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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

  • 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.
  • Lyrical/Contemporary
    Lyrical Dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques blended together to express the thoughts emotion and story that the lyrics of the song is telling through the choreography and movement. This is a beautiful dance form for those looking for another way to express themselves through dance.
  • 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.