Pre- Dance I Students experience their first steps into the exciting world of dance using creativity to introduce them to the beginning elements of Ballet with some Jazz, coordination skills, motor skills, rhythm, distinguish right and left, flexibility, and posture while stimulating their imaginations. (Ages 3-4) 30 minute class (Thursdays) Pre- Dance II Students continue to increase their technique in Ballet, and are introduced to Tap, increase their fine motor skills, musical awareness, distinguish right and left exercises while still developing coordination, and rhythm. (Ages 4 -5.5) 45 minute class. (Mondays or Thursdays) Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo Students continue to increase on their tap and ballet skills and also increase jazz skills, opening center stretches, across the floor motor skills and combinations. (Ages 5.5-7) 60 minutes class on Wednesdays or 75 minute class on Thursdays Ballet Ages 7 & older Terminology, ballet history, proper technique and development is emphasized. Ballet is the most beneficial form of dance and is the foundation for all other forms of dance and develops a dancer’s strength, balance, stamina, discipline, flexibility, poise, control, confidence, and more. Cecchetti Method Ages 8 & older This class is more for the serious minded dance student. Students are able to concentrate more on technique and artistry. Cecchetti students, if interested, may take exams in front of register examiners after each level they complete. Tap Ages 7 &Older This energetic class emphasizes rhythm and timing, basic tap steps, turns, jumps terminology, & tap combinations . Jazz Ages 7 & Older Free form of dance is great for flexibility and extension. Jazz class incorporates opening center stretches, across the floor motor skills and combinations for ages 7 & up. Specialty Classes Hip Hop Hip Hop is a form of dance that is over 30 years old and has become a very popular style of dance. It combines funk and street styles along with jazz technique. Classes for Ages 7-9, Ages 10-12, Teens Hip Hop, Boys Hip Hop Lyrical Ages 10 & up Fusion of strong ballet technique with the expression of jazz(with some modern). It is expressive and technically challenging. Musical Theatre Students experience the combination of singing, dancing, and acting in one up beat class. (ages 7-10) (ages 11 & up) Pre- Pointe & Pointe For students with at least 2 years of Ballet training. This class requires the instructor’s approval. Students must be tested and complete the pre-pointe class before determining if eligible for Pointe Class placement is based on technique, ability, and experience, age is just a guideline. |
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