Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Lyrical Upper Level 2 (Previously Lyrical Teen 2) - Add to your lyrical skills and join this exciting class where we join the techniques of ballet, jazz and modern dance to convey emotion in story-telling. We will use many styles of music to learn thematic elements while we also improve our grace and technique. Props such as ribbons, scarves and fabrics may be used. This is a yearlong class and students will be performing in all four performances for our Spring Dance Show “For Such A Time As This” . Dress Rehearsal and Shows are April 23-26. This Class will be in Show A and B. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here in the class files and on our website. Click on Programs - Dance. Mandatory new parent meeting over Zoom at 7pm September 15th. Spring semester’s Admin fee includes the $25 show costume rental fee. There will be an optional $10 show t-shirt.
Requirements:
2 years of previous dance experience. (2 Ballet or 1 Ballet and 1 Lyrical recommended) or teacher approval.
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
Lyrical Upper Level 2 (Previously Lyrical Teen 2) - Add to your lyrical skills and join this exciting class where we join the techniques of ballet, jazz and modern dance to convey emotion in story-telling. We will use many styles of music to learn thematic elements while we also improve our grace and technique. Props such as ribbons, scarves and fabrics may be used.
This is a yearlong class and students will be performing in all four performances for our Spring Dance Show “For Such A Time As This” . Dress Rehearsal and Shows are April 23-26. This Class will be in Show A and B. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here in the class files and on our website. Click on Programs - Dance. Mandatory new parent meeting over Zoom at 7pm September 15th. Spring semester’s Admin fee includes the $25 show costume rental fee. There will be an optional $10 show t-shirt.
Requirements:
2 years of previous dance experience. (2 Ballet or 1 Ballet and 1 Lyrical recommended) or teacher approval.
Tuesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Lyrical Contemporary Upper Level 3 - (Previously Advanced Lyrical & Contemporary) Step into a deeper level of artistry with our advanced lyrical and contemporary class. This year-long program is designed for experienced dancers ready to refine their technique while exploring dance as a powerful form of emotional and artistic expression.
Dancers will learn to interpret movement with intention—telling stories and conveying emotions through style, flow, and musicality. The class encourages versatility, helping students embody a wide range of movement qualities and emotional tones.
Training will focus on spatial and body awareness, floor work, proper alignment, efficient muscle use, and dynamic movement. We’ll also explore the expressive use of body weight and breath. Students will have opportunities to choreograph and contribute creatively to class performances.
Proper dance attire is required, along with ballet or lyrical shoes. Hair should be pulled back from the face, and dancers should bring a labeled water bottle to each class.
This is a yearlong class and students will be performing in all four performances for our Spring Dance Show “For Such A Time As This” . Dress Rehearsal and Shows are April 23-26. This Class will be in Show A and B. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here in the class files and on our website. Click on Programs - Dance. Mandatory new parent meeting over Zoom at 7pm September 15th. Spring semester’s Admin fee includes the $25 show costume rental fee. There will be an optional $10 show t-shirt.
Tuesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Step into a deeper level of artistry with our advanced lyrical and contemporary class. This year-long program is designed for experienced dancers ready to refine their technique while exploring dance as a powerful form of emotional and artistic expression.
Dancers will learn to interpret movement with intention—telling stories and conveying emotions through style, flow, and musicality. The class encourages versatility, helping students embody a wide range of movement qualities and emotional tones.
Training will focus on spatial and body awareness, floor work, proper alignment, efficient muscle use, and dynamic movement. We’ll also explore the expressive use of body weight and breath. Students will have opportunities to choreograph and contribute creatively to class performances.
Proper dance attire is required, along with ballet or lyrical shoes. Hair should be pulled back from the face, and dancers should bring a labeled water bottle to each class.
This class will perform in Show A & B of our Spring Dance Show in April. Please read the Dance Department Syllabus for all the details. Spring Admin fee includes a $25 costume rental fee.
