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Class Descriptions
​Dance Class Descriptions and Level Descriptions
All dancers are required, to take a ballet class to complement dunham, tap, jazz, modern and/or hip-hop training.
BALLET
Ballet/Jazz/Tap (Ages 4-6) ~ this introductory dance class focuses on the basic dance techniques of ballet and jazz. It is a more technique based class for preschoolers. Students will learn short dances and play games that enhance cognitive & social development & prepare them for further dance training.
Ballet
Ballet I ~ in this class, students are introduced to basic ballet fundamentals, including body alignment, vocabulary, and basic positions of the feet & arms.
Ballet II ~ this class will be centered on more intermediate dance technique. Students will move through barre, center work, & progressions which include basic turns, jumps, & leaps.
Ballet III ~ this class will include students with no previous training as well as those with several years of experience. Students will advance with their own ability levels through intermediate barre, center work, & progressions.
Ballet IV ~ each level of ballet is structured to provide more advanced training as the student is ready. Such is the case with all levels .
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JAZZ
Jazz I ~ this class is designed as an introduction to basic jazz technique, focusing on basic jazz positions, turns, jumps, & leaps. Students will also learn center and locomotor progressions as well as proper stretching techniques to enhance strength & flexibility.
Jazz II ~ this is an intermediate jazz class designed to augment basic jazz training. It will continue basic skills learned in Jazz I, including positions, turns, jumps, & leaps, as well as elements of dance conditioning.
Jazz III ~ this is an advanced class tailored to the serious dancer. Students will focus on dance conditioning and alignment while improving jazz technique. It is strongly recommended that Teen Jazz II students take a ballet class.
Students will advance with their own ability levels through center work & progressions.
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HIP-HOP / STREET​​​​
This high energy dance class will go more in depth with hip-hop training, including the latest dance trends and break-dancing moves. This class is great for the student who just wants to come & get funky as well as the serious dancer looking to improve their hip hop skills. All movement will be modest & age appropriate. All music will be free of questionable lyrics.
TAP
Tap I/II ~ this class with multiple ability levels will focus on tap fundamentals including basic tap steps, wings, cramp rolls, & pull backs. Students will be paired up with students of the same skill level & will progress according to their own prior training and ability.
Tap III ~ This class will explore the difficulty levels and perfecting of the skills learned in Tap I and II. More advanced students will be challenged to suit their skill levels.
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MODERN
(Ages 12+) A dance discipline retaining some ballet technique, expanding upon it and freeing it to encompass the exciting world of total body involvement and creative expression.
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ACRO-DANCE
This style of dance combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. This art form seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics and is defined by its athletic character.
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