Class
Placement
Dancers will be enrolled in levels appropriate to their age
and abilities. Level evaluations will be done the first two
weeks of classes. Placement may be adjusted at the discretion
of the instructor and will be based on the following criteria:
Level 1 - no experience to one year. Enrollment in
technique class is recommended.
Level 2 - one to three years experience, must be able
to properly execute single pirouette, chaine turns, grand
jete, pas-de bouree, pivots, level changes; tap students must
know all riffs, maxi-fords, essence. Enrollment in technique
class is strongly recommended.
Level 3 and 4 - three to five years experience, must
have mastered and be able to combine all Advanced Beginner
skills, must know ballet and jazz terminology and positions;
tap students must know time steps, Cincinnatis, wings, over
the tops, pull backs, and must be able to perform complex
rhythms. Enrollment in technique class is strongly recom mended.
Level 5 - over five years experience, teacher recommen
dation only. Advanced Jazz/HipHop classes require enroll ment
in at least one technique class (except Adult classes).Advanced-
over five years experience, teacher recommen dation only.
Advanced Jazz/HipHop classes require enroll ment in at least
one technique class (except Adult classes).
Class
Descriptions
Ballet / Technique - Focuses on
proper body placement, alignment, flexibility, strength, leaps,
and turns. Barre and center floor work based on ballet principals
are emphasized. These skills are the foundation for all styles
and levels of dance. This class is strongly recommended for
all dancers.
Lyrical - A type of interpretive
dance which incorporates jazz and ballet techniques. Routines
are performed to popular ballads allowing the dancer freedom
of emotional expression.
Modern - Explores movement,
space, rhythm and the dancer's creativity. Students must have
previous dance training to enroll in this class due to the complexity
of the style.
Tap - Combines Rhythm and
broadway style tap.
Creative Movement - Introduces
children three to five years old to jazz, tap, and ballet while
developing motor skills and a creative imagination.
Hip-Hop - Receive the best
of both worlds. Classic Jazz styles with a contemporary twist
as well as some funky steps to keep you cool and hip.
B-Boying (Breaking) - Learn basic
b-boy skills such as top rocking, the six step, swipes, windmills,
freezes, and freestyling. |
