Class Descriptions
Creative Movement (Designed for children ages 3-4 yrs of age.)
This introduction into dance is done with an emphasis on enjoying and discovering the magic of movement. It will also teach very basic ballet steps that are developmentally appropriate for this age and will work on improving gross motor skills.(Dress code- short sleeved pink leotard, pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers)
Ballet/Tap I (Designed for children ages 4-5 yrs of age.)
This class offers a combination of both ballet and tap techniques. The ballet portion of this class will focus on learning a series of age appropriate ballet steps, refining gross motor skills, and enhancing creativity through movement. This introduction to tap will include learning very basic tap steps with an emphasis on experiencing the joys of rhythm. (Dress code-short sleeved pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and black tap shoes)
Ballet/Tap II (Designed for children ages 5-6 yrs of age.)
This class is a progression from Ballet/Tap I. Students will continue working on skills learned from Ballet/Tap I at a more accelerated rate and will progress on to more advanced steps.(Dress Code- short sleeved pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and black tap shoes)
Ballet/Tap III (Designed for children ages 6-7 yrs of age.)
This class is a progression from Ballet/Tap II. Students will continue working on skills learned from Ballet/Tap II at a more accelerated rate and will progress on to more advanced steps.(Dress Code- short sleeved pink leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet slippers, and black tap shoes)
Rhythm and Tap (Boys only)
This beginner level tap class is specifically designed to meet the energy needs and encourage the curiosity of boys 4-7 years old. We will focus on the mastering of different rhythms and tempos and learn to count music using instruments and songs. Those skills will be used to introduce basic tap movements.
Pre Ballet (Designed for children ages 7-8 yrs of age)
This class provides the beginning fundamental skills needed to progress to the next levels of ballet technique.(Dress Code- black leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers- hair in bun)
Ballet Technique
All ballet classes follow a comprehensive curriculum that teaches ballet technique in a progressive sequence that is appropriate to each student’s ability level.(Dress Code-black leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers-hair in bun)
Jazz Technique
Using contemporary music, this class is a combination of classical jazz technique and funk. (Dress Code-any color leotard, tights or jazz pants, and jazz shoes-hair in ponytail or bun)
Tap Technique
Using traditional and current tap techniques, this class focuses on rhythm, coordination, and various tap combinations.(Dress Code- any color leotard or tank top, dance pants, and tap shoes- hair in ponytail or bun)
Hip Hop
This class is an introduction to current dance trends. This upbeat dance class includes a warm-up, original choreography, and a breakdown of today’s most popular hip hop steps. (Dress Code- tank tops or t shirts, jazz pants or sweat pants-jeans NOT ALLOWED- sneakers)
Musical Theater (Designed for children ages10 yrs old and up)
Musical Theater class will help bring out the personality in a dancer's performance skills. The warm up for the class will be mixed with acting games and a dance warm up. The focus will be on developing characterization of a dancer, understanding the story behind a dance, building self-confidence on stage, as well as performance skills tailored to Broadway styles. This class will help students take their dancing to the next level by digging deep into the lives of characters in musicals and what motivates them to dance. (Dress Code - any color leotard, jazz pants or jazz shorts/capris and tan jazz shoes)
All Dancewear items can be found at Ellman's in Carytown. |
