EDA-Extracurricular Classes
Spring 2018
Spring 2018
Class Descriptions
Mid-South Chess Returns to SAA-SDS! **NEW**
Whether you have never touched a piece or can defeat every challenger, Mid-South Chess welcomes you to join this program that improves all levels of chess play. Each of our instructors have been hand selected for skill, competence, and high moral character, to ensure the students have a positive chess experience. Club members will be divided according to knowledge level. Check out this noble game that Mid-South Chess considers an art, a science and a sport!
Grades: K-8th
Days/Dates/Times:
Session I-Mondays, February 12-March 26; 3:05-4:00
Session II-Mondays, April 9-May 7; 3:05-4:00
Fees: $85.00 per session
Free demos
K-6th: Monday, February 5th 3:05-????
7th-8th: Tuesday, February 6th 3:05-????
Creative Movement-CANCELLED
(students MUST be at least 2.5 years old and fully potty-trained)
In this class, students will begin learning the basics of rhythm, musicality and the primary positions and terminology used in classical ballet, all through a creative syllabus designed specifically for baby ballerinas. The syllabus features the 12 Dancing Princesses Ballet and was designed by Mary Van Dyke, Director of Children’s Ballet Theater. Ms. Evelyn, instructor, has taught classical ballet for over 20 years and ran her own studio for 8 years in Britain. Having recently moved to the USA and joined CBT, she is excited to teach a fun class that covers the important and traditional basis of ballet technique. No special attire is required for this class. This class is held in the ECC Multipurpose Room. Instructor: Ms. Evelyn Smith
Grades: 2K (students MUST be at least 2.5 years old and fully potty-trained.)
Days/Dates/Times: Mondays, January 22-May 21; 3:00-3:30
Fees: $255.00
Pre-Ballet
The Director of Children’s Ballet Theater, Mary Van Dyke, has created a special pre-ballet syllabus in the traditions of Russian and French classical ballet that teaches students posture, poise and performance ability. Students will learn the basics of ballet, as well as choreography from the children’s favorite 12 Dancing Princesses Ballet. Ms. Evelyn, instructor, has taught classical ballet for over 20 years and ran her own studio for 8 years in Britain. Having recently moved to the USA and joined CBT, she is excited to teach a fun class that covers the important and traditional basis of ballet technique. Students will perform in the Children’s Ballet Theater Recital, April 12-14 for one of the shows at a theater TBA. The Recital fee covers cost of child’s own tutu skirt, theater and staff, and two free parent tickets. Class attire is school uniform, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes with thin white bobby socks, and hair in a neat ponytail. Please bring a pink leotard for recital. Children’s Ballet Theater provides tutus for class. Parent observation will be on May 21st, for the last 15 minutes of class. This class is held in the ECC Multipurpose Room. Instructor: Ms. Evelyn Smith
Grades: PK-JK
Days/Dates/Times: Mondays, January 22-May 21; 3:35-4:05
Fees: $320.00 (Includes Recital Fee)
Ballet and Jazz Dance
In this class, students will learn the beautiful art of Russian and French classical ballet with a special syllabus designed by Children’s Ballet Theater director, Mary Van Dyke. Students will learn the fundamentals of ballet, as well as choreography from the children’s favorite 12 Dancing Princesses Ballet. Ms. Evelyn, instructor, has taught classical ballet for over 20 years and ran her own studio for 8 years in Britain. Having recently moved to the USA and joined CBT, she is excited to teach a fun class that covers the important and traditional basis of ballet technique. Students will perform in the Children’s Ballet Theater Recital, April 12-14 for one of the shows at a theater TBA. Recital fee covers cost of tutu skirt student keeps, theater and staff, and two free parent tickets. Extra time has been added to this class to also offer students an introduction to jazz as well as the fundamentals of modern and contemporary stage work. This training will compliment Children Ballet Theater’s Russian ballet training and add another “bow” to the Dancers repertoire. Students will follow the National Association of Teachers of Dancing syllabus, which offers students the opportunity to progress based upon their age and ability. Class attire is a light blue leotard and matching skirt, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes with thin white bobby socks, and hair in a neat ponytail or bun. Parent observation will be on May 21st, for the last 15 minutes of class. This class is held in the ECC Multipurpose Room. Instructor: Ms. Evelyn Smith
Grades: K-2nd
Days/Dates/Times: Mondays, January 22-May 21; 4:10-4:55
Fees: $320.00 (Includes Recital Fee)
Junior Jazz-CANCELLED
