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Class Descriptions
Ballet
In this program, students will learn a range of classical and contemporary music compositions. The program will acquaint students with the French language and introduce them to classical ballet. Ballet Barre exercises will be used. Students will develop body coordination while learning to dance with a group. Various creative movement exercises will be used to encourage the student’s ability to express their individuality within the discipline of dance. With the exception of advanced classes, classes are divided by age and taught with an individual approach to student ability.
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.
Hip Hop
Students will learn latest styles of street dancing and traditional hip hop. 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-ups to help prepare students for more intense movements.
Acro Dance
AcroDance is the beautiful fusion of the artistic motion of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. AcroDance is not the same as gymnastics. This program is designed to promote excellence in flexibility, strength, balance, limbering, and tumbling while focusing on proper progressions. We offer Pre-school level Acro (AcroTots) for ages 3-5 and AcroDance for Intro-Level 6 for ages 6 & up.
***We are a trained and certified AcroArts studio and All Acro classes are conducted by certified AcroArts instructors***
Modern/Contemporary
Classes will consist of students learning Horton & Dunham style dance techniques and self expression through dance. Students will learn self awareness and how to incorporate their emotions into dance while combining different techniques in Ballet and Jazz.