Dance is a personal and emotional art form. It allows a physically creative way to express our thoughts and feelings as it touches our hearts, and inner beliefs. Dance rejoices the threads of our societies, diversified cultures and it can present a different perspective of life. A language all its own, dance has historical roots, meanings and is represented by every culture in the world.

Our dance program at Cygnus brings the highest standards in teachings, performances and exposure. Dance at Cygnus provides the students with professional qualified teachers, solid technique, individual attention, and a chance to explore, develop, and evolve into a professional.

Our students have attended esteemed summer institutes such as Alvin Ailey, Pennsylvania Ballet, Walnut Hill, Princeton Ballet School, Pittsburgh Youth Ballet School, Virginia School of the Arts and Interlochen. Our students have graduated in higher education as professional dancers, arts administrators, musical theatre performers, advertising directors, music educators, dance educators, and the healing arts therapists.

Cygnus is THE place to study dance for career, recreation, education and personal satisfaction.

CLASS PLACEMENT.
All students are placed in a class according to their demonstrated ability. It is understood that the student’s age and the number of years of training do not always yield proficient execution of technique. Therefore, the class level a student is placed is not to deter the student’s training; it is to bring the students to their future class level.
Dance class etiquette
No gum, food, gossip, street clothes, t-shirts, and/or jewelry

COSTUME & PAYMENT INFO:

• Save money and take advantage of our Early Payment plan and our Yearly Payment Plan.
  • 2nd and 3rd child 10% off Early Semester payment and yearly payment only.
  • All classes require a costume fee. Costumes Fees are due in full with 2nd Semester payment. Prices are as follows: Child. XS-LG / $65. • Adult S-M-LG. $65 • Child XLg-Adult XLg. $75
  • All Costume payments made after November 1, 2006 are $75.00 and $85 (X-large). NO exceptions.
  • Bring a friend who sign up for dance classes and receive 10% off your next Early Semester Payment.
  • Monthly payments are based on 8 months September- April and will be charge regular payment fees. Last payment is to be made April 1, 2007.

CLASSES OFFERED

Ballet
Dress code: Pre-ballet through Advanced:
Black leotard, pink tights, hair in bun.

Jazz
Dress code all levels: Black leotard, black jazz pants and/or tights. Black jazz sneakers or shoes. Hair pulled back No shorts, bike pants, cut offs, half tops, or t-shirts.

Tap
Dress code all levels: Black leotard, black jazz pants and/or tights. Black tap shoes with ties for creative dance to 8 years. Heeled character taps for advanced classes. Hair pulled back.

Creative Dance
Dress code: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink tap shoes, black tap shoes. Hair pulled back in bun or pony tail.

Modern
Dress code all levels: Black leotard, black jazz pants and/or tights. No shoes. Hair pulled back.

hiP hoP
Dress Code: Any colored leotard, tights & black jazz sneakers.