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Dance Class Description
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2009 - 2010
Dance Class Description
New for
fall 2009
classes for Exceptional children
This is a developmentally appropriate program
designed to meet
the individual needs of the students. There will
be an assistant
dance teacher for each student to support and
enhance
their dance experience.
Mommy/Daddy & Me Ages 1½ - 2
½ yrs
This class bonds child and parent through the joy of music and dance.
Musical instruments, props and creative movements are used to allow the
child to express themselves.
Preschool Dance Ages 2 ½ - 4
yrs
The primary goal is to
foster a love of movement. The creative component is quite large. Several
fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, a scarf or
musical instrument at the end can facilitate the dancer’s own physical
expression. This class is designed for a student to master and build
self-confidence. This is a 2 year program. The vocabulary is set up to
prepare students for Kinder Dance
Pee Wee Hip Hop Ages 4 -
6yrs
This class is designed for
the younger student. Our music choices and dance steps will be age
appropriate. See Hip Hop below for class description.
Kinder Dance Ages 4 - 6yrs
Students learn the basis of
movement found in Ballet and Jazz. The goal is to foster creativity, freedom
and expression in movement, and a love of dance. The class includes concepts
that are found in an older child’s dance class. By the end of the year the
students can dance set work independent of the teacher, memorize simple
exercises and sequences. This is a 2 year program. The concepts will prepare
the student for the following year when they graduate to Combo Dance.
Irish Step Ages 6 – 11yrs
This form of dance is set to
lively rhythms of jigs and reels. Students will learn the Riverdance style
of figure dancing and fancy footwork. Once students master the basic
elements of Irish Step in soft shoe gillies they will advance to traditional
hard shoes.
Hip Hop Ages 7 - Adult
This fast, high-energy type
of dance is seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in shows
such as Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and N’Sync would be typical examples.
Combo Dance Ages 6 - 8yrs
Students will master basic
steps in Ballet and Tap with an introduction to Jazz. The goal is to develop
students grace, balance, coordination and timing. The student will develop
skills to complete combinations across the floor and changing line
formations. This is a 2-year program. Students will have the technical
ability to advance into individual dance classes in all three styles of
dance.
Boys combo,
age 4-7 years
By popular demand!
This all boys class will feature tap and hip hop. This is sure to be a
big hit!
Ballet/Pointe Ages 7 - Adult
Ballet class combines grace,
beauty and discipline. Students master their ballet posture, training at the
ballet barre and technique across the floor. Students will improve their
physique, balance and poise. Advanced students who wish to progress to
Pointe shoes must attend 2 classes per week and requires choreographers
permission.
Jazz Ages 7 - Adult
This dance style is what is
seen in Broadway shows. It is a more structured, stage style of dance.
Through combinations on the dance floor students improve coordination and
balance. Students are introduced to a wide variety of musical choices from
the classics to today’s hits.
Tap Ages 7 - Adult
This is a challenging and
fun style of dance. Creative and rhythmic tap exercises enhance student’s
coordination and timing. Dancers will be introduced to traditional and
modern styles of tap dancing.
Tap Dancing
Dads class -
Get your Dad (or Grandpa or
Uncle!) to lace up his tap shoes and take this exciting new class.
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