CREATIVE MOVEMENT

30 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is for ages 2 1/2 to 3.  This class will introduce coordination, sing song, alphabet, counting, basic ballet, tap and tumbling skills.  Introduces new forms of movement in a structured setting.  The dancers will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

 

 

PRE-TAP/JAZZ/TUMBLING

45 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is for ages 3-4 1/2.  Students will learn basic tap and ballet/jazz skills while introducing very basic tumbling skills.  Learning positions, right and left, directions, and will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

 

 

BEGINNING BALLET

30 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is for ages 4-6.  This class covers ballet levels 1-2.  Students focus on beginning ballet technique.  Dancers will demonstrate a progressing knowledge of ballet terms and movement througout the course of the season.  They will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

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BEGINNING TAP

30 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is for ages 4-6.  This class covers Tap levels 1-2.  Students focus on beginning tap technique.  Dancers will demonstrate a progressing knowledge of tap terms and movement throughout the course of the season.  They will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

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BEGINNING JAZZ/HIP HOP

45 MIN./WEEK

 

This class can be taken if the dancer is enrolled in a ballet course.  This class is for dancers ages 4-7.  The dancer will enhance their knowledge of ballet to learn advanced technique.  Jumps, turns and coordination at an upbeat tempo with intricate steps will prepare these dancers at a more accelerated rate for intermediate courses in the future.  They will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

 

BEGINNING TUMBLING

30 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is for ages 5-6.  Students will learn stretching, body weight exercises, strengthening, bridges, forward and backward rolls and handstands.  A well executed hand stand and cartwheel progression will be required to advance to the intermediate level.

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INTERMEDIATE BALLET

45 MIN./WEEK

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This class is for ages 7-10.  This class covers Ballet levels 2-4.  Mandatory for all Company members mini-junior/pre-teen.  Students must have at least one year of ballet and/or teacher placement is required for this course.  They will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

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INTERMEDIATE TAP

45 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is for ages 7-10.  This course covers Tap levels 2-3.  Younger students can be placed by a teacher if they can demonstrate basic tap technique knowledge, and learn quickly.  They will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

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INTERMEDIATE JAZZ

45 MIN./WEEK

 

This class can only be taken if the student is enrolled in a ballet course.  This is for ages 7-10.  Younger students may be placed at directors discretion.  The dancer will enhance their knowledge of basic ballet to learn more advanced technique.  Jumps, turns and coordination at an upbeat tempo with intricate steps will prepare these dancers at a more accellerated rate for advanced courses in the future.  They will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.  

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INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP

45 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is for ages 7-10.  Students will learn popping, locking, isolation movements and learn to work in plie.  Hip Hop uses modern dance moves commonly seen on television and in music videos.  Dancers will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcase.

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INTERMEDIATE CONTEMPORARY

45 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is for ages 7-10, who have had at least 1 year of ballet.  Dancers must be enrolled in a ballet course.  Dancers will learn modern and contemporary movements to expand their ballet knowledge, while exploring the emotional side of dance.  Dancers will learn expressioin through movement, telling a story with the music.  Dancers will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

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INTERMEDIATE TUMBLING

60 MIN./WEEK

 

Teacher placement required.  Ages 7 & UP.

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ADVANCED TAP

60 MIN./WEEK

 

Ages 10 & UP.  Younger students may be placed at directors discretion.  Covers Tap levels 4-6.  Previous tap experience required.  Technique knowledge to level 3 required.

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ADVANCED JAZZ

60 MIN./WEEK

 

Teacher placement required.  Student must be enrolled in a ballet course.  Mandatory for all Company members.  Jumps, turns, tricks.  A routine will be performed at Winter and Spring Showcases with Intermediate Jazz.

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ADVANCED BALLET

60 MIN./WEEK

 

Teacher placement required.  Mandatory for all Company members Pre-teen and up (directors discretion).  Minimum 3 years ballet experience required.  Dancers will perform one routine at Winter and Spring Showcases.

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ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY

45 MIN./WEEK

 

Teacher placement required.  Student must be enrolled in a ballet course.  Mandatory for all company members competing a contemporary routine or S/D/T.

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ADVANCED TUMBLING/ACRO

90 MIN./WEEK

 

Director discretion and teacher placement required.

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STRETCH CLASS

45 MIN./WEEK

 

This class is open to all students ages 5 & UP.  Dancers will learn how to stretch safely, to acheive maximum flexibility.  (Essential in dance)

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