Intro to Ballet
Instructor : Sara Sedillo , 804 Dance Place Ages : 3 – 5
Intro to Ballet I classes combine stories and music in a child-friendly setting to help students develop body / spatial awareness , rhythm , flexibility , balance , coordination , memorization skills , and confidence . Students will be introduced to beginning ballet technique and learn basic ballet terminology .
For female students , a leotard , tights , and pink ballet slippers are required , and hair should be neatly pulled back out of the face in a ponytail or bun . For male students , a white t-shirt , black shorts or pants , and black ballet shoes with white ankle socks are required for this year-round class .
The Dance Recital will be held on April 30th , 2023 . *$ 60 Recital fee not included and will be charged in late January .
January 9 – April 24 ( no class January 16 and April 3 ) Mondays , 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Code : 19504
$ 400 member | $ 500 nonmember $ 380 JCC preschooler
Ballet I
Instructor : Sara Sedillo , 804 Dance Place Ages : Kindergarten – age 8
Ballet technique and terminology are introduced in this Weinstein JCC School of Dance beginner ’ s class . Students will begin to work at the barre and learn ballet positions and creative movement through music and stories . Leotard , tights , and ballet slippers required for this year-round class .
The Dance Recital will be held April 30 , 2023 . *$ 60 Recital fee not included and will be charged in late January .
January 9 – April 24 ( no class January 16 and April 3 ) Mondays 4:20 PM - 5:20 PM Code : 19505
$ 400 member | $ 500 nonmember $ 380 JCC Kid ’ s Place
Beginner Hip-Hop
Instructor : Mandy Helmlinger , Richmond Urban Dance Ages : 3 – 5
This full-year class is designed for children to express creative movement and learn the basics of hip hop dance . Children will focus on basic technique and skills , as well as learning choreography . Each class is a fun way to listen and move to the beats of hip hop and classic children ’ s music .
The Dance Recital will be held April 30 , 2023 . *$ 60 Recital fee not included and will be charged in late January .
January 12-April 27 ( no class April 6 ) Thursdays 12:50 PM - 1:40 PM Code : 19506
January 12-April 27 ( no class April 6 ) Thursdays 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Code : 19526
$ 400 member | $ 500 nonmember $ 380 JCC preschooler
Hip-Hop
Instructor : Mandy Helmlinger , Richmond Urban Dance Ages : Kindergarten-age 10
This class under the direction of Richmond Urban Dance is a class designed for students that want to learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance . It focuses on basic technique and skills , as well as learning choreography . Each class builds on the one prior . This class is for boys and girls .
The Dance Recital will be held April 30 , 2023 . *$ 60 Recital fee not included and will be charged in late January .
January 12-April 27 ( no class April 6 ) Thursdays 4:20 PM - 5:05 PM Code : 19507
$ 400 member | $ 500 nonmember $ 380 Kids ’ Place child
Israeli Folk Dance — Beginners
Instructor : Ellen Bernstein Ages : 16 +
In a warm and inviting atmosphere , learn the steps involved with Israeli dancing , both traditional and modern . This class continues to be one of the most popular classes at the Weinstein JCC , and the first class is always free ! Questions ? Call Ellen Bernstein at 804-399- 3649 or ellen @ ellenbernstein . com .
WINTER January 2 – March 6 Mondays , 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Code : 19508
SPRING March 13 – May 22 Mondays , 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Code : 19509
$ 50 member | $ 75 nonmember
Israeli Folk Dance — Advanced
Prerequisite : Israeli Folk Dance Beginner Instructor : Ellen Bernsttein Ages : 16 +
For those who love to dance and have some knowledge of Israeli Folk Dance , this class provides the opportunity to “ just dance ” and learn new dances as well , in a warm and inviting atmosphere .
WINTER January 5 – March 9 Thursdays , 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM Code : 19510
SPRING March 16 – May 25 Mondays , 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM Code : 19511
$ 50 member | $ 75 nonmember
Contact Amy Buckberg , Fitness Director , at 545-8638 or abuckberg @ weinsteinjcc . org for more information . Weinstein JCC | 2023 Winter / Spring Activity Guide 23