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Inspired Dance: Class Info & Schedule 2019-2020

2019-2020 Class Information
​Classes Start Sept 3rd

Non-Recital Classes

Non Recital Classes require at least a one semester commitment: Sept-Dec; Jan-May. Classes marked as non-recital will have a special parent day performance.  No Recital fees or extra practices/rehearsals.

Recital Classes

Recital classes require September-May​. Classes marked as Recital will participate in our May Recital. Costume and T-shirt fee are required  as well as extra practices and rehearsals.

Referral Rewards

Parents will receive a $10 credit towards tuition for referring friends who enroll in a class. Dancers​ who bring friends to class that enroll in a class will get a High $5 from Miss Amy. *can't combine referrals w/ same friend.  Fill out form HERE 
to get Reward.

Payment

Monthly payment is figured by the class minutes each wk.​
*​​Dancers taking multiple classes can add up total minutes of any/all classes to obtain total monthly fee.
*Payment per month is the same regardless of holidays.

Skill Level

Ages are flexible depending on skill level and maturity.

If you have any questions regarding which class to join, contact us, we are happy to help you.

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Calendar

We follow the West Ada County School District Calendar.
Inspired Dance 2019-2020 Schedule

Meridian Class Descriptions & Schedules

Fall Classes and May Recital Classes are Closed. 
Winter schedule will be up after Thanksgiving. 
Check back Dec 1st for openings/new classes or Like our Facebook Page for updates.    

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Creative Dance & Tumbling
creative Dance, ages 3.5-4 (M/Th)
 Mondays: 11-11:30am @ Amy's  (Instructor-Amy)
​ Or
Thursdays: 11:30-12pm @ Shine (Instructor-Melanie)
Monthly fee: $28
Pay Here: 30 minutes each week
No May recital
​Dancers will have an in Class Performance.

Register HERE

Dancers will learn ballet class etiquette, vocabulary, and locomotor skills to increase coordination and balance. Dancers will also enjoy moments that foster creativity. 

Wear all pink (leotard, tights, skirt, and ballet shoes). Hair in ponytail or bun.
Creative Dance, ages 5-6 (pre-ballet)
Mondays ​10:00-10:45 am @Amy’s (Instructor-Amy)
Or 
​Thursdays 10:40-11:25 am @ Shine (Instructor-Melanie)
Monthly Fee: $35
​
Pay Here: 45 minutes each week
No May Recital
​Dancers will have an in Class Performance.
Register HERE

​Dancers will learn ballet class etiquette, vocabulary, and locomotor skills to increase coordination and balance.  Dancers will also enjoy moments that foster creativity. 
Wear All Pink: leotard, tights, ballet shoes. Hair in ponytail.
Acro-Tumbling, Ages 4-6 (t or th)
Acro-Tumbling  Ages 4-6
Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 am @Amy’s OR
Thursdays 2:15-3:00 @Amy’s 
(Instructor-Amy)
Monthly Fee: $35
​
Pay Here: 45 minutes each week 
No May Recital
Dancers will have an in class performance
​Register HERE

Dancers will learn basic tumbling skills such as forward and backward rolls, hand stands, back bends, back walkover, cartwheels, splits, and various dance skills that enhance performance.  Wear Leotard, leggings or spandex shorts, and hair in ponytail. 
Acro-Dance/Tumbling/Stunts, 8-13 (th)
THIS CLASS IS Closed. Please Call/Email if you have interest in this class.

​
Acro-Dance/Stunts  8-13yrs  Coed​​
Thursdays 7:30-8:30 @ Evergreen 
(Instructor-Amy)
Monthly Fee $38
​
Pay Here: ​60 minutes each week
Register HERE

This class is for those who who want to improve their tumbling skills and apply it to dance.
Girls: need to be able to do a cartwheel.
Boys: a Headstand
We'll improve flexibility, back bends, rolls forward/back, handstands, floor stunts and more.

Dress code 
Girls: wear fitted/stretchy workout attire, leotards, spandex shorts/leggings.
Boys: wear gym clothes .  No baggy clothes, jeans,

​NO booty shorts, or stomachs showing. 
Hair must be in ponytail. 
weekly schedule for Creative dance & tumbling classes
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Hip Hop
BEG Hip Hop, Ages 6-9 (th)
THIS CLASS IS Closed. Please Call/email if you have interest in this class

​
Beginning Hip Hop Ages 6-9
Thursdays 5:00-6:00 @ Ponderosa 
(Instructor-Amy)
OR 
Thursdays 6:10-7:10 @ Shine​ 
(Instructor-Lena)
Monthly Fee: $38
60 minutes each week
Pick 1 of 2 locations
Maybe May Recital: to be determined
​​Register HERE

Dancers will learn hip hop basics that include, footwork, arm movements, posture, floorwork, stretching, conditioning, and technical skills.  This class will improve coordination, balance, self-confidence, and strength.  

