MOTION PACIFIC is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to dance as art, cultivating imagination, community engagement and discipline through accessible dance education and presentation. 831 457 1616 131 Front Street, Suite E Santa Cruz, CA 95060 MotionPacific.com 2017 / 2018 TEEN Youth PROGRAM AGES 3 - 17 MOTION PACIFIC Families enrolling in YOUTH + TEEN classes automatically become MOTION PACIFIC Members & are eligible for all perks + benefits. MAKE A MOVE // become a MOTION MEMBER! Design : GRAPHIC REGIME Photography : CRYSTAL BIRNS
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Motion Pacific is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to dance as art, cultivating imagination,
community engagement and discipline through accessible dance education and presentation.
831 457 1616131 front Street, Suite ESanta cruz, ca 95060
MotionPacific.com
2017/2018
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youth/Teen co info meeting Thursday, august 24th, 2017 first Day of fall classes Tuesday, September 5th, 2017halloween (no class) Tuesday, october 31st, 2017Thanksgiving Break november 22nd-28th, 2017holiday Parade Saturday, December 2nd, 2017last Day of fall classes Tuesday, December 12th, 2017first Day of Spring classes monday, January 8th, 2018Spring Break april 2nd-8th, 2018memorial Day closure monday, may 28th, 2018Santa cruz Dance Week april 19th-29th, 2018Spring recital Saturday, may 19th, 2018last Day of classes Saturday, June 2nd, 2018
Register Today!1. in-Person // We highly advise scheduling a time to come in and sign up.
2. Phone // 831 . 457. 1616
Don’t hesitate to leave a message! a staff member will get back to you within 24 hours.
review our class Schedule + Pricing (SEE claSS DEScriPTionS)review our Policies + Procedures (Please note this page throughout the year to answer most questions)
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“ I love Motion Pacific! I always feel like I can be myself .” - 10 year old Motion Pacific Dancer
youth / Teen co info meeting Thursday / August 24 / 2017
first Day of fall classes Tuesday /sePteMber 5 /2017
halloween (no class) Tuesday / october 31 / 2017
Thanksgiving Break noVeMber 22 - 28 / 2017
holiday Parade Saturday / DeceMber 2 / 2017
last Day of fall classes Tuesday / DeceMber 12 / 2017
first Day of Spring classes monday / JAnuArY 8 / 2018
Spring Break APril 2 - 8 / 2018
memorial Day closure monday / MAY 28 / 2018
Santa cruz Dance Week APril 19 - 29 / 2018
Spring recital Saturday / MAY 19 / 2018
last Day of classes Saturday / June 2 / 2018
Register Today!
iMPortAnt DaTESthe Motion PAcific Youth + teen Program provides students of all
ages the opportunity to experience dance in a context that VAlues
the inDiViDuAl AnD the creAtiVe Process. We are dedicated to
high-quAlitY technicAl trAining within A non-coMPetitiVe
enVironMent and offer access to many forms of dance. our curriculum
caters to each student’s strengths and is designed to encourage
creAtiVe exPression AnD A PositiVe boDY iMAge. moTion
Pacific is a nurturing, exciting and dynamic setting for students
who seek either sheer enjoyment or a career in dance.
clAss DEScriPTionSlittle MoVers (3-5 yrS)creAtiVe MoVeMentBlending movement, music and rhythm, this class introduces students to creative dance. Students develop coordination and confidence by expressing themselves in new ways. The instructor will also work with students to develop spatial awareness, coordination skills and concepts of left and right, locomotion and rhythm. Basic ballet and contemporary dance fundamentals are integrated within the curriculum.
Young MoVers (5-8 yrS)hiP hoP This up-beat movement class is taught to hip-hop music and explores the elements of rhythm, locomotor skills and creative movement.