In this class, students will learn to dance by focusing on the jazz style as well as the fundamentals of modern and contemporary stage work, in a new fun dance class! This training will compliment Children Ballet Theater’s Russian ballet training and add another “bow” to the Dancers repertoire. Ideal for all students, whether they’ve studied Ballet only, to date, or are just beginning to dance. Ms. Evelyn Smith, our British dance teacher, will bring her 20 years of teaching experience to offer Jazz following the National Association of Teachers of Dancing syllabus, which offers students the opportunity to progress based upon their age and ability. Students will perform in the Children’s Ballet Theater Recital, April 12-14 for one of the shows at a theater TBA. Recital fee covers rental of costume, theater and staff, and two parent tickets. Class attire is a light blue leotard and pink canvas or leather ballet shoes with thin white bobby socks, and hair in a neat ponytail. Parent observation will be on May 22nd, for the last 15 minutes of class. This class is held in the ECC Multipurpose Room. Instructor: Ms. Evelyn Smith
Grades: 2nd – 4th
Days/Dates/Times: Tuesdays, January 23-May 22; 3:15-4:00
Fees: $320.00 (Includes Recital Fee)
Ready to Roll Gymnastics
This is an introduction to gymnastics class developed to inspire 2 year olds. Each class will challenge gross motor skill development, enhance balance, improve coordination and introduce fundamentals of gymnastics. Kids will practice hopping, skipping, jumping as well as other gross motor skills through cooperative games & activities. Using hoops, balls, ribbons, shakers, & other fun-filled props, 2 year olds will have fun building coordination while exploring concepts such as high/low, fast/slow, up/down, & over/under.
Instructor-Gymstars Gymnastics
Grades: 2K
Days/ Dates/ Times: Wednesdays
Session I: (6 weeks): February 21-April 4; 2:30-3:00
Session II: (6 weeks): April 11-May 16; 2:30-3:00
Fees: $100.00 per session
Little Champions Gymnastics-FULL
Inspire your young athlete by joining Little Champions Gymnastics! This is the time to provide your little champ the opportunity to be inspired. Join us as we introduce the fundamentals of the sport of gymnastics for both boys and girls. Each class will build strength and increase flexibility through fitness stations, challenges, and games. Kids will learn tumbling basics such as handstands, cartwheels, and round-offs using proper skill progressions. They will also develop skill combinations on low balance beams using movement and balance variations. The class will also introduce vaulting fundamentals while having fun with mini trampoline games and activities. Prizes and participation trophies will be awarded to everyone on our show off day, May 16th, for the last 30 minutes of class. Parents are welcome to come watch their child during this time. This class will be held in the SAA Gym. Instructor-Gymstars Gymnastics
Grades: PK-JK boys & girls
Days/ Dates/ Times: Wednesdays, February 21–May 16; 2:30-3:30
Fees: $180.00
Iron Men Acro & Agility Gymnastics
With coaching and equipment resources from the Gymstars Gymnastics facility, boys will be introduced to the basics of tumbling acrobatics such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, handsprings, jumps and safety falls, in addition to mini trampoline fundamentals. To round out this program the “mini-men” will also practice strength, flexibility, coordination, and agility challenges in a fun, age appropriate format. Strong, flexible and fit boys will be assets to any future basketball, football, or soccer teams. Begin here…go anywhere! Prizes and participation trophies will be awarded to everyone on our show off day, May 16th, for the last 30 minutes of class. Parents are welcome to come watch their child during this time. This class will be held in the SAA Gym. Instructor-Gymstars Gymnastics
Grades: K-3rd grade boys
Days/ Dates/ Times: Wednesdays, February 21-May 16; 2:30-3:30
Fees: $180.00
SAA Cheer Stars
Dance, tumble & cheer your way into the school year! This is an introduction to basics class developed to strengthen skills for inspired cheerleaders, dancers, and gymnasts. Each class will cover tumbling skills, build proper jump shapes, and strengthen core & leg muscles.
Students will be introduced to turning and leaping, and mini tramp fundamentals. Cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, and handsprings are all basics to which dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts aspire. During this class, girls will be instructed on proper progressions and development of these tumbling basics and more! Strengthening core muscles and leg power will be part of jump development through games, challenges, and fitness stations. Dance basics will be introduced as girls learn to turn and leap with proper technique. Girls will also get to learn a cheer with motions. Prizes and participation trophies will be awarded to everyone on our show off day, May 16th, for the last 30 minutes of class. Parents are welcome to come watch their child during this time. This class will be held in the SAA Gym. Instructor-Gymstars Gymnastics
Grades: K-5th grade girls
Days/ Dates/ Times: Wednesdays, February 21–May 16; 2:30-3:30
Fees: $180.00
Mid-South Chess Returns to SAA-SDS! **NEW**
Whether you have never touched a piece or can defeat every challenger, Mid-South Chess welcomes you to join this program that improves all levels of chess play. Each of our instructors have been hand selected for skill, competence, and high moral character, to ensure the students have a positive chess experience. Club members will be divided according to knowledge level. Check out this noble game that Mid-South Chess considers an art, a science and a sport!
Grades: K-8th
Days/Dates/Times:
Session I-Mondays, February 12-March 26; 3:05-4:00
Session II-Mondays, April 9-May 7; 3:05-4:00
Fees: $85.00 per session
Free demos
K-6th: Monday, February 5th 3:05-????
7th-8th: Tuesday, February 6th 3:05-????
Creative Movement-CANCELLED
(students MUST be at least 2.5 years old and fully potty-trained)
In this class, students will begin learning the basics of rhythm, musicality and the primary positions and terminology used in classical ballet, all through a creative syllabus designed specifically for baby ballerinas. The syllabus features the 12 Dancing Princesses Ballet and was designed by Mary Van Dyke, Director of Children’s Ballet Theater. Ms. Evelyn, instructor, has taught classical ballet for over 20 years and ran her own studio for 8 years in Britain. Having recently moved to the USA and joined CBT, she is excited to teach a fun class that covers the important and traditional basis of ballet technique. No special attire is required for this class. This class is held in the ECC Multipurpose Room. Instructor: Ms. Evelyn Smith
Grades: 2K (students MUST be at least 2.5 years old and fully potty-trained.)
Days/Dates/Times: Mondays, January 22-May 21; 3:00-3:30
Fees: $255.00
Pre-Ballet
The Director of Children’s Ballet Theater, Mary Van Dyke, has created a special pre-ballet syllabus in the traditions of Russian and French classical ballet that teaches students posture, poise and performance ability. Students will learn the basics of ballet, as well as choreography from the children’s favorite 12 Dancing Princesses Ballet. Ms. Evelyn, instructor, has taught classical ballet for over 20 years and ran her own studio for 8 years in Britain. Having recently moved to the USA and joined CBT, she is excited to teach a fun class that covers the important and traditional basis of ballet technique. Students will perform in the Children’s Ballet Theater Recital, April 12-14 for one of the shows at a theater TBA. The Recital fee covers cost of child’s own tutu skirt, theater and staff, and two free parent tickets. Class attire is school uniform, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes with thin white bobby socks, and hair in a neat ponytail. Please bring a pink leotard for recital. Children’s Ballet Theater provides tutus for class. Parent observation will be on May 21st, for the last 15 minutes of class. This class is held in the ECC Multipurpose Room. Instructor: Ms. Evelyn Smith
Grades: PK-JK
Days/Dates/Times: Mondays, January 22-May 21; 3:35-4:05
Fees: $320.00 (Includes Recital Fee)
Ballet and Jazz Dance
In this class, students will learn the beautiful art of Russian and French classical ballet with a special syllabus designed by Children’s Ballet Theater director, Mary Van Dyke. Students will learn the fundamentals of ballet, as well as choreography from the children’s favorite 12 Dancing Princesses Ballet. Ms. Evelyn, instructor, has taught classical ballet for over 20 years and ran her own studio for 8 years in Britain. Having recently moved to the USA and joined CBT, she is excited to teach a fun class that covers the important and traditional basis of ballet technique. Students will perform in the Children’s Ballet Theater Recital, April 12-14 for one of the shows at a theater TBA. Recital fee covers cost of tutu skirt student keeps, theater and staff, and two free parent tickets. Extra time has been added to this class to also offer students an introduction to jazz as well as the fundamentals of modern and contemporary stage work. This training will compliment Children Ballet Theater’s Russian ballet training and add another “bow” to the Dancers repertoire. Students will follow the National Association of Teachers of Dancing syllabus, which offers students the opportunity to progress based upon their age and ability. Class attire is a light blue leotard and matching skirt, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes with thin white bobby socks, and hair in a neat ponytail or bun. Parent observation will be on May 21st, for the last 15 minutes of class. This class is held in the ECC Multipurpose Room. Instructor: Ms. Evelyn Smith
Grades: K-2nd
Days/Dates/Times: Mondays, January 22-May 21; 4:10-4:55
Fees: $320.00 (Includes Recital Fee)
Junior Jazz-CANCELLED
In this class, students will learn to dance by focusing on the jazz style as well as the fundamentals of modern and contemporary stage work, in a new fun dance class! This training will compliment Children Ballet Theater’s Russian ballet training and add another “bow” to the Dancers repertoire. Ideal for all students, whether they’ve studied Ballet only, to date, or are just beginning to dance. Ms. Evelyn Smith, our British dance teacher, will bring her 20 years of teaching experience to offer Jazz following the National Association of Teachers of Dancing syllabus, which offers students the opportunity to progress based upon their age and ability. Students will perform in the Children’s Ballet Theater Recital, April 12-14 for one of the shows at a theater TBA. Recital fee covers rental of costume, theater and staff, and two parent tickets. Class attire is a light blue leotard and pink canvas or leather ballet shoes with thin white bobby socks, and hair in a neat ponytail. Parent observation will be on May 22nd, for the last 15 minutes of class. This class is held in the ECC Multipurpose Room. Instructor: Ms. Evelyn Smith
Grades: 2nd – 4th
Days/Dates/Times: Tuesdays, January 23-May 22; 3:15-4:00
Fees: $320.00 (Includes Recital Fee)
Ready to Roll Gymnastics
This is an introduction to gymnastics class developed to inspire 2 year olds. Each class will challenge gross motor skill development, enhance balance, improve coordination and introduce fundamentals of gymnastics. Kids will practice hopping, skipping, jumping as well as other gross motor skills through cooperative games & activities. Using hoops, balls, ribbons, shakers, & other fun-filled props, 2 year olds will have fun building coordination while exploring concepts such as high/low, fast/slow, up/down, & over/under.
Instructor-Gymstars Gymnastics
Grades: 2K
Days/ Dates/ Times: Wednesdays
Session I: (6 weeks): February 21-April 4; 2:30-3:00
Session II: (6 weeks): April 11-May 16; 2:30-3:00
Fees: $100.00 per session
Little Champions Gymnastics-FULL
Inspire your young athlete by joining Little Champions Gymnastics! This is the time to provide your little champ the opportunity to be inspired. Join us as we introduce the fundamentals of the sport of gymnastics for both boys and girls. Each class will build strength and increase flexibility through fitness stations, challenges, and games. Kids will learn tumbling basics such as handstands, cartwheels, and round-offs using proper skill progressions. They will also develop skill combinations on low balance beams using movement and balance variations. The class will also introduce vaulting fundamentals while having fun with mini trampoline games and activities. Prizes and participation trophies will be awarded to everyone on our show off day, May 16th, for the last 30 minutes of class. Parents are welcome to come watch their child during this time. This class will be held in the SAA Gym. Instructor-Gymstars Gymnastics
Grades: PK-JK boys & girls
Days/ Dates/ Times: Wednesdays, February 21–May 16; 2:30-3:30
Fees: $180.00
Iron Men Acro & Agility Gymnastics
With coaching and equipment resources from the Gymstars Gymnastics facility, boys will be introduced to the basics of tumbling acrobatics such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, handsprings, jumps and safety falls, in addition to mini trampoline fundamentals. To round out this program the “mini-men” will also practice strength, flexibility, coordination, and agility challenges in a fun, age appropriate format. Strong, flexible and fit boys will be assets to any future basketball, football, or soccer teams. Begin here…go anywhere! Prizes and participation trophies will be awarded to everyone on our show off day, May 16th, for the last 30 minutes of class. Parents are welcome to come watch their child during this time. This class will be held in the SAA Gym. Instructor-Gymstars Gymnastics
Grades: K-3rd grade boys
Days/ Dates/ Times: Wednesdays, February 21-May 16; 2:30-3:30
Fees: $180.00
SAA Cheer Stars
Dance, tumble & cheer your way into the school year! This is an introduction to basics class developed to strengthen skills for inspired cheerleaders, dancers, and gymnasts. Each class will cover tumbling skills, build proper jump shapes, and strengthen core & leg muscles.
Students will be introduced to turning and leaping, and mini tramp fundamentals. Cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, and handsprings are all basics to which dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts aspire. During this class, girls will be instructed on proper progressions and development of these tumbling basics and more! Strengthening core muscles and leg power will be part of jump development through games, challenges, and fitness stations. Dance basics will be introduced as girls learn to turn and leap with proper technique. Girls will also get to learn a cheer with motions. Prizes and participation trophies will be awarded to everyone on our show off day, May 16th, for the last 30 minutes of class. Parents are welcome to come watch their child during this time. This class will be held in the SAA Gym. Instructor-Gymstars Gymnastics
Grades: K-5th grade girls
Days/ Dates/ Times: Wednesdays, February 21–May 16; 2:30-3:30
Fees: $180.00
