Dance Program at Playhouse in the Park

National award-winning choreographer Matthew Kiel has joined the Playhouse in the Park staff to offer dance classes for everyone ages 3 and up.  Classes include Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Ballroom.

All class sizes will be limited to offer personal attention and growth for each student. The playhouse offers students the chance to perform for thousands of people each year through the regular show season. Students will have the chance to be in showcase performances twice a year. Dance students can also participate in special workshop classes that are taught throughout the year and summer.

Matthew Kiel has a BA in Dance an AA in Music and is certified by the American Ballroom Association. Some highlights of his experience include: 

• Award winning Choreographer for Six Flags Theme Parks
• Dancer for the Andy Williams Show and others in Branson, MO
• Danced for many venues across the US: The Paris Hotel and Casino, The Hilton Hotel and Casino, The Kennedy Center, Opryland Hotel, Gaylord Texan, Six Flags New Jersey, and many others
• Taught for the #1 Arthur Murray Studio in Los Angeles, CA and the #1 ranked ballroom teacher, Tony Delgado in Las Vegas, NV where he worked with high profile and celebrity clientele
• In 2006 was ranked in the top 20 Ballroom teachers in the world by Arthur Murray
• Currently, guest teaches throughout the Southeast at numerous Studios and Theatres.

Registration Fee: $25 per student/ $15.00 for each additional student (non-refundable)
Tuition and Payment: Monthly payments are due on the first class of every month – a $10.00 late charge will be added for all late payments after the 10th of each month.
Semester Payments Discount: 10% off (August-December, January-May)
Full year Payments Discount: 15% off (August-May)
Note: August Tuition will be pro-rated to ½ tuition fees.

Tuition Dues
45 min per week 38.00 a month
1 hour per week 42.00 a month
1 hour 15 min per week 46.00 a month
1 ½ hour per week 54.00 a month
1 hour 45 min per week 58.00 a month
2 hours per week 62.00 a month
2 hours 15 min per week 66.00 a month
2 ½ hours per week 73.00 a month
2 hours 45 min per week 76.00 a month
3 hours per week 80.00 a month
3 hours 15 min per week 88.00 a month
3 ½ hours per week 92.00 a month
3 hours 45 min per week 98.00 a month
Unlimited classes 105.00 a month
Family Discount is 20% for each additional child or adult
Playhouse Dance Company members receive a 15% discount off their monthly class tuition. Extra fees and restriction apply.

Fall 2011 Schedule
Monday:
3:45-4:45 Jazz/Tap Combo (7-10)
4:45-5:45 Ballet (11-13)
5:45-6:30 Theater Jazz (11-13)
8:15-9:30 Theater Jazz (13-up)
Tuesday:
3:45-4:45 Pre-Ballet/Tap Combo (5-6)
4:45-6:00 Ballet/Contemporary (13-up)
6:00-6:30 Stretch and Tone
Wednesday:
1:45-2:30 Creative Movement (3-4)
4:30-5:15 Hip Hop 9-12)
5:30-6:00 Theater Company
8:15-9:00 Hip Hop (13-up)
Thursday:
3:45-4:30 Jazz (6-9)
4:30-5:15 Ballet (7-10)
5:15-6:00 Ballroom (13-up)
6:00-6:30 Stretch and Tone

Ballroom for Children and Adults
Private Lessons by Appointment only
*a 5 min class turn over period applies to each class for drop off and pick up
*some classes may have pre-requisite
*schedule is tentative - if there is a class you would like to take but it is not on the schedule please inform us
*ages are just guidelines; some students may be placed in higher or lower age groups.

Matthew Kiel - 251-382-3966