Dress Code
Wear fitted shirts, stretchy legging pants/capris and tennis shoes.  ​
Hip Hop Int. 1, Ages 8-12  (M or th)
Hip Hop Int. (1) Ages 8-12 
Mondays 6:00-7:00 @ Evergreen 
(Instructor-Amy)
OR  
Thursdays 7:20-8:20 @ Shine 
(Instructor-Lena)
Pick 1 of 2 locations ​​​
Monthly Fee:  $38

Pay Here: 60 minutes each week
Yes May Recital
​
Register HERE

Dancers need to have approx. a year or more of dance experience. Dancers need to have a good sense of coordination and maturity. Dancers will learn harder movement and will become more familiar with rhythm and beat. 

Dress Code
Wear fitted shirts, stretchy legging pants/capris and tennis shoes. 
No booty shorts, stomachs showing.  ​
Adv Hip Hop, Ages 12+ (M)
Adv Hip Hop  Ages 12-18
Mondays 7:15-8:30 @ Evergreen  
(Instructor-Lena)
Monthly Fee: $45
​​
Pay Here: 75 minutes each week
Yes May Recital 

​​Register HERE

Dancers will learn more advanced movement and will become more in tune with musical rhythms.  Individuality, confidence, and technical skills will shine through in footwork, arm movements, posture, floorwork, and technical skills.
Needs 3yrs experience or teacher recommendation

Dress Code
Wear fitted shirts, stretchy legging pants/capris and tennis shoes. 
No booty shorts, stomachs showing, obscene or inappropriate clothing.  ​​
Boys Hip Hop, Ages 8-12+ (f)
Boys Hip Hop Ages 8-12+Yes    
Fridays 5:00-6:00 @ Evergreen 
(Instructor-Amy)
Monthly Fee: $38 ​​​​
​
Pay Here: 60 minutes each week
​

Yes May Recital or that is the desired goal. 

Register HERE
​

This class is for Boys who love to move and would like to improve their rhythm and dance style.  Boys will learn hip hop and break dance moves. 
Low stress and overall we have fun together.  

Wear stretchy pants, gym shorts, or sweats.  Shoes with a flat or smooth surface work best. ex: vans or converse.  No baggy jeans. No sandals. 
weekly schedule for hip hop classes
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Beginning Ballet
BEG Ballet/ Jazz COMBO, Ages 6-8 (T)
Beginning Ballet/ Jazz COMBO Ages 6-8
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15 @ Hunter Elem  (Instructor-Hannah)
Monthly Fee: $38 
​
Pay Here: 60 minutes each week
No May Recital
​Dancers will have an in Class Performance.
​
Register HERE
​
Dancers will learn Ballet and Jazz Basics. 

Dress Code
Ballet days: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun
Jazz Days: black leotard, black leggings, tan jazz shoes or pink ballet shoes.  Hair in Ponytail
​

Teacher will go over the schedule on first day. ​​​
BEG Ballet/ Jazz COMBO, Ages 9-11 (T)
THIS CLASS IS CANCELED.
​Beginning Ballet/ Jazz COMBO Ages 9-11

Tuesdays 6:20-7:20 @ Hunter Elem  (Instructor-Hannah)
Monthly Fee: $38
​
60 minutes each week
No May Recital
​Dancers will have an in Class Performance.
​
Register HERE
​
Dancers will learn Ballet and Jazz Basics. 

Dress Code
Ballet days: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun
Jazz Days: black leotard, black leggings, tan jazz shoes or pink ballet shoes.  Hair in Ponytail.  
​

Teacher will go over schedule on first day. ​​
 Teen BEG Ballet/ Jazz COMBO, Ages 12-18 (TH)
THIS CLASS IS CANCELED.

Beginning Ballet/ Jazz COMBO Ages 12 and up
Thursdays 7:20-8:20 @ Ponderosa Elem  (Instructor-Akisha)
Monthly Fee: $38 
60 minutes each week
No May Recital
​Dancers will have an in Class Performance.
​Register HERE
​
Dancers will learn Ballet and Jazz Basics. 

