329 West Mifflin St
Madison, WI 53703
608.255.2211

2022-23 School Year

Schedule and Registration September 6, 2022-May 21, 2023


LEARN FROM world acclaimed guest artists from around the country - along-side Kanopy’s Artistic Directors and Faculty. Deepen your dance technique and artistry. Learn how to create your own dances- expressing your own creative voice. Learn, and learn about, these modern dance techniques, their different foundations toward the physical art of movement, their beginnings, and how artists through time create and find inspiration. Train in ballet, learn repertory from modern and ballet masterworks of our time. Dive into the beautiful and intricate Bharatanatyam, a prominent form of Indian Classical Dance - learning to dance complex rhythms and technique. Curriculum: Modern (Graham is focus, with Humphrey, Hawkins, Sokolow, and Horton, Limon) Techniques, Ballet, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Variations, Contemporary, Repertory, Choreography & Improvisation; and Bharatanatyam.

PLACEMENT: Kanopy Academy Students enroll in their current level as follows: Beginning = Level 1-2 (ages 5-8) Beginning/Beginning-Intermediate = Level 3 (ages 8-11); Beginning-Intermediate/Intermediate = Level 4 (ages 10-14); Advanced-Intermediate = Level 5 (ages 12-adult); Advanced= Level 6 (ages 13-adult); Kanopy2 pre pro trainee program (ages 14+-adult).

Placement level is determined by the directors. Please email us if you are unsure of your level. [email protected]. New students to Kanopy- please choose your level. If you are unsure, contact us at [email protected]. Placement adjustments may be made the first week of classes.

Want to be a part of Kanopy 2? For ages 14-adult, Advanced Pre-Professional trainee & performance program, please contact us at [email protected]. Also see Kanopy 2 page for more information.

Adult Students may attend at their appropriate level. See Schedule. Please inquire at [email protected]

TUITION: Registration and Tuition Payment are required to secure a place and are due on or before September 1, 2022. In-Person space is limited to ensure the health and safety of students and faculty, and is on a first come, first serve basis. Enrollment is ongoing through the year and is subject to availability. School Year enrollment has a payment plan option you may choose during registration process. Students who are unable to register for the entire school year may register per quarter at a higher tuition rate. No refunds.

IN-PERSON: We welcome students in-person safely, with limited class sizes, following state and county health and safety guidelines. Do not attend class if you are feeling ill, have fever, or other flu/covid symptoms. Make up class by attending an additional class once healthy. (If required, we will be able to pivot to virtual learning with our new hi-tech system.)

We are located at 329 West Mifflin St., next to Madison Opera Center and across from Overture Parking Ramp. Parking drop-off on street, Madison Opera Lot, or Overture Parking Ramp.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Water bottle, snacks/lunch if enrolled in multiple classes in a row. Dance attire required. Only fitted warmups allowed. Barefoot for most classes, ballet slippers for ballet, hair secured off face, no large jewelry (for safety reasons). Journal to write in. No cell phone usage in studio or dressing rooms except for creative projects, or if given permission by directors or faculty.

CALENDAR:

School Year Sept 6, 2022-May 21, 2023
Quarter 1: Sept 6-Oct 30
Quarter 2: Oct 31-Jan 22
Quarter 3: Jan 23-Mar 19
Quarter 4: Mar 20-May 21

NO CLASSES (Holidays & Shows):

Oct 17-23 Kanopy Redux: No Limits (performance week rehearsals for KDC, K2)
Nov 21-27 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 5-11: Winter Fantasia (performance week rehearsals for Academy participants, KDC, K2)
Dec 24-Jan 13: Winter Break
Mar 6-12: Kanopy Dance Company Show (performance week rehearsals for KDC, K2)
Mar 27-Apr 2: Spring Break (rehearsals for KDC)
Apr 24-30: Kanopy Dance Company Show (performance week rehearsals for KDC, K2)
May 19-20: Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase (dress rehearsal & performances for Academy, K2)

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:

Winter Fantasia: academy students who are enrolled for the entire school year, who are at least 9 years of age, and in levels 3-6 may be invited to participate in this Kanopy Dance Company and Kanopy 2 show. Saturday & Sunday rehearsals in the fall will be required as well as weeknights of show week. Performances are Dec. 8-11, 2022, Overture Center for the Arts, Promenade Hall. Tickets: overture.org

Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase (featuring select dances of students own choreography all levels), and Kanopy 2. Saturday May 20, 2023, show times 2 and 5pm, Overture Center for the Arts, Promenade Hall. Tickets overture.org

Kanopy 2 dancers may be invited to understudy, second cast or cast in Kanopy Dance Company performances throughout the season.

Faculty: Maya Finman-Palmer, Robert E. Cleary, Georgia Corner, Samantha Geracht, Luis Gabriel Zaragoza, Brian Norris, Lisa Thurrell and Ann Marie Loesch, Meenakshi Ganesan, Edward Salas, Katie Sovik.


