tights and pink ballet shoes (Capezio, Bloch or Sansha brands) Optional: Black wrap sweater. |
Mon Fri |
Main Mezz |
4:10 PM 5:10 PM |
Clare FULL |
| Hip Hop & Tap Stars Ages 9 – 13 New! Double the fun in this high energy street style dance combined with fancy tap moves. Break a sweat! Dress code: Navy leotard (Bloch brand), Black jazz pants, Tan leather lace up tap shoes (Capezio, Bloch or Sansha brands), all white sneakers, white socks. Optional: Solid Black zip up hoodie. |
Sat | Mezz | 10:10 AM | FULL |
| II. Class Descriptions – Two Classes Required per Week | Day | Room | Time | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars of Tomorrow Tap Ages 10 – 13 Enjoy the tradition of Broadway style tap influenced by tap greats like Ann Miller, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire and the Nicholas Brothers. Students will work on more complex technique and choreography. Previous Level Musical Comedy II Tap & Jazz. Previous tap training is necessary. Dress code: Navy leotard (Bloch brand), Tan tights. Tan leather lace up tap shoes (Capezio, Bloch or Sansha brands). Optional: Black V-front shorts or leggings. |
Tues | Main | 5:10 PM | FULL |
| Stars of Tomorrow Jazz I Ages 10 – 13 Learn the traditional jazz dance style with sharper/faster movements, jumps, and turns. Fun and exciting! Pair with Tap & Ballet classes to be Broadway bound! Previous Musical Comedy II Tap & Jazz Level 4 (or equivalent training) is recommended. Dress code: Navy leotard (Bloch brand), Tan tights. Tan leather Jazz Shoes (Capezio, Bloch or Sansha brands). Optional: Black V-front shorts or leggings. |
Tues | Mezz | 6:10 PM | FULL |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet I – B Ages 9 – 13 The all important classical style ballet. Students continue to learn to understand and apply correct body alignment for a stronger body and better ballet technique. Previous Level Rising Star Classical Ballet I -A. Ballet I prerequisite. Dress code: Seafoam leotard (Bloch brand), Convertible ballet pink tights and pink ballet shoes (Capezio, Bloch or Sansha brands). Optional: Black wrap sweater. |
Thurs | Main | 4:10 PM | Tami |
| Hip Hop Kidz II Ages 9 – 13 A fun and high energy urban/pop style dance introducing isolations and controlled movements. For a well-aligned and stronger body, our 2nd-year students require enrollment in a foundational technique class such as ballet, ballet Technique, jazz, or tap. Dress code: Solid Colored Hip length T-shirt. Solid Black Joggers pants. White socks and all white Sneakers. Optional: Solid Black zip up hoodie. |
Fri | Main | 4:10 PM | FULL |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet II – B Ages 9 – 14 The main foundation of dance. Students learn coordination, spatial awareness, musicality and ballet vocabulary. Prerequisite Rising Star Classical Ballet II-A. Dress code: Navy leotard (Bloch brand), Ballet Pink footed tights, pink leather ballet shoes. |
Tues | Mezz | 4:10 PM | FULL |
| Hip Hop Kidz III Ages 10 – 14 A fun and high energy urban/pop style dance introducing breaking, locking and popping. Requires enrollment in at least one traditional dance technique class: Jazz or Ballet. Requires completion of previous Level Hip Hop Kidz II. Dress code: Solid Colored Hip length T-shirt. Solid Black Joggers pants. White socks and all white Sneakers. Optional: Solid Black zip up hoodie. |
Fri | Main | 6:10 PM | Tami |
| Ballet Technique (Levels II and up) Ages 8 – 18 Technique only. We offer ballet training infused with resistance and gyro-kinesis. Our instructor is certified to teach Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) to build strength, stability, and flexibility – for all dance genres. Dress code: Navy leotard (Bloch brand), Ballet Pink convertible tights, pink leather ballet shoes. Optional: Pink or black ballet wrap sweater. |
Tues Fri |
Mezz Main |
5:10 PM 5:10 PM |
FULL FULL |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet III-B Ages 11 – 14 The primary foundation of dance. For students with at least three years of Classical Ballet training. Students continue to build strength and flexibility and dive deeper into technique while introducing proper jump and turn alignment. Previous Level Rising Star Classical Ballet III-A. Ballet III-A prerequisite. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) and ballet pink convertible tights. Pink leather split-sole ballet shoes. Optional: Solid black V Front Shorts. |
Thurs | Mezz | 6:10 PM | FULL |
| Shining Stars I Tap Ages 11 – 14 Enjoy the tradition of Broadway style classical tap for intermediate-level dancers. The focus is on tap progressions, turns, tricks and group tap clarity. Requires completion of previous Level Stars of Tomorrow Tap. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & tan convertible tights. Tan lace-up leather tap shoes. Optional: Solid black V Front Shorts. |
Wed | Main | 4:10 PM | Monique |
| Shining Stars I Jazz Ages 11 – 14 Marvelous traditional jazz dance for motivated intermediate-level dancers. Work on various jumps, turns, and combinations. Requires completion of the previous level Stars of Tomorrow Jazz or Ballet. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & tan convertible tights. Tan leather jazz shoes. Optional: Solid black V Front Shorts. |
Wed | Main | 5:10 PM | Tami |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet IV -A Ages 12 – 15 Students begin to combine jumps and faster footwork into petite allegro and grande allegro combinations in addition to turn sequences. Completion of previous level Rising Star Classical Ballet III-B is required. Class length is extended to 90 minutes and has an extra tuition fee. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & ballet pink convertible tights. Pink leather split-sole ballet shoes. Optional: Black V Front Shorts. |
Sat | Main | 1:10 PM | Tami |
| Lyrical Intermediate IV Ages 12 – 15 A fusion of ballet and jazz techniques. Dancers learn more complex choreography while understanding how to interpret lyrics and communicate emotion through their movements. Completion of previous level Lyrical III is required. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & ballet pink convertible tights. Pink leather split-sole ballet shoes. Optional: Black V Front Shorts. |
Sat | Main | 2:45 PM | Tami |
| Hip Hop VI Ages 12 – 15 In addition to urban/pop dance styles, dancers dive deeper into the history of Hip Hop with more intricate breaking techniques and finding their swag. Requires completion of previous Level Hip Hop V. Dress code: Solid Colored Hip length T-shirt. Solid Black Joggers pants. White socks and all white Sneakers. Optional: Solid Black zip up hoodie. |
Sat | Main | 3:50 PM | Tami |
| Contemporary Dance II Ages 13 – 18 Dancers learn more about improvisation and creating movements organically while combining strong and controlled dance technique. Completion of previous level Contemporary I is required. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & ballet pink convertible tights. Pink leather split-sole ballet shoes. Optional: Black V Front Shorts. |
Mon | Main | 7:10 PM | FULL |
| Five Point Jazz Ages 13 – 17 Dancers get highly technical in their jazz technique while incorporating various styles influenced by pioneers such as Bob Fosse and Gus Giordano. Previous Level Shining Stars Jazz. Previous jazz and/or ballet training required. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & ballet pink convertible tights. Tan leather jazz shoes. Optional: Black V Front Shorts. |
Thurs | Main | 5:10 PM | Tami |
| Five Point Tap Ages 13 – 17 Classical Broadway Tap with a focus on turns, leaps and trick technique. This level will focus on more intricate choreography, greater precision and faster footwork. High intermediate level stylized tap. Previous Level Shining Stars Tap or previous tap training is required. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & tan convertible tights. Tan lace-up leather tap shoes. Optional: Black V Front Shorts. |
Thurs | Main | 6:10 PM | Monique |
| Rising Star Classical Ballet V Ages 13 – 18 Dancers must be able to demonstrate a strong ballet foundation and vocabulary to execute upper level combinations safely and precisely. Adding a ballet technique class may be required. Completion of previous level Rising Star Classical Ballet IV and instructor’s permission is needed. Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & ballet pink convertible tights. Pink leather split -ole ballet shoes. Optional: Black V Front Shorts. |
Mon | Main | 5:10 PM | FULL |
| Advanced Hip Hop Ages 14 – 18 Entry by invitation only. Intricate choreography and musicality. Dress code: Solid Colored Hip length T-shirt. Solid Black Joggers pants. White socks and all white Sneakers. Optional: Solid Black zip-up hoodie. |
Tues | Main | 7:10 PM | FULL |
| Advanced Rhythmic Tap Ages 14 – 18 Entry by invitation only. For advanced level tappers. Focus is on creating more intricate, layered rhythms, musicality and tap improv. In this class we will turn our taps into percussive instruments and work on precision speed. Dress code: Charcoal or Dark Grey leotard (Bloch brand), & tan tights, Ladies Tan“Sync Tap” Leather Tap Shoes – Bloch brand S0321L. Optional: Black V Front Shorts or black leggings. |
Tues | Main | 6:10 PM | Monique |
| Advanced Contemporary Ages 15 – 18 In addition to applying a strong technical ballet and jazz foundation, dancers analyze the fundamental motions of the body, the relationship between movement, musicality, and concept. Dress code: Charcoal or Dark Grey leotard (Bloch brand) & ballet pink convertible tights. Ballet Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes or half-sole neoprene shoes. Optional: Tan closed-toe lyrical shoes; Black V Front Shorts. |
Wed | Main | 7:45 PM | Tami |
| Ballet Pointe Technique & Choreography Class Ages 15 – 18 Entry by Teacher’s invitation only. More complex choreography. Strengthen stability and balance techniques. Class length: Extended to 90 minutes and requires extra tuition. Dress code: Charcoal or Dark Grey leotard (Bloch brand) & ballet pink convertible tights. Ballet Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Optional: Black V Front Shorts. |
Wed | Main | 6:10 PM | FULL |
| III. Star Dance Companies | Day | Room | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Junior Star Dance Company Ages 9 – 11 (No auditions). Requires enrollment in Star Dance tap & ballet Dress code: Navy leotard (Bloch brand), Tan convertible tights, optional black V-front shorts or leggings; Tan leather jazz shoes and Tan leather lace up tap shoes (Capezio, Bloch or Sansha brands). |
Thur | Mezz | 5:10 PM |
| San Francisco Star Dance Teen Company Ages 13 – 18. Requires enrollment in at least 3 dance genres: Tap, Ballet & one other of any style. Intermediate/Advanced level audition dates are September 26 & 29, 2022 Dress code: Blackberry leotard (Bloch brand) & ballet pink convertible tights. pink leather split-sole ballet shoes. Tan lace-up leather tap shoes. Optional: Black V Front Shorts. |
Mon | Main | 6:10 PM |
Dance company membership is recommended for students who wish to prioritize and intensify their dance training, take part in community performances and prepare for dance competitions. Both companies require ballet, tap and one additional class of any genre. Dance company classes are taught by Star Dance Faculty and Guest Instructors. Class length for each company class is 55 minutes.