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It
takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer ~ Shanna
LeFleur
OPEN HOUSE
August 26, 2010 4pm - 7pm
August 28, 2010 10am - 12pm
Class Descriptions
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Ballet
The study of ballet is the foundation for learning all forms of dance. There
is no substitute for good ballet training. All dancers who want to have
strong technique, good placement and proper body alignment must study ballet.
All ballet classes help to strengthen the dancers core and build on discipline
and concentration.
- Pointe
Once a dancer has reached the age of 12 and has taken ballet class for several
years, she might be a candidate for pointe shoes. Pointe work is an extension
of the ballet training that has gone before it. Please note: this class
is by invitation only.
- Jazz
This class encompasses strength and flexibility warm-ups with a strong
emphasis on technique. Combinations incorporate many styles of dance,
Broadway, Musical Theater, Contemporary Modern choreography.
- Performance Team
This class is for the
student looking for more opportunities to perform through out the year
in addition to the Nutcracker and annual recital. The main objective
is to
learn choreography to perform at community events, nursing homes and a
performance trip at the end of the year (for those interested) are
all part of the curriculum.
This is not a technique class there fore the students must be enrolled
in a ballet class also.
- Tap
Tap dancing can be defined as a dance in which the rhythm of your feet
become musical instruments with which the dancer can create wonderful
music. This
class consists of a warm up followed by Broadway style tap routine
for level I - III , levels IV and higher will be Rhythm tap.
- Pre-Ballet
This is a basic beginner's dance class for 3 & 4 year-olds to introduce
young children to body awareness, music and the fundamentals of dance. This
is achieved by interaction between the students, teacher, music and different
props which all come together to help stimulate the child's creative imagination
and open the doors to dance as a wonderful form of expression.
- Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a high-energy street
style dance this class is for both boys and girls who want to learn the
latest urban dance steps. This class will present all choreography in an
age appropriate manner. Dancers will love learning new dance steps while
dancing to their favorite songs.
- Adult Dance
This class begins with a ballet bar for strength and toning and
then progresses to the center for a rotating schedule of
Jazz,Lyrical and Contemporary dance combinations. This class is
open
to all adults
interested
in
picking up where
they
left off as a child or maybe for the first time.
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