Class Offerings:
Kanopy 2 (K2)
Level 6 Advanced
Level 5 Advanced-Intermediate
Level 4 Beginning-Intermediate/Intermediate
Level 3 Beginning/Advanced Beginning
Level 1-2 Beginning
Adult Classes



Kanopy 2 (K2)

Pre-Professional training program for advanced dancers ages 14-26. Performance opportunities include Winter Fantasia (Dec) and Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase (May) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org. Kanopy 2 dancers may be invited to understudy, second cast or be cast in additional Kanopy Dance Company performances throughout the season and various outreach performances. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled. Tuesday,Thursday,Friday, Saturday afternoon and evening classes & rehearsals are required. Monday, Wednesday classes encouraged. Dancers who want additional classes in Graham Modern and Ballet may attend lower levels. Weekday morning classes and rehearsals not required for those in high school. If special schedule arrangements are needed, coordinate with the directors prior to first day. By permission/audition: [email protected]

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Ballet Co Class
11:15am-1:45pm Co Rehearsal 11:15am-1:45pm Co Rehearsal 11:15am-1:45pm Co Rehearsal
12:45-2pm Graham Modern
4:30-5:15pm Choreography & Improv 4:30-5:45pm Graham Modern 4:30-5:45pm Hawkins Modern 2-3:15pm Ballet
5:30-6:30pm Humphrey Modern 5:15-6:30pm Graham Modern 5:45-8pm Kanopy2 Rehearsal 5:45-7pm Ballet 3:30-6pm Co and K2 Rehearsal
6:30-7:30pm Contemporary/ Cunningham/ Limon/Horton Modern (various weeks) 6:30-7:30pm Sokolow Modern 6:30-7:30pm Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance 7-7:30pm Pointe/Variations

Tuition: $3400 All Classes



Level 6

For advanced dancers ages 13-adult. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in 4 days per week of 9 or more classes held in the afternoon and evenings on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Additional electives offered on Mondays and Wednesdays. Dancers registered for unlimited classes, who want additional classes in Graham Modern and Ballet, may attend lower level classes; or if not registered for unlimited, may register in each level.

Performance opportunities may include Winter Fantasia (Dec 8-11) and Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase (May 20) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org.

Rehearsals for Winter Fantasia will be held on Saturday and Sundays in the fall, Rehearsals for the Kanopy2 & Academy Showcase will primarily be held during choreography class time and additional weekend rehearsals in the spring.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Ballet Co Class
12:45-2pm Graham Modern
2-3:15pm Ballet
4:30-5:15pm Choreography/ Improv 4:30-5:45pm Graham Modern 4:30-5:45pm Hawkins Modern
5:30-6:30pm Humphrey Modern 5:15-6:30pm Graham/Modern 5:45-7pm Ballet
6:30-7:30pm Contemporary/ Cunningham/ Limon/Horton Modern various weeks 6:30-7:30pm Sokolow Modern 6:30-7:30pm Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance 7-7:30pm Pointe/ Variations

Full Year

Tuition: $3200 unlimited classes per week
$3060 9 classes per week
$2760 6 classes per week
$2460 4 classes per week
$1360 2 classes per week
$720 1 class per week

Single Term

Tuition: $900/term unlimited classes per week
$820/term 9 classes per week
$720/term 6 classes per week
$660/term 4 classes per week
$360/term 2 classes per week
$200/term 1 class per week



Level 5

For Advanced-Intermediate dancers ages 12-adult. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in 4 days per week of 9 or more classes held in the afternoon and evenings on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Dancers registered for unlimited classes, who want additional classes in Graham Modern and Ballet, may attend lower levels, or if not unlimited, may register in each level. Dancers may also get permission to attend higher levels.

Performance opportunities may include Winter Fantasia (Dec 8-11) and Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase (May 20) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org.

Rehearsals for Winter Fantasia will be held on Saturday and Sundays in the fall, Rehearsals for the Kanopy2 & Academy Showcase will primarily be held during choreography class time and additional weekend rehearsals in the spring.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
10:15-11:30am Ballet
11:45am-12:30pm Choreography/Improv
12:45-2pm Graham Modern
4:30-5:30pm Graham Modern 4:30-6 Ballet (1st 15 min stretch/ strength ballet starting at 4:45) 4:30-5:45pm Hawkins Modern
5:30-6:30pm Humphrey Modern 5:15-6:30pm Graham Modern 6-6:30pm Pointe/Pre-Pointe
6:30-7:30pm Contemporary/ Cunningham/ Limon/ Horton Modern various weeks 6:30-7:30pm Sokolow Modern 6:30-7:30pm Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance

Full Year

Tuition: $3200 unlimited classes per week
$3060 9 classes per week
$2760 6 classes per week
$2460 4 classes per week
$1360 2 classes per week
$720 1 class per week

Single Term

Tuition: $900/term unlimited classes per week
$820/term 9 classes per week
$720/term 6 classes per week
$660/term 4 classes per week
$360/term 2 classes per week
$200/term 1 class per week



Level 4

For Beginning-Intermediate/Intermediate dancers ages 10-14. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in 3-4 days per week of 9 or more classes held in the afternoon and evenings on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Dancers registered for unlimited classes, who want additional classes in Graham Modern and Ballet, may attend lower levels, or if not unlimited, may register in each level. Dancers may also get permission to attend higher levels of Graham Modern if they are almost ready for the next level.

