2023-24 School Year
Schedule and Registration September 5, 2023-May 19, 2024
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. Curriculum: Modern (Graham, Humphrey, Hawkins,
Sokolow, Horton, Limon) Techniques, Ballet, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Contemporary,
Repertory, Choreography & Improvisation; Bharatanatyam Classical Indian
Dance; and core/functional movement class for adults of all levels.
PLACEMENT:
Beginning = Level 1-2 (ages 6-8)
Beginning/Advanced-Beginning = Level 3 (ages 8-12)
Beginning/Beginning-Intermediate = Level 4 (ages 12-16)
Intermediate/Advanced-Intermediate = Level 5 (ages 12-adult)
Advanced = Level 6 (ages 13-adult)
Kanopy2 = Pre-Professional Training Program (ages 14+-adult) by audition or permission
Adult classes = Beginner-Advanced and Open Levels
Placement level is determined by the directors. Placement adjustments may
be made the first week of classes. Adult Students may attend at their
appropriate level. See Schedule. Please inquire at
[email protected].
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.
TUITION: Registration and Tuition Payment are required to secure a
place and are due on or before September 1, 2023. Space is limited 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.
MISSED CLASSES: 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.
LOCATION: 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 5, 2023-May 18, 2024
Quarter 1: Sept 5-Oct 29
Quarter 2: Oct 30-Jan 21
Quarter 3: Jan 22-Mar 17
Quarter 4: Mar 18-May 19
NO CLASSES (Holidays & Performances):
Oct 16-22 Kanopy Dance Company's Shades of Light, Overture Center
Nov 20-25 Thanksgiving Break
Nov 26-Dec 3: Winter Fantasia (rehearsals and performances for Academy participants, Company and Kanopy 2)
Dec 24-Jan 14: Winter Break
Feb 26-Mar 3: Kanopy Dance Company's Graham: In HER Voice, Overture Center
Mar 25-31: Spring Break
Apr 15-21: Kanopy Dance Company's ConFLUENCE: A Prelude, Overture Center
May 17-18: Kanopy 2 & Academy's The Next Generation, Overture Center
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES:
Winter Fantasia: Reimagined: Nov 30-Dec 3, 2023 at the Overture Center
A holiday favorite - open to academy students in Levels 3-6, participation forms
will be emailed out in late September. Students must be available for rehearsals
on Saturday afternoons in October and November, a few Sunday afternoons, and
evening rehearsals the week of the performances. Tickets: overture.org
Kanopy 2 & Academy Showcase: The Next Generation May 18, 2024, 2pm & 5pm, at the Overture Center
An end of the school year performance - for all academy students in Levels 1-6
and Kanopy 2. Students must be available for rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday
afternoons in late April and early May. Tickets overture.org
Kanopy Dance Company Season: 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.
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. All classes and rehearsals are required. (Weekday
morning classes and rehearsals not required for those in high school, however
some students may choose to get permission from their schools to attend these
classes.) If special schedule arrangements are needed, coordinate with the
directors prior to first day. By permission/audition: [email protected]
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Tuition: |
$3500 All Classes |
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Level 6
For advanced dancers ages 13-adult. Students are encouraged to enroll in 4-5
days per week of 9 or more classes.
Performance opportunities include Winter Fantasia (Dec) and Kanopy 2 & Academy
Showcase (May) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org.
Rehearsals for Winter Fantasia will be held on Saturdays and Sundays in Oct
and Nov. Rehearsals for the Kanopy2 & Academy Showcase will primarily be held
during choreography class time and additional weekend rehearsals in late April
and early May
Full Year
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Tuition: |
$3300 unlimited classes per week |
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$3160 9 classes per week |
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$2860 6 classes per week |
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$2520 4 classes per week |
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$1460 2 classes per week |
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$730 1 class per week |
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Single Term
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Tuition: |
$925/term unlimited classes per week |
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$880/term 9 classes per week |
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$780/term 6 classes per week |
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$660/term 4 classes per week |
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$390/term 2 classes per week |
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$200/term 1 class per week |
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Level 5
For Intermediate/Advanced-Intermediate dancers ages 12-adult. Students are
encouraged to enroll in 4-5 days per week of 9 or more classes.
Performance opportunities include Winter Fantasia (Dec) and Kanopy 2 & Academy
Showcase (May) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org.
Rehearsals for Winter Fantasia will be held on Saturday and Sundays in Oct &
Nov, Rehearsals for the Kanopy2 & Academy Showcase will primarily be held during
choreography class time and additional weekend rehearsals in late April and early
May.
Full Year
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Tuition: |
$3300 unlimited classes per week |
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$3160 9 classes per week |
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$2860 6 classes per week |
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$2520 4 classes per week |
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$1460 2 classes per week |
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$730 1 class per week |
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Single Term
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Tuition: |
$925/term unlimited classes per week |
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$880/term 9 classes per week |
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$780/term 6 classes per week |
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$660/term 4 classes per week |
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$390/term 2 classes per week |
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$200/term 1 class per week |
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Level 4
For Beginning/Beginning-Intermediate dancers ages 12-16. Students are encouraged
to enroll in 3-4 days per week of 4 or more classes.
Performance opportunities include Winter Fantasia (Dec) and Kanopy 2 & Academy
Showcase (May) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org.
Rehearsals for Winter Fantasia will be held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons
in Oct & Nov, Rehearsals for the Kanopy2 & Academy Showcase will primarily be
held during choreography class time and additional weekend rehearsals in late
April and early May.
Full Year
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Tuition: |
$3040 7 classes per week |
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$2860 6 classes per week |
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$2520 4 classes per week |
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$1460 2 classes per week |
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$730 1 class per week |
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Single Term
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Tuition: |
$830/term 7 classes per week |
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$780/term 6 classes per week |
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$660/term 4 classes per week |
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$390/term 2 classes per week |
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$200/term 1 class per week |
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Level 3
For Beginning/Advanced-Beginning dancers ages 8-12. Students are
encouraged to enroll in 2-3 days per week of 4 or more classes.
Performance opportunities include Winter Fantasia (Dec) and Kanopy 2 &
Academy Showcase (May) at Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets overture.org.
Rehearsals for Winter Fantasia will be held on Saturday and Sundays in Oct &
Nov, Rehearsals for the Kanopy2 & Academy Showcase will primarily be held
during choreography class time and additional weekend rehearsals in late April
and early May.
Full Year
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Tuition: |
$2860 6 classes per week |
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$2720 5 classes per week |
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$2520 4 classes per week |
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$1890 3 classes per week |
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$1460 2 classes per week |
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$730 1 class per week |
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Single Term
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Tuition: |
$780/term 6 classes per week |
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$710/term 5 classes per week |
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$660/term 4 classes per week |
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$495/term 3 classes per week |
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$390/term 2 classes per week |
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$200/term 1 class per week |
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Level 1-2
For Beginning dancers ages 6-8. 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) at Overture Center
for the Arts, Performances at 2 & 5pm. Tickets overture.org.
Dress rehearsal will be held the evening before at the Overture Center for the
Arts.
Full Year
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Tuition: |
$1460 2 classes per week |
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$730 1 class per week |
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Single Term
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Tuition: |
$390/term 2 classes per week |
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$200/term 1 class per week |
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Adult Classes
Beginner through advanced levels. Classes in modern techniques, ballet, and
core/flexibility training. Our Dance Body Works/Functional Movement classes
(full body workout) is open to all levels.
Enroll for the entire school year and take advantage of discounted rate and
a 10 month payment plan option.
Full Year
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Tuition: |
$3200 unlimited classes per week |
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$3060 9 classes per week |
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$2760 6 classes per week |
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$2460 4 classes per week |
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$1360 2 classes per week |
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$720 1 class per week |
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Single Term
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Tuition: |
$900/term unlimited classes per week |
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$820/term 9 classes per week |
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$720/term 6 classes per week |
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$660/term 4 classes per week |
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$360/term 2 classes per week |
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$200/term 1 class per week |
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