Debut Dance And Pilates

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Conveniently located off of HWY 965 in North Liberty, Debut Dance is proud to be apart of a growing, family oriented community. The Debut Dance studio was established in 2008 and is dedicated to making an impact on each students' dance experience by providing personalized attention and positive feedback. Dancers are encouraged to discover dance in a fun and enriching environment. Get your dancing shoes ready and the JOIN THE DEBUT FAMILY!

The Debut Dance studio offers a variety of dance classes to students in pre-school all the way through high school. Its never too early or too late to dance. Choose from ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, modern and dance team. There is a class for everyone!

The dancers work diligently all year long so that they can make a grand 'debut' on stage during the annual Debut Dance Recital. It's the highlight of the entire school year! Recital dances are introduced the winter months so that the first half of the school year dancers can develop their technical skills in class. Debut believes in building a strong dance foundation in technique class each week.

Megan Snyder

Owner and Director of Debut Dance & Pilates, Megan Snyder is passionate about kids and sharing her love for dance. Native to Iowa City, Megan graduated from the University of Iowa in 2006 with a major in Dance. While at the U of I, Megan actively pursued performance opportunities through the Dance Department and spent three years on the U of I Dance Team cheering on the Hawkeyes and competing nationally. While in college she also interned at Dance Place, a non-profit organization in Washington DC established to bring high quality dance shows to low-income neighborhoods. Shortly after graduating, Megan discovered another love... Pilates, and started training with STOTT Pilates. Megan has worked with clients of all ages and abilities. Through both mat and reformer work, Megan has helped her clients achieve their goals.
Megan plays in active roll in impacting her students at Debut by teaching most classes at her studio including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and dance team. She established the Debut Dance Team, which is a special group that has doubled in size after the studio's first year of operation. Mrs. Snyder has also created a brand new group at her studio for dedicated dancers called Forte Performing Company. Forte dancers produce a formal dance show that is based on a Broadway or musical show. Along with her studio choreography, Megan also works with local schools. She has traveled to various elementary schools for hip-hop workshops and choreographs for North Central Jr. High's show choir. Megan also choreographed "Once Upon A Mattress," "Grease," and "The Wizard of Oz" for local high school theater departments in the Iowa City School District. Recently Megan co-founded, Broadway Debut, a musical theater camp and volunteers her time to teach kids about entrepreneurship.

Nicole Klein

Currently a student at the University of Iowa pursuing a degree in dance and a certificate in performing arts entrepreneurship, Nicole Klein is a returning instructor at Debut. Ms. Nicole has been dancing all her life. She has taken tap, jazz, ballet, modern, lyrical, African, Afro-Cuban, and character dance. While growing up in Illinois, she taught at two different dance studios. Ms. Nicole loves working with kids and sharing her passion for dance! At Debut, Ms. Nicole teaches Discover Dance and On the Move classes and will be introducing Modern to Level 3 & 4 dancers. Ms. Nicole is also Assistant Director of Forte Performing Company. Along with dance, Nicole loves yoga and is also a CYT yoga instructor. She received her certificate from James R Miller at Freestyle Yoga Academy.

Jessica Baker

Debut is proud to welcome Miss Teen Iowa, Jessica Baker, to the studio! This fall, Ms. Jessica will be a senior at Iowa City West High School and is a member of the nationally ranked West High Dance Team. Ms. Jessica has been twirling baton and dancing for 12 years and has also coached baton, dance and gymnastics. Competing in baton, Ms. Jessica has won State, Regionals and placed top ten at Nationals multiple times. She strongly believes anyone can achieve their dreams if they put their minds to it! Last Summer Ms. Jessica won the title of Miss Teen Iowa 2009. Now, she is excited to share her passion for baton with the dancers at Debut.

PILATES INSTRUCTOR NEEDED:
Looking to hire a driven, goal-oriented Mat and/or Reformer Pilates Instructor. Applicant must feel comfortable marketing classes and recruiting new clients. Half-time position with flexible hours and potential to become full-time. Competitive wage. Inquire below.

Schedules

The 2010-2011 Schedule is a 9-month session that correlates with the ICCSD school year. Weekly classes include:

Debut Dance Team- *must be taken with a technique class
Level 1- Wednesday 6:30-7:00 pm

FORTE Performing Company- *must be taken with additional technique classes
Level 3- Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm

Discover Dance- Preschoolers will be introduced to movement fundamentals in a creative environment. Various props are used throughout the class to enhance the dancers experience. This 40-minute class is a combination of both ballet and tap technique and is perfect for students ages 3-4 years old.

On the Move- After "Discover Dance" class dancers graduate to "On the Move". This 45-minute class is designed for dancers entering kindergarten and is structured to continue to develop motors skills and musicality. Dancers spend the first half of class learning ballet technique and the second half learning tap. Ballet positions are introduced along with new movement vocabulary. Music fundamentals are stressed in the tap section of class and dancers expand their tap vocabulary as well.

Ballet- Dancers are encouraged to improve their flexibility, coordination and balance through taking Ballet class. Each class emphasizes proper alignment and technique. Dancers will warm up at the barre and improve their skills with exercises across the floor and center combinations.

Jazz- This class combines basic ballet technique such as leg extensions, turns, and leaps with flashy choreography and fun music. Dancers taking Jazz are strongly encouraged to take Ballet to help improve their technical skills in Jazz class.

Lyrical- This style of dance is a combination of ballet and jazz technique set to powerful music. Lyrical is a style of dance based on expression. Dancers learn to put their emotions into their motions. Dancers taking Lyrical should also be in Ballet and Jazz class.

