PRESCHOOL COMBO I:           (3 yrs. old)  45 min. Class
Combo classes are offered in Pre-Ballet and Tap
A unique introductory program designed to enhance rhythm skills, coordination, musicality and a genuine love for the art of dance. Basic ballet and tap are offered in this 45 minute class.  They will work their gross motor skills, memorization skills and creative expression.

PRESCHOOL COMBO II:          (4 yrs. old)  1 hr. Class
Combo classes are offered in Pre-Ballet and Tap
Same as Combo I, except class is one hour.

KINDER COMBO:                     (Ages 5 & 6)  1 hr. Class
Class is offered in Tap, Ballet, and Jazz is introduced.
A pre-ballet, tap and jazz program that is designed to further introduce young children to basic dance skills. Its goal is to further inspire students and build their coordination and musicality skills as a pre-requisite for the more advanced levels.  This class is a preparation to primary studies.

ACROBATICS ONLY:               (Ages 3 and Over)  1 hr. Class              
Acrobatics combines the control and skill of gymnastics with the beauty of dance and contortion work.  Strength, coordination and flexibility are major components of Acrobatics.  Students will progress through levels beginning with tricks such as front rolls, and progressing through to aerial work.

BREAKIN':                               (Ages 6 - Adult)


PRIMARY CLASSES                (Ages:  7 & Over)
The beginning of the students full technical training. Each class is offered separately.

Tap:  The most rhythmic of all forms of dance. Students are introduced to tap at a young age to develop musicality; it promotes quickness and precision in the latter levels. Class consists of barre work or center, progressions, and combinations each week.  Focus will be on technique, expression, and clarity. 

Ballet/Technique:  Classical ballet consisting of barre, center work, combinations and variations. The class stresses proper body alignment, technique and control. Ballet is the back bone of all forms of dance.

Acrobatics:  Acrobatics combines the control and skill of gymnastics with the beauty of dance and contortion work.  Strength, coordination and flexibility are major components of Acrobatics.  Students will progress through levels beginning with tricks such as front rolls, and progressing through to aerial work.

Hip Hop:  Hip Hop incorporates many aspects of jazz and acrobatics along with up-to-date styles such as Pop, Lock, Break and Freestyle.  Teachers will use upbeat (age appropriate) funky music for warm-ups, across the floor progressions and center floor combinations.

Jazz:  Focuses on elements of weight, rhythm, flexibility and movement qualities.  Classes will begin with a center floor warm-up, isolations and stretching, across the floor technique and combinations and finally center floor combinations that will combine all aspects/styles of jazz dance (i.e. Classical, Musical, Street, African and Latin).

Lyrical:  Lyrical is a combination of Jazz and Ballet technique with modern or contemporary dance moves incorporated. Lyrical is based from a story line created by the choreographer, lyrics of a song or by other stimuli. It is usually performed to slower paced music and expresses emotion not only through the movements but in the dancers performance and expression.  Students MUST be enrolled in ballet to take lyrical.

Contemporary:  Is not a specific dance technique, but a collection of methods developed from modern and post-modern dance and can take on many forms. 

Capoeira:  Capoeira is a Brazilian fight-dance, game, and martial art created by enslaved African slaves during the 19th century.  Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing and sparring in pairs in the center of the cirlce.  The game is marked by fluid acroabtic play, feints, subterfuge, and extensive use of groundwork as well as sweeps and kicks.  Less frequently, elbow-strikes, slaps, punches and body-throws are used.  Technique and strategy are key elements in playing a good game.  Students first learn the traditions, rituals, and morals of the game before moving onto the exciting flips, high kicks and acrobatics.  Capoeira has three main styles, nown as regional, Angola and, the less well-defined contemporanea.

Breakin':  Breaking is a street dance style that evolved as part of the hip hop movement.  Break dancing involves Toprock (movement while standing up), Downrock (movement on the ground), Freezes (acrobatic pauses in movement) and Power Moves (large, often strenuous movements often involving rotation).

Salsa (New York - On2):  Salsa refers to a fusion of informal dance styles having roots in the Caribbean.  The dance originated through the mixture of Mambo, Danzón, Guaguancó, Cuban Son, and other typical Cuban dance forms. Salsa is danced to Salsa music.  New York style emphasizes efficiency of movement, elegance, and body isolations. By focusing on control, timing, and precision of technique, dancers aim for smooth execution of tightly woven complex patterns. In New York City this style is danced strictly On 2, although dancers around the world often integrate elements and repertoire from New York into their dancing On 1.  On 2 timing emphasizes the conga drum's tumbao pattern, and encourages the dancer to listen to percussive elements of the music.  Many also refer to this style as "Mambo" since it breaks on beat 2 of the measure.  The etiquette of New York style is strict about remaining in the "slot" and avoiding traveling.  New York style tends to place a greater emphasis on performing "shines" where dancers separate and dance solo for a time.

YBelly Dancing:

Yogalates:  This class combines the "slow controlled breathing" of "yoga" with "core tightening" and "strengthening" of "pilates.  Emphasis is made on abs, hips, & upper-body, with total body tension release.

Adult Classes:  We offer Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz and Acrobatics for our adults, whether you are a beginner or returning to dance.  Performances and Recital are not required.

Master and Specialty classes will be offered throughout the year.

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