Rick McCullough, Artistic Director
Janet Pichard, Executive Director

TTB’s classes provide students with a kinetic understanding of how their bodies move through space and build from the classical ballet principles and technique. Ballet is the foundation for all dances and assists in developing muscles and posture that allow dancers to move with grace and poise. All TTB instructors are classically trained with the FSU Dance Department and various national dance companies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • 2010-2011 school year begins September 13, 2010 and runs through May 21, 2010.

  • All classes are $45 a month (automatically charged to credit card or checking account) with a $25 non-refundable annual registration fee.

  • Annual registration fee is waived if you chose to pay for entire school year in advance.

  • We offer a 20% discount on second class for multiple classes (and each additional) or students within the same family.

  • Enrollment for classes will no longer be accepted after February 1, 2011.

  • Students in Adult classes have the option of purchasing a 10-Class Card for $150. This a great option for the college student or business professional with an irregular schedule. Call 850-224-6917 ext. 2 for details.

  • View complete details of dance school policies here.

AVAILABLE CLASSES FOR 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
 

Mommy & Me: (18 months-2 yr olds) 

Take a fun class with your little one and introduce them to the magic of dance while enjoying the company of other moms and babies in our studio, conveniently located in midtown.
This 45-minute class focuses on coordination, direction, balance, dance movement, and rhythm concepts that are great for early development of kinetic skills. This class is perfect for mothers (or Dad or other caregivers) as well because they will get in 45 minutes of exercise for the day.

Days Available (click on class time to register): Wednesday 10:00am-10:45am ; Thursday 10:00am-10:45am ; Saturday 9:15am-10:00am
-Students wear comfortable play clothes or leotards, barefoot or ballet shoes.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent (Wednesday & Thursday); Melanie Velazquez (Saturday)

Creative Movement: (3 yr olds)

A bubbly fun class for three year old children without parent participation.
This class consists of movement activities meant to develop coordination, direction, balance, and rhythm through fantasy and the utilization of colorful props. It is a perfect preparation for our pre-ballet class as it introduces some very basic ballet vocabulary in a creative setting for your child’s imagination.

Days Available (click on class time to register): Monday 5:45pm-6:30pm; Tuesday 10:30am-11:15am ; Saturday 8:30 am-9:15am
-Students wear ballet shoes, pink tights and any color leotard.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent (Monday & Tuesday); Melanie Velazquez (Saturday)
 
Pre-Ballet: (4-5 yr olds)

This ballet class focuses on coordination, balance, rhythm, stretching, and basic kinetic skills for the young dancer as well as creative expression through dance. The class is set to music and will introduce students to the foundational steps of ballet.

Days Available (click on class time to register): Monday 6:30pm-7:30pm ; Thursday 2:30pm-3:30 pm ; Saturday 10:00am-11:00am
-Students wear a black leotard, pink tights and pink split-sole ballet shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back in a bun for class.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent (Monday); Lauren Owen (Thursday); Melanie Velazquez (Saturday)

Primary Ballet: (6-8 yr olds)

This ballet class introduces basic dance movements while building strength and rhythmic skills. Ballet vocabulary and technique is taught through barre and center floor work, including combinations across the floor.


Days Available (click on class time to register): Thursday 3:30pm-4:30pm ; Friday 3:30-4:30pm Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm
-Students wear a black leotard, pink tights and pink split-sole ballet shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back in a bun for class.
Instructor: Lauren Owen (Thursday); Lauren Owen (Saturday)

Jazz: (7-11 yr olds)

This jazz class is for young dancers with a desire to shake it up. This class will build strength, technique, movement quality, rhythm, balance, and jump by introducing students to classical jazz vocabulary. It will include a warm-up, across the floor exercises, and a fun choreography combination that will be a culmination of the class's content.

Days Available (click on class time to register): Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm
-Students wear any color leotard, tights or jazz pants, and jazz shoes.
Instructor: Lauren Owen
 

Ballet I: (9-12 yr olds)*

This ballet class is designed for students wanting to develop and strengthen their ballet skills with aspirations of auditioning for TTB’s Junior Company. Ballet vocabulary and technique is taught through barre and center floor work, including combinations across the floor. This class also begins to bring attention to the artistry of ballet movement and fluidly connecting steps as well as preparing young dancers for auditions and performances.

*Enrollment in two classes a week is highly recommended when taking this class

Days Available (click on class time to register): Monday 4:30pm-5:45pm ; Saturday 12:00pm-1:15pm
-Students wear a black leotard, pink tights and pink split-sole ballet shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back in a bun for class.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent (Monday); Lauren Owen (Saturday)

Pre-Professional Beginning Pointe: 

This ballet class is designed for students who are current Company members of TTB wanting to develop and strengthen their ballet skills on pointe. This class is by invitation only. Students will learn the fundamental elements of pointe technique. Please call Jillian Vincent at (850) 224-6917 ext. 3 to discuss this class.

