We offer age
appropriate training for our students in each discipline of dance. Training exercises are utilized in carefully
devised levels, taking account not only the age, but more importantly the
strength, maturity and experience of each individual student. By adhering to this regimen, each student has
the chance to properly master the necessary skills before progressing to the
next level.
Creative: Classes for beginning students
age 3& 4. The students participate in Pre-Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Improvisation.
They also learn to: listening, following directions take turns and share. Musicality, terminology, technique,
coordination, creativity and self-esteem are part of the curriculum.
Creative 2: Classes for students age 4 &
5. Creative 2 is for the 2nd year pre-school and 1st year
kindergarten dancer. Students continue to learn terminology and proper
technique in Pre-Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Improvisation. Coordination, class
decorum, musicality, creativity and self-esteem continue to be taught at this
level.
Ballet: A classical discipline of dance
incorporating technical exercises to improve balance, poise, strength,
flexibility & elevation. Students also study classical ballet terminology,
musicality, mental focus, self-esteem and performance. Pointe is incorporated
into appropriate levels.
Jazz: A stylistic dance discipline that
is based on primitive and social dances. Rhythmical movements, technique,
flexibility, isolations, terminology, performance, core strength and style are
all part of the jazz dance curriculum.
Tap: A percussive dance form teaching
syncopation and rhythm. Students study traditional and contemporary styles of
tap. Technique, style, musicality and terminology are included in the tap
curriculum.
Modern/Contemporary: A non-traditional dance form based on
fundamental modern and contemporary techniques.
Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. Another characteristic of modern dance in opposition to ballet is the
deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be
light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body
weight to enhance movement. These classes have a diversity of music and include improvisation and
core strengthening exercises.
Off The Street Jazz: Jazz dance for the student
interested in the street style of jazz. This class is the only class students may
participate in without being enrolled in Ballet class.
Acrobatic: Teaches flexibility, balance,
muscle control, discipline and concentration while incorporating basic tumbling
skills.
Dance Conditioning: A class to help participants
increase their flexibility, along with core strengthening exercises. Pilates and
yoga are incorporated in the class. Participants must supply their own mat.
Zumba: Latin dance fitness classes.
Classes are open to anyone interested. Come join the party!
Adult Classes: Adult participants in tap and
jazz disciplines.
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