Ballet

The ballet class is designed to teach the student terminology, technique, muscular control, muscular stamina, and discipline and performance presentation. Disciplines being one of the most important factors of dance, aids in the ability to focus, concentrate and develop the relationship between mind, body and soul. The dancer will learn how to manipulate each muscle to its attainable goal within body limitations. The challenge for the dancer will be to learn the technique and adapt this to ones body to produce uniqueness and the natural flow and grace which ballet requires.

Pointe Specialty class

The Advanced ballet students after having learned the essentials in ballet class will begin to learn basic point technique. This will teach the students proper posture and balance while on Pointe.  It will increase overall concentration, body awareness and muscle strength. The student will develop a structured relationship between body movements (technique) and the interplay of motion, music and alignment to help give the student, a better understanding of classical dance.

Tap

Basic tap technique will be covered in various styles. Musicality, timing, rhythm and there use in the dynamics of tap are most important. The student will develop terminology, technique style and presentation a primary focus.

Jazz

The freestyle jazz class will cover terminology and technique. Technical competence is based on various areas; strength, endurance, flexibility and style. Different Jazz styles will help make the student more versatile. Performance enhancement with emphasis on adaptability to various styles allows the student to develop their own flare and self-confidence.

Hip Hop

The hip hop class will cover elements of hip hop in the forms of pop & lock, break-dance and fusion video dance.  This will give each student the versatility to compete in a market highly populated with a major hip hop influence.

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Modern/Contemporary

This dance style mixes both Ballet and Jazz styles together whilst being a form of emotional release. This class works on the students technical ability as well as stretch them to work past their boundaries set within the other dance styles. Students will work on their performance and choreographic skills.