Days Available (click on class time to register): Thursdays 5:30pm-6:15pm
Students should wear a black leotard, pink mesh-tights, pointe shoes with sewn ribbons and elastic, hair secured neatly in a bun
Instructor: Jillian Vincent 

Pre-Professional Ballet II: 

This ballet class is designed for students who are current Company members of TTB wanting to develop and strengthen their ballet skills. This class is by invitation only. Ballet vocabulary and technique is taught through barre and center floor work, and pointe work will be included as dancers become ready. This class also begins to bring attention to the artistry of ballet and fluidity of movement as well as preparing young dancers for auditions and performances. Please call Jillian Vincent at (850) 224-6917 ext. 3 to discuss this class.

Days Available  (click on class time to register) Thursdays 6:15-7:30pm
-Students wear a black leotard, pink mesh-seamed tights, and pink split-sole ballet shoes. Hair must be neatly pulled back in a bun for class.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent
 
Pre-Professional Pointe/Variations:

This class is designed for current Company members of TTB and is by invitation only. The class will focus on pointe technique, building strength and fluidity in the shoes, and artistry as a classical ballet dancer. The class will include barre and center floor combinations and will conclude with a classical Variation. Please call Janet Pichard at (850) 224-6917 ext. 1 to discuss this class.

Days Available  (click on class time to register) Fridays 4:30-6:30pm
-Students wear a black leotard, pink mesh-seamed tights and pointe shoes (sewn ribbons and elastic required). A short ballet skirt may be worn for the variations portion of the class. Hair should be neatly pulled back in a bun. Hair must be neatly pulled back in a bun for class.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent & Janet Pichard
 

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet for Adults: (16+ yr olds)

This classical ballet class is for students with previous ballet experience that are on an intermediate/advanced level. Emphasis will be on ballet technique. Students will work at the barre and center floor including adagio, allegro, variations, turns and leaps. Students will work on developing coordination and stretch and strengthen their bodies. For ages 16 and up.
 
Days Available (click on class time to register): Thursday 7:30pm-8:45pm
 -Students must dress appropriately and wear ballet shoes.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent

Teen Contemporary: (13-16 yr olds)

This class is designed to get dancers moving through space and discovering movement capabilities that lie outside the classical ballet vocabulary. Drawing from the many various styles of dance, this class challenges students’ technical awareness and promotes expression through movement where the body is the instrument. For ages 13-16.

Days Available (click on class time to register): Friday 6:30pm-7:45pm
-Students wear tight-fitting clothing that they can move in.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent

High School Contemporary: (14-18 yr olds)

This class is designed to get dancers moving through space and discovering movement capabilities that lie outside the classical ballet vocabulary. Drawing from the many various styles of dance, this class challenges students’ technical awareness and promotes expression through movement where the body is the instrument. For ages 14-18. 

Days Available (click on class time to register): Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm
-Students wear tight-fitting clothing that they can move in.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent

High School Jazz: (14-18 yr olds)

This jazz class is for high school dancers with a desire to get a little groove in their lives. This class is designed to build strength, technique, movement quality, rhythm, balance, and jump. It will include a warm-up, across the floor exercises, and a fun choreography combination that will be a culmination of the class’s content.
 
Days Available (click on class time to register): Tuesday 3:30pm-4:30pm
-Students wear any color leotard, tights or jazz pants, and jazz shoes.
Instructor: Jillian Vincent
 

High School/College Musical Theatre:

This musical theatre class is for high school and college dancers, who are interested in Broadway style dance. Instructor, Ken Alan has performed on Broadway in the 2006 revival cast of A Chorus Line and many other hit Broadway shows.

Days Available (click on class time to register): Monday 7:30pm-9:00pm

-Students wear any color leotard, tights or jazz pants, and jazz shoes. (character shoes encouraged)
Instructor: Ken Alan
 

Nia: (adults of any age)
This class is an energizing fitness program that is easy on your joints and helps you engage muscles at your own pace. The Nia Technique embraces the styles of Free-Dance Movement, Yoga and Tai chi. There is no pounding on joints, it increases your flexibility and strengthens your balance.

Days Available (click on class time to register): Tuesday Noon-1:00pm ; Thursday Noon-1:00pm

-Students wear comfortable workout clothes and bare feet. Please bring a towel and water bottle.
Instructor: Lori Roberts