Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Offerings change with each Season
BALLET: We use the French style of training with emphasis on each dancer's body and abilities to learn in a safe, informative atmosphere. All levels are offered from age 9 through adult with special programs for 3-8 year olds. A progressive syllabus for each class is used to insure quality instruction and continuity in the studio.
BALLROOM: Lead/follow partner dancing is a great fun way to meet and dance with new people. We present a new dance each week for 4 weeks. Check the master schedule for current offerings. Single dancers are welcome to sign up as well as couples.
BELLYDANCE: A safe, natural form of dance suitable for all body types because it enhances the self-esteem of women of all ages. The class begins with a warm-up using isolations and basic steps. It continues with veils, zill work, choreography and costume information into intermediate levels. Performance opportunities are available for interested, committed dancers.
CABARET HIP HOP: A fun, high-energy Hip Hop style that uses current music, trends and moves - but with a jazzy "twist"! Fluid movements and sassy style make this a great class for the female beginner. ADULTS only, please!
CREATIVE DANCE: This program is for 3 yr. & 4 yr. olds - our youngest age group which studies the basics of movement (steps, arms, shapes, time) and following instructions. Part of the 4-month program, creative dancers get to use props and create stories as they prepare for the Pre-Ballet program for older 4 & 5 year olds.
FLAMENCO: This dance class covers the basic styles of gypsy, flamenco theatro and regional folk dance. Dancers will receive instruction in braceo (arms), floreo (arms), zapateado (feet) and will learn classical dance forms (Escuela Bolero) that build into tangos and sevillanas. Castenets class is highly recommended for dancers taking flamenco.
HIP-HOP: A fun, high-energy class that uses current music trends and moves. Originating on the streets of New York, dancers learn the basics of hip-hop as well as exciting warm-ups, orginal movement, exciting combinations and choreography. Classes are offered for students aged eight years and older.
HIPPITY HOP: A fun class for ages 5-7 that presents the basics of dance plus all the fun moves a youngster yearns to show off! This class is part of the 4-month program.
IRISH DANCE: This lively dance will offer soft shoe for the 5-7 yr. olds and soft shoe AND hard shoe for ages 8-adult. Dancers learn classical technique in order to perform reels, jigs and much more!
JAZZ: Based on ballet structure, the jazz program presents classic training designed by Bob Fosse, Gus Giordano, Luigi and Matt Mattox. Barre and center warm-ups are followed by floorwork, turns, jumps and combinations. Jazz is combined with tap and is offered for ages 7 and older.
LYRICAL: Lyrical is a combination of ballet, jazz and modern with a fluid, continuous style. Our program offers several options for dancers ages 9 and up with skill levels ranging from from beginner to advanced. Lyrical 2 level requires previous experience in ballet and jazz.
MODERN: This class explores variations in rhythm and technique using Graham, Humphrey & Limon styles. Warm-up, floor work, fitness and dance progressions and choreography are performed in a fun, energetic atmosphere with several levels of classes for ages 13 and older.
MODERN for Performing Ensembles: will work on movement improvisation which will beed into ensemble choreography for ages 8 yr. thru teens who have auditioned and have been accepted into the ensemble program.
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