This class is designed to help children find and enjoy the expressive art of dancing through creative movement while preparing children for the demands of ballet. The pre-dance class maintains an atmosphere of exploration and discovery.
First and foremost, UDDT believes in the importance of your child’s well-being and future. Students are introduced to Pointé only after their feet, legs and bone structure have begun to mature and only after several years of serious, quality training that has developed the appropriate muscles. If I feel that the student is not yet ready for Pointé, please realize that it is with the student’s best interest in mind.
Typically, professional ballet schools around the world do not begin serious ballet training until the age of 9 or 10, when the student is physically and mentally prepared to begin the disciplines of classic training. True progress is made very slowly and consists not only of new steps and combinations, but also repetitions of the basics needed to acquire strength, correct body placement grace and technical mastery. Attendance in class at each level is absolutely mandatory for optimum progress and advancement to the next level.
A style of dance characterized by the use of improvisational movements that are influenced by the rhythms and emotion of the music. Jazz is a uniquely American art from.
For ages 6-8, this class is designed for the young dancer interested in experiencing basic jazz dance. This will be a fun, energetic class where students will learn a different movement quality while maintaining an atmosphere conducive to their age.
This introductory-level class provides a structured method of learning various Hip Hop dance movements. The dancing represents body movements that go with the beat and rhythm of hip hop music.
Class and choreography that combine both ballet and jazz as a base.
Class designed to help students work as a team, learning and competing against their peers and judges. Students will learn to pick up choreography quickly and apply what they’ve learned in dance conventions. These classes were developed for the more serious dancer seeking a progressive curriculum. Director or instructor approval is needed. Class is available for students ages 11–18.
This fast paced class will focus on multiple dance genres. Students will be involved in community outreach projects, participate in master classes and dance conventions. We aim to inspire and guide students through the many facets of dance arts.
Tumbling Toddlers is an introductory gymnastics class. This is a fun class for both boys and girls ages eighteen months through three years. Basic balance, strength, coordination and somersault skills will be explored. Parents are required to attend class to help experience the beam, bars, rope swing, trampoline and more safely!
Parents join in and exercise along with their child. This class is designed such that the parent can encourage the child with the movement and help maintain discipline. Class includes stretching, rhythm exercises and traveling steps.
“Nature give us limbs and art teaches us to use them” – Amelia (1796)
Life’s too busy for boring workouts. Bodyblasting music mixes with 60 minutes of sweating, smiling, and laughing through Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing moves. This is the new Jazzercise.
Jazzercise schedule/times available at studio or visit jazzercize.com.
Gymnastics gives children the tools they need to build a successful future. The courage to explore unique talents. The confidence to set lofty goals. The creativity to reach them. Gymnastics develops the discipline to achieve. Above all, It’s fun!
Tuesdays 4:45-5:15pm
Toddler: ages 18 months to 3 years
Sept 4 – Oct 9, 2019
Oct 30 – Dec 11, 2019 (no class November 27)
Jan 8 – Feb 12, 2020
5:45–6:15 pm
Tumbling Toddlers Ages 18mo–3
6:15–6:45 pm
Preschool Ages 3–5
6:45–7:15 pm
Early Skills Ages 5–7
Gymnastics & Invitation Gymnastics
These are our beginner to advanced gymnastics classes. Students will go through the progression of gymnastics skills on all four apparatus: vault, bars, beam, and floor. This class will be taught in a positive and fast paced environment focusing on individual improvements.
Boys
Boys will learn basic core skills, building strength, increasing flexibility, and improving coordination.
Pre-Gym
This is a co-ed class designed for students age three and older but not yet in kindergarten. Class wil focus on gross motor skills and gaining coordination for all students. They will learn basic skills like: somersaults, cartwheels, and enjoy group games and songs.
Tumbling Toddlers
Tumbling Toddlers is an introductory gymnastics class. This is a fun class for both boys and girls ages eighteen months through three years. Basic balance, strength, coordination and somersault skills will be explored. Parents are required to attend class to help experience the beam, bars, rope swing, trampoline and more safely!
Master Classes are held at UDDT several times a year. The cost for this class is $40.00/student. For more information, please contact us at 419-584-1351.
Ballet news, history and current views are presented on Valery Lantratov’s ballet blog along with the current projects of the Russian educator and the Russian National Ballet Foundation. Click here to read what Valery Lantratov has to say about UDDT & Celina, OH.
UDDT’s 8 Week summer training program
Day/Time: June 10-August 7(no classes week of June 24) Mon. & Wed. 10:15-11:45a/Tues.4-5:30p
Summer courses include: Ballet technique, Pointe, Contemporary and Jazz.
Fee: $288 (10% sibling/multiple class discount)+ $20 REG. fee applies only if not already paid during current season.
6 – week session begins June 10-July 25
Day/Time: Mon. & Thurs./9-10:15a
Course includes: Ballet technique *Contemporary
Enrichment classes include: Dance vocabulary/Dance History *Conditioning
Fee: $75 (10% sibling/multiple class discount)+ $20 REG. fee applies only if not already paid during current season.
Come join in the fun as we bring to life a different princess each day. In addition to a class, our 4-day session will explore creative expression, activities, storytelling, and music that revolve around each princess.
Day/Time: June 10-June 13 (Mon-Thurs) 9-10:15am
Fee: $75 (10% sibling/multiple class discount)+ $20 REG. fee applies unless paid during current season.
Come join Angelina Ballerina for singing, dancing, crafts and more! This fun camp is based around stories of Angelina Ballerina and will leave your little
princess inspired to dance.
Day/Time: June 10-June 13 (Mon-Thurs) 10:15-11am
Fee: $70 (10% sibling/multiple class discount) + *$20 registration fee applies unless paid during current season.
Dancers will love doing everything Unicorn in this fun camp filled with ballet, jazz, crafts and more!
Day/Time: June 10-June 13 (Mon-Thurs) 11-12:15am
Fee: $80 (10% sibling/multiple class discount) + *$20 registration fee applies unless paid during current season.
6 week session begins June 25-July 30
Day/Time: Tuesdays/7:15-7:45p
Fee: $60 (10% sibling/multiple class discount) + $20 REG. fee applies only if not already paid during current season.
Parents join in and exercise along with their child. This class is designed such that the parent can encourage the child with the movement and help maintain discipline. Class includes stretching, rhythm exercises and traveling steps.
6 week session June 11-July 23 (No class July 2)
Ages: 6-10, 4-4:45p
Pre-Gym Ages: 3-5, 4:45-5:30p
Advanced (back handspring required): 5:30-6:30p
Mommy & Me 18 mo.-3 yr./parent participation: 6:30-7p
Fee: $60 (10% sibling/multiple class discount) + $25 REG. fee applies only if not already paid during current season.
Balance Training – For all ages
Day/Time: Saturday, June 15 9-10:30a
1.5 hours focused on developing balance. Includes standing balance, arm balancing, head stands, and more.
Perfecting the back handspring/back tuck
Day/Time: Back Handspring -Saturday, June 15 10:30-11:15a
Day/Time: Back Tuck -Saturday, June 15 11:15-noon
45 minutes each dedicated to improving the back handspring & back tuck, going over techniques and variations.
6-week session on Tuesday’s – June 11-July 23 (No class July 2)
Ages 6-9: 7-7:30p
Ages 10+: 7:30-8:15p
Progressing from fundamentals to basics to elite skills, participants will develop strength, agility, and balance. Boys will learn proper technique for tumbling, handstands, and other gymnastics skills.
Fee: $60 (10% sibling/multiple class discount) + $25 REG. fee *applies only if not already paid during current season.