AGES 6-99 & baby-wearing caretakers

Semester Dates: Saturdays January 11 – May 2, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Off March 21 for Spring Break and off April 11 for Easter)

Guest Teacher Matthew Cumbie: February 8th.

Guest Teacher Lori Yuill: March 14th and March 28th.

Guest Teacher Jamie Williams: April 4th and April 18th.

Guest Teacher Core Dance: April 25th.

Cost: $250 for individuals, $280 for families.

Teacher: Lydia Hance

Class Description: These students discover dance as a means of self- expression, exploration, and community connection through creative experiences. Based in modern dance technique and improvisation, this class welcomes beginners of all ages and advanced students who are looking to rejuvenate their creative practices. Families are encouraged to take this class together. For ages 6-99 and baby-wearing caregivers.

Dress Code: Anything you can move in.  Leggings, sweat pants, t-shirts, and yoga tops are all great options.  We dance barefoot.

Location: The River Oaks School of Dancing in the Shepherd Square Shopping Center at the corner of Shepherd and Westheimer.

River Oaks School of Dancing
2621 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, Texas 77098

At Frame Dance we believe everyone and anyone can dance. We fundraise each year to make this possible. A limited number of scholarships are available and are given on a first-come-first-served basis for those who qualify. Applicants must reapply each year. All recipients pay an annual $25 registration fee. Please contact us for more information by email or phone at lydia.hance@framedance.org and 832-781-0808.

AGES 8-13

Weekly Class Time: Thursdays @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM (off March 19th for Spring Break)
Weekend Workshops:

09/14/2019 Photography Workshop with Jennifer Salter.

10/19/ 2019 Watercolor and Body Movement Workshop with Brooke Summers-Perry

11/09/2019 Flow Arts Workshop with Maggie Lasher.

02/22/2020 from 1-3pm Costume Making workshop with Ashley Horn.

03/28/2020 from 2-4pm Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

04/25/2020 from 2-4pm Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

Fall Semester Dates: September 3 – December 10, 2019 (Off the week of Thanksgiving)
Spring Semester Dates: January 14 – May 7, 2020 (Off the week of Houston ISD spring break) Please note that Frame Dance will follow all HISD weather closings.

Fall Semester Cost: $400 cost includes workshops.

Spring Semester Cost: $420 cost includes workshops.

Teacher: Jamie Williams, Frame Dance company artist

Class Description: Junior Framers (part of the Frame Dance Youth Ensemble) is built on a cohesive education of modern dance and ballet techniques, rehearsal, and performance.  Junior Framers hone their technique while continuing to grow creatively, collaborate with others, and learn choreography for performance.  Though this class focuses more intensely on technique, these students are encouraged to develop creatively, finding and articulating their own artistic voices.

*Please note that ensemble classes are capped at 6 participants to ensure that students receive individual instruction.

Dress Code: Leggings and a form-fitted top or leotard and black tights.  Boys: form fitted t-shirt or tank top and cotton or stretchy pants/shorts. This class is taken with soft ballet slippers and in bare feet.  Hair must be pulled back, no loose jewelry.

Location: MET Dance Studio 5115 Main St. Houston, TX 77002

For questions, contact Lydia Hance at 832-781-0808.

The Frame Dance Youth Ensemble provides students from 3.5 to 13 years old the opportunity to experience dance in a context that values the individual and the creative process. The program is dedicated to high-quality technical training within a non-competitive environment and offers access to masterclasses in costume design, photography, repertoire, anatomy, dance history, and yoga for the older students, by leading professionals. Our curriculum caters to each student’s strengths and is designed to encourage creative expression and a positive body image. The program exposes and connects students to Frame Dance’s professional company and the Multigenerational Framers, our community ensemble. We are a nurturing, adventurous, and dynamic setting for students who seek either sheer enjoyment or the more serious pursuit of becoming an advanced artist.  

Please note that Frame Dance classes will not be in session during the week of Thanksgiving or the week of Houston ISD’s spring break. Frame Dance will also observe all weather related closings posted by Houston ISD.

