SAVE THE DATE for our 50th Annual Recital: June 1, 2024
SAVE THE DATE for our 50th Annual Recital: June 1, 2024
Acrobatic dancing should not be confused with gymnastics. Acrobatic dancing includes training in body exercise, body development and body control, along with coordination and acrobatic skills such as cartwheels, back bends, splits, etc. Like all other forms of dance, there is a certain foundation which must be mastered before advance training can be taken.
Ballet is the basis of all dancing. It requires concentrated and repetitive study and demands a high level of self-discipline. Poise, grace and coordination, along with music appreciation, are accomplished through proper ballet training.
We offer ballet classes for all ages and experience levels.
Creative Movement is for pre-schoolers ages 2 or 3-6, includes basic techniques in ballet, tap and/or acrobatics and consists of flexibility exercises, coordinating their bodies to music and learning novelty routines. Any of the above classes also helps increase gross motor skills. Creative movement can create new opportunities for successful learning. Early successes increase a child's confidence.
Contemporary dance draws on modern dance techniques developed in the first sixty years of the 20th century, as well as newer philosophies of movement that depart from classical dance techniques by altogether omitting structured form and movement.
The first and original dance associated with Hip Hop is break-dance. Newer styles are danced in an upright manner in contrast to break-dance with its many ground moves. There are many funk dance techniques that are encompassed in this style such as popping, locking, improvisation and krumping
Jazz is basically a modern interpretation of ballet. Therefore, ballet is a pre-requisite of jazz. It is usually performed to but, not necessarily limited to the popular music of today.
Lyrical Dance is the personal expression of the choreographer to music with lyrics that expresses a strong emotional interpretation of the chosen song. Dancers use their bodies as well as facial movements to express the emotions of the lyrics and benefit from being emotionally connected to the music. Lyrical dance can convey a variety of emotions including sadness, joy, love, and pain.
*A student must be enrolled in a ballet class con-corrently in order to enroll in Lyrical.
Musical Theatre is a form of dance combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance. The emotional content of the piece – humor, love, anger – as well as the story itself, is communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole.
Pointe is an advanced form of Ballet en Pointe. Students should never be put pointe without first mastering extensive ballet technique and skills and proper body control, nor should they be allowed to dance on Pointe before their bodies and muscles are fully developed.
Tap Dancing is the only type of dance that is native to America. It trains students in developing rhythm and coordination as well as teaching them to think and react spontaneously. With proper training, it is beneficial in developing creativity and musicality.
Tap 1 is for beginner level tappers and those moving up from our Creative Movement classes.
Tap 2 & 3 are for intermediate and advanced level tappers and by teacher recommendation.
Enjoyable, low key classes for adults who want the benefits of exercise through the art of dance. No experience necessary, all levels welcome!
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