ALL Dance classes & teams will perform in
the Holiday Show & Annual Recital
Dance classes put your child in a highly social environment, which will also help them become better at making friends in general. As they do so, their confidence will build as their skills increase in dance class. Along with being a social environment, dance lessons allow children to learn discipline and respect to their teachers. In a world where this is often lost, your child will maintain a quality level of respect for others.
Ballet
A classical dance form of technique characterized by grace and precision of movement and classical, formal gestures, steps, and positions. Ballet is the basic fundamental of all types of dance. Students will learn foot positioning, arm placement and correct terminology while utilizing the barre and floor work & choreography. Beginning – Ages 5-10
Pointe Ballet
Same curriculum as a general ballet class however the students utilize Pointe (toe) shoes. Students of this class must be at least 11 years old and have prior ballet training. Students must have instructor approval. Intermediate/Advanced
Lyrical/Modern
This class is geared for the intermediate-advanced level dancer desiring to broaden their lyrical style background. This class begins to demonstrate how to use emotion through dance and music. The basic smooth movement will be practiced to prepare students for higher levels of lyrical dance. Each class incorporates a comprehensive warm-up, training of lyrical technique paired with the emotional and improvisation aspect of this unique style. Choreography & combinations using lyrical movements and technique will be learned and mastered.
Stretch & Strength
This class is perfect for all dancers ages 8 & up. As a dancer you need to know how to use the abdominal & leg muscles to help your technique improve. During this class you will be doing exercises to strengthen your core & leg muscles while learning injury prevention and care of your spine while emphasizing your strength & flexibility.
Tap
A form of dance in which the rhythm is sounded out by utilizing the taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes. Students will learn basic shuffles, time steps and rhythmic steps to music with their tap shoes along with choreography.
Tiny Tots Dance
Creative movement for toddlers while learning 25 minutes of jazz dancing & 20 minutes of tap dancing. Students will learn kicks, jumps and stretches while perfecting skills across the floor and learning a dance routine. Ages 2 1/2-4 only, No experience necessary.
Combo Dance
This class is a combination of jazz and tap. This class is great for this age because it helps students learn all basics of both types of dance to determine his or her favorite style. Basic tap shuffles & combinations, jazz fundamentals, and stretching techniques be taught along with choreography. Ages 5-6 only, No experience necessary.
Teen Jazz & Tap
Fast paced instruction to music while utilizing skills & technique. Students will learn jumps, turns, splits & flexibility, across the floor combinations and choreography. This is a good skills class for teens preparing for high school cheer or dance. These classes are perfect for beginners-intermediate levels.
Advanced Jazz
The top level of Jazz classes. Extensive dance training is required. Students will learn and perfect the most advanced steps, jumps, leaps, turns, across the floor and many combinations. Instructor permission is required. Students must be of junior high or high school age.
Hip Hop I, II, III
Current dance styles as seen on Hip Hop Videos or MTV. Urban culture & street dancing is introduced. Levels I, II & III, no formal training necessary. Body placement and terminology of different styles will be taught.
Boys Breakdance
Current breakdance styles as seen on Hip Hop Videos or MTV. Freezes, Poses & Holds will be taught as well as choreography. Urban culture & street dancing is introduced. No formal training necessary.
Pre-teen Competitive Hip Hop- AGES 9-14 All Star JUNIOR HIP HOP DIVISION
This is our Award Winning & Judges Choice Award Team. Previous experience required. A high energy level, focus, dedication & commitment are required. This team is required to take 1 hour of training hip hop class & 1 hour of Team Practice. Fundraising is available to cover any & all costs. NEW White tennis shoes & appropriate dance attire is required.
Mini Performing Company (Dance & Poms)
Ages 8 & under. This is our Award Winning & Judges Choice Award Team. Previous experience is required. This team may compete a Pom or Jazz routine or both at all competitions. All members must take ALL styles of dance training offered. 5 hours a week required to include Combo (tap & Jazz), Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical & Team Practice. Appropriate dance attire & shoes are required for EACH CLASS.
Junior Performing Company (Dance & Poms)
Ages 12 & under. This is our Award Winning & Judges Choice Award Team. Previous experience is required. This team may compete a Pom or Jazz routine or both at all competitions. All members must take ALL styles of dance training offered. 5 hours a week required to include Combo (tap & Jazz), Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical & Team Practice. Appropriate dance attire & shoes are required for EACH CLASS.
Dancetech Elite Senior Company (dance & Poms)
Ages 18 & under. This is our High Scoring, Award Winning & Judges Choice Award Team. Previous experience is required. This team may compete a Pom or Jazz routine or both at all competitions. All members must take ALL styles of dance training offered. 5 hours a week required to include Combo (tap & Jazz), Ballet, Hip Hop, Lyrical & Team Practice. Appropriate dance attire & shoes are required for EACH CLASS.
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