Intensive Programs
Intensive 1, 2 and 3: While dancers are strongly encouraged to enroll in ALL classes designated as “Intensive”, a minimum of three weekly ballet/Pointe classes is a requirement. Students wishing to perform in a jazz/lyrical piece must also be enrolled in the appropriate Intensive Jazz technique class.
“CAPA helped me to grow in many ways: Technically, my classes gave me advanced skill and strength. Artistically, my teachers, especially my mentor, Miss Ashley Feinsinger, gave me creativity and passion. Emotionally, my teachers, studio directors, and fellow dancers provided a warm environment that nurtured my deep love of dance from a very young age. I’m so happy that I grew up in, and will always be part of, the CAPA family.”
Michele Carter
Sophomore Dance Major, Juilliard School
Open Academy and Recreational
The Open Academy offers our dancers classes of exceptional quality and fun at CAPA. This is a wonderful option for students who love to learn and perform but due to time constraints are unable to complete the requirements in the “academy” or “intensive academy” programs. CAPA offers classes for pre-teens (ages 8-12) and teens (ages 13 and up). Also included in the OPEN ACADEMY are acrobatics, aerial dance, voice and hip hop classes.
“Our family has enjoyed the CAPA community for seven years. We initially chose the studio (for our then 3-yr old daughter) based on the quality of dance instruction but found ourselves immersed in a warm, loving community. The teachers respectfully engage the dancers with age-appropriate choreography that is both challenging and fun. Recital is my favorite weekend of the year! I love to see all the children dance and am always amazed to see their progress and growth. We can’t say enough great things about CAPA…it certainly has added tremendous value to our family!”
Michael and Connie Brown, parents of Lauren Brown
Academy Classes
Academy Classes
Classes in the Academy are offered for students ages six and up.
Primary: 1 hour 15 minutes combination class consisting of 45 minutes ballet and 30 minutes tap. Primary students are also eligible for hip hop kids, primary jazz technique, acrobatics and group voice.
Level 1: 1 hour 30 minutes combination class consisting of 1 hour ballet and 30 minutes tap/jazz. Level 1 students are also eligible for level 1 ballet technique, level 1 jazz technique, beginning tap technique, level 1 lyrical, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Suggested Classes: one additional level one ballet technique class
Level 1 invitational “1i”: 4 hour combination class consisting of 2 hours ballet, 1 hour tap and 1 hour jazz. A teacher’s recommendation is required for enrollment. Level 1 “I” students are also eligible for level 1 ballet technique, level 1i jazz technique, beginning tap technique, level 1i lyrical, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Suggested Classes: Additional Jazz technique or lyrical class
Level 2: 2 hour combination class consisting of 1 hour ballet and 1 hour tap/jazz. Level 2 students are also eligible for level 2 ballet technique, level 2 jazz technique, beginning tap technique, level 2 lyrical, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Suggested Classes: One additional ballet technique class and a tap or jazz technique class
Level 2 invitational “2i”: 3 hour combination class consisting of 1 hour ballet, 1 hour jazz and 1 hour tap. A teacher’s recommendation is required for enrollment. Level 2 “I” students are also eligible for level 2i ballet technique, level 2i jazz technique, intermediate tap technique, level 2i lyrical, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics, and group voice.
Required Classes: One additional ballet technique class and one additional jazz or lyrical class.
Level 3: 2 hour combination class consisting of 1 hour ballet and 1 hour tap/jazz. Level 3 students are also eligible for level 3 ballet technique, level 3 jazz technique, beginning tap technique, level 3 lyrical, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Suggested Classes: One additional ballet technique class and a tap or jazz technique class
Level 3 invitational “3i”: 3 hour combination class consisting of 1 hour ballet, 1 hour jazz and 1 hour tap. A teacher’s recommendation is required for enrollment. Level 3 “I” students are also eligible for level 3i ballet technique, level 3i jazz technique, intermediate tap technique, level 3i lyrical, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Required Classes: One additional ballet technique class and one additional jazz/lyrical class
Level 4: 2 hour 30 minutes combination class consisting of 1 hour ballet/pre-pointe and 1 hour 30 minutes jazz/tap. A teacher’s recommendation is required for enrollment. Level 4 students are also
eligible for level 4 ballet technique/pre-pointe, level 4 jazz technique, intermediate tap technique, level 4 lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Required Classes: One additional ballet technique class
Level 4 invitational “4i”: 3 hour 30 minutes combination class consisting of 1 hour 15 minutes ballet, 1 hour 15 minutes of jazz and 1 hour tap. A teacher’s recommendation is required for enrollment. Level 4 “I” students are also eligible for level 4i ballet technique/pre-pointe, level 4i jazz technique, intermediate tap technique, level 4i lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Required Classes: Two additional ballet technique classes and one additional jazz/lyrical class
Level 5: 3 hour 15 minutes combination class consisting of 1 hour 15 minutes ballet, 1 hour jazz and 1 hour tap. A teacher’s recommendation is required for enrollment. Level 5 students are also eligible for level 5 ballet technique/pointe, level 5 jazz technique, intermediate tap technique, level 5 lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Required Classes: One additional ballet technique class
Level 5 invitational “5i”: 3 hour 30 minutes combination class consisting of 1 hour 15 minutes ballet, 1 hour 15 minutes of jazz and 1 hour tap. A teacher’s recommendation is required for enrollment. Level 5 “I” students are also eligible for level 5i ballet technique/pointe, level 5i jazz technique, intermediate tap technique, level 5i lyrical/contemporary, hip hop, aerial dance, acrobatics and group voice.
Required Classes: Two additional ballet technique classes and one additional jazz/lyrical class
Pointe: For the safety and well-being of our dancers, pointe classes are by invitation only. Invitations are based upon age, experience, physical and technical development of the dancer and overall classroom behavior and attendance. New Pointe students are recommended in both the fall and spring of each school term. To maintain proper technique, all CAPA Pointe students must attend a minimum of THREE weekly ballet classes in addition to their weekly pointe class.
Aerial
Calling all dancers and acrobats! Here’s an exciting new challenge! This class will feature Acrobatics, Stretch/ Contortion, and Aerial Training. Aerial training is a safe and fun way to learn the beautiful art of flying, as seen in Cirque du Soleil and the new Broadway show, Spiderman. Students will learn on the trapeze, the hammock, and the tissues.
CAPA is so excited to have the amazing aerialists from AIRealistic (http://www.airealistic.com) here to teach. We are the only school in Camarillo to offer these special classes.
Mommy & Me and Preschool
PRE ACADEMY CLASSES
Classes in the Pre-Academy are specifically designed for CAPA dancers ages one and a half to six. Pre-Academy students are introduced to basic technique, terminology and artistry in a warm, nurturing and FUN environment. In addition to their appropriate combination class, Pre-Academy students are eligible for Preschool Music. P2 and P3 students are also eligible for Pre-Hip Hop.
Mommy and Me: 30 minutes pre-ballet and creative movement with Mommy or Daddy by the student’s side.
P1-P3: 1 hour preschool combination class consisting of 30 minutes ballet, 10 minutes tumbling and 20 minutes tap.
“CAPA touched my life in so many amazing ways. I made lifelong friends, gained confidence in myself, and grew as a dancer thanks to my wonderfully talented teachers. After my great experiences at CAPA, I’m never going to be able to stop dancing.”
Cristy Lopez
Sophomore, California Polytechnic State University
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