Class Descriptions
Pre-Ballet- This class is for the 3 to 4 year olds. This class is great for having fun and developing motor skills. This 30-minute class is designed for students that love being a ballerina. The students will explore their space as they are actively involved in learning basic ballet skills. Ballet terminology is introduced as well as ballet positions, barre work stretches and basic fundamentals. Requires pink ballet shoes. Creative Movement- Designed for the 3 to 4 year old, creative movement incorporates creative play through songs and games while teaching technique. Overall emphasis is placed on having fun while learning coordination, balance, rhythm, and musical expression. Students will be exposed to multiple dance and music styles as well as basic tumbling. Creative movement also frequently incorporates the use of “props” such as ribbon streamers, balls and scarves. Requires pink ballet shoes. Pre-Tap- ages 3 to 4-Simple shuffles and basic fundamentals done to music specifically designed for pre classes. Students work at the barre and center floor. Requires black patent leather tap shoes. Ballet- This classic form of dance emphasizes proper posture, flexibility, strength and musicality. Ballet is a necessary component of any dancers training to develop proper technique and muscle control that can be applied to any other form of dance. Classes integrate barre exercises, center floor and choreographed dances. Requires pink ballet shoes. Contemporary- Contemporary is an expressive combination of ballet, modern and jazz. Students work on balance, extension, control, strength and flexibility. Dancers portray emotions invoked by the words and music. The use of body and facial expressions is an important aspect of the dance. Dancers should have some ballet background. Requires tan jazz boots.Tap- A truly American dance form from which students learn combinations and syncopated patterns with their feet that focus on timing, rhythm and coordination. Various styles of tap dancing include classical, Broadway, funk and hip hop will be included. Requires black patent leather for minis and black split sole shoes such as Capezio or Bloch for other levels. Jazz- A contemporary form that combines coordination and creative movement that can be seen in music videos and Broadway. It involves muscle toning, stretching and flexibility. The class consists of warm up, technique, floor combinations and routines. Requires tan jazz gore boots. Hip Hop- Hip hop is an exciting form of dance that integrates jazz and street dancing techniques. It includes the hottest dance steps from today’s music videos. Shoe requirement to be determined. Stretch, Leaps and Turns- for intermediate, junior and senior levels. This class emphasizes stretching for splits, leaps and jumps. Learn dance team side and scissor leaps. Practice on turns, working on fouettes, turns in second, double and triple turns. |
