2023-2024

BALLET WITH THE CECCHETTI METHOD

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Joan’s Studio of Dance, located in Susanville California, has been training dancers of all ages for over 40 years. We specialize in Ceccehetti classical ballet, tap, character, and jazz. Our dance year runs from September and ends in June with our fun family friendly annual recital! We believe dance can be enjoyed by all and builds grace, poise, and self confidence both on and off the stage. Interested in trying a class? Stop by the studio to enroll today!

Cecchetti training is a rigorous method which pays careful attention to the laws of anatomy. It develops all of the qualities essential to the dancer: balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, “ballon” and more. It is classic in its purity and clear-cut style.

CCA offers three pre-syllabus examinations for younger children, ages 5 – 9, that will develop poise and musicality in a fun and creative environment. The Primary One, Two, and Three syllabus instills the love of dance and allows for creative expression. The teacher directs and leads the students during the examination. A teacher must hold the Grade I Teaching Certificate in order to present students at this level.

For students on a more serious track, the two lower student grades will develop proper placement of torso, hips, and legs without exceeding anatomical limitations. The coordination of arms and head are developed with a concentration on smooth transitions throughout the exercises.

A more mature sense of musicality and quality of movement is emphasized in the third and fourth levels. Students develop strength and stability in the demonstration of the pirouettes and grand allegro. Suppleness and smooth graceful movements are developed in these levels along with the coordination of head, arms, legs, and body. Students present a one-minute dance for the Grade IV examination demonstrating the ability to perform through unset movements. Dance provides teachers the opportunity to help develop the student’s awareness of choreographic concepts.

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Joan Zuehlke

OWNER & DIRECTOR

Joan is a Cecchetti fellow of the Cecchetti Council of America and has received her advanced professional teachers certificate in classical ballet. For Joan, dancing is her whole life. She loves to dance and to spread her knowledge through teaching. You can read Joan’s full Bio below.

Jillaine Singleton

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Jillaine has been dancing with Joan’s Studio of Dance for 21 years and teaching at the studio for 10 years. She has passed her Grade 7 Advanced Professional Exam and up to her Grade 3 teachers exam with the Cecchetti Method. She has also danced with various companies and academies and loves Lyrical and Contemporary styles.

Gabrielle Singleton

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Gabrielle has been dancing since she was 5 years old. She has passed her Grade 5 Cecchetti exam and has been trained in jazz, tap and lyrical.

Molly Bettencourt

DANCE INSTRUCTOR

 Molly has been dancing for 16 years and joined Joan’s Studio of Dance in 2013. She enjoys ballet, jazz, and pointe. She is a 2021 Lassen High School graduate and is currently enrolled in the Licensed Vocational Nursing program at LCC. This will be her first year as a dance instructor and she hopes to inspire her students to grow in their love for dance.

JOAN ZUEHLKE’S DANCE BIOGRAPHY

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Joan has been dancing most of her life, she began teaching at age 15 for the Pasadena Recreation Department. She performed with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in productions of the Nutcracker and various Stage plays & musicals. Joan performed with a touring group during World War II, entertaining servicemen in camps and hospitals with USO shows. As a teen Joan was deeply involved in Spanish Dancing taking classes under Raoul de Ramirez and performing in San Gabriel Festivals for 6 years.  After moving to Redding, California Joan taught with the Redding School of Dance for 2 years. Joan officially opened her own school in Redding in 1957 and later moved to Burney California. In 1973 Joan opened her school in Susanville, where it has been for 44 years.

Joan has been a member of the Cecchetti Council of America for 46 years and holds an advanced professional teachers certificate in classical ballet. She has served as a Committee Chairman, Assistant Principal, and a Principal for the ballet seminar at Mills College in Oakland California. She has also taught tap. Her method of teaching is derived from a graded syllabus by Al Gilbert & Glenn Shipley.

For Joan, dancing is her whole life. She loves to dance and to spread her knowledge through teaching. She truly believes the values and discipline dance instills in students goes so much further than just  the dance floor or stage.

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12 Years Old

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA

1947

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Rose Parade

1948

SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA

1956

BURNEY, CALIFORNIA

CLASSES OFFERED

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Joan’s Studio of Dance is a Cecchetti Certified Ballet School.

The method includes the following Ballet Classes:

Primary I,II,III | Age 4-9

Grades I, II, III, IV | Age 9+

Professional Grades V, VI, VII & Diploma

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Joan’s Studio of Dance also offers Tap, Jazz, Contemporary & Hip-Hop Classes:

Jazz Classes | Age 7+

Tap Class | Age 5+

Hip-Hop | Age 8+

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2023-2024

BALLET CLASS SCHEDULE
*schedule subject to change*

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BALLET

Primary 1 | Tuesday 3:00-4:00

Primary 2 | Thursday 3:30-4:30

Primary 3 | Thursday 4:30-5:30

Grade 1 | Wednesday 5:30-6:30

Grade 2 | Thursday 5:30-6:30

Grade 3 | Wednesday 7:30-8:30

Grade 4/5 | Monday 6:00-7:00

Grade 6/7 | Tuesday 8:00-9:00

Pointe | Thursday 7:30-8:30

Non-Syllabus 1 | Wednesday 6:30-7:30

Non-Syllabus 2 | Friday 5:30-6:30

Non-Syllabus 3 | Thursday 6:30-7:30

Non-Syllabus 4 | Monday 5:00-6:00

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PLEASE TEXT OR CALL 530.310.1909
IF YOU WILL NOT BE IN CLASS.

2023-2024

TAP. JAZZ. CONTEMPORARY. CLASS SCHEDULE
*schedule subject to change*

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TAP

Beginning Tap | Tuesday 5:00-6:00

Intermediate Tap | Wednesday 4:30-5:30

Adult Tap | Monday 2:00-3:00

JAZZ

Jazz 1 | Monday 3:00-4:00

Jazz 2 | Tuesday 4:00-5:00

Jazz 3 / Teen Lyrical | Friday 4:30-5:30

Jazz 4 | Tuesday 6:00-7:00

Jazz 5 | Tuesday 7:00-8:00

HIP-HOP

Hip-Hop 1 | Monday 4:00-5:00

Hip-Hop 2 | Friday 3:30-4:30

Hip-Hop 3 | Monday 7:00-8:00

Hip-Hop 4 | Monday 8:00-9:00

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PLEASE TEXT OR CALL 530.310.1909
IF YOU WILL NOT BE IN CLASS.

REGISTRATION 2023-2024

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Registration Day | Tuesday, August 15, 2022 | 3:30-7:30pm

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TO REGISTER AFTER REGISTRATION DAY:

 – Print a Registration Form

– Fill out the Form

– Take it to Joan at:

110 S Gay Street | Susanville, CA 96130

-Or Email it to Jillaine at:

jsingleton0818@gmail.com

Call to discuss registration & correct class placement at 530.310.1909

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SIGN UP FOR REMINDERS

After signing up for classes, please sign up for the Remind App.

-Text @joandance to 81010

-Now you will receive reminders and announcements for the studio

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ABSENT FROM CLASS

PLEASE TEXT OR CALL 530.310.1909
IF YOU WILL NOT BE IN CLASS.

TUITION

Per Student

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1 Class | $60 per month

2 Classes | $110 per month

3+ Classes | $130 per month

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Recital Costume Fee | Varies – TBA

Tuition is due in advance.

We do not offer multiple student or family discounts

DRESS CODE

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BALLET CLASS
Leotards any plain color. Black Leotard is basic, so class can be dressed the same. Tights should be pink or beige. Skirts can be worn with teachers permission. Ballet shoes can be canvas or leather & pink or white.

JAZZ CLASS
Leggings, plain colors (no wild prints) or tights. Capri pants or Jazz shorts. Fitted tops. Black Jazz shoes.

TAP CLASS
Leggings, plain colors (no wild prints) or tights. Capri pants or Jazz shorts. Fitted tops. Tap Shoes with low heels. No Blue Jeans, Skirts or Dresses. 

CHARACTER CLASS
Same as Ballet & Jazz. Character shoes with 1 1/2 inch heel preferred in black.

ALL CLASSES
No Jewlery or Gum

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HAIR
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BALLET: In a Bun.

JAZZ, TAP & CHARACTER: In a Bun or Pony Tail. Hair must be off your face.


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OBSERVATION GUIDELINES
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There is a waiting room with a window for viewing during class.

Please view the class from this area.
Visitors are welcome to join the class on special occasions.

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ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL
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There is a recital at the end of each Dance Year. Students are encouraged but not required to participate.

A separate recital Costume fee is the responsiblity of each student. 

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TUITION
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Monthly Tuition Payment is due in full by the 10th of each month. 

A late fee will be added to overdue accounts.
A drop box is located in the studio to make your payment.

Or you can mail your payment to:

Joan’s Studio of Dance
110 S Gay Street
Susanville, CA 96130

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contact@joansstudioofdance.com  |  530.310.1909 or 530.257.3197  |  110 S Gay Street |Susanville, California

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