PrebAlletStudents learn ballet basics as well as other dance fundamentals. Students will continue to develop their coordination skills, spatial awareness and concepts of left and right. new challenges will be given in regard to coordination while working a lot on basic ballet technique as this supports a solid foundation for effective and joyful ballet training.
tAPStudents learn tap basics as well as other dance fundamentals and begin working on more intricate movements and specific sounds. Students will continue to develop their coordination skills, spatial awareness and concepts of left and right and hone their sense of rhythm, counting music and basic mathematical concepts in regard to the sounds made by their feet.
bilinguAl DAnce bAsicsThe Dance Basics class is a great introductory class for new students and is taught in both English & Spanish to allow an immersive language experience to all dancers. Dancers explore multiple genres while continuing to build their skills around locomotor
steps, shapes, level changes, tempo changes and more.
in-be-tween MoVers (8-11 yrS)bAllet 1in this class, students are introduced to basic ballet fundamentals including body alignment, vocabulary and basic positions of the feet & arms. our program emphasizes building a strong ballet foundation in an injury-free environment. this class was designed for 8-year olds that have taken Preballet for at least one full year or new students ages 9-11 years. Please see policies for dress code.
bAllet 2/3 Prerequisite: two years previous ballet experience. in this class students continue their development of ballet fundamentals, including body alignment and vocabulary. The class focuses on barre work, petit allegro (small jumps), beginning pirouettes and grand allegro (large movements across the floor). classical ballet musicality, artistry, and etiquette will be integrated into the classes as well. our program puts strong emphasis on building a strong ballet foundation in an injury-free environment. Please see policies page for dress code.
conteMPorArY / JAzz 1 + 2contemporary/Jazz emphasizes athletic movement, full use of the body, expansive use of space, alignment, articulation of the joints and muscles, momentum, weight and gesture. Each student is encouraged to move with maximum joy and expression. contemporary classes are challenging, inspiring and tremendously fun. one full year of contemporary required for level 2.
hiP hoPa highly energetic and fun class! hip hop is a mix of street dance foundations including hip-hop, house dance and locking with a pop influence. The result is a musically diverse class designed to improve the dancer's body control— no matter what the dance level. no experience necessary.
teensteen DAnce bAsics - conteMPorArY + bAllet 1This class introduces students 12-17 yrs to basic dance technique. 45 minutes of the class is delegated to ballet and the other 45 minutes to contemporary dance. no prior dance experience required.
bAllet 2/3our ballet program emphasizes the use of correct muscles and proper alignment to create an elegant, joyful and injury-free technique. Students work (without forcing the body), on strength, flexibility, focus and musicality. They are encouraged to develop self-awareness and positive body image. our program emphasizes building a strong ballet foundation in an injury-free environment. ballet 2 students must have one full year of ballet experience. Please see policies for dress code.
bAllet 4Prerequisite: three years of previous ballet experience. This intermediate level class includes barre work, adagio (slow, sustained movements), pirouettes, petit allegro (small jumps) and grand allegro (large movements across the floor). classes will be challenging and new vocabulary will be added throughout the semester. classical ballet musicality, artistry and etiquette will be integrated into the classes as well. our program emphasizes building a strong ballet foundation in an injury-free environment. Please see policies page for dress code.
conteMPorArY / JAzz 1/2contemporary/Jazz emphasizes athletic movement, full use of the body, expansive use of space, alignment, articulation of the joints and muscles, momentum, weight and gesture. Each student is encouraged to move with maximum joy and expression. contemporary classes are challenging, inspiring and tremendously fun. one full year of contemporary required. concurrent enrollment in ballet recommended.
conteMPorArY / JAzz 3contemporary/Jazz emphasizes athletic movement, full use of the body, expansive use of space, alignment, articulation of the joints and muscles, momentum, weight and gesture. Each student is encouraged to move with maximum joy and expression. contemporary classes are challenging, inspiring and tremendously fun. three years prior dance experience required for level 3. concurrent enrollment in ballet recommended.
hiP hoP This class includes a thorough warm-up, comprising cardio, stretching, strengthening and conditioning. Students learn basic progressions and combinations across the floor, becoming more detailed and difficult as they hone their skills. choreography includes many of the skills practiced during warm-up and in their progressions, their level of dance will also prepare them for fun, new challenges. no prior dance experience required.
street JAzzUsing elements of hip-hop, jazz and contemporary, this class focuses on introducing versatility to dancers at all levels. The warm-up begins with a full body workout to create a stronger body, increase flexibility and fine tune technique. Students are introduced to diverse choreography to challenge individuality and improve skills. no prior dance experience required.
