DANCE STYLE DECRIPTIONS
Jazz:
Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway and Modern Jazz to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
TAP:
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate
Flex Class:
This class is designed to improve a dancer's range of motion, enhance muscle flexibility and increase their level of core muscle strength. Through a variety of stretches and strengthening exercises, dancers will also increase their awareness of their own body's potential as it connects to expression through movement
BALLET:
Students will learn classical ballet techniques and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The ballet curriculum is based on a combination of the French, Vagonova and Cecchetti methods as students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
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PRE-POINTE/POINTE:
Pre-pointe class can be taken on flat or in Pre-pointe shoes at the instructors discrection. All pointe classes are designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles.
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COMBO CLASSES:
Our combo classes are a combination of two different dance styles. The time spent in each style will be determined by the instructor of the class. Please see the other descriptions for information on specific styles.
HIP HOP:
Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street, popping, animation and urban iso. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
Contemporary:
Contemporary takes technique learned in ballet and jazz and encourages freedom of movement and expression. Providing dancers with a grounded center from which to work as they explore a dynamic range of contemporary movement qualities, this class encourages dancers to take risks and to push themselves further every day while developing new tools for their dance training and self-expression. Class includes warm up, stengthening, across the floor, and combinations.