Class Descriptions
Creative Movement (ages 3-5), Ballet/Tap (ages 3-5) and Pre Primary Ballet (ages 5-6)
This 1 hour class meets once a week. No previous experience necessary. The fundamentals of ballet are presented using creative play. Simple ballet steps and poses are introduced. The class will include gentle stretching. Children learn to follow instructions and take turns. Focuses on mimetics, development of motor skills and creative expression. Combination classes introduce beginning rhythmic tap. Primary Ballet (ages 6-7) This 1 hour class meets once a week. No previous experience necessary. At the Primary level, students further develop Ballet skills and class structure while incorporating the beginnings of rhythm and character dance. Improvisation and creative movement are still explored but instruction gradually shifts away from play and barre work is emphasized. Simple ballet steps are put together to form choreography. Grade Level Classes The Grade levels classes meet once or twice a week and placement is guided by the Director. Students will learn Ballet technique, terminology and the discipline of dance. Free movement exercises continue to develop the improvisational skills of the dancer. The syllabus includes Hungarian, Russian and Polish Character Dance. Grade 1 Ballet - This 1 hour class meets once a week. Grade 2 / 3 Ballet - This 1 hour class meets twice a week. Grade 4 / 5 Ballet - This 1 hour and 30 minute class meets twice a week. Adv. Ballet - This 1 hour and thirty minute class meets twice a week. Open Classes and Pointe / Repertoire This 1 and a half hour class meets once a week and is in addition to the student's weekly classes. Focuses on more advanced technical preparation with emphasis on pre professional training. Students will be placed in the appropriate level by audition. Jazz 1-8 (ages 7-adult) - 1 to 2.5 hours per week Technique class focusing on center warm-ups, across the floor progressions and combinations. Ballet recommended prior to enrollment. Tap 1-5 (ages 7-adult) - 1 to 2 hours per week Technique class focusing on classical technique training and rhythm movement. Hip Hop (ages 7-adult) - 1 to 1.5 hours Levels Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced. Musical Theatre (ages 8-adult) - 1 to 1.5 hours per week Levels Beginner/Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced. Teen / Adult Classes Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre |
