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Performing Arts :: Class Descriptions
Early Movement (ages 3-5)
- Creative Movement (ages 3-4)
This class emphasizes coordination. The students also learn how to listen to and understand musical beats. The students play games to music and are introduced to dance, including ballet.
- Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo (ages 3-5)
A combination of different dance styles are introduced to the students in one lesson, allowing students to explore many forms of dance. Combinations include: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical
- Tumbleweeds (ages 4-5)
A tumbling and jazz gymnastics class for the preschool set. Approximately 50% of class time is devoted to gymnastics and 50% to dance activities. A perfect class for the budding acrobat!
Youth Program (ages 6-teen)
- Ballet I & II
Preceding formal ballet training, this class is specifically designed for young children. Through the medium of fun and games, the students are introduced to the ballet barre and discover the foundations of proper ballet technique without realizing it. Ballet II is a continuation of Ballet I, with emphasis on proper ballet technique.
- Ballroom & Latin
This fun class focuses on the fundamental Ballroom and Latin dance techniques while developing the child’s coordination, posture, timing, movement, and ability to work with a partner.
- Combo Classes
A combination of different dance styles are introduced to the students in one lesson, allowing students to explore many forms of dance. Combinations include: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical
- Hip-hop
Working with today's popular (age-appropriate) music, this fun and funky class will teach body rhythms, style, and original, energetic moves!
- Jazz
Students warm up with body exercises such as isolations, stretching, toning and endurance work. This prepares students for the center with turns, leaps, and kicks, and performance pieces.
- Lyrical
This class is a fusion of jazz and ballet, and often referred to as contemporary dance. This class will emphasize emotional expression of music and lyrics.
- Tap
This class will help to coordinate feet and step patterns to musical rhythms, as well as throw exercises at the barre and center. The class will finish with a combination of and emphasis on rhythm and coordination.
Adult Program (18+)
- Beginner Ballet
Classic ballet figures will be performed using the floor as the "barre." Great for new and experienced dance students alike.
- Intermediate Ballet
Representing the foundation of all dance forms, this class focuses on developing firm muscles, strength, balance, correct alignment, posture, and discipline.
- Hip-Hop
Combining today’s hottest trends and popular music, this fun and funky class will teach you rhythmical, original, and sexy moves that will make you come back for more. Perfect for beginners!
- Jazz
Warm-up includes: isolation, stretch, and tone. This class will prepare students for the center with turns, leaps, and kicks.
- Pre-Pointe
Students will learn to improve balance and strength as they prepare their bodies to go up on pointe.
- Pointe
This intense class requires entering students to have strong technique and extensive knowledge of ballet. Eligible students must have the appropriate body placements, physical qualifications, as well as the discipline to succeed in this class.
- Tap
This class will help to coordinate feet and step patterns to musical rhythms, as well as throw exercises at the barre and center. The class will finish with a combination of and emphasis on rhythm and coordination.
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