Mini Framers

AGES 3.5-5

Weekly Class Time: Wednesdays 3:30-4:10 PM (Off March 18 for Spring Break)

Fall Semester: September 4, 2019 – December 11, 2019.
Spring Semester: January 15, 2020 – May 6, 2020.

Fall Semester Cost: $280 per semester

Spring Semester Cost: $300

Teacher: Lydia Hance

Class Description: This may be your child’s first “big kid” dance class without a parent, and also serves as precursor to our Youth Ensemble. This fun class focuses on motor skill development, creativity, musicality, independence, and coordination. Through dance and the use of props, dancers will explore space through movement, and experience new independence and creative choices.

Location: Yogaleena Yoga Studio

For questions, contact Lydia Hance at 832-781-0808.

Little Framers

AGES 5-7

Weekly Class Time: Thursdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 PM (Off March 19th for Spring Break)
Weekend Workshops: 09/14/2019 Photography Workshop with Jennifer Salter. 11/09/2019 Flow Arts Workshop with Maggie Lasher.

02/22/2020 from 1-3pm Costume Making workshop with Ashley Horn.

03/28/2020 from 2-4pm Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

04/25/2020 from 2-4pm Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

Fall Semester Dates: September 6, 2019 – December 12, 2019.

Spring Semester Dates: January 16, 2020 – May 7, 2020.

Fall Semester Cost: $360

Spring Semester Cost: $380

Teacher: Rachael Hutto, Frame Dance company artist

Class Description:  Little Framers (part of the Frame Dance Youth Ensemble) is built on a cohesive education of modern dance and ballet techniques, rehearsal, and performance. Little Framers hone their technique while continuing to grow creatively, collaborate with others, and learn choreography for performance.  Though this class focuses more intensely on technique, we encourage our students to develop creatively, and help them find and articulate their own artistic voices.

Dress Code: Leggings and a form-fitted top or leotard and black tights.  Boys: form fitted t-shirt or tank top and cotton or stretchy pants/shorts. This class is taken with soft ballet slippers and in bare feet.  Hair must be pulled back, no loose jewelry.

Location: Yogaleena Yoga Studio

For questions, contact Lydia Hance at 832-781-0808.

Junior Framers

AGES 8-13

Weekly Class Times: Ensemble class, Thursdays @ 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Off March 19th for Spring Break)
Weekend Workshops: 09/14/2019 Photography Workshop with Jennifer Salter. 11/09/2019 Flow Arts Workshop with Maggie Lasher. Additional workshops TBD (2 hour workshops)

02/22/2020 Costume Making workshop with Ashley Horn.

03/28/2020 Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

04/25/2020 Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

Class Dates: September 3, 2019 – December 16, 2019 and January 14 2020  – May 5, 2020
Fall Semester Cost: $400, cost includes weekend workshops.

Spring Semester Cost: $420, cost includes weekend workshops.

Teacher: Jamie Williams, Frame Dance company artist

Class Description:  Junior Framers (part of the Frame Dance Youth Ensemble) is built on a cohesive education of modern dance and ballet techniques, rehearsal, yoga, deep breathing, and performance. Junior Framers hone their technique while continuing to grow creatively, collaborate with others, and learn choreography for performance. As with our Little Framers, this class focuses more intensely on technique, but these students are also encouraged to develop creatively, and to find and articulate their own artistic voices.

Dress Code: Leggings and a form-fitted top or leotard and black tights.  Boys: form fitted t-shirt or tank top and cotton or stretchy pants/shorts. This class is taken with soft ballet slippers and in bare feet.  Hair must be pulled back, no loose jewelry.

Location: Monday classes will be held at Yogaleena Yoga Studio, Thursday classes will be held at MET Dance Studio, Saturday classes will be held at River Oaks School of Dancing.

For questions, contact Lydia Hance at 832-781-0808.