little MoVers (3 - 5 yrS/PrE - K) M 4:45-5:30p / creAtiVe MoVeMent with rhiannon
w 2:45-3:30p / creAtiVe MoVeMent with meredith
sA 1:00-1:45p / creAtiVe MoVeMent with rhiannon
Young MoVers (5 - 8 yrS) M 3:45-4:45p / tAP with rhiannon
tu 3:30-4:30p / bilinguAl (DAnce) bAsics with meredith
tu/th 4:30-5:30p / conteMPorArY/JAzz 2 $990 with collette
tu/th 5:30-7:00p / conteMPorArY/JAzz 3 $1188 with collette
w 6:30-7:30p / teen hiP hoP funK $495 with micha
f 4:00-5:30p / bAsics - bAllet + conteMPorArY $594 with collette
f 4:30-6:00p / coMPAnY clAss with molly*
fAll september 5 - December 12, 2017 no class halloween or Thanksgiving: november 22 - 26, 2017
sPring January 8 – June 3, 2018 no class Spring Break: april 2 - 8 or memorial Day: may 28, 2018
all tuition divided into equal monthly payments for semester or full year, charged on the 15th of the month. 5% multiple class discount will be applied to all classes when registering for more than (2) classes. Additional 5% discount applied for families (i.e. 5% for 2nd child, 10% for 3rd child). Please see our “Prices & Policies” web page for more information. *company classes are performance-based classes available to students taking both ballet and contemporary, having attended the studio for a fUll year prior to enrollment. contact the studio for details.
little + Young MoVers (classes for children 3-8 yrs) are now sliding scale in order to better support our organizational value that high-quality dance education should be accessible to everyone. When you enroll, a large tuition range will be offered. we ask that you choose an amount that best supports your family.
“For the past three years, the highlights of my daughter’s week are always her dance classes at Motion Pacific. Her teachers are
not only fabulous dancers, but wonderful with kids as well. They do a great job of creating classes that are challenging enough to engage
kids interest without becoming overwhelming. The fact that Motion Pacific also hosts artist residencies and presents community dance
events helps my daughter feel connected to the wider dance community in Santa Cruz. I truly feel blessed to have my child
enrolled at such a fun and nurturing dance studio.” - Parent of 9 year old in Youth teen Program
our youth company, arTiSTS in Motion, was created for students 9-17 yrs as a program to support high performance standards through technical training, mentorship and collaboration. our goal is to help dancers begin to master the complexities of diverse styles while having fun, challenging and rewarding experiences. Dancers will train rigorously in various dance styles and collaborate in the creative process. Students will work with moTion Pacific staff and invited guest choreographers to create their own work and produce their own full evening-length work as a company at the end of the academic year.
The program spans a full academic year from September through June. Dancers are required to take both contemporary Dance as well as Ballet in order to participate in the company Program. Enrollment will also be required in a company class at some point in the week. additional rehearsals are often scheduled around performance dates. The company has opportunities to work with multiple choreographers throughout the year to experience a range of aesthetics and artistic processes.
informaTional mEETing + inTErviEWSon Thursday, august 24th, 2017 we will hold an informational meeting at 4:00p at moTion Pacific. Parents are welcome to attend along with dancers. after the meeting, interested dancers stay for a one-on-one interview to determine the best company placement for their experience and interest level.
STaffabra allan directs the program in collaboration with staff advisers and instructors, including collette Kollewe, angela chambers and molly Katzman.
SchEDUlE anD fEESStudents' schedules are based on level placement. Please note that there's an additional sliding scale participation fee to cover the cost of staff associated with company meetings, conditioning and rehearsals.
Youth teen comPany Program
*Tuition cost will be divided into 10 equal payments and paid monthly. 5% multi-class
discount will be applied. Partial scholarships are available. Please ask for
an application form if your family would like to apply for a scholarship based
on need and merit.
stuDio Pricing PoliciESrEfUnDSthere are no refunds. Please select classes carefully. if a student becomes ill or injured and needs to withdraw from classes, a doctor's letter must be submitted to the front desk informing us that a student will not be continuing with classes.
acaDEmic yEar- long ProgramStudents ages 2-7 register based on age and interest, and are welcome to change classes for the Spring Session. Students must register for the full 13-week fall Session, full 20-week Spring Session, or 33-week year-long program.
PaymEnT Planfor both semester-long and year-long classes, we offer a 9-month installment plan. all payment plans require a current credit card be kept on file with moTion Pacific. accounts will be charged on the 15th of the month, September - may. Students choosing to pay in full at time of enrollment will be offered a 5% discount.
miD-yEar WiThDraWala withdrawal form and doctor's letter must be submitted to moTion Pacific to inform us that a student will not be continuing with classes. if tuition has been paid in full for the year, a credit for the remaining tuition will be put on account at moTion Pacific. if you have enrolled in any payment plan, we will remove you from the plan effective the next monthly pay cycle. Withdrawal will apply at the point the withdrawal form is received. forms can be found online or at the studio.
rEgiSTraTion fEEa $30 registration fee will be charged for each student who enrolls in our program during the school year.
Trial claSSESat the beginning of the fall session, students may take trial classes for a $16 fee. Trial classes are available through the month of September. if the student enrolls, the cost of the trial classes will be subtracted from the full tuition. Trial classes are available for the little movers and young movers program the first month of both fall and Spring. Trial classes are subject to availability.
SiBling DiScoUnTa 5% discount will be given to siblings. (i.e. 2nd child receives 5%, third child receives 10%, etc).
ScholarShiPSScholarships are available for youth Program students and awarded based on commitment, potential and financial need. Students must have previously attended at least one semester with moTion Pacific or have two letters of reference from a prior studio. The deadline to apply for scholarship for each session is as follows: fAll + full-YeAr ProgrAM - September 1 sPring - January 2 suMMer - June 20 scholarship forms available on our website.
aBSEncESregular attendance is the basis of artistic and technical growth; consistency is extremely important for the student, teacher and class. if you know that your child will be absent from any classes, or if your child becomes sick, please notify us as soon as possible by leaving a message at (831) 457-1616. Excessive absences will affect the student's level placement for the following year and participation in the end-of-year recital.
PlacEmEnTSrecommendations will be made to students that currently attend moTion Pacific about placement. new students will be assessed upon attendance to their first class. it is highly recommend that you do not enroll your child in ballet or contemporary classes until they have first attended a class for assessment.
claSS oBSErvaTionSDuring class, studios are closed to observers. however, there are scheduled Parent observation Days for selective classes. These days provide an opportunity for parents to experience their child's dance class firsthand. class observation are scheduled at the beginning of the session and announced throughout the session.
STUDEnT conDUcTStudents are expected to attend all classes and participate in informal performances. They must arrive promptly for class, wear proper attire and be respectful and attentive during class.
Policy of inclUSionmoTion Pacific values a culture of inclusion and friendliness in our studio classrooms. The moTion Pacific youth & Teen Program has zero tolerance for bullying or exclusion of any kind—physical or emotional.
DrESS coDEAges 2-7 yrs: form-fitting clothing and bare feet. no jeans or tutus. hair must be worn out of the face. Preballet requires ballet slippers. Tap requires tap shoes, hip hop requires sneakers.contemporary: form-fitting clothing that shows the body. Black leggings or tights with a solid color leotard or long tank top. classes are taken barefoot. hair must be worn out of the face.ballet level 1-3: girls — long hair must be securely up in a bun. hair long enough to be in a bun must be secured with hair pins and a net. hair that falls down during class is distracting to the dancer and the whole class. Students that arrive at class time without hair up properly will be warned the first time and asked to sit out the next. Pink convertible tights and ballet slippers with solid color leotard are required. Ballet skirts optional.Boys — White or black t-shirt, black or white ballet slippers, black or gray tights, shorts or tight leggings.all other classes — form-fitting clothing. no skirts, jeans or baggy clothing. athletic shoes for hip hop. Tap shoes for Tap classes.
rEciTalEach year in late may or early June, moTion Pacific presents it's Spring recital. Enrollment in classes is not a guarantee of participation. Students missing more than four classes Spring semester, with the exception of injury or illness, will not be invited to participate in the recital.
