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Youth
and Teens (Description
of Levels Listed Below)
Dance Expression:
3 - 5 year olds
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It's all about having
fun and loving movement. In this class we will
encourage children to express themselves and
experiment with different styles of dance through
the use of fun music, lots of props, and tons
of encouragement. We will concentrate
on building a foundation for the love of dance.
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Pom:
5-7 year olds
8-11 year olds
11+ year olds
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This type of dance focuses
on sharp motions using pom pons for visual effect.
Team work, synchronization, and creativity are
stressed. Think of watching a living kaleidoscope!
Style can vary greatly from one dance to the
next. This is definitely a youth favorite.
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Jazz:
5-7 year olds
8-11 year olds
11+ year olds |
This style focuses on jazz
moves that incorporate musical interpretation,
synchronization, technical steps, visual effectiveness,
variety of movements, skills and control. Portraying
the emotion of a piece is a main goal of the
dancers. |
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Hop:
5-7 year olds
8-11 year olds
11+ year olds
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Break all the rules of dance
with these classes. This contemporary, upbeat
style of dance focuses on isolations and popping
of the body with attitude. "Tricks"
are often incorporated into routines. Style
ranges from street to pop with countless variations
between. This highly athletic dance focuses
on visual effectiveness and crowd appeal.
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Intro
to Dance and Movement
New
Class
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This is a multi-age class
designed for students with special learning
needs. Based on the same theory as our
dance expressions classes, this class is designed
to encourage students to use their bodies to
explore dance and movement to music.
Instructor approval is required. Please
call Theresa if interested (639-9490) |
Recreational
Hip Hop/Jazz
13+
year olds |
Designed
for Dance Teams during their off season, this
class is simply a fun way to keep dancing and
learn new choreography. It is not REQUIRED
that you be on a dance team to take this class,
however, routines will be taught quickly at
an int/adv level. We will spend
roughly 5 weeks on hip hop and 5 weeks on contemporary
jazz. - offered
3rd trimester only |
"Extreme"
Classes:
12 + year olds |
Step it up a notch with classes
geared toward the serious dancer. Classes with
be taught at a faster pace with dances incorporating
high level skills and skill combinations. Outstanding
classes for those dancers that thrive on new
challenges or those preparing to try out for
college teams. Instructor approval is required.
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Strength/Flexibility:
All Ages |
Just like it sounds, classes
will focus on building the dancers' flexibility
and strength needed to execute correct skills
and choreography. Excellent class to take to
work on kick technique. Recommended for all
dancers taking level I, II, or III classes-
of course, all are welcome! |
Leaps/Turns/Jumps:
All Ages |
From the simple to the complex.
Beginner classes will focus on basic technique
while more advanced classes will work on perfection
and skill combinations. Again, recommended for
all dancers taking level I, II, or III classes.
Extreme class requires instructor approval.
Please see level descriptions below for proper
placement. |
Leaps/Turns/Jumps:
tryout prep class
Back
by popular demand |
This class focuses on perfecting
the skills needed for tryouts for most area
dance teams. We've judged the tryouts,
we know what they are looking for! This
class is designed for dancers in 6 grade and
above who have the goal of dancing on an high
school dance team.
Also a great class for rookie dancers that still
need to work on their basic skills. |
Dance
Team Technique
New
Class |
This class is designed for
both rookie dancers needing to polish technique
as well as dancers looking toward future tryouts.
Curriculum includes: sharpness, arm and leg
positions, basic jazz motions, high kick and
hip hop technique. At the same time we
will be emphasizing the importance of stretched
feet, turn out, posture, extensions, showmanship,
attitude, formations, and more. Coaches,
this is the class you've been looking for.
We will teach them the basics that you don't
have time for at practice! |
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Technique for high school Dance Teams
(leaps/turns/jumps
for HS Dance Teams)
13+
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Specifically
designed for intermediate to advanced high school
dance team members. You should have the
technique for a double pirrouette, switch leap,
and toe touch down. We will be building
on your skills to learn more advanced leaps,
turns, and jumps, as well as creative landings
and skill combinations. Class will be
taught at a II/III level. We recommend
rookie dancers take a regular leaps/turns/jumps
class and more advanced members take our extreme
class. Please call the studio if you are
unsure what would be best for you.
