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Dance Styles

BALLET: - (Ages 3 - adult)
This is the basic foundation to all other forms of dance. It is a technically structured class taught through barre work, across the floor and center combinations. Ballet training is very important to every dancers development.


POINTE: (Ages 10 & up) - Previous three year ballet experience required
Class for the serious minded ballet student and wants to take ballet class to the next level. Pointe is described as a ballet position in which the body is balanced on the extreme tip of the toe.


JAZZ: (Ages 5 & up) 
Jazz dance concentrates on style, technique, formations and the use of props, combined with the characteristic movements of whatever new style of music is in. Jazz dance training helps to develop or improve timing, speed, strength, agility and coordination.


TAP: (Ages 9 & up)
Tap is rhythmical sounds made by the feet, separated and clear, rhythm exact and timed on top of the beat.


ACROBATICS: (Ages 4 & up)
Acrobatics classes teach strength, flexibility and control with the artistic use of movements and tricks. An acrobat needs more strength in the lower back and uses control to power the tricks wear as a gymnast generally has a spring floor and uses more force to accomplish tricks.


LYRICAL: (Ages 10 & up)  
Lyrical dance is the fusion of ballet and jazz technique, using expression from the inner emotion. Lyrical dance interprets music or words, showing the audience the emotion of the particular piece. The lines are traditional in nature with a technique base that determines the correct placement of the body angles. 


MODERN / HIP HOP: (Ages 6 & up)  
Class is centered around hip-hop dynamics, yet concentrated on today’s video/pop style. The focus of class comes from the combination of power, energy, style, face and technique. 


CREATIVE MOVEMENT: - (Ages 2.5 – 3)
A course that provides an introduction to dance for 2.5 – 3 year olds plus much more. It is designed to help build self-esteem, develop motor skills, body awareness and provide group involvement. The program encompasses rhythm, song and dance, hopping, skipping, jumping, right and left training, imagination and much more. Creative movement provides a safe learning environment where it’s impossible to fail and provides constant positive reinforcement.


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