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The Academy
of Dance offers strong dance training for children that strive to
combine a sound knowledge of dance with a love of movement. At the same
time we provide a safe and healthy environment that will allow each
dancer to build confidence and self-esteem.
Young Children's Classes
Rhythm & Movement (2 yrs old):
This delightfully fun class is a great
introduction for the tiny dancer. This 30 minute class
incorporates both singing and dancing which helps the very young child become
familiar with body movement.
Dress:
Hair pulled back, any color leotard, no tights, and no
shoe
Creative (3 & 4yrs old):
This 45 minute class is the next step for the tiny dancer. The class offers a wonderful
movement experience inviting young dancers to explore imagination and creativity
through dance.
Dress:
Hair pulled back, pink ballet slippers, black patent
leather tap shoes. Pink leotard & Tights
This 45 minute class is filled with Fun, Technique, and Teamwork. This is a combination class to help build timing and rhythm skills with poise and ballet technique.
Dress: Hair pulled back, pink ballet slippers, black patent leather tap shoes. Lt Blue leotard
& Pink Tights
Classical Ballet
We at the Academy of Dance urge all students to select ballet as their basic dance form.
Whether the student has professional aspirations or is merely dancing for enjoyment, ballet
offers the basic discipline and technique necessary to succeed in all other dance forms. We
offer ballet classes from levels 1 to Advanced. Our Ballet Instructors will evaluate each
dancer and place them where they are best suited.
Our studio also offers Pointe classes.
Dress:
Black leotard, pink tights, pink slippers, hair in a bun.
Pointe
Pointe is for the more experienced and techniquely trained ballet dancer. These young ladies
must be at least 11 to 12 years of age and have studied 3 to 4 years of intense ballet.
Dress:
Black leotard, pink tights, pink slippers, hair in a bun.
Tap Dancing
Jazz Tap (6 - 8yrs):
Jazz Tap is an introduction to basic tap skills and terminology. This is combined with
basic jazz step patterns which allows for a very fun and uplifting
class.
This program emphasizes accurate rhythms, clear sounds and a thorough knowledge of tap terminology.
Dress:
Young
Student - Black patent leather shoes with ties, hair pulled back.
Older Students – Black Jazz Pants, Black Oxford tap shoes,
Jazz
Jazz 1 - Advanced
Jazz is a highly stylized form of dance. It demands energy, strength and flexibility. Jazz dance is widely seen on commercial stages including television and Broadway.
JAZZ 2 -
JAZZ
Hair is always pulled back into a ponytail
Modern
This is a class designed for the advanced dancer. This very abstract style of dance requires the technique and discipline of classical ballet and the strength of jazz.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a form of dance that was once referred to as street dance and has now become mainstream. This style of dance can be seen in many music videos.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre classes are
specialty classes for students interested in supplementing their dance
classes with skills necessary for musical theater performance. This is
the combination of singing, acting & staging.
Dress: Leotard and tights (any color) are preferred, and jazz shoes. Cover ups may be worn over the leotard. Hair must be pulled back off the face in a low pony tail or bun.
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