-Offered 3rd trimester only. |
Ballet
Technique |
Ballet is a classical dance
form demanding grace, precision, and control-
it is the basis of all dance and a required
class for all competitive dancers. Our
ballet technique classes are non-performance
classes designed to give dancers a solid platform
on which to build other styles of dance.
In our Beginner/Intermediate classes students
will be introduced to the positions of the body,
terminology, and basic steps stressing turnout,
body lines, proper feet and hand positions,
weights shifts, balance, concentration, and
more. Intermediate/Advanced classes are
for students ready to build on these skills
with more advanced rythms and combinations.
All classes will spend roughly half time at
the bar and half in the center and across the
floor. |
PLEASE
USE THIS GUIDE WHEN SIGNING UP FOR CLASSES.
THE POD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MOVE STUDENTS TAKING
CLASSES AT THE INCORRECT LEVEL.
*Level
I = For Beginner/Intermediate students.
Basic skills incorporated into routine- skills
used in routine will be broken down and taught to
the students. Taught at a pace for every student-
instructor will break down moves fully to help the
beginner develop technique. Routine develops
at a steady pace. Good choice for the younger
students in an age bracket. No pre-requisite
for this class.
**Level
II = For Intermediate/Advanced students.
Students are expected to have a grasp on basic skills
and experience in the particular style to enter this
class. Should know technique for a pirouette,
russian (toe touch), grand jete (split leap), and
kicks- will begin to develop these skills more
fully and build on them to more advanced skills.
Choreography begins to be more intricate and classes
will be taught at a slightly faster pace than level
one.
***Level
III = For Advanced Students.
Students are expected to have experience in the particular
style of dance and have the ability to learn at a
faster pace without frustration. Mastery of
basic skills as well as knowledge of more advanced
skills is expected (switch leaps, turning leaps, double
turns, capezios for example). Choreography is
intricate with fast transitions, tempo changes, and
stylized movement.
Extreme
Level
= Advanced Students looking for an extra challenge.
These classes push the envelope and are taught at
a very fast pace incorporating advanced skills.
Technique classes include advanced skill combinations.
Great class for students with the goal of trying
out for a college team in the future. Instructor
approval required!
IF
YOU STILL AREN'T SURE WHAT LEVEL YOU SHOULD TAKE,
PLEASE CONTACT A STUDIO TO TALK TO A DIRECTOR
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the Class Schedule
ADULT
(offered in 10 week sessions)
Dance Cardio: |
Get a work out
and have a blast doing it. Simple dance moves
set to amazing music make for one great class.
Get ready to sweat! Join with a friend
to maximize the fun! |
Strength/Flexibility:
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Not offered first trimester |
An
adult version of a great classic. Using light
resistance and toning exercises, we'll increase
your strength and boost your flexibility.
Walk out feeling great about yourself. |
Reshape
Your Shape: |
Offered at two times during
the week (must register for each class separately)
this class is truly designed to live up to
it's name. We will begin with cardio dance
and work into stretching and toning exercises.
The main goal is to increase your strength,
stamina, and flexibility. Reshape began
as a class for "Mature Adults"
for those slightly more advanced
in their years (we use the term "mature"
lightly here!) However, this is truly
a class that gives EVERY adult a great work
out. Instructors will give variations
to the work out to meet the needs of the beginner
to the advanced. Give this one a try-
it's definitely worth it! |
Adult
Hip Hop/Jazz: |
We know you're out there.
You always wished you would have taken dance
and now you think it might be too late. Be
assured, it's never too late! Come explore
the basics of jazz and hip hop with other
adults that have little to no dance experience.
How far do you want to go? We'll tailor
this class to the students who take it. You
think it looks like fun- wait until you try
it. Adult choreography set to adult
music- this is not your child's dance class.
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"Passion"
for Dance: |
Got a serious love for dance
that you can't get out of your system? Hear
a song with a great beat and immediately break
into routine? Come share that passion with
others just like you. Learn fun,
contemporary, adult style (short)
routines and rekindle the fire. We'll focus
on a variety of styles and change it up every
few weeks. This class will be taught
at at intermediate level. Previous
experience in dance is helpful but is not
required. |
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the Class Schedule
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