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Preschool Dance 3 & 4 year olds
Preschool Dance Ages 3-4 is an introduction to dance. The primary goal is
to foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite
large. Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to
understand that dancing is expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. The vocabulary covered in
Preschool Dance is all steps which a 3 year old can master and
they build self-confidence.
Pre-Ballet Basics 5 to 7 year olds
Beginning ballet for the very youngest students incorporating
creativity and metaphors that will delight and intrigue this energetic
age. Basic elements such as stretching and flexibility, pointing
and flexing, positions of the feet and arms, large and small loco motor
skills and center work will be explored as well as basic ballet
terminology. Lessons are geared to allow students to feel
comfortable in the dance studio setting while learning the elements and
rules of dance.
Creative / Movement 5 to 7 year olds
This energetic class is for children
who want a faster paced class than Pre-Ballet Basics. This
class focuses on an introduction to jazz and the coordination required
for hip hop movements with the physical development of a 5 to 7
year old in mind.
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Ballet
Learn the basics of ballet including barre, center, movement
across the floor as well as positions of the stage and ballet
terminology. Stretching, flexibility, posture and poise as well as
knowledge of the theatre stage and the components of a performance will
be highlighted. Elements of the history of dance, choreographers
and popular ballets will be included. This class is suitable for
all ages and will be taught in appropriate age groups.
Musical Theatre Dance
Musical Theatre Dance is a
high energy dance class featuring choreography from and in the
style of Broadway shows and movie musicals. Many musicals will
be explored in the class, culminating in an end of the year recital
with productions from Hairspray, Wicked, and High School
Musical, among others. This class is suitable for all ages and will be
taught in appropriate age groups. (Dancers experience is heightened if coupled with Jazz / Modern).
Tap
The basics of tap and tap skills
will be incorporated into this class including barre, center work and
loco motor movements. Students will learn about historical figures
in tap as well as tap terminology. This class is suitable for all ages
and will be taught in appropriate age groups.
Jazz
This class is designed to encourage
the student to gain kinetic and intellectual knowledge of their bodies
in a technical dance environment that involves the integration of various
rhythmic concepts, dynamic expression and spatial awareness. Students
develop the ability to move through space in various floor patterns using
basic loco motor steps integrated with rhythmic elements. This class
is suitable for all ages and will be taught in appropriate age groups.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type
of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen
in performances by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo
would be typical examples of Hip Hop. This class is suitable for all ages
and will be taught in appropriate age groups.
Modern
Modern dance is rooted in self expression. The fundamental opposite of ballet, modern dance focuses on the use of breath and weight. Dancers rarely use the barre and dance in bare feet to find a sense of grounding and strength. Incorporating the techniques of Lester Horton, Martha Graham, and post-modernism, dancers will develop their skills while also exploring improvisation and choreography.
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Body Scultping & Toning
This is a great class to reintroduce
the body to working out. The goal is to use individual body weight to
work and tone specific areas of the body. The workouts focus on lower
body one week and upper body the next with stretching and ab work every
week. Some basic equipment may be required.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type
of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen
in performances by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and J Lo
would be typical examples of Hip Hop. This class is suitable for all ages
and will be taught in appropriate age groups.
Jazz / Hip Hop
This class is designed to encourage the student to gain
kinetic and intellectual knowledge of their bodies in a technical dance
environment that involves the integration of various rhythmic concepts,
dynamic expression and spatial awareness. Students develop the ability to move through space in various floor patterns
using basic loco motor steps integrated with rhythmic elements. Basic
elements of modern dance are incorporated as well.
Zumba
“Zumba® fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!”
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