Combo Classes

First Steps

A 45 minute class for all kids  age 3 to 4 years old.  At this age and level the emphasis is on fun and creative exploration!    Basic dance steps are taught with the focus on broad concepts such as creating lines, shapes and following directions. Through mime, improvisation and singing, dancers also discover the performance qualities needed to “get up on stage.”

Kidance 

A 60 minute class for age 5 – 8 year olds.  This class explores the fundamentals of ballet through the use of classical music, basic French terminology, and dance imagery.  Tap dance skills, from single sound tap steps to the more complex, are taught at the barre, across the floor and center.  Emphasis is placed on good ballet and tap technique and of course fun, while creating a solid foundation for any of dance.

Technique Classes

Ballet, Jazz & Tap  

A 60 minute classes for the more “serious” 6 to 9 year old dancer who is ready for the big move to an hour of one style of dance.   Ballet is good for every body!  At this level there is more attention given to the proper execution of ballet technique and placement of the body.  Ballet terminology and the stories of ballet classics such as, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, will also be covered.  Jazz and tap style classes build on the basics using all types of music from contemporary to swing. Along with jazz technique students learn “style” from popular to Fosse.  In tap emphasis is placed on good musicianship with well placed, not just fast, tap sounds.

In these separate disciplines for the 8—12 year old age group.  Basic through Level 5 technique are offered for both the recreational dancer and the performance/ competitive track dancer.

Therabarre

A Pilates based ballet barre created by Marlene Hall.  Emphasis is on centering, strength and stretch. 

Lyrical & Contemporary Jazz

A blend of ballet, modern and jazz technique requiring the dancer to convey emotions and story through the dance.  Ballet class must be taken in addition to the beginning lyrical class. Levels 1-3 are offered.

Hip Hop

A popular dance performed to pop artists. Hip hop is a percussive style dance with its roots in urban culture.  Basic through Level 3 are offered

Musical Theatre- Vocal & Staging  

For ages 6 and up, a 60 minute class where the students discover the fun and excitement of musical theatre.  Class begins with a vocal warm up, moves into group work and staging of a song from a Broadway Musical.  Breathing, matching pitch and reading music are all part of this class. 

Yoga for Adults and For Kids

Yoga- integration of mind, body and spirit.  It strengthens muscles groups, increases stamina and flexibility while increasing the body’s ability to be and stay healthy.

Conscious Movement

Created by instructor Lynn Wood. “The essential work of healing and transformation is through the body and the connection to its innate intelligence. Working directly with the physical body in movement is a particularly powerful point of focus for healing.”  See Lynn’s website for more information.  www.lwoodhealingarts.com

Get UP and Move!

In this 30 minute class for those with special needs, the focus is on moving and fun! Students with Down Syndrome are invited to join in 4 week sessions with different movement themes. Themes may include “Music and dance from the 1950’s, Yoga for Kids, Hip Hop moves and Grooves, and Free Dance.” Each 30 minute class will include activities designed to increase stretch, strength and stamina in a fun filled way. For ages 6 – 12 – Boys and Girls are all welcome. Class size is limited. The class structure will include opening warm up with stretching and strengthening large muscle groups. Then moving into locomotor skills and coordination exercises. These exercises and skills will then be used for longer strings of movement combinations. The class will end with a cool down. Music will be used for the class that is appropriate to the theme. Yoga For Kids as part of this workshop, taught by Michelle Adams, will follow a similar pattern with the focus on breathing, balance, stretching and more through the use of games and imagery.