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Class Description
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Ballet
Class Descriptions
Jazz
Class Description
Hip
Hop Class Descriptions
Tap
Class Descriptions
Ballet Class Descriptions
Ballet I / II
This is an introduction to ballet incorporating basic terminology
with the positions of the feet, hands and body. It will follow
a format which includes basic barre exercise and center practice.
Children will also demonstrate skills and combinations traveling
across the floor.
The foundation of all dance forms. Body placement, flexibility,
balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre
and center floor work. This class demonstrates Physical discipline,
general body awareness, and control coordinating with elementary
technique and terminology. Ballet also helps a child Understand the
relationship between music, rhythm and controlled movement with proper
ballet technique.
Ballet III / IV / V
New and more complex material will be taught at an accelerated pace.
Students will begin to learn basic ballet history and develop a knowledge
and great appreciation of the great ballets, classical music and
famous dancers. An advanced class combining skills from previous
level classes and correlating steps to lengthy and complex combinations
with correct technique, extensive terminology and knowledge of the
art of ballet itself.
Jazz Class Descriptions
Jazz I / II
This is an energetic class that will include stretching and cardiovascular
warm Up along with basic body isolations and coordination exercises
using upbeat, popular music.
Basic combinations of rhythmic, percussive movements of traditional
jazz style. This is a wonderful way to expand energy and learn to
dance at the same time.
Jazz III / IV / V
We challenge our students with many different forms of jazz, all
high energy but with different styles. These classes are popular
with all ages and provide an added benefit of cardiovascular
exercise due to the high level of energy exerted. Jazz class is a
fun and fast paced mixture of various techniques. High level of Jumps
turns and kicks are emphasised.
Hip Hop Class Description
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a blend of today's high energy "street style" Movement.
Typically performed to "popular rap music," This style of dance has
been sought after by teens, preteens and the "young at heart." The
style boasts that everyone is capable of taking part and having fun! Sometimes
percussive and other times it incorporates "house or club" dancing,
making Hip Hop the lastest Dance phenomenon.
Tap Class Descriptions
Tutu Tots
This is an introduction to tap using basic tap steps and slow music
so children can develop a sense of rhythm and learn to count music
while dancing at the same time.
Tap (Levels I - IV)
Rhythm patterns for the feet including, standard time steps, percussive
styles and rhythms through the more complicated steps of the Tap
repertoire.
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