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DANCE Class Descriptions Creative Movement/Beginner Dance A 45 minute pre-ballet class for the beginning dancer ages 2&3. The emphasis for this class is for students to learn the basic movement skills that are so important to a more structured ballet class, While also developing their musicality and ability to tell a story through movement and music. Ballet/Tap I A one hour class that develops two dance styles. The class is divided in half and addresses beginning vocabulary and movement skills for both ballet and tap. Student ages 4-5. Ballet/Tap II A continuation of the one hour class that develops two dance styles. The class is divided in half and address the beginning vocabulary and movement skills for both ballet and tap. Students in this class are between the ages of 6 & 7.
Ballet/Tap III A one hour class for students 7-9 depending on their previous experience level. Jr. Jazz A one hour class for beginning students between the ages of 7-11. Jazz dance consists of smooth, syncopated or unexpected moves that require the isolated movement of various body parts. This is a swing flavor type dance style found in most Broadway stage productions. All movements within the jazz classes are age appropriate with no outwardly sexual undertones for the younger students. Hip Hop A 1 hour class for all hip hop students. It is strongly encouraged that students in this class take a jazz class, in order to keep up with their technique. If on a competition team then it is a requirement. Hip hop is a style of dance most commonly seen in music videos, on the street or with a school dance team. Intermediate Ballet A one hour class for students 9-12 that continues to focus on developing the young dancer's ballet skills before they move to the advanced ballet group. Placement is at the discretion of the instructor. Pre-Pointe A 1 hour class for those that are ready for their pointe shoes. At the sole discretion of the instructor. Advanced ballet students are required to take this class even if they are not in pointe shoes.
Advanced Ballet A 1 hour class for the more advanced ballet student. Placement is at the discretion of the instructor. Advanced Jazz For the jazz student 10 and up, a 1 hour class that consists of smooth, syncopated or unexpected moves that require the isolated movement of various body parts. This is a swing flavor type dance style found in most Broadway stage productions. All movements within the jazz classes are age appropriate with no outwardly sexual undertones for the younger students. Advanced Tap A 45 minute class for students 11 and up. Tap produces rhythmic patterns with the feet as an additional percussive accompaniment to the music. Private/Duo/Trio Classes Are available, however they should not be considered a substitution for group classes. An integral part of learning dance is developing the ability to move as a collective ensemble therefore private classes should be used to further develop technical skills of the individual dancer. All music used in class is age appropriate and suitable for family use. No vulgar or suggestive lyrics are permitted
Zumba Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That's exactley what the Zumba program is all about. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy to follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning,dance fitness party that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. Well what are you waiting for? Must be 13 years or older.