Performance opportunities may include Winter Fantasia (Dec 8-11) and Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase (May 20) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org.

Rehearsals for Winter Fantasia will be held on Saturday and Sundays in the fall, Rehearsals for the Kanopy2 & Academy Showcase will primarily be held during choreography class time and additional weekend rehearsals in the spring.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
11:30am-12:45pm Ballet
12:45-2pm Graham Modern
3:15-4:30pm Ballet 2-2:45pm Choreography/Improv
4:30-5:30pm Graham Modern 4:45-6pm Graham Modern
5:30-6:30pm Humphrey Modern 6-6:30pm Choreography/Improv
6:30-7:30pm Contemporary/ Cunningham/ Limon/Horton Modern various weeks 6:30-7:30pm Sokolow Modern 6:30-7:30pm Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance

Full Year

Tuition: $3200 unlimited classes per week
$3060 9 classes per week
$2760 6 classes per week
$2460 4 classes per week
$1360 2 classes per week
$720 1 class per week

Single Term

Tuition: $900/term unlimited classes per week
$820/term 9 classes per week
$720/term 6 classes per week
$660/term 4 classes per week
$360/term 2 classes per week
$200/term 1 class per week



Level 3

For Beginning/Advanced Beginning dancers ages 8-11. Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in 2-3 days per week of 4 or more classes held in the afternoon and evenings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

Performance opportunities may include Winter Fantasia (Dec 8-11) and Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase (May 20) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org.

Rehearsals for Winter Fantasia will be held on Saturday and Sundays in the fall, Rehearsals for the Kanopy2 & Academy Showcase will primarily be held during choreography class time and additional weekend rehearsals in the spring.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
4:45-6pm Graham Modern 9:15-10am Ballet
6-6:30pm Choreography/Improv 10-11am Graham Modern
6:30-7:30pm Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance 11:15-11:45am Choreography/Improv

Full Year

Tuition: $2760 6 classes per week
$2460 4 classes per week
$1680 3 classes per week
$1360 2 classes per week
$720 1 class per week

Single Term

Tuition: $720/term 6 classes per week
$660/term 4 classes per week
$460/term 3 classes per week
$360/term 2 classes per week
$200/term 1 class per week



Level 1-2

For Beginning dancers ages 5-8. Learn foundations of dance technique, modern, ballet and creative dance. Two classes per week encouraged. Learn dance skills, enjoy dance games, creative exploration, learn to work together in groups and create dances.

Students perform in the Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase May 20, 2023 at Overture Center for the Arts, Promenade Hall. Performances at 2 & 5pm. Tickets overture.org.

Dress rehearsal will be held on Friday May 19 at 5pm (TBA) at the Overture Center for the Arts Promenade Hall.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
4:45-5:45pm
Creative Modern/Ballet
Ages 7-8
4:45-5:45pm
Creative Modern/Ballet
Ages 5-6
4:45-5:45pm
Creative Modern/Ballet
Ages 7-8
12:30-1:30pm
Creative Modern/Ballet
Ages 5-6

Full Year

Tuition: $1360 2 classes per week
$720 1 class per week

Single Term

Tuition: $360/term 2 classes per week
$200/term 1 class per week



Adult Classes

For Beginner through advanced dancers. Classes in modern techniques, ballet, contemporary.

TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdayMonday
9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Graham Co Class 9:30-11am Ballet Co Class 9-10:15am Graham Modern Beg/continuing Adult
4:30-6pm Int Ballet (1st 15 min is stretch/strength, ballet starting at 4:45) 4:30-5:45pm Adv/Int Graham Modern 4:30-5:45pm Int Hawkins Modern 12:45-2pm Adv/Int Graham Modern
5:15-6:30pm Int/Adv Graham Modern 6:30-7:30pm Beg Bharatanatyam Indian Classical Dance 5:45-7pm Adv/Int Ballet 2-3:15pm Adv/Int Ballet 5:30-6:30pm Int Humphrey Modern
6:30-7:30pm Int Sokolow Modern 6:30-7:30pm Int Contemporary/ Cunningham/ Limon/Horton Modern various weeks

Full Year

Tuition: $3200 unlimited classes per week
$3060 9 classes per week
$2760 6 classes per week
$2460 4 classes per week
$1360 2 classes per week
$720 1 class per week

Single Term

Tuition: $900/term unlimited classes per week
$820/term 9 classes per week
$720/term 6 classes per week
$660/term 4 classes per week
$360/term 2 classes per week
$200/term 1 class per week

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