| Class
Descriptions - Classes are designed
to introduce students to the terminology and techniques
of the different dance disciplines. Coordination and
skill achievement are the main goals of this program.
The classes offered are for both the serious student
as well as the student who is taking class for his or
her own pleasure and well-being. This is a recital-based
program unless otherwise indicated. |
| Tiny
Tots (3, 4, 5 year olds) |
| These
classes are designed to introduce dance movement and
some basic terminology to the students. The 30 minute
class will introduce ballet, tap, and stretches. These
are non-pressure classes with an emphasis on fun and
learning. |
| Petites |
| Combined
Tap & Jazz class for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade students.
They learn basic & advanced beginner terminology,
adding on with progressions and combinations across
the floor. Most classes will start with Jazz warm-ups.
Placement is at the discretion of the teaching staff. |
| Juniors |
| Combined
Tap & Jazz class for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
students. They learn basic and advanced beginner
terminology. |
| Lil
Pros |
| Combined
Tap & Jazz class for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students.
They learn advanced beginner and intermediate levels
terminology, with the appropriate levels of progressions
and combinations across the floor. |
| Intermediates |
| Combined
Tap and Jazz classes for the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade
students. These will be broken down into two levels.
Intermediates 1 will be a beginner class for older students
with either no or minimal dance background. Intermediates
2 will be the natural successor to the Lil Pros program
with intermediate and advanced level terminology with
the appropriate levels of progression and combinations
across the floor. Placement is at the discretion of
the teaching class. |
| Senior
Pros |
| Combined
Tap and Jazz class for the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
student. These are the most advanced levels of Tap and
Jazz offered, besides our competition level classes.
The students will be offered advanced terminology and
advanced progressions and combinations across the floor.
Placement is at the discretion of the teaching staff.
|
| Competition
Classes |
Combined
Tap and Jazz classes for grades 7-12. These are very
intense classes with a minimum of 1 competition in April,
possibly more. You must take at least 1 Ballet class
per week in addition to your Competition class. You
must also participate in our Annual Nutcracker Show,
and any other additional shows as needed.
There are additional fees for these classes to cover
miscellaneous expenses, such as competition fees, costume
pieces, props, etc. These classes are only intended
for the most serious dance student. The work is hard,
but the gratification is enormous!
Competition Group Information & Contract download (pdf) |
| Ballet
I |
| These
classes will introduce the basic terms, steps and positions
of ballet. The class is designed to develop grace and
coordination. |
| Ballet
II, III, IV, V, & Company |
| These
classes will further develop the concepts learned in
Ballet I. Each class is progressively more technical
with emphasis on longer combinations. Ballet Company
is by audition and placement only. |
| Pointe |
| By permission
of instructor. A solid foundation of intermediate to
advanced Ballet technique is required for Pointe work.
The instructor will determine if a student is technically
and physically capable of dancing on pointe. |
| Tap |
| Starting
from the beginning and becoming progressively more difficult,
these classes offer the student one of the most popular
forms of dance today. Classes include terminology, combinations
and routines. |
| Jazz |
| Jazz
is a free-style form of movement utilizing today's most
popular music Classes consist of warm-ups, stretches,
traveling steps and combinations culminating in routines. |
| Tumbling |
| Children
will learn acrobatic and floor work skills starting
with the basics and becoming more challenging. No equipment
offered. |
| Modern |
| Modern
dance incorporates basic ballet skills with Graham &
Horton techniques. Must take Ballet II concurrently. |
| Lyrical |
| Employees
ballet techniques with an emphasis on interpretation
of the lyrics. Must be enrolled in Ballet II level or
higher to take class. |
| Hip
Hop |
| Using
basic Jazz techniques with street and funk styles to
today's popular music. The levels of technique and choreography increases with each higher level. |
| Zumba |
| A fun way to exercise to latin and contemporary music. Be prepared to be sweaty and to get your heart rate up. Open to all adults, wear comfortabel clothing and sneakers or other supportive footwear. |
| African Dance |
| Open level (no dance experience needed) , open to all students. Warmups, movements across the floor and dance routines all taught to afro and carribean beats. Clothing is comfortable, bare feet. |
| Irish Dancing |
IRISH STEP DANCING: Learn to Irish dance for recreation or competition! We are one of the most successful Irish dance schools in the nation!
BEGINNER 1 CLASS:
Any new dancer to our program, girl or boy, ages 5 and up (must be in Kindergarten).
BEGINNER 2 CLASS:
A dancer who started Beginner 1 Irish Step in 2010 AND who is proficient in TWO steps of the reel and TWO steps of the light jig.
LEVELS 1 - 3 CLASS:
A current dancer who is proficient in the Reel, Light Jig, Slip Jig, Heavy Jig and/or Hornpipe. Teacher Recommendation only. |
