Creative Movement is for pre-schoolers aged 3-5. These classes enable students to experience movement to music through songs, games, stories and a variety of musical rhythms and introductory dance patterns.
Dance Basics is a program where children aged 6-8 will continue to explore movement, music and creative expression while being introduced to technical elements of a variety of dance forms in a less formal approach.
Ballet levels beginner through senior is a program for ages 6 to adult, with placement based on previous training and natural ability. Beginning students will be introduced to the basic elements of Ballet with focus on posture, correct use of muscles, and grace of movement. This theme is carried through the program as steps become increasingly complex and more emphasis is placed on performance and presentation qualities. Teen Ballet Technique is designed for students from the Modern and Jazz programs who wish to improve their skill level. Elements of Ballet will be introduced in a setting suited to these students.
Jazz is a progressive program for students from 9 years of age. This commercial dance form focuses on rhythm, coordination, strength, and flexibility.
Modern Dance levels beginner through senior is designed for students from 11 years of age. Emphasis is on the expressive nature of dance, as well as technique and performance values. Students will incorporate an emotional element with total body awareness.
Musical Theatre, an introductory course for students ages 11 to 14, explores technical and expressive elements of drama, voice and dance used in musical theatre productions.
Tap is a program for students 10 years of age and older, focusing on classical Tap technique. Exercises include elements of basic Ballet and Jazz, with music chosen from classical, jazz, popular, and traditional rhythms.
Dance For the Health of It is a fun fusion of various dance styles, warm-up rhythms and stretch exercises designed for adults to get the body moving. Participants will develop awareness of their bodies as they learn the hows and whys of dance as a form of exercise.
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