DANCE - CHILDREN'S CLASSES

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CREATIVE MOVEMENT  •  BALLET  •  HIP HOP  •  JAZZ  •  TAP

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Ages: 2.5 - 3 years old

Creative movement is the most introductory class for our youngest students. Dancers enjoy learning with props, imagery and music to encourage their expression through movement and physical play. We practice basic developmental, gross motor skills such as jumping, bouncing, crawling and spinning while also learning to have independent time from parents (trusting peers and other adults) and practicing pattern and rhythm exercises.

Attire: Any dance clothing in which your child is free to move.

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BALLET

Since ballet is considered to be the fundamental basis for dance, it is highly recommended that all young students take a ballet class in addition to another dance discipline. The student learns proper technique, body placement and alignment, flexibility, and strength – all critical aspects for any style of dance.

PRE-BALLET 1

Ages: 4 - 5 years old

For students with no prior dance experience, these classes emphasize the development of classical ballet skills with a focus on age appropriate development in gross motor and interpersonal skills. Students will learn ballet vocabulary through games and center work while building strength and flexibility.

Attire: Pink leotard with pink tights, pink skirt and pink shoes (laces tucked in) and hair pulled back from face.

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PRE-BALLET 2

Ages: 5 - 6 years old

In this class, strength and musicality will be emphasized in an age appropriate manner. Students will improve their vocabulary, sequencing, body awareness and love for dance in this fun and structured environment.

Attire: Pink leotard with pink tights, black skirt and pink shoes (laces tucked in) and hair pulled back from face.

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BEGINNING BALLET

Ages: 6 - 13 years old

This class emphasizes the development of classical ballet technique with a focus on proper placement, alignment and coordination. The student progresses through the sequence of an entire ballet class, learning the terminology and purpose behind the ballet class. Students in this class are asked to memorize short phrases of movement, developing the skill of movement comprehension.

Attire: Light blue leotard with pink tights, pink skirt, and pink shoes (laces tucked in) and hair pulled back from face.

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BALLET 1

Ages: 8+ years old with 1 year recent ballet experience required

This class meets twice a week. Once, these students meet with the beginning ballet students in an environment where they can continue to work on the basics and inspire the younger children to strive for higher technique. The second class will be dedicated to strictly this level student and will focus on one-handed barre technique, adding port de bras to footwork and learning more advanced steps and terminology.

Attire: Light blue leotard with pink tights and pink shoes (laces tucked in) and hair pulled back into a bun.

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HIP HOP

Hip hop is our culture's fastest growing dance industry. Fusing cultural dances with musical influences from Caribbean, African and Latin countries, hip hop is as technical as it is fun! Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced classes are offered for students ages 10 years old and older. Our office staff can assist in selecting the proper class for a beginning hip hop student as well as one that has previous experience.

HIP HOP 1

Ages: 7 - 12 years old

Beginning hip hop students have no prior hip hop experience. Each class is a combination of body conditioning, across the floor combinations and simple class routines.

Attire: All hip hop students should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers in which they can move freely. Please no jeans or skirts.

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JAZZ

Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. The dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps, and quick turns. Jazz dance classes include technical warm-ups, terminology, and traditional and contemporary movement combinations. Musicality and performance skills are tightly related and taught through a series of dance combinations that can be combined into more complex choreography. To excel in jazz, dancers need a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace, balance, flexibility, and strength.

JAZZ 1

Ages: 7 - 12 years old

An introduction to the fundamentals of jazz dance, this class incorporates warm-ups, games, and all the fun and energy of a jazz class with focus on technique and rhythm. 

Attire: Light blue leotard with black bottoms (tights, shorts or pants) over leotard with either black jazz shoes or bare feet.

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TAP

While tap dance is a uniquely American dance style, it evolved from African-American and Irish-American folk dances. Along with Jazz, it is the cornerstone of contemporary American musical theater. Tap classes provide students with a strong understanding of technique, terminology, and timing and rhythm. Students begin with basic tap foundation and progress through incorporating improvisational techniques while learning coordination, rhythmic variations, and performance skills through a series of tap combinations. Tap shoes are required.

TAP 1

Ages: 7 - 12 years old

This class is an introduction to tap movement, rhythms, and terminology. It incorporates technical warm-ups, exercises for building strength and coordination, and routines. Emphasis is placed on the importance of rhythm and clear sounds. Students will learn a variety of exercises and combinations to help them progress through to higher levels. We highly recommend a ballet class in conjunction with this class.

Attire: Royal blue leotard with black bottoms (tights, shorts or pants) over leotard and flat tap shoes without ribbons.

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