Category: Uncategorized

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Beginner 1 and 2

The beginner 1 class consists of 20 minutes each tap, jazz and ballet.  Although still an intro class the dancers will begin to learn more terminology in each discipline and will be introduced to jazz.  Beginner 2 is 30 minutes of each and will build on the skills learned in beginner 1, working towards more advanced movement. What to wear:  Black or pink leotard, … Read More Beginner 1 and 2

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Tots Combo Classes

These classes are an introduction to tap and ballet basics.  The creative movement time will have a different theme each month.  Theme examples include exploring shapes, animals and story books, using interactive movement and sometimes props.  The length of each discipline may vary a little week to week but will have the same outline so dancers stay familiar, confident and comfortable in their environment. … Read More Tots Combo Classes

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Strength Stretch Acro

As an acro based class, we will work primarily on back flexibility and strength exercises to build muscle tone.  Students will learn how to use this strength to control their bodies. The opposition of balance is taught and will be carried over into their dance classes. Advanced tricks to be learned are side aerials and back handsprings. What to wear:  Tight fitting dance clothes, … Read More Strength Stretch Acro

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Musical Theatre

Another favorite for many!  Students will explore dance through acting and maybe even a little singing.  They will bring their character to life practicing facial expressions and learn how to deliver their performance to a large audience.   What to wear:  Any appropriate dance wear, bare feet, or jazz shoes

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Hip Hop

Students will learn up rock and floor rock, intro to pop and lock, freezes and holds.  Old school and new style combos will also be taught, all while focusing on rhythm, beats and attitude.  What to wear:  Tight or loose clothing, no jeans, sneakers

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Modern

Sometimes known as interpretative dance, students will learn modern technique and use improvisation as a tool.  They will have a chance to be creative and develop movement that is unique to them. Partnering will also be practiced and explored by use of exchanging weight and counter balance.   What to wear:  Black dance shorts, tights, dance pants, bare feet

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Ballet

The foundation for all other dance styles, this class will focus on proper dance technique. Students will learn ballet terminology as well as the importance of combining precise movement with grace.  The class will follow a similar outline every week starting with barre warm-ups and ending with the traditional reverence which shows respect to their teacher and also one another. What to wear:  Pink … Read More Ballet

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Tap

In this class we will learn to make music with our feet!  Not only will new steps be introduced in each class but students will learn to listen for the different tones coming from their toes and heels.  Accurate rhythms will be practiced as they explore the hard and soft sound elements of tap! What to wear:  Shorts or loose pants for boys, same … Read More Tap

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Jazz

Beginner to advanced instruction for jazz dance includes working on flexibility, isolations, turns, leaps and combinations.  This is a high-energy class for dancers who love to move! Intermediate and Advanced students are highly encouraged to combine this class with ballet or modern. What to wear:  Black dance shorts, dance pants, tights, any color leotard or athletic top, jazz shoes Adult Jazz This is a … Read More Jazz