2024-25 DANCE at Aspen academy

All Classes take place starting the weeks of 

August 28th through  September 11th

at Aspen Academy.
Greenwood Village, Co 80121
Location: Dance studio or the Stage

Additional general information:

• 2024/25 Registration Fee - $35 per student
• 10% sibling discount on highest tuition pricing
• Classes are all gender, and specific to skill level for safety and confidence of each student.
• Dress Codes are listed under "parent information"
• Please purchase uniform AFTER confirming the dress code.

Please note: The Ballet Bodhi is a company through audition or invitation Join us for August  28th and see what it's all about!. Please email mdp@mdpcollective.com for more information.

The Ballet Bodhi is a performing dance company with an enlightening approach to traditional ballet and other important dance styles that collaborate with ballet training.  The benefits of ballet skills and dance performance are entwined throughout The Ballet Bodhi with a deep focus on self and body awareness, ballet technique, improvisation, Lyrical, Theater Dance, Contemporary, Jazz, other cultural dance and Pilates principles. From the moment students begin, the space is our stage.  Life Skills. Stage Thrills. Class and Rehearsal commitment are Monday and Wednesdays 4:30-6 :30pm beginning August 28th.

SCHOOL YEAR OFFERINGS:

Boogie Bugs N' Fairy Tails

Ages 3-5 (prek-Kindergarten) 

No dance experience necessary. Potty trained. 

This performance style class is a 45 minute creative movement experience that teaches ballet technique with a more creative and playful approach, using story and expression to find self awareness, confidence and the skills it takes to BE a Boogie Bug. Class will include a variety of dance and music styles, with a showcase performance on December 13th and tentatively Spring Concert on April 21st.  Each lesson will focus on Ballet, Musical Theater, Jazz and Hip Hop and is designed for all genders. This class will run all year as 2 separate enrollment sessions. The April dance concert is open to students enrolled in session 2 and is a separate fee. 

3:45-4:15 pm MONDAYS

$84/monthly with one time yearly registration fee of $35

Suggested dress code: Ballet Shoes, black or pink tights and shirt/leotard, tutu dress, No glitter or feathered costumes,  hair pulled off of face.

Dragon Flies N’ Fairy Tails 

Ages 5-7 (Kindergarten-1st grade) 

No dance experience necessary. 4 year olds enrolled by request and invitation.

This performance style class is a 45 minute PRE technique experience that coaches ballet posture, positions with a more creative and playful approach, using story and expression to find self awareness, confidence and the skills it takes to BE a new Dragon Fly! This is the age appropriate version of Boogie Bugs N’ Fairy Tails for the new Elementary School bug. Class will include a variety of dance and music styles, with a showcase performance December 11th and April 20th.  Each lesson will focus on the ideas of Ballet, Musical Theater, Jazz and Hip Hop and is designed for all genders. This is the prerequisite for The Ballet Bodhi Minis which is a preparation class for performing independently and with a group in community performances. This class will run all year. The April dance concert is a separate fee.  

3:30-4:15 pm TUESDAYS

September 3-April 15

$98/monthly (with yearly one time registration fee)

DRESS CODE: Hair must be away from the face, pulled back.

• Suggested: An outfit that your child chooses. Keep in mind that the required performance outfit must be purchased and can be worn to class. 
• Dancers choice: Simple costume, ballet leotard/skirt/tutu or tshirt and leggings in any color. Most children have a set dance outfit they like to wear. No feathers, No glitter or sequins. 
• Required for performances: Light Blue leotard, Pink/skin toned tights with Pink/ skin toned leather ballet shoes /boys traditionally wear Black tights with Black leather ballet shoes/tshirt. 

THE BALLET BODHI MINIS 

Ages 7-9 (2nd-3rd grades)

No ballet experience necessary, but helpful. This is a structured class with introduction to improvisation. 

Classes will focus on ballet basics for creating and developing a student’s own rhythm, movement, and confidence. They will be introduced to the floor ballet barre as well as traditional ballet barre. Technical skills and more diverse dance styles will be introduced, with some focus on improvisation with these useful skills. Students may participate in the April 21st dance concert at an additional fee. 

4:15-5 pm  pm Tuesdays

$98/monthly (with yearly one time registration fee)

Dress code: Transition pink tights, Light pink leotard any style, leather skin toned spilt soled ballet shoes, hair pulled back off of face in hair bun(s) or french twist. Can have a separate ballet skirt. See handbook or website  for details before purchasing. 

Contemporary Dance

Ages 9-13 (3rd--6th grades)

Students along with The Ballet Bodhi will use their knowledge, skills and strengths of proper placement in the body, extension of the legs, shaping of the feet and upper body positions and find the “uncentering” and freedom with the root of ballet dance. Memorization and repetition will be emphasized with more challenging classroom sequences and skills in the modern version of dance that we see today. Students participate in the Holiday showcase on December 11th and also the April 20st Spring concert for an additional fee.  

4:30-5:30 pm Wednesdays 

$105/month from September 4-April 16th with $35 yearly registration fee

Dress code: Bare Legs or Black tights, Any leotard or fitted clothing to dance in. 

HAIR: 

• hair pulled back off of the face in hair bun(s), pony tail or french twist.
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MOVE AND GROOVE

Ages 7-11 (2nd-5th grades, some exceptions)

This high energy class will get your blood pumping! Come experience World Dance styles, Jazz basics and Hip Hop moves! This class is a fun learning experience for students who just want to DANCE and are ready for structure and choreography that will excite! dThis is an all genders class and will be taught to a 3rd grade mindset and learning capacity. Coordination and memorizing steps and combinations will be a progression each week in this course.  Students will perform in the Holiday Showcase on December 11th and also the April 20th Spring concert for an additional fee. 

3:30-4:15pm Wednesdays 

$80/month from September 11th-April 17 with $35 yearly registration fee

DRESS CODE: Hair pulled off of face,  Black Jazz shoes split sole, slip on. And bring clean sneakers. 

• Any dance attire, and can wear a school uniform or change after school. 
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BOYS DANCE CLUB

Ages 8-13 (3th-8th grade)

No dance experience necessary.

This is an all level class.  

Learn a hip hop structured class that is sure to condition and work you out!  Each week, students will progress with a warm up and set dance routine while finding more body awareness, rhythm, coordination, and stage presence for an informal performance on December 11th! Injury prevention for sports will be a focus.

email mdp@mdpcollective.com to inquire

currently running for Aspen Students 7:30-8 am Wednesdays August 28-April 16th

$80/monthly with $35 yearly registration fee

Dress Code: Wear clean sneakers and covered knees for floor work. No zippers, buttons that may injure others during movement or partnering. 

After reading the handbook above for all details, please proceed to the registration link below!

CANCELLATION POLICY for single classes or packages: I understand that if I must cancel a scheduled appointment, I must notify IN ALLiance Movement, LLC or Maya Pingle, at least 24- hours in advance or I will be held responsible for payment in full, when applicable. There are no refunds, but you may exchange for another class  with more than 24 hours of the service. You may also notify Maya Pingle and transfer your credit towards another person within the month of the paid service, with more than 24 hours notice.