Project Name
BALLET
Levels Offered
**Please note Ballet Classes are Cohort Classes**
A cohort is a group of dancers registered into a program together and who remain together throughout its duration of the semester. Failure to attend class on time and regularly can result in termination from class due to the nature of progression.
PRIMARY:
Focus is on the beautiful elements of ballet movement, posture, weight transfer, large and small poses as well as allegro. Dancers begin turns and establish the base of ballet for future dance classes.
Ballet I:
This class is great for the beginner but also builds off of our Primary Level. Learning Ballet is never dull and the dancers will be engaged in the learning environment in each class. Dancers learn self confidence, coordination, balance, french terminology and form.The +classes progress with linking steps together and repetitions. The class covers many basic steps with an increased pace. Pirouettes are introduced. Your child will be transformed with a passion for dance as each class produces more and more fun filled moments in learning.
Ages 7-9
Ballet II:
Dancers gain confidence as their ability grows. The music in these classes continues the educational process that focuses on leaps, jumps, turns, posture/alignment, balance, musicality and so much more. Dancers work more on demi-pointe. Pre Pointe is begun slowly in the last fifteen minutes of each class to prepare the students feet and legs for holding turnout and working through the shoe in Pointe work.
Ages 8-17
Ballet III:
The dancers are fully immersed in numerous steps, combinations, turns, jumps, leaps and the flow of movement. Dancers are turning on demi-pointe and are learning complex and expressive movements. Strength and stability is developed in grand and petit allegro, with beating movements being added. All classes have music and cultivate self confidence, balance, posture and discipline.
Ages 9-17
Ballet IV:
These dancers are dedicated to ballet training with emphasis on posture, jumps, turns, leaps, épaulement, combinations and expressive dance. Intense pointe work is to be expected at this level as well as doubled quick movements such as rond de jambe, frappés, battus etc. Ages 11-17
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Contemporary
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Led by some of our top-level instructors, this class is an important way to build and strengthen foundations while developing new techniques. Understand yourself better as a dancer and gain essential skills that will help you grow.
Focus on core strength and stability to help with alignment and maintaining balance
Find different ways to move in and out of the floor- including turns and leaps
Enhance the use of breath to facilitate movement
Learn Inversions.
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Baton Twirling
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The ultimate fidget spinner!! Baton Twirling is a unique and fun way to improve hand eye coordination, develop self confidence, precision, attention to detail as well as trust in others. Baton Twirl for fun and performance!
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Tap
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This class offers a vibrant approach to celebrating tap dancing. Students learn presentation and performance as well as teamwork and communal efforts to develop a stronger understanding of the proper execution of a Broadway production number, by applying the necessary techniques, musicality, discipline, and confidence towards the goal of maintaining a successful career as a dancer. Vocals are also covered in this class.
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STLA Stretch Turn Leap Across
Stretch, Turn, Leap, Acro class has been developed to focus on core needs in a strong dance performance. This class offers superior techniques and exercises geared to improve flexibility, turns, leaps, acro stabilization conditioning and tumbling. Multiple Instructors are involved in this program to provide optimum experience.
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Hip Hop
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This class offers a vibrant approach to celebrating tap dancing. Students learn presentation and performance as well as teamwork and communal efforts to develop a stronger understanding of the proper execution of a Broadway production number, by applying the necessary techniques, musicality, discipline, and confidence towards the goal of maintaining a successful career as a dancer. Vocals are also covered in this class.
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Jazz Theatre
This class is a favorite among many of our students who love a challenge and the chance to try something new. Enjoy the opportunity to train with our instructors and leave feeling excited, joyful, and full of inspiration. Develop and enhance technique by learning style, acting, and performance skills. This class is filled with positive energy and you will love your dance even more! Class covers technique, vocabulary, style, and performance. Ballet is a prerequisite for this class.
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INTERNATIONAL DANCE
Diversify
Expanding our appreciation for culture, movement, and sound!This class is a favorite among many of our students who love a challenge and the chance to try something new. Dancers explore rhythms and dances from across the globe! Expanding our appreciation for culture, movement, and sound!
