Class Descriptions

 

The styles of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip-Hop will adhere to the following levels:

 

 

Pre-School Programs

Pre-school Dance:  (Ages 2-4) Children learn creative movement exercises and tumbling.  This class develops coordination while inspiring the imagination.

Little Feet:  (Ages 3-5, 45 minutes) Children learn pre-ballet, pre- tap, and creative movement exercises.  This class develops coordination while inspiring the imagination.

 

Ballet Program

 Pointe training is introduced when strength and technique are developed.  Permission for pointe class is required.

Benefits:  Muscle toning, good posture, and discipline of body and mind.

Modern and Lyrical are subdivisions of our ballet program.

Lyrical is a combination of ballet, jazz, and modern.  It emphasizes free expression, improvisation, and dramatic movement.

Modern is highly individualized movements based upon personalized, ever-changing artistic standards. Modern is usually performed barefoot.

With Modern and Lyrical, it is highly suggested that the student be enrolled in either a ballet or jazz technique class, but it is not required.

 

Jazz Program

A blend of European influences (ballet, modern, and folk) and African rhythmic traditions.

Benefits:  Strength, flexibility, and endurance

Jumps, Leaps and Turns is a subdivision of our Jazz program.  Exactly what the title states, come prepared for an active and challenging class to advance the dancer’s jazz technique.

 

Ballet/Jazz/Tap/Hippity-Hop Fundamentals

These classes are for the young child and basic ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop moves will be introduced. 

 

Hip-Hop Program

A branch of Jazz dance which is