Ballet: The foundation of all dance forms and essential for reaching one’s fullest potential as a dancer. Body placement, flexibility, balance, strength and technique are achieved through bare and center floor work. In ballet, students will not only develop grace and poise but the self-discipline needed to excel as a dancer.
Jazz: This exciting, upbeat style emphasizes proper body alignment and clean technique. Classes include stretch and strength exercises, a jazz bare warm-up and center and across the floor exercises and combinations. Students will work on body isolations, musicality, and turns, kicks and jumps. Ballet is strongly recommended as an enhancement to this class and essential for those striving toward the highest level of skill.
Lyrical: A fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Movements in lyrical dance are choreographed to show the meaning of the music and are characterized by their grace, emotion and fluidity. Students are asked to have some background in ballet and jazz.
Tap: This class teaches rhythmic skills, coordination, precision and musicality. Students will learn tap fundamentals and steps and combinations as well as explore a variety of tap styles.
Hip Hop: This is a fun, energetic class combining street dance, hip-hop and jazz. This style of dance can be seen in music videos by pop artists such as: Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Ciara and Usher to name a few. Classes will be tasteful and age appropriate.
Musical Theater: This upbeat class gives an introduction to acting through dance Broadway-style dance technique and choreography. Students will learn numbers from popular musical productions, past and present. This is an excellent class for students to develop self-confidence and show-stopping stage presence.
Competition Teams: By audition or invitation only. This class is designed for serious students who wish to further their dance experience or go on to a professional level. Students are required to dance a minimum of 3 hours/week. Students will compete in at least 3 regional competitions.
Performance Company: By audition or invitation only. This class is also designed for serious students wishing to take their dance training to the next level. Students will perform at community events as well as impressive venues ranging from Disney World (plans are underway for a Performance trip in 2011), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Celtics game performance (have already been placed on waiting list) and popular cruise lines. These Companies will also compete in at least 3 regional competitions. Students are required to dance a minimum of 3 hours/week and 2 of the three classes must be a ballet and jazz class.
Workshops/Seminars: Throughout the season, students will have the opportunity to participate in various special workshops and seminars. Workshops will include guest teachers, master-classes, choreography, and new and exciting styles of dance. Interactive seminars will include nutrition, physical fitness, and women’s self-defense to name a few.
