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Arrica Lagsding

Owner, Studio 6a Dance Academy

The Studio 6a Difference

Owned and operated by an industry professional with over 25 years’ cumulative experience as a student, choreographer, instructor, and performer.

Culturally diverse environment that welcomes students of all ages and abilities.

Class curriculum features age-appropriate music, tasteful movement, and family-friendly ideals.

Traditional leotard and tights dress code creates a respectful environment conducive to learning and free of unnecessary distractions.

Main studio features Harlequin “Cascade” Marley vinyl surface and basket-weave sprung sub-floor, ideal for reducing the risk of injury and enhancing performance experience.

Preview Sessions

Ready to try out the newest dance studio in town, but not quite ready to commit to a full season? Register for one of our five-week preview sessions!

One Time Registration: $10/dancer, $15/family, $0/adults

Attend a preview session and receive FREE registration for the 2017-2018 season.

Click on one of the links below for more details….

a ~~Session 1: March 13 – April 15~~

a ~~Session 2: April 17 – May 20~~

a Session 3: May 22 – June 24

a Session 4: July 10 – August 12

Session 3

May 22 – June 24

Class Title	Age Range	Day	Time	Monthly Rate
Liturgical/Praise	10+	Monday	6:30 – 7:30 PM	$50
Beg/Int Ballet	6 – 13	Tuesday	6:15 – 7:15 PM	$80
Beg/Int Jazz	6 – 13	Tuesday	7:30 – 8:30 PM	$80
Youth Contemporary	10+	Wednesday	6:10 – 7:10 PM	$80
Advanced Ballet	14 – 17	Thursday	6:15 – 7:15 PM	$80
Advanced Jazz	14 – 17	Thursday	7:30 – 8:30 PM	$80
Music & Movement	3 – 4	Saturday	9:15 – 9:45 AM	$50
Pre Ballet/Jazz Combo	4 – 5	Saturday	10:00 – 10:45 AM	$65
Adult Contemporary	18+	Saturday	11 AM – Noon	$10/class

Session 4

July 10 – August 12

Class Title	Age Range	Day	Time	Monthly Rate
Liturgical/Praise	10+	Monday	6:30 – 7:30 PM	$50
Beg/Int Ballet	6 – 13	Tuesday	6:15 – 7:15 PM	$80
Beg/Int Jazz	6 – 13	Tuesday	7:30 – 8:30 PM	$80
Youth Contemporary	10+	Wednesday	6:10 – 7:10 PM	$80
Advanced Ballet	14 – 17	Thursday	6:15 – 7:15 PM	$80
Advanced Jazz	14 – 17	Thursday	7:30 – 8:30 PM	$80
Music & Movement	3 – 4	Saturday	9:15 – 9:45 AM	$50
Pre Ballet/Jazz Combo	4 – 5	Saturday	10:00 – 10:45 AM	$65
Adult Contemporary	18+	Saturday	11:00 – Noon	$10/class

CLASSES & LEVELS

2017-2018 SEASON	LEVELS
August – May Music & Movement Ballet Pointe Jazz Modern Liturgical/Praise Adult Contemporary Dance/Drill Team Prep	First Steps Music & Movement: Age 3-4 Pre: Age 4-5 Beginner Technique Level 1: Age 6-7 Level 2: Age 8-9 Intermediate Technique Level 3: Age 10-11 Level 4: Age 12-13 Advanced Technique Level 5: Age 14-15 Level 6: Age 16-17 Mature Technique Adult: Age 18+

2017 – 2018 SCHEDULE

AUGUST 2017 – MAY 2018

Class Title	Age Range	Day	Time	Monthly Rate
Music & Movement	3-4	Monday	3:15-3:45 PM	$50
Pre Ballet/Jazz Combo	4-5	Monday	4:00-4:45 PM	$65
Ballet Level 1/2	6-9	Monday	5:00-6:00 PM	$80
Ballet Level 3/4	10-13	Monday	6:00-7:00 PM	$80
Ballet Level 5/6 & Pointe	14-17	Monday	7:15-8:45 PM	$110
Modern Level 1/2	6-9	Wednesday	4:00-5:00 PM	$80
Modern Level 3/4	10-13	Wednesday	5:00-6:00 PM	$80
Modern Level 5/6	14-17	Wednesday	6:15-7:15 PM	$80
Jazz Level 1/2	6-9	Thursday	4:00-5:00 PM	$80
Jazz Level 3/4	10-13	Thursday	5:00-6:00 PM	$80
Liturgical/Praise	10+	Thursday	6:15-7:15 PM	$50
Jazz Level 5/6	14-17	Thursday	7:30-8:30 PM	$80
Music & Movement	3-4	Saturday	9:15-9:45 AM	$50
Pre Ballet/Jazz Combo	4-5	Saturday	10:00-10:45 AM	$65
Adult Contemporary	18+	Saturday	11:00 AM – Noon	$10/class

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & DRESS CODES

Class Description	Class Length	Dress Code – Girls	Dress Code – Boys
Music & Movement A creative movement class designed to introduce the 3-4 year old dancer to the sound of music, the structure of dance class, and basic dance vocabulary.	30 minutes	pink leotard pink convertible/footless tights bare feet	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights bare feet
Pre Ballet/Jazz Combo As an introduction to ballet and jazz, this class presents core vocabulary and basic rhythms to 4-5 year old dancers. Emphasis is placed on proper alignment, foot placement, finding the beat and discovering balance.	45 minutes	pink leotard pink tights pink ballet shoes black jazz shoes	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights white socks white ballet shoes
Ballet Level 1/2 Beginner technique structured for the 6-9 year old dancer with particular focus on expanding ballet vocabulary, enhancing the understanding of movement intent, and development of positions and movements into traveling phrases.	60 minutes	purple leotard pink tights pink ballet shoes	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights white socks white ballet shoes
Ballet Level 3/4 Intermediate technique for the 10-13 year old dancer focused on mastering extended ballet vocabulary, arm placement and body positions, and fine tuning balance and strength as students enter preparatory pointe instruction.	60 minutes	turquoise leotard pink tights pink ballet shoes	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights black socks black ballet shoes
Ballet Level 5/6 & Pointe Advanced technique for the 14-17 year old dancer presented to unify technical knowledge and performance grace. Emphasis is placed on stamina as students are challenged with extensive barre and center exercises.	90 minutes	black leotard pink tights pink ballet shoes	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights black socks black ballet shoes
Jazz Level 1/2 Beginner technique structured for the 6-9 year old dancer. This energetic class focuses on jazz foot, arm and body placement, flexibility and musicality.	60 minutes	purple leotard black tights black jazz shoes	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights white or black socks white or black jazz shoes
Jazz Level 3/4 Intermediate technique for the 10-13 year old dancer. Emphasis in this level is placed on traveling movement combinations including turns, jumps and leaps.	60 minutes	turquoise leotard black tights black jazz shoes	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights black socks black jazz shoes
Jazz Level 5/6 Advanced technique for the 14-17 year old dancer. Students in this level are challenged with complex jazz combinations presented in various tempos and performance qualities.	60 minutes	black leotard black tights black jazz shoes	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights black socks black jazz shoes
Modern Level 1/2 Beginner technique designed to introduce the 6-9 year old dancer to the fundamentals of modern dance. This uniquely creative class will challenge beginners to discover the voice of dance through organic movement.	60 minutes	purple leotard black convertible/footless tights bare feet	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights bare feet
Modern Level 3/4 Intermediate modern technique for the 10-13 year old dancer. Emphasis is placed on partner work, improvisation and phrase composition.	60 minutes	turquoise leotard black convertible/footless tights bare feet	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights bare feet
Modern Level 5/6 Advanced technique structured to provide a comprehensive study of modern dance for the 14-17 year old dancer.	60 minutes	black leotard black convertible/footless tights bare feet	white T-shirt (tucked in) black convertible/footless tights bare feet
Liturgical/Praise Liturgical dance is a type of dance movement performed as an expression of worship. This class pairs contemporary dance technique with sign language to provide a unique worship experience for the 10+ year old dancer.	60 minutes	black leotard/tank top black convertible/footless tights/pants bare feet	black T-shirt black convertible/footless tights/pants bare feet
Dance/Drill Team Prep This 6-week technique class is offered to prepare the dance/drill team hopeful for audition season. Class goals are flexibility, stamina, showmanship and mastering choreography.	60 minutes	black leotard/tank top black convertible/footless tights/pants bare feet	black T-shirt black convertible/footless tights/pants bare feet
Adult Contemporary Class for the mature dancer that incorporates ballet, jazz and modern techniques to create a supportive atmosphere for creative release.	60 minutes	movement permitting clothing bare feet	movement permitting clothing bare feet

Tuition & Fees

Registration	One-Time Fee
1 Dancer	$30
2+ Dancers	$40

Class Length	Monthly Rate
30 min	$50
45 min	$65
60 min	$80
90 min	$110
Additional Classes	$25/class
Adult Dancers	$40

Discounts	Save
Monthly Family Tuition	5%
Annual Tuition Paid in Full	10%

Penalties	Add
Late Tuition	$5/week late

Annual Recital Fees	One-Time Fee
Performance	$50/family
Costume (First Steps-Beginner)	$60
Costume (Intermediate-Mature)	$75

About: arrica

Originally from Sugar Land, Texas, Arrica’s early dance training began in a small church sanctuary. She continued dancing under the instruction of Caruthers Creative Centre Dance Studio (Kansas City, MO) and Banbury School of Dance (Houston, TX), and later earned competitive and choreographic honors with the Hightower High School Hi-Lites Dance Team where she gained numerous solo finalist awards and titles including Senior Miss Austin Dance Classic, Miss Ft. Bend Dance Classic and Miss Alamo Dance Classic.

Arrica received her bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) with dual focus in Dance and English. As a member of the SFASU Repertory Dance Company (RDC), she performed in formal and informal presentations including RDC’s annual spring concerts, and performances at the American College Dance Festival and Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention.

Arrica enjoyed two seasons performing with Dance Unending Christian Performance Company (2009-2011), three seasons as an instructor at Studio Dance Centre (2010-2013), two seasons with Muscle Memory Dance Theatre (2013-2014), and four seasons as a cast member of the Prestonwood Baptist Church Gift of Christmas (2013-2016). Arrica is excited to be currently choreographing for the Prestonwood Baptist Church Children’s Choir 2017 Spring Musical!