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Curriculum |
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Combination (Level One) |
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Ages three,
four, and five enjoy our one hour class. The first 30 minutes include
creative dance, simplified ballet steps, and stretching. After a brief
break, the second half of the hour is devoted to tap steps with fun songs.
This class also includes games to develop rhythm, flexibility, coordination,
and self-confidence. |
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Combination (Level Two) |
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Our six year
old students eagerly participate in our one hour ballet and tap combination
class. This class is suitable for new students or as a natural progression
for previous students of the Level One class. |
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Classical Ballet |
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Students from
age six through teens and adults receive instruction for one hour, or for
one and one-half hours. Class length is determined by the teacher after an
evaluation of an individual's dance level. This dance form teaches correct
body placement, and provides a solid foundation for all dance forms. With
proper preparation, and a teacher evaluation, pointe class may begin at age
ten. |
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Tap |
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Truly
America's Folk Dance! Classes are available for children, teens, and adults.
Our tap classes teach timing, balance, and rhythm. We strongly recommend
that all tap students have previous ballet and/or Combination (Level Two)
training. |
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PreJazz |
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Eight and
nine year olds participate in this one hour class. Instruction is based on
Character and musical theater movements that are appropriate for this age
level. |
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Jazz |
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Classes are
available to children, teens, and adults. This class is based on ballet,
tap, and modern dance techniques. It is as contemporary as the music of
today. One hour classes are offered to our younger students. More advanced
students will take an hour and a half-hour class. We strongly recommend that
all Jazz students have previous Ballet and/or PreJazz training. |
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Modern |
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A form of
movement that stresses artistic individuality and unique choreographic
style. Not step based; space and levels are explored. |
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Hip Hop |
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A form of dance that is used
with current music. Hip styles based on street dance. |
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Pilates |
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A very old
form of fitness training. Our mat classes are based on Joseph Pilates'
exercises and conditioning. |
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Musical Theater |
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Singing,
acting and dancing in the Broadway tradition. |
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