Dress Code
Ballet days: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun
Jazz Days: black leotard, black leggings, tan jazz shoes or pink ballet shoes.  Hair in Ponytail

Teacher will go over ballet/jazz day schedule on first day of class. ​
BEG Ballet, Ages 7-11 (T)
Beginning Ballet Ages 7-11
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15 at Shine 
(Instructor-Lena)
Monthly Fee: $38 
Pay Here: 60 minutes each week
No May Recital
Dancers will have an in Class Performance.
​Register HERE
​
Dancers will learn the fundamental skills of ballet preparatory for other dance genres and for moving forward in the field of ballet. Dancers will also learn the distinct aspects of a Ballet Class and ballet etiquette.
Wear Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Shoes.  No Skirt, but you wear black spandex shorts over. Hair in ponytail or bun.
Teen BEG Ballet, Ages 12-18 (w)
THIS CLASS IS CANCELED.

​​BEG Ballet Ages 12-18
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 @ Evergreen 
(Instructor-Akisha)
Monthly Fee: $38 
60 minutes each week
No May Recital
Dancers will have an in Class Performance.
​Register HERE
​
Dancers will learn the fundamental skills of ballet preparatory for other dance genres and for moving forward in the field of ballet. Dancers will also learn the distinct aspects of a Ballet Class and ballet etiquette.
Wear Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Shoes. No Skirt, but you wear black spandex shorts over. Hair in Ponytail or bun.
weekly schedule for beginning ballet classes
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Ballet
Ballet 1, Ages 6-8 (Th)
THIS CLASS IS Closed. Please Call/Email if you have interest in this class
​

Ballet 1 Ages 6-8
Thursdays 6:10-7:10 @ Ponderosa 
(Instructor-Akisha)
Monthly Fee: $38 
Pay Here: ​60 minutes each week
Yes May Recital
​Register HERE

​This class is for Dancers who have had approx. 6 mos to a year of dance experience. Dancers need to have a good sense of coordination and/ or maturity.  Dancers will continue learning ballet skills and creative concepts to help with expressiveness and artistry.  Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, and Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun. 
Ballet 2, Ages 6-8 (T)
Ballet 2 Ages 6-8
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 @ Evergreen  
(Instructor-Amy)
Monthly Fee: $38
​
Pay Here: 60 minutes each week 
Yes May Recital
​​Register HERE
​

This class is for students who are more mautre and are ready to focus more on barre skills.  They have shown growth and maturity in their behavior.   Dancers will continue learning ballet skills along with expressive concepts to help with artistry.  Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, and Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun. 
Ballet 2, Ages 9-12 (T/Th)
Ballet 2 Ages 9-12
Tuesdays 6:10-7:25 @ Evergreen (Ballet day)  
(Instructor-Amy)
​Thursdays 6:00-7:25@ Evergreen (Jazz day)  (Instructor-LaNae)
Pay Here: Monthly Fee: $45/ Or $69 both days
1.25-2.5hrs/wk.
Yes May Recital
​*We strongly Recommend both days if dancers are wanting to see faster growth and skill development.
Talk to amy if have questions or concerns. 


​​Register HERE
​

​This class is for students who are mautre and focused and have shown growth and maturity in their behavior.  This is for students who are willing to practice at home and try two classes/ week.  Dancers will continue to grow in skill, flexlibility, and artistry.

Dress Code
Tuesdays: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, and Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun. ​
Thursdays: Wear Leotard and stretchy leggings, capris, or spandex shorts.  Hair ponytail. 
NO booty shorts or stomachs showing. 
Ballet 3, Ages 10+ (T/th)
Ballet 3 Ages 10-16
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 T @ Shine (Ballet Day) 
(Instructor-Lena)
 and 
Thursdays 6:00-7:25 @ Evergreen (Jazz Day) 
(Instructor-LaNe)
Pay Here: Monthly Fee:  $55 T Ballet; $76 both T&Th
3 hrs/wk. 

Yes May Recital
​​Register HERE

This class is for dancers who are training towards pointe and/or want to strenghthen their ballet skills to be a stronger jazz or contemporary dancer.  Must have approx 3 yrs of ballet or recommended by teacher.
​-Talk to Amy if you have questions or concerns.  

