AcrobatsLevel appropriate acrobatic/tumbling technique is taught with an emphasis on strength and flexibility. Floor technique only, no apparatus is used. Professional Gibson mats are used for class time only; mats are not used for recital performance. Students wear white acrobat shoes. (ages 5 & up)
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BalletThe classical art form, the most structured of all the disciplines, the foundation of all dance. Class is taught using French and English terminology and classical music. Dancers will be instructed in level appropriate classical ballet technique including barre work, center floor work, progressions, turns, leaps, strength and flexibility. Students wear pink ballet slippers. (ages 5 & up)
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Hip HopA deviation from traditional jazz technique, hip hop is more street style, funk. Students in the 10+ class must be studying a ballet, jazz or tap class for the entire season to be enrolled in a hip hop class. Upbeat, popular music is used, students wear tan jazz shoes. (ages 5-9 and 10 & up)
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JazzDancers learn level appropriate dance movements, pirouettes, isolations, turns, leaps, and progressions while working to develop strength and flexability. Class uses upbeat music, students wear tan jazz shoes. Starting with the pre-line jazz level, a ballet technique class is required in addition to jazz class. Technique class does not perform in recital; jazz shoes can be worn for technique class. (ages 5 & up)
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Mini StarsThis is a parent/child interactive class that explores the beginnings of dance using fun music and creativity! Mini and parent can wear clothing that is easy to move in and lightweight tennis shoes or gripper socks. (No street shoes please) Enrollment for this class can be done anytime throughout our season and tuition is pro-rated. This class does not perform in the recital. 18 months+
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A Chance to DanceA special needs dance and movement class designed for dancers of ALL physical and cognitive abilities and disabilities. The dancers (age 5 & up by December 1st) should be able to follow directions and attend to a 45 minute class. The dancers will learn basic ballet, tap, and acrobat skills. The dancers will wear white acrobat shoes for class and recital. If desired, tap shoes can be purchased for the tap portion of class. There is no pressure to perform at recital, only to learn to love dancing! Miss Kara, who is an occupational therapist, will teach A CHANCE TO DANCE. She has an interest in working with children of all ages with special needs and enjoys being able to use her OT skills and knowledge for this class.
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