Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy

St. Joseph Dance Studios

All students must complete a project for these classes.

  • Format: In Person              
  • **Voted Best Local Dance Studio 2018**
  • Additional registration in person is required at location.       
  • Call Cammie at 269-921-2574 or email cassidykid@mac.com
  • Classes begin September 16th

We provide quality dance education in an encouraging environment where everyone is welcome and valued.

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Connie Cassidy School of Dance; a lifetime of dance, a legacy of family.  

Our studio is conveniently located at 3162 Niles Road in St. Joseph, MI across from Nye’s Apple Barn. 

45-minute Ballet/Tap Combination classes for students ages 3 through 9 offer fun songs and dances, along with a solid introduction to ballet technique, taught in a warm, welcoming environment. For students 10 years of age and older, we offer 1.5 hours of ballet and jazz, along with an optional half hour of tap at no additional charge. These classes introduce jazz technique and build on the ballet techniques learned previously. Single ballet or jazz classes are also available for those who do not wish to study both disciplines.

Please contact the dance studio for more information on specific classes.
Connie Cassidy School of Dance Syllabus

  • Instructor: Natalie Delgado
  • phone: 269 408-6066
  • email: info@missnataliesrhythmanddance.com
  • website: Miss Natalie's Rhythm and Dance
  • Location: Miss Natalie’s Rhythm and Dance, The Box Factory 1101 Broad Street St. Joseph, MI 
  • Format: In-Person
  • Masks: not currently required, but that may change
  • Classes begin week of September 9th
  • Additional Registration Required: Parents also need to register students
  • online through parent portal to provide information to studio.
  • ***Please note that Lyrical and Intermediate Ballet Classes are already full.

Teen Tap: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm
Ages: 13-18
Tap dancing is a great way to channel your energy into your feet.  The steps and combinations learned in tap dancing help with brain development and memorization in a way that is different from other dance forms.  The intricate rhythms the dancer will learn will activate their creativity and give a sense of accomplishment every week!  Class will perform in the year end recital in June.
Teen Tap Syllabus

Musical Theatre: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30
Ages: 12-18
Students will explore many different musicals through combinations and choreography.  Emphasis will be equal on technique and stage presence with special directions on acting the part through dance.  This class is a favorite and fills up fast!  Class will perform in the year end recital in June.
Musical Theatre Syllabus

Elementary Jazz/Tap Combo: Thursdays 4:45-5:45pm
Ages: 6-11
This class will teach both tap dance and classical jazz dancing in a fun, age appropriate, modest way.  Students will learn combinations to Pop, Jazz, Big Band and Broadway music and have a great time doing it!  Class will perform in the year end recital in June.  Attire:  Black leotard, black pants or shorts, tan ballet slippers, tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio brand).  Hair secured away from face.  
Elementary Jazz/Tap Combo Syllabus

Boys Jazz/Tap Combo: Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm
Ages: 6-11
This class will teach both tap dance and classical jazz dancing in a fun, age appropriate, modest way.  Students will learn combinations to Pop, Jazz, Big Band and Broadway music and have a great time doing it!  Class will perform in the year end recital in June.  Attire:  Black t-shirt, black pants or shorts, black ballet slippers, black lace up tap shoes (Capezio brand).  Long hair secured away from face. 
Boys Jazz/Tap Combo Syllabus

Elementary Ballet/Tap Combo: Fridays 4:45-5:45pm
Ages: 6-11
This is for young dancers wishing to learn the art of ballet and fundamentals of tap in a fun and upbeat way.  Focus is on technique and timing where students will be encouraged to try their best and have fun doing it.  This class will perform in the year end recital in June.  Attire:  Black leotard, white tights, pink ballet slippers, tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio brand preferred), skirts optional. Hair secured away from face. 
Elementary Ballet/Tap Combo Syllabus


  

  • Format: In-person
  • Instructor: Instructor to be specified before start of school year.
  • Location: 3889 M-139, St Joseph
  • Limited spots available for each class.
  • Additional registration at location is required. See general syllabus for more information. 
  • Classes must begin in January.

Dance Class Schedule - Click on this link to view our class schedule, availability and class descriptions.  

Power in Motion Website - Please join us  for more information or call us at (269) 429-5100 or email us at info@pimgymnastics.com

Power in Motion Syllabus (general)

Syllabi for classes available:

 

*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.

Teacher of Record for all locations: Sara Smothers