​Dress Code
Tuesdays: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, and Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun. ​
Thursdays: Wear Leotard and stretchy leggings, capris, or spandex shorts.  Hair ponytail. 
NO booty shorts or stomachs showing. 
Ballet 4, Ages 11-14 (Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1, M/T/th)
Ballet 4 (Pre-Pointe/Pointe 1)   Ages 11-14 
Mondays 4:30-6:15 @ Shine
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 @ Shine 
Thursdays 4:30-5:15 @ Shine   

(Instructor-Lena)
Monthly Fee $96
4hrs/ week  *Required
​
Yes May Recital

​​Register HERE

This class is for dancers who are new to pointe and want to strenghthen their skills on pointe.  Must have approx 4 yrs of ballet and has been recommended by teacher.
​-Talk to Amy if you have questions or concerns.  

​Dress Code
Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, and Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun. ​
Ballet 5, Ages 13+ (Pointe 2, M/t/th)
Ballet 5 (Pointe 2) Ages 13-18  
Mondays 4:30-6:15 @ Shine (Ballet)  (Instructor-Lena)
Tuesdays 7:30-8:45 @Evergreen (Contemporary) (Instructor-Whitney)
Thursdays 4:30-6:00 @ Shine (Variations)  (Instructor-Lena)
Pay Here: Monthly Fee: $96
 4.5hrs/wk
​Yes May Recital


Register HERE

Dress Code

Mondays/Thursdays: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, and Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun. ​
Tuesdays: Wear Leotard and stretchy leggings, capris, or spandex shorts.  Hair ponytail. 
NO booty shorts or stomachs showing.
weekly schedule for ballet
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Lyrical Jazz & Contemporary Classes
Int. Lyrical Jazz 1, Ages 9-13 (t/th)
Int. Lyrical Jazz 1 Ages 9-13
Thursdays 6:00-7:25 @Evergreen (Jazz day) 
(Instructor-LaNae)
 (Ballet Day)
Tuesdays 6:10-7:25 @ Evergreen 
(Instructor-Amy)
OR 
T: 6:30-8:00 @ Shine 
(Instructor-Lena)

Pay Here: Monthly Fee: 2.75 hrs/wk=$69 
                        OR  3 hrs/wk = $76  
Yes May Recital

Please NOTE: For proper growth and skill development, dancers must take a ballet class along with Jazz.   Contact Amy if you have questions or concerns.  

​​Register HERE

Dress Code

Tuesdays: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, and Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun. ​
Thursdays: Wear Leotard and stretchy leggings, capris, or spandex shorts.  Hair ponytail. 
NO booty shorts or stomachs showing. 
Contemporary 2, Ages 10-17 (t)
 Contemporary 2  Ages 10 -17yrs w/ballet or jazz exp.
Tuesdays 7:30-8:45 @ Evergreen  
(Instructor-Whitney)
Monthly Fee:  $45
Pay Here: 75 minutes each week
​Yes May Recital

Register HERE
This class will focus on perfecting various leaps & turns and will include progression in contemporary dance, working in and out of the floor, improv, and expression. 
This class is for those who want to be pushed, work hard, and perfect dance skills. 
​​
Wear Leotard and stretchy leggings, capris, or spandex shorts.  Hair ponytail. 
NO booty shorts or stomachs showing. 
Weekly Schedule for lyrical jazz & contemporary classes
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Thera-band/Pilates Strength/Stretch
Thera-band/Pilates Strength-n-Stretch (m)
Thera-band/Pilates Strength/Stretch
Mondays 6:30-7:00 @ Evergreen  
(Instructor-Lena) 

 $20 /mo or add 30 mins to your enrolled class(es).

This class is for any age: dancers and non-dancers.
*Moms-if your dancer is enrolled in any of our dance classes, you may take the class for FREE.  It is designed for those who want to learn exercises that can be done at home to improve strength and flexibility. 
Wear stretchy workout clothes.
 ​Register HERE
weekly schedule for Thera-band/pilates strength/stretch class
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Kuna Class Descriptions & Schedules

Beginning & Intermediate Ballet Jazz Combo
Beg Ballet, Ages 5-6 (th)
Beginning Ballet Ages 5-6
Thursdays 4:15-5:00 @ Reed Elem  (Instructor-Hannah)
Monthly Fee: $35 
​Pay Here: 45 minutes each week
No May Recital
Dancers will have an in Class Performance.
​Register HERE
​
Dancers will learn the fundamental skills of ballet preparatory for other dance genres and for moving forward in the field of ballet. Dancers will also learn the distinct aspects of a Ballet Class and ballet etiquette.
Wear Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Shoes.  Skirt is optional. Hair in ponytail or bun.
Beg/Int Ballet Jazz Combo, Ages 7-9 (th)
Beg/Int Ballet Jazz Combo Ages 8-10​​
Thursdays 5:00-6:00 @ Reed Elem 
(Instructor-Hannah)
Monthly Fee $38
​
Pay Here: 60 minutes each week 
No May Recital
Dancers will have an in Class Performance.

