Song & Dance Ages 2 1/2 - 4.
Song & Dance is an introduction to music and dance. The primary goal is to foster a love of rhythm and movement. The creative component is quite large. Several fun or special activities happen in each class. For example, Taking part in dancing out a narrative helps children to understand that movement is another form of expression. It is a means of communicating feelings and actions. The vocabulary covered in Song & Dance is comprised of steps, rhythms and melodies which a 21/2-4 year-olds can master— steps that help build self-confidence.The vocabulary is also set up to prepare students for any private music or group dance classes. Class length is 45 minutes for ages 21/2-4 once per week.
Pre Tap and Ballet.
This level class expands on the concepts of the Song & Dance class. By the end of the year in Pre-Tap and Ballet, the students will be taught to dance/move set work independently of the teacher and they will memorize a few simple exercises and sequences. Class length is 1 hour, once per week. If you are completing Song & Dance this year and will be 4 ½ by October, register for Pre-Dance classes for September.
Ballet is a classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps and poses.(ages 7 and up, 1 hour)
Tap is a dance in which the rhythm is sounded out by the clicking taps on the heels and toes of a dancer's shoes.
(Ages 7 and up, 1 hour)
Acro (acrobatics) is comprised of gymnastics— such as somersaults, rolls, and handsprings— performed without the use of specialized apparatus(ages 41/2-6, 30 minutes/ ages 7 and up, 1 hour)
Jazz and Hip-Hop
What is the difference between Jazz and Hip-Hop? The Jazz style of dance is what is seen in many Broadway type shows such as Cats, West Side Story, or Fosse. It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Hip-Hop is a fast, higher energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in shows such as those of Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, and *NSYNC would be typical examples of Hip-Hop
Lyrical
Lyrical is a form of dance which is a cross between Ballet and Jazz. In this style, the dancer expresses deep personal emotion.
Adult Classes Hip-Hop and Tap Ages 18 & up.
Students in our adult classes learn moves and routines in a casual atmosphere. Our instructors understand the needs of adult students and approach the class differently from our children's programs. Many of our adult students use the Jazz or Tap programs as well as our exercise classes for fitness and as a social activity. Our Body Awareness/Body Sculpting class is a total body workout. It promotes strength, endurance, felxibility, balance, rhythm, coordination, and enhances muscle tone-- and it's a great stress reducer! Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week.
Zumba
Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba participants to stick to the Zumba Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits. Zumba is a “feel-happy” workout that is great for both the body and the mind.