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is required. Students need to have taken a class such as ballet, tap or hip hop jazz for at least one year. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We will be dancing with props including scarves or ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes and their hair pulled back away from their face. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Students will be performing in a Winter Showcase on January 19th as well as the Spring Dance Show in May (16th-19th). Parents please view and sign our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information. It is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance - Dance Department or at this link: https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/dance.
Requirements:
Dancer must have taken at least one year of ballet or other dance. Parents are required to view and sign the dance department syllabus available at: https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/dance and parents new to the dance department need to attend a Mandatory Parent Meeting on Monday, October 2nd at 7pm.
Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is required. Students need to have taken a class such as ballet, tap or hip hop jazz for at least one year. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We will be dancing with props including scarves or ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes and their hair pulled back away from their face. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Admin fee includes costume fee. This class will be performing in two performances for our Nutcracker presentation (December 5th-8th) as well as the Spring Dance Show “Moses and The God Who Delivers” (May 15th-18th). This Class will be in Show A. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance - Dance Department. Each semester’s Admin fee includes the show costume rental fee.
Requirements:
Dancer must have taken at least one year of ballet or other dance.
Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is required. Students need to have taken a class such as ballet, tap or hip hop jazz for at least one year. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We will be dancing with props including scarves or ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes and their hair pulled back away from their face. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Admin fee includes costume fee. This class will be performing in two performances for our Spring Dance Show “Moses and The God Who Delivers” (May 15th-18th). This Class will be in Show A. PLEASE READ our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance. Mandatory parent meeting 7pm 2/24.
Requirements:
Dancer must have taken at least one year of ballet or other dance.
Wednesday - Dance Studio A - 116: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Students will learn to dance with expression and artistry, using differing emotions and styles of music. Previous dance experience is required. Students need to have taken a class such as ballet, tap or hip hop jazz for at least one year. Student’s basic dance skills will be strengthened and they will be stretched to explore dance as an art and means of communicating ideas. We will be dancing with props including scarves or ribbons. Students should wear loose-fitting clothes, ballet, jazz, or lyrical shoes and their hair pulled back away from their face. This is a year long class and students will be asked to commit to attending for the entire year. Students will be performing in a Winter Showcase on January 19th as well as the Spring Dance Show in May (16th-19th). Parents please view and sign our syllabus containing more details about the shows and pertinent dance class information. It is located here on our website. Click on Programs - Dance - Dance Department or at this link: https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/dance.
Requirements:
Dancer must have taken at least one year of ballet or other dance. Parents are required to view and sign the dance department syllabus available at: https://fphrc.groupzu.com/page/view/dance and parents new to the dance department need to attend a Mandatory Parent Meeting on Monday, October 2nd at 7pm.
This selection requires a previous audition and teacher approval. Only students who attended auditions and were selected for the team may register. Malach Emunah (ME) is a Christ-centered dance performance team under the umbrella of Firmly Planted Family (FPF) with the intent of sharing worshipful, high-quality performances while helping students grow in both their faith and dance skills. This selection is for those who have been accepted onto the LYRICAL team.
Requirements:
Becoming a member of ME requires an audition, resume submission, and a short essay from the student answering specific prompts. In order to apply, students should be between the ages of 10-14 (potential for age exemptions) and dance at an intermediate level with previous dance experience. To keep the team at a high-quality level, not all who apply will be accepted. Additionally, students will be expected to sign and adhere to the behavior contract given at the time of membership/orientation.
We will explore marine life within the deep, blue sea. We will touch on geography, currents, and cover the different ocean zones and the diverse creatures that live in each of them, from the beautiful coral reef to the largest whale to ever live. Students will have labs, hands-on activities, and will work together towards our class project “The Ocean Wall”. This will be a wall display of marine life in the different ocean zones, from the beach down to the deep black trench of the ocean.
Requirements:
Must be able to read at least 4th grade level, write complete sentences, participate in class discussions, and work with others as a team.