 | Our Dance Programs | | | | Pre-School Ballet & Creative Movement Program | | This program is specially designed for children ages 3 and 4. Overall emphasis is placed on having FUN while learning coordination, balance, rhythm and musical expression. It is a fun and positive introduction to ballet and the world of dance. | | | | Kindergarten Ballet & Tap Combo Program | | This program is offered to children ages 5 and 6. Students begin to build a technical foundation and learn the basics of these traditional forms of dance while incorporating creativity and fun. This program is structured to encourage and develop the child’s natural interest and enjoyment in creative movement. | | | Classical Ballet~Pointe Program | | Classical Ballet and Pointe is one of the oldest and most respected of art forms. With its discipline and fine character, a dancer and person develop as one. Poise, technique, style, control, and grace blend beautifully, forming a magical presence of ballet. After sufficient study of ballet, a student may be advanced to pointe work. |
 | | | Tap Program | | Tap is a form of dance wherein rhythmic sounds are created by the feet, in a series of regulated and controlled movements. The student gains a sense of rhythm and coordination, a new form of expression, and the ability to work with others. |
Jazz Program | | Jazz is America’s gift to the world. It is a stylized from of dance that has developed other types of dancing techniques as well as its own style and excitement. Various styles of Jazz dancing include Musical Comedy, Lyrical, Modern, Video, and Hip Hop Funk among others. Jazz students are strongly encouraged to study ballet as well. | | | | Hip Hop Programs: Junior, Intermediate & Senior | | Hip Hop is a high-energy class set to today’s hottest music. Coordination, style, and musicality are emphasized. Hip Hop Programs are offered in six week sessions, 3 times throughout the year. Classes are available at all levels from age 5 and up. | | | | Lyric/Modern/Contemporary | | This dance style is a fusion of jazz, ballet and modern; it is expressive and can be both subtle and dynamic. Lyric/Modern~Contemporary Dance draws upon ballet and jazz techniques accompanied by music and emotion to tell a story through dance. The Lyric/Modern~Contemporary Program is offered in six week sessions, 3 times throughout the year. | | | | Zumba | | Zumba fitness class is a Latin inspired, one hour dance-fitness class that fuses Latin and International music and movements to create a dynamic workout that is fun and easy to do. These classes are designed for all levels and ages of participants. No dance experience is necessary - just a willingness to have fun. | | | "GREAT DANCERS ARE NOT GREAT BECAUSE OF THEIR TECHNIQUE, THEY ARE GREAT BECAUSE OF THEIR PASSION” ~ UNKNOWN |
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