Mini Framers Dance Class is for ages 3.5-5 years (without a parent)

Weekly Class Time: Wednesdays @ 3:30 – 4:10 PM

Fall Semester Dates: September 4 – December 11, 2019 (Off the week of Thanksgiving)
Spring Semester Dates: January 15 – May 6, 2020 (Off March 18th for Spring Break) Please note that Frame Dance will follow all HISD weather closings.

Fall Semester Cost: $280

Spring Semester Cost: $300

Teacher: Lydia Hance

Class Description: This may be your child’s first “big kid” dance class without a parent, and also serves as precursor to our Youth Ensemble. This fun class focuses on motor skill development, creativity, musicality, independence, and coordination. Through dance and the use of props, dancers will explore space through movement, and experience new independence and creative choices.

*Please note that ensemble classes are capped at 6 participants to ensure that students receive individual instruction.

Dress Code: Anything you can move in. We dance barefoot.

Location: Yogaleena Yoga Studio in the Shepherd Square Shopping Center at the corner of Shepherd and Westheimer located at 2621 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, Texas 77098

At Frame Dance we believe everyone and anyone can dance. We fundraise each year to make this possible. A limited number of scholarships are available and are given on a first-come-first-served basis for those who qualify. Applicants must reapply each year. All recipients pay an annual $25 registration fee. Please contact us for more information by email or phone at lydia.hance@framedance.org and 832-781-0808.

Event Phone: 832-781-0808

For parents and children ages walking – 5 years.

Weekly Class Time:

Saturdays @ 9:15 – 10:00 AM

September Dates: Every Saturday of September.

October Dates: Every Saturday of October.

November Dates: Every Saturday of November (no classes the week of Thanksgiving)

Cost: $80 per month of September or October. $140 for both September and October.

*To allow flexibility for holiday travel, etc. November classes will be individually ticketed.

Teacher: Lydia Hance

Class Description: Parent and child will bond in this fun class that focuses on motor skill development, creativity, musicality, and coordination. Through dance and the use of props, toddlers and young children will explore space through movement, and begin to learn to take direction from a teacher (other than a parent). Benefits include:

• early development of balance
• early development of rhythm
• increased attentiveness
• better listening skills
• new little friends
• early learning of the importance of movement and exercise. And good for you for modeling this!

Dress Code: Anything you can move in. We dance barefoot.

Location: Our new home for all of our classes is at the River Oaks School of Dancing in the Shepherd Square Shopping Center at the corner of Shepherd and Westheimer.

River Oaks School of Dancing
2621 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, Texas 77098

At Frame Dance we believe everyone and anyone can dance. We fundraise each year to make this possible. A limited number of scholarships are available and are given on a first-come-first-served basis for those who qualify. Applicants must reapply each year. All recipients pay an annual $25 registration fee. Please contact us for more information by email or phone at lydia.hance@framedance.org and 832-781-0808.

AGES 5-7

Weekly Class Time: Thursdays @ 4:15 – 5:15 PM Off March 19th for Spring Break
Weekend Workshops:

09/14/2019 Photography Workshop with Jennifer Salter.

10/19/ 2019 Watercolor and Body Movement Workshop with Brooke Summers-Perry

11/09/2019 Flow Arts Workshop with Maggie Lasher.

02/22/2020 from 1-2pm Costume Making workshop with Ashley Horn.

03/28/2020 from 2-3pm Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

04/25/2020 from 2-3pm Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

Session I Dates: September 5 – December 12, 2019 (Off the week of Thanksgiving)
Session II Dates: January 16 – May 7, 2020 (Off the Week of Houston ISD Spring Break) Please note that Frame Dance will follow all HISD weather closings.

Fall Semester Cost: $360 per semester (Cost will include weekly classes and monthly workshops)

Spring Semester Cost: $380 per semester (Cost will include weekly classes and monthly workshops)

Teacher: Rachael Hutto, Frame Dance company artist

Class Description:  Little Framers (part of the Frame Dance Youth Ensemble) is built on a cohesive education of modern dance and ballet techniques, rehearsal, and performance.  Little Framers hone their technique while continuing to grow creatively, collaborate with others, and learn choreography for performance.  Though this class focuses more intensely on technique, these students are encouraged to develop creatively, finding and articulating their own artistic voices.

