PRE - BALLET / JAZZ (AGES 3 - 5) Mini Ballet / Jazz (ages 5-7)
These classes are geared towards our youngest dancers. Our goal is for children to experience the joy of dance, enrich their skills, and learn to appreciate creative movement and the art of dance. Students are familiarized with the structure of a dance class. Emphasis is on developing coordination , moving in creative ways within a space, dancing to the rhythm, learning the foundations of dance, all the while having lots of FUN!!!
BALLET
Ballet is the basis of a well rounded dance education. It helps children develop co-ordination of mind and body, and nurtures the ability to focus, and maintain intense concentration. Ballet provides a strong foundation for all other forms of dance. Not only does it aid, and enhance performance ability in other dance forms, it also provides strength and control for gymnastics, skating, and all other sports.
JAZZ
Jazz has become one of the most popular dance styles in recent years, mainly due to its popularity on television shows, movies, music videos and commercials. Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. With its roots in traditional ballet technique, jazz is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, footwork, big leaps and quick turns.
TAP
Tap (ages 6+) / Mini Tap (ages 4-6)
The name comes from the tapping sound made when the small metal plates on the dancer's shoes touch a hard surface. This lively, rhythmic dance form makes the performer not just a dancer, but also a percussive musician!.
HIP HOP
Hip hop refers mainly to street dance styles, primarily danced to hip hop music. With a rich history that started in the African - American community in urban areas like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, Hip Hop can include a wide range of styles such as breaking, popping, locking and krumping, and house dance.
LYRICAL / CONTEMPORARY
Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and ballet. Lyrical dance is often referred to as contemporary dance, however lyrical dance tells a story and contemporary is often based in modern dance. Movement in lyrical dance tells a story, sometimes through movements in time with the lyrics of a song, and sometimes the story is told from the heart and emotion of the dancer.
ACRO
Acro or Acrobatics, combines gymnastic elements, contortion, and dance to create and exciting and dynamic form of dance that challenges and promotes strength and flexibility
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
An important part of any fitness regimen, strength and conditioning is important for anyone looking to take their body to the next level. Cardiovascular, muscle strength and flexibility will be worked in this fun, dynamic class!