Modern- Similar to Lyrical, Modern is a spin off from Ballet with its very own technical style. Modern dance is a style can fit on anyone and is always changing. Modern is contemporary, creative, artistic and usually tells a story or expresses an idea through movement. Most collegiate dance department base their program on Ballet and Modern technique.

Hip Hop- This class is great for the students with little to no dance experience. Anyone can take Hip Hop, even boys! Students will build self-esteem and are encouraged to jump into this fun, high-energy class.

Debut Dance Team- Does your dancer love to perform? Can't get enough dance? Join the Dance Team!!! This class works specifically on choreography and has the opportunity to perform throughout the year at various events such as the Iowa Homecoming Parade, basketball half times, the Debut Recital plus MORE! Each dancer gets their very own pair of pom-poms and dance team apparel. Dancers will grow as leaders and learn the importance of "team".

Mat Pilates- Build core strength and stability with our STOTT instructors during this hour-long class. Clients learn breathing techniques, proper alignment, and body awareness while working their abdominals. Muscles become longer and leaner! Look and feel your best.

Reformer Pilates- Sculpt and strengthen all major areas of the body safely and effectively. The reformer is a sophisticated piece of equipment built around resistance training. These classes are small and intimate allowing clients personal attention from their instructor.

Tuition

Class tuition is due and payable the second lesson of every month. The monthly rate has been computed by dividing your yearly tuition of 30 classes into 9 monthly payments. Each monthly fee will be the same regardless of the number of lessons in that particular month. All tuition will be paid through Auto Debit/ Automatic Withdrawal from your personal checking or savings account.

Dance Team Package(s)
$75/month Includes Dance Team plus 30-45 minutes of technique class
$100/month Includes Dance Team plus 60-90 minutes of technique class
$125/month Includes Dance Team plus 90-120 minutes of technique class

FORTE Package (minimum)- $150/ month
Includes Ballet, Jazz, FORTE plus one additional technique class.

Unlimited Dance Package- $200/ month
*Recommended for FORTE dancers!!! Includes any or all of these classes:
Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern and Dance Team

Recital

Perhaps one of the most beloved times of year is the annual dance recital. Whether it's your dancers first time on stage or tenth time on stage recital is truly special! At the Debut studio, students spend the first half of the year learning and enhancing technical skills in class. In the winter months, dancers start to learn recital choreography. Each class at Debut will be in a dance in the annual dance recital. Each class will also have recital costumes. In addition to monthly tuition, there will be a recital fee and costume fee. The recital fee pays for the theater rental and allows families to bring as many friends and loved ones to the show for free! Debut Dance also acknowledges that everyone is on a budget so when choosing costumes for the big show, the studio is focused on keeping expenses down. For the past 2 years The Debut Dance Recital has premiered at the Opstad Auditorium at the Iowa City High School.

Dance Team

The Debut Dance Team is a special group designed for dancers that love the spotlight! Each week during dance team class, students engage in team building activities, learn fun choreography and perfect their pom technique. Throughout the school year, the Debut Dance Team performs at various events in the corridor community including: The University of Iowa Homecoming Parade, Basketball Halftime Shows and school sponsored events. To become a member of the Debut Dance Team, students must be enrolled in at least one technique class at the studio. Dancers on the dance team range from ages 5 to 16. Its never too early or too late to join the team!

Baton

Debut Dance & Pilates is proud to welcome Miss Teen Iowa, Jessica Baker, to the Debut Dance studio faculty. Ms. Jessica will be teaching Beginning and Intermediate Baton Twirling classes at the studio during the 2010-2011 school year. All twirlers will be in the 3rd Annual Debut Dance Recital. She will also be offering private baton lessons on Sundays at Debut. Please schedule all private lessons with Ms. Jessica.

FORTE Performance Company
Debut Dance is proud to announce the arrival of its very own performance company! FORTE is a brand new group of dedicated dancers that are looking to grow artistically as dancers and performers. FORTE will meet weekly throughout the school year to rehearse large group pieces. Solos, duets and trios will also be available to FORTE dancers. FORTE dancers will have the privilege of receiving individualized instruction and will be able to perform a solo, duet, or trio in the annual Debut Dance Recital. Company members are not required to do a solo, duet or trio; this is simply an added opportunity for FORTE dancers.
This performance group will focus primarily on learning choreography rather than technical skills such as leaps and turns. Because technique classes are the foundation of strong dancers, it is essential that FORTE dancers be enrolled in (at the minimum) ballet and jazz technique classes at the studio. In addition, dancers must enroll in at least one dance elective class such as: lyrical, hip hop, modern or dance team.
FORTE will dance separately from the Dance Team (members can still be in BOTH groups) and will be featured in next years dance recital. Solos, duets, and trios may travel with Ms. Megan to one dance competition during the winter of 2011, specific competition date TBA. This performance opportunity is optional and is up to the solo, duet or trio dancers. The FORTE Performance Company as a whole will not be competing in 2010-2011.

- Be in Level 3 or Level 4 Ballet and Jazz during the 2010-2011 school year.

- Enroll in Ballet & Jazz and at least one of the following: Lyrical, Hip Hop, Dance Team dancers are encouraged to take all technique classes offered.

Mat & Reformer Pilates
Debut Dance & Pilates offers Mat and Reformer Pilates classes to adults looking for a peaceful and personal workout environment.
Tired of the gym?
Try a Pilates class at Debut
Are you looking to tone and strengthen your entire body?
Try a reformer class

Try a mat class
Let the instructors at Debut design a class that will meet your specific health and fitness goals. For more information about class times and prices please call: 626-3390 or email Megan at megan@debutdp.com
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