* Please note that - with the exception of Basic classes - you can join any class at any time during the year, even during the middle of a quarter

WINTER QUARTER CLASS SCHEDULE
January 2 - April 30
(Studio number noted in parentheses. Click here for PDF)

For each student, an annual, non-refundable $20.00 registration fee is required at the time of enrollment. This fee covers administrative and insurance costs, and does not depend on the number of classes the student elects to take.

Students can also "drop-in" to any 1 hour or 1 1/2 hour class they would like to try out (drop-ins are not accepted for basic level classes). The drop-in fee is $15.00 per session, and no registration fee is required. If you've never danced at eXit SPACE before, we offer a discounted first-time drop-in fee of only $8.

Payments may be made using our online store or in person via personal check, cash, or credit/debit card. Checks should be made payable to eXit SPACE.

Basic class sessions for the 2011-2012 season are:

Session 1	September 12 - November 6
Session 2	November 7 - January 22
Session 3	January 23 - March 18 (next available session)
Session 4	March 19 - May 13
Session 5	May 14 - July 15
Session 6	July 16 - September 9

 
Pre-Registration is required. To register for a basic session or get additional information, please call us at 206.949.8643 to discuss your interests.

Modern with Laurel
Laurel’s class emphasizes the awareness of movement within the body. By tapping into the sensory experience of dance, students will learn how to infuse their movement with different energetic qualities. Class will investigate smooth, circular, and seamless dancing with special emphasis on fueling movement using gravity and momentum. Phrase work will explore how to move in and out of the floor by releasing and engaging the muscles of the body. A strong focus on interacting with space will engage students to leap, slide, roll and travel in all directions. Laurel seeks to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere for students to explore, experiment, and discover a new way to feel connected to their bodies.

Modern with Marlo Martin
Marlo’s class concentrates on building clean, sound and strong technique. Moving gently from the floor to standing, each exercise stresses the importance of strengthening the core in order to enhance integrated mobility throughout the entire body. Marlo borrows from her training in Barteniff Fundamentals™ and Laban™ to challenge each student with the art of musicality and weight shifting. Be ready to sweat while working on strength and mobility as you gain freedom in your dancing.

Modern with Jill Leversee
Class with Jill challenges the student to increase awareness of and presence in her/his body. Jill incorporates elements of yoga, Horton and Graham modern to reap the benefits of energy flow, flexibility and core strength. Her teaching focuses on the expression of body and self through movement by building a strong technical base of proper alignment, strength, and flexibility, while giving dancers the freedom to explore their own personal style.

Ballet & Conditioning
This is a low-level ballet class that includes warm-up exercises on mats, a strengthening barre with lots of stretching, lyrical center-floor combinations, and more long stretching on mats. This is a great class for beginners and a wonderful relaxing work-out for any level.

Ballet
Class emphasis is on placement, strength development, body awareness and quality of movement. Class approaches alternate between a purely classical style and those designed with a more contemporary view of ballet technique. Ballet class can be used to reinforce technique for other dance forms, or continue perfecting placement and classical lines. Every class includes a comprehensive barre and center practice.

Pointe
Pointe class is for students with strong ballet training who are interested in starting/revisiting pointe work. Each hour-long class is divided into two parts: strengthening and variation work. All students will work at the barre on strengthening, participate in short exercises across the floor, and be given tips on how to improve technique. After strengthening, some students will be asked to change to flat shoes as we begin to learn more difficult variations. As the more beginning pointe student improves, there will be opportunities for her to work in the shoes for longer periods of time.

Jazz
All classes explore the various styles of jazz including lyrical, modern, commercial, and musical-theatre. Class begins with a comprehensive warm-up that focuses on building strength, flexibility, and proper technique. Students will develop their technique through challenging leaps, turns, and progressions.

Tap
Each class works from a solid foundation of classical tap. All students will learn basic tap skills and technique. As the student progresses, more detailed and difficult steps, syncopated rhythms and more challenging progressions will be taught.

Hip-Hop
Hip hop styles vary from teacher to teacher and coast to coast. At eXit SPACE, students can count on a thorough warm up to practice (and/or learn) how to isolate their bodies with clear dynamics, building the necessary strength and flexibility for optimal movement. Each class is taught using unique, current, and fun choreography. As the student progresses, the choreography and movement becomes more challenging.

Yoga for Every Body
This viniyoga-based class is designed to make yoga accessible for all body types and abilities. Come stretch, strengthen, and relax your body through a combination of both gentle as well as invigorating postures. Learn how connecting movement with breath can help calm and center the body and mind. Appropriate for all levels, including beginners.

Pilates Mat
Utilizing the Basic Principles of Pilates (Breathing, Pelvic Placement, Rib Cage Placement, Scapular Movement & Stability and Head & Cervical Placement) and a contemporary approach, this class is designed to strengthen and stabilize your core while creating longer, leaner muscles and reducing bulk. Benefits to Mat Pilates include:
     - Better Posture
     - Relief from stress & minor back pain
     - Improved balance & coordination
     - Heightened mind-body awareness
     - Enhanced athletic performance
     - Injury Prevention & post-rehabilitation
Click here for FAQs about Pilates. This class if open to all levels, but some restrictions my apply to those with special considerations (such as injury or pregnancy). If you are unsure if this class is right for you, please contact the studio for more information.