Classes and Schedules
- Forms
- SUMMER 2010 Schedule & Calendar
- Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Class Requirements
- Performance Groups & Competition Important Dates
- Tuition
- CCDA Level Requirements

Forms
- 2010-2011 Registration Form
- 2010 Summer Registration Form
- 2010-2011 Price Brochure
- 2010-2011 Credit Card Payment Form
- 2010-2011 Recital Permission/Costume Deposit Form-AVAILABLE OCTOBER 2010
2010-2011 Schedule and Calendar
Download 2010/2011 FALL schedule in Acrobat PDF format! Classes begin 8/16!!!
2010-2011 Calendar
June 22-July 29 Summer Session
July 17 Company Auditions and Parent Meeting @ Studio
July 21 Open House Registration 12-3 @ Studio
July 28 Open House Registration 4-7 @ Studio
August 12 Open House Registration 5-7 @ Studio
August 16 Fall Session Begins
August 21 Adaptive Force Golf Tournament
September 6 Labor Day-No Classes
November 15 Recital Costume Deposit Due
November 23-28(Tuesday-Sunday) Thanksgiving Break- No Classes
December 20-January 2 Winter Break- No Classes
January 3 Classes Resume
January 15 Final Costume Payments Due
March 21-27 Spring Break- No Classes
Week of May 30- No classes
June 3 Recital Dress Rehearsal @ Theatre
June 4-5 Recital @ Theatre
Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Class Requirements
Instructions about photo times, costumes, and hair are each class page below:
- Ballet
- Competition (Performance Groups)
- Hip Hop
- Jazz
- Musical Theatre
- Tap
- Technique (Performance Groups)
- Tiny Tots and Kindergarten Combo Ballet/Tap
PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION IMPORTANT DATES
See handout received the week of 8/16!
Tuition
1 Class- $53 /2 students $98
2 Classes- $95/ 2 students $173
3 classes-$130/ 2 students $238
4 classes-$166
5 classes-$196
Unlimited-$225
Sprytes-$220 (additional classes are extra)
Stellas and Seraphs- $225(additional classes are extra)
Stellas and Seraphs Competition $245
Sirens-$245
Tuition cannot be prorated-except for August- 3/4 of the month (This makes up for the extra week in May).
Tuition is based per year and divided into monthly payments.
30 day notice is required for withdrawals.
Tuition is due by the 8th of the month to avoid late fees and possible withdrawal from class. Tuition received after the 8th of the month will have a $15 late fee added and $25 added after the 15th of the month.
A 30 day notice is required to withdraw from class. Tuition is due for the month if notice is not given in the appropriate amount of time. This policy is in place due to the waiting lists for classes and to keep class sizes small. Tuition is non-refundable without a Doctor's written note-even if paid through year.
Please remit your tuition payments to:
Cave Creek Dance Academy
Attn: Jill Brady
4532 E. Lone Mountain Rd., Suite 205
Cave Creek, AZ 85331

Cave Creek Dance Academy Level Requirements
(Each level requires anywhere from 1-3+ years depending on the Individual)
Tiny Tots and Combo class programs- ages 3-8
Tiny Tots I/II is a ballet/tap program where beginning dancers ages 3-5 learn classical technique with french ballet terminology along with creative movement and tap for rhythm. The children will learn classroom etiquette in a nurturing environment. The ballet/jazz and ballet/tap combo classes for Kindergarten- 2nd graders teach basic technique and classroom etiquette. Designed for children to get experience in different classes if they arent quite yet ready or the commitment cant be made for one hour level one classes.
Level I Ballet and Jazz- ages 6-11 and Teen
en croix tendus, degages, single chaine, changement, pas de bouree, arabesque saute, single pirouette, pique turns, grand jetes---Basic Ballet terminology. Developing flexibility, strength and technique- expected to maintain good classroom etiquette.
Level II Ballet and Jazz-ages 8-13 and Teen
Level I mastered with correct classroom etiquette and beginning the following: double pirouette, chaine turns, pique turns, chaine jete, develope, pas de chat, echappe', assemble, jete, splits-right, left & middle, tour jetes , battements, pointed feet and stretched legs, jazz walks to the music with confidence.
Level III Ballet, Tech I
Level II mastered and beginning the following: double pirouette left and right, chaine turns, pique turns (working on double), chaine jete, beginning toe drop & toe rise, develope, splits-right, left & middle
*Level IV Ballet Jazz/Lyrical III, Tech II
double/triple pirouette- clean doubles left and right, double pique turns, pitch, splits-right, left & center, grand jete, balance waltz turns, axles, second turns, fouettes, switch leaps
*Level V Ballet, IV Jazz/Lyrical, Tech III
saute de basque, triple pirouettes- right and left, jete battu, grand tour jetes, chaine leap, switch middle leaps, double attitude turns, solid fouette turns, solid second turns (with pirouettes and changing spot) changing spot pirouettes, kick turns
Beyond Technique and Ability
Other factors that Instructors pay attention to for Placement:
Classroom Etiquette and Behavior is expected at all times: Dancers will not move forward to the next level if there are any discrepancies in their behavior and classroom etiquette. Some basic rules are: No talking, no touching others, no playing with hair, no running, no hanging on barres or touching mirrors. Positive attitudes are required once through the CCDA doors. Talking about others will NOT be tolerated. Complaining in class will NOT be tolerated.
Attendance/Tardiness and Dress Code: Those who do not attend classes regularly or do not wear the proper attire, shoes, and hair will not be moved forward to the next level.
Musicality is extremely important. Level II and beyond students are required to count music and keep rhythm.
Age: Dance is not confined to age. We do try to keep the younger students together due to maturity issues but in the upper levels there may be a mixture of age between 11-18.
Amount of classes: Please note- Levels also are determined by the number of classes a dancer takes. For example: If one student takes one jazz class and another takes ballet and jazz that same year-most likely the student who took the additional class will be in a different class the following year than the friend who took the jazz class only since there was double the dance instruction.
Placement is at the Instructors discretion only- We dont accept level requests. Meetings regarding level requirements can be made by appointment only with the parent accompanied by student (must be present) and teachers (at least 2) with Jill.
Announcements
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Fall 2010 session starts August16th! Call today for classes!
ACRO Saturdays 10-11am ages 8-11; 11-12 ages 12+ (Starts 9/11)
Pilates
Adults and Teenagers: Please contact Jill if you are interested in classes at the following times: Monday and Tuesday at 10 or 1; or if you want a special time and can get a group of 5 or more together. Workshops for Dancers TBA Limited Time Special Promotion: Buy your first package of 10 Privates for $375 (Savings of $375) Buy your first package of 10 mat classes for $100 (savings of $50)
Recital Info
2011 TBA
Recital DVD
Recital photos
Performance Group/Competition
Save the Dates:
Master Class Weekend 10/9-10/10
Cave Creek WICKED 10/30
State Fair 11/7 @12:00
CO Dance November 19th-21st
LADM March 5th-6th