​Register HERE

This class is for those who are returning students and/or who have had some exposure to dance or who catch on quickly and are mature and focused.  
Dancers will learn or continue to learn ballet and jazz concepts.
​
Dress Code
Ballet days: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun/Ponytail
Jazz Days: black leotard, black leggings, tan jazz shoes or pink ballet shoes.  Hair in Ponytail.  
​
Teacher will go over schedule on first day. ​
Int Ballet Jazz Combo, Ages 10-14 (th)
Int Ballet Jazz Combo, Ages 10-14 (th)
Int Ballet Jazz Combo Ages 10-14
Thursdays 6:10-7:10 @ Reed Elem  
(Instructor-Hannah)
​Monthly Fee:  $38
​
Pay Here: 60 minutes each week 
​No May Recital
Dancers will have an in Class Performance. 
Register HERE

This class is for Returning Students and/or for those who have had 1-2 years of dance experience and want to continue to improve their ballet and jazz skills.  
​
Dress Code
Ballet days: Wear Black leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet shoes. Hair in Bun/Ponytail
Jazz Days: black leotard, black leggings, tan jazz shoes or pink ballet shoes.  Hair in Ponytail.  
​
Teacher will go over schedule on first day. ​
weekly schedule for kuna ballet classes
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Classes Held at The  Village CharterSchool

Village Charter Dance classes
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2019-2020 Inspired Dance Calendar

  • Classes will meet each week unless cancelled due to holidays or school closings.
  • ​We Follow the West Ada Traditional School Calendar.
  • Tuition is Due on or Before the 1st class of each Month.
  • Check your email weekly for important details &/or reminders. 
  • Make sure Inspired Dance has your current email and cell number.
  • Contact Amy at [email protected] or 208-353-5581 (text is best).
August
July 20-October 1--OPEN ENROLLMENT
$10/family, non-refundable registration fee.

Friday August 23--Recital Reveal & Reunion @ Evergreen
Reveal—6:30-7:15 pm
Reunion—7:30-8:00 pm

Reveal: Dancers (one parent and dancer per family—space is limited) are invited to join us for a reunion and reveal of our May 2020 Recital Theme and Characters. We’ll also go over plans to establish a Company group and meet new instructors. Open to new dancers seeking to join our classes.

Reunion: Dancers only. Dancers are invited to join us for a reunion of our recent May 2019 show.
September
September 3-6—First week of class / Registration and Monthly Tuition Due

September 9-13—Bring a Friend Week

TBA—Auditions for Recital Characters/Extra dances
October
October 1-5--October Monthly Tuition Due

October  7-11—Bring a Friend Week

October 24--YES, Classes will be held as normal: Parent Teacher Conference Day
​

October 31st--NO EVENING Dance Classes...after 4:00.  
November
November 4-8--November Monthly Tuition Due, Recital Costume Fee Due (Recital Classes Only)

November 25-29--Thanksgiving Break: No Dance Classes
December
December 1-5--December Monthly Tuition Due

December 16-20—Parent Observation Week

December 23-January 3--Christmas Break: No Dance Classes
January
January 6-11--January Monthly Tuition Due; Classes Resume

January 13-17—Bring a Friend Week

January 20--YES, Monday class will meet on MLK Jr Day
February
February 3-7--February Monthly Tuition Due

February 10-14—Bring a Friend Week

February 17--YES, Monday classes will meet on Presidents Day
March
March 2-6--March Monthly Tuition Due

March 23-27--Spring Break: No Dance Classes
April
April 1-10--April Monthly Tuition Due

TBA—Assisted Living Performances (Recital ONLY)

TBA—Class Costume Pictures (Recital ONLY)
May
May 1-8--May Monthly Tuition Due (Recital ONLY)

TBA—Rehearsal (Recital ONLY)

TBA—Recital

TBA—After Recital Celebration Party
Amy Merrill    
Phone: 208-353-5581
1710 W Cherry (NW Corner of Cherry and Linder)
Email: [email protected] 
Facebook: InspiredDanceCompany
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