*Please note that ensemble classes are capped at 6 participants to ensure that students receive individual instruction.

Dress Code: Leggings and a form-fitted top or leotard and black tights.  Boys: form fitted t-shirt or tank top and cotton or stretchy pants/shorts. This class is taken with soft ballet slippers and in bare feet.  Hair must be pulled back, no loose jewelry.

Location: Yogaleena Yoga Studio

For questions, contact Lydia Hance at 832-781-0808.

Frame Dance Classes for St. Andrew’s Children’s Place Students Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

Grades: K-2nd

Weekly Class Time: Thursdays @ 3:05 – 4:15pm

Cost: $12 per student, per class. Payment will be collected by Twain Elementary. Please contact Stacey Karr with Twain Elementary to pay for classes.

Teacher: Victoria Eades

Class Description: Ballet with Frame Dance is pro-body and taught from a healthy, anatomical perspective. Students will learn the foundation of ballet, terminology, body placement, and musicality. The technical basis of ballet begins at the barre where students will learn placement of their feet, bodies, and arms. The class progresses to the center with combinations to develop balance and coordination.

Dress Code: Leggings and a form-fitted top or leotard and black tights. Boys: form fitted t-shirt or tank top and cotton or stretchy pants/shorts. This class is taken with soft ballet slippers and in bare feet.  Hair must be pulled back, no loose jewelry.

Location: Twain Elementary

For questions, contact Lydia Hance at 832-781-0808.

Ages: 5-7

Weekly Class Time: Saturdays @ 10-10:45 AM

Spring Semester Dates: January 18 – May 2, 2020 (Off March 21 for Spring Break and off April 11 for Easter) Please note that Frame Dance will follow all HISD weather closings.

Workshops:

02/22/2020 from 1-3pm Costume Making workshop with Ashley Horn.

03/28/2020 from 2-4pm Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

04/25/2020 from 2-4pm Dress Rehearsal with Jamie Williams and Rachael Hutto

End of semester recital: May 7, 2020

Semester Cost: $225 per semester

Teacher: Lydia Hance

Class Description: Ballet at Frame Dance is pro-body and taught from a healthy, anatomical perspective. Students will learn the foundation of ballet, terminology, body placement, and musicality. The technical basis of ballet begins at the barre where students will learn placement of their feet, bodies, and arms. The class progresses to the center with combinations to develop balance and coordination.

Dress Code: Leggings and a form-fitted top or leotard and black tights.  Boys: form fitted t-shirt or tank top and cotton or stretchy pants/shorts. This class is taken with soft ballet slippers and in bare feet.  Hair must be pulled back, no loose jewelry.

Location: River Oaks School of Dancing

For questions, contact Lydia Hance at 832-781-0808.

Frame Dance is pleased to offer a variety of distance learning options to help keep you moving and provide some activities as we practice social distancing. Feel free to dance on your own or make it an activity for the whole family!

Classes are new/updated each week, so please check back often! Instructions for accessing classes will be emailed after purchase; please note that codes are sent out manually between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Prerecorded classes

Basic Ballet and Modern Dance Techniques for Children

• New videos every Friday taught by Lori Yuill. Appropriate for ages 2-5 years.

Kinder Ballet

• New videos every week taught by Victoria Eades. Appropriate for ages 2-5 years.

Live Streamed Classes

Creative Movement and Ballet

• Wednesdays @ 3:40-4:40pm taught by Jacquelyne Jay Boe. Appropriate for ages 3-7 years.

Modern Dance Technique

• Thursdays @ 4:15-5:15pm taught by Rachael Hutto. Appropriate for ages 4-7 years.

Modern Dance Technique

• Thursdays @ 5:00-6:00pm taught by Jamie Williams. Appropriate for ages 8-13 years.

Kinder Ballet

• Saturdays  @ 10-10:45am taught by Christina Buendia. Appropriate for ages 5-7 years.

Cost per class: $15.00

Free Kinder Ballet Sample taught by Victoria Eades