Pre-school Move 'n Learn
This introductory movement class introduces children to the basic principles of dance based on the techniques of Rudolph Laban, guiding them through a series of movement games and improvisational exercises that enhance and develop each child’s awareness and discovery through movement.Exercises also improve the child’s rhythm, flexibility, gross and fine motor skills, creating a foundation for formal dance training.Classes are 50 minutes in length. Classes offered on Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.to 10:50 a.m.
Dance Fundamentals
This 50-minute introduction to dance is required for all students for ages 13 and up.Enjoyable, relaxing and fun, this class introduces the basic principles of dance with an emphasis on alignment, strength, flexibility and coordination. Whether you are a beginner or have had prior dance experience but is a bit “rusty”, this course will enhance the dancer in you! Classes offered on Friday from 5:30p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Character Dance
Character Dance is a subdivision of Classical Ballet and is the stylized representation of a traditional folk or national dance. Its movements and music enrich the dancers training.Character dances are usually performed in shoes or boots, with a suede sole and a small heel. This one-hour class is offered on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Contemporary/Modern Dance
Technical training covers the modern dance principles of body placement, alignment, and breath control through floor and center work. As students progress in the program, the number of classes taken per week will increase to develop proficiency, strength and artistry.Advanced classes include additional studies in movement analysis, dance composition and improvisation. Classes offered on Wednesday from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. (advanced), Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. (beginning) and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (intermediate).
Classical Ballet Technique
Designed from beginning to advanced level student, this course introduces and expands on the principles of ballet. Each class includes a thorough barre warm-up, center floor adagio and petite allegro, and across the floor grande allegro work. Dancers will gradually gain strength, flexibility and technical precision as a result of their work in this course.
Jazz/Funk/Hip Hop
A one hour class focusing on the popular, urban, youth culture style of dance, originating on the street, that provides a funkier edge to the basic styles of dance. Classes offered on Monday from 5:45p.m. to 6:45 p.m., Tuesday from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Tap Dance
This tap class maintains a positive atmosphere focusing on musicality, technique and rhythm. Technique is taught through rhythm exercises and combinations of steps and across the floor work. Classes are one hour in length and offered on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to1 p.m.
Ensembles
Co-Motion Dance Company
This is an advanced-level preparatory dance troupe. The typical performer has reached a high level of technical proficiency and acceptance into this troupe is by audition only. The focus for this class is to create and perform at an extremely high level both technically and artistically.Rehearsals are on Wednesday from 8p.m. to 9 p.m.
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