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Available Classes
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
BALLET/TAP COMBINATION - Combination class is available for pre-school through
middle school age children. A combo class consist of ballet and tap for 3-7 year olds. Most 3-4 year old beginner classes
are 45 minutes long and lengthen to an hour after the first year of dance.
BALLET
is based on a formal, classical technique, characterized by movements of grace, precision and fluidity. Technique learned
in ballet will be used by the student in all other dance classes. We strongly recommend ballet for all students.
TAP is a form of dance where metal taps on the ball and heel of the shoe are used to produce a choreographed
rhythm. Basic tap steps are used in different combinations and variations to achieve a pattern of rhythm. Degree of difficulty,
speed, and complexity of rhythm and patterns advance with the dancer's level.
JAZZ is based on the steps, principles, and techniques taught in ballet class. In jazz class, we dance
to popular music, which the students enjoy. Proper ballet training is essential to a jazz dancer.
LYRICAL is based on ballet technique that blends the styles
of ballet and jazz. The objective of lyrical dancing is to express the emotion and feelings created by the lyrics and mood
of a piece of music. The prerequisite for lyrical is extensive ballet training. Students must be enrolled in a ballet class
to take lyrical. Students must be able to draw on their own emotions and feelings for expression, therefore, we
do not offer lyrical to students younger than eleven.
PRE-POINTE is a class for beginning pointe students with extensive
ballet training. Classes are offered only to those students who have accomplished the basic principles of ballet technique,
and are physically developed in their feet, ankles, and legs for pointe work. Students must be enrolled in a ballet class
to take pre-pointe.
POINTE is a continuation of pre-pointe for students who have demonstrated
an understanding of the concepts and basic technique, and are physically capable of developing new skills and learning new
steps on pointe. Students must be enrolled in a ballet class to take pointe.
HIP
HOP - A high energy class that uses the latest hip-hop, R&B, and pop music mixed with movements
influenced from music videos. Hip Hop incorporates elements of popping, locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movements
to give students the confidence to develop their own sense of style.
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