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		ADULT RECREATIONAL DANCE: Lead/follow partner dancing is a great cardio workout and fun way to meet and dance with new people.  We offer a variety of dance styles: East coast swing, lindy hop, salsa, basic ballroom,  AND MORE! We change the style every 4 weeks! ARGENTINE TANGO: This exotic style is a wonderful way to learn lead and follow without routines or rhythms.  The patterns and timing of Argentine Tango free the couple to create their own dances and truly "focus on your partner" to build a deeper dance connection. 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 6 through adult.  A progressive syllabus for each class is used to insure quality instruction and continuity in the studio. 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.  A performance troupe is offered to 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! CASTANETS Technique: The perfect class to concentrate on playing the musical instrument that accompanies the Spanish dancer.  This  class is highly recommended in order to dance in upper levels or with our company:  Danzas Flamencas. CREATIVE DANCE: This class is just for 3 year-olds and will present the basics of ballet plus creative dance.  Fun moves, story telling with dance, learning to listen and learning to follow instructions are just a few of the important elements that are taught. FLAMENCO: This dance class covers the basic styles of gypsy, flamenco theatro and regional folk dance.  Dancers learn to play castanets in the technique class, dance the Sevillanas and perform other dance forms such as tangos and bulerias.  As dancers progress, they may be invited to perform with DANZAS FLAMENCAS,  the cultural demonstration group. 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 to make you feel like you just danced in a music video! 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 offered for age 6 through adult and is combined with tap in levels 1-7.  A progressive syllabus is used through the studio. LYRICAL: Lyrical is a combination of ballet, jazz and modern with a fluid, continuous style.  Lyrical classes are offered with a progressive syllabus for pre-teen through adult ages.  Intermediate levels and up need to have previous training in ballet or jazz. MODERN: Designed for the beginner dancers, this class explores variations in rhythm and technique using Graham, Humphrey & Limon styles.  Warm-up, progressions and choreography are performed in a fun, energetic atmosphere. FOR MORE DESCRIPTIONS, click here Mommy & Me, Musical Theater, Pointe, Private Dance Lessons, Private Music Lessons, Tap, Variations