zandance classes

Learn how to dance, not just a dance. Ballet is a form of circuit training, time tested and proven over centuries.

ZANDANCE BASIC SERIES: 101, 102, 103
First Classes Build Habits That Last A Lifetime. Zandance Ballet Class for beginners is unique. Traditional ballet steps are broken into segments that create proper technique. The steps do the teaching. By the end of the first year, students have a grasp of what classical ballet is all about, as well as class structure, formations, ballet steps and combinations. Students gain strength, flexibility, mental focus, ability to observe, remember, repeat, to name a few. It all happens while listening to the beautiful flowing guitar music of the Wondering Bard.
Beginning ballet offers the basic skills needed to continue into Professional Preparation or Lifelong Health and Beauty tracks.
Length: 1 hour, 1 class per week for 1 year. (You must start on the published date.)
What to Wear: Pink Ballet Tights, Black Leotard, Pink Ballet Shoes (reasonably priced at studio)

FAMILY ORIENTED classes save time, gas, and are fun. Mom's take free, get needed exercise, and know exactly what their kids need to practice. During these days of rush from here to there, all family members going in different directions, it is helpful and refreshing to share an interest in common For content of class, see Beg., Int., Adv.
What to Wear: Pink Ballet Tights, Black Leotard, Pink Ballet Shoes(reasonably priced at studio). Moms need ballet shoes and any type of work-out clothing.

THE ZANDANCE LEVEL 2 SERIES: Grouped by ability rather than age. Focus is on the challenge of making the body do what you want it to do. Find your wings. Level 2 is a mix of zandance ballet to music of The Wondering Bard, Maria and Sergei style ballet to traditional ballet class music. All transfer students required to take Zandance Basic Series before joining intermediate classes. During Level 2, students make the decision of what they really want, to become professional ballet dancers or to continue ballet just for the love and health of it. Those who choose a professional career must then follow the Professional Preparation requirements. Those who do not choose the professional career tract continue in the Lifelong Health and Beauty tract.
Length: 1 hour, 2 classes per week.
What to Wear: Pink Ballet Tights, Black Leotard, Pink Ballet Shoes (reasonably priced at studio)

TRADITIONAL BALLET, a mix of Sergei and Maria Styles. Advanced ballet classes must be attended a min. of 3 times per week. Classes are usually 1.5 hrs long.
What to Wear: Pink Ballet Tights, Black Camisole Leotard, Pink Ballet Shoes (reasonably priced at studio)

POINTE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE for those who are ready. Offered for both Professional Preparation and Lifelong Health and Beauty tracts. What does it take to be ready? Dancer must 1) be taking at least 2 classes per week and have been taking at least 2 classes per week for at least 6 months, 2) have a minimum of at least 2 years of taking ballet, 3) have developed acceptable technique and body alignment, 4) be at least 10 years old.
Length: Varies depending on skill level. Begins with a few minutes after a regular class and advances to full length classes on pointe.

MARIA DARE STYLE for the experienced dancers, Zandance Style for beginners. For ages 16 to 59 and holding. Classes are designed for Lifelong Health and Beauty. Beginners take once per week. Intermediate to Advanced take 1 to 3 times per week. Recommendations for number of classes per week based on the amount of physical exercise obtained during the week from the daily routine. Class content based on students level, ability, physical condition, and stamina. See Also Mom and Daughter Ballet, Private Lessons
Length: Beginners 30 - 45 minutes. All others: 1hr - 1.5 hrs

LET'S DANCE. Let the music move us. New social dances come and go quickly. Learn how to learn them quickly so that you can enjoy doing them before they are gone. No ballet. No barre work. No dance experience required. Bring your own music. For guys and gals. Fun for all ages. Includes a modern dance style warm-up.

(This is not a class that you sign-up for and attend all year. It's like a workshop - just go once and enjoy.) Length: 1hr.
Admission Fee: $2.00 per person, or $10 per family,
What to Wear: Comfortable clothes and dance in your socks.
When: See Calendar email Rozanne.

Most teachers know how to teach Professional Preparation Classes. This workshop focuses on: Lifelong Health and Beauty, dealing with discipline problems, motivating students, Maria Dare Adult Style Ballet, Zandance Method teaching beginners and pre-school.

Scheduled for August, 2012 email Rozanne to be placed on up-dated info mailing list

Instructor, Studio, Location, Rates, Schedule

Rozanne fell in love with ballet age 3, began age 5 and continued taking lessons until 1998 (that equates to 45 years but who's counting?) She has taken from many instructors all over the USA, but considers Maria Dare to be her teacher, having attended The Ballet House from 1960 until Maria's death in 1997.

Rozanne taught ballet in Portland while attending Portland State University, graduating with a BS in Psychology. She then taught ballet in North Carolina while getting a Master's degree in Recreation Administration, Therapeutic Option from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and continued to teach while working at WBJ Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center and then at Pitt County Memorial Hospital (now the flagship teaching hospital for the University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina.) It was at the Region Rehabilitation Center of PCMH, working next to Nurses, Physical Therapists and other Allied Health Professionals that Rozanne began to appreciate and understand the healthy content of the traditional ballet barre and class. Rozanne returned to Oregon in 1985, opened a ballet studio in Seaside in 1987 that evolved into Quest Ballet Academy, offering ballet classes for ages 3 to 80, beg.thru pointe, for both a career track and a life long health & beauty track. A battle with Adult Hodgkin's disease sent Rozanne dancing thru chemo and radiation therapy during the year 2000, learning much about what the body can do during difficult times.

Rozanne's combines decades of taking ballet, performing with her experience, education and training to offer traditional ballet technique in a meaningful way. The roots of her style can be traced back thru the Ballet House, back thru the Lindendare School to the European Masters such as Karsavina and Trefilova. Her teaching, augmented with internet classes, in-studio A/V's, provides a dynamic learning base for her students.
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There are no refunds for missed classes unless the instructor cancels the class.
There are no refunds for quitting.
The base rate will not be reduced for any reason.

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