PRE-BALLET/BALLET
\n\nBallet classes emphasize the core fundamentals of ballet: placement, execution of the steps, understanding ballet terminology, and musicality, phrasing, and transitions (connecting one movement to another). As students advance in level, these fundamentals are reinforced, and classes take a traditional format of barre followed by center exercises and across the floor combinations. Moving in time becomes more important, as well as memorization of terminology. As students progress, they will learn more complex combinations.
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PRE-POINTE
\n\nPrior to pointe work, ballet students must take a minimum of one year of pre-pointe classes in order to build necessary strength in the feet. Pre-pointe classes consist of exercises to strengthen the core, back extension, proper pelvic alignment, endurance, ankle strengthening, and muscular firing patterns essential for proper execution of pointe work free of injury. Elements from the floor work are then applied to barre and center exercises, with an emphasis on correct placement and turnout. Students must have developed a solid technical foundation and knowledge of ballet before they can take pre-pointe classes.
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POINTE
\n\nPointe classes are offered to ballet students who have achieved the musculature and alignment necessary to support themselves correctly and confidently in pointe shoes. Readiness for pointe work is determined by each student’s strength and physical development, not by their age. The instructor will advise parents when a student has the necessary strength and maturity to go on pointe, and pointe class may be taken only with the permission of the instructor. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique from pre-pointe and ballet class while working in pointe shoes.
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\n\nBOLLYWOOD
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\n\nBollywood is the dance style of the Indian film industry— known for its high energy steps and fusing of Indian classical, Indian folk, jazz, contemporary, and modern dance steps. Students will learn traditional Indian classical and folk repertoire along with choreography to popular Bollywood music.
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\n\nCreative dance is an ideal class as an introduction to dance. Classes are designed to explore movement through music, stimulate the students' imagination and promote creativity. Classes provide children with an understanding of basic ballet positions and and develop fine motor skills all while having fun.
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\n\nIRISH
\n\nBegin to learn the beautiful, traditional art form of Irish Dance. Dancers will explore basic irish dance steps through music, rhythm, timing, technique, culture, and community. No experience necessary. Open to boys and girls ages 8-12.
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\n\nContemporary classes focus on a style of expressive movement that combines several dance genres including modern, lyrical, jazz and ballet techniques.
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\n\nJAZZ
\n\nJazz classes focus on the beginning elements of jazz technique with an emphasis on coordination, style, and rhythm. Students will learn the basics of body isolations, pirouettes, jumps, and classic jazz footwork along with more modern combinations of movement.
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\n\nTAP
\n\nTap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn from the two major variations of tap styles, Broadway (also known as theater or show tap) and Rhythm (or jazz tap). Classes emphasize developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun.
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\n\nMUSICAL THEATER
\n\nMusical Theater classes focus on learning proper dance technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Classes are based on ballet technique layered with Broadway-style jazz movement. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills, such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
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\n\nHIP HOP
\n\nHip Hop classes are highly energetic and designed to teach rhythm, coordination and balance through age-appropriate movements set to rap, hip-hop and pop sounds. This style is upbeat and great for girls and boys who like to move and are interested in non-traditional styles of dance. Hip Hop classes emphasize fun, attitude, and the opportunity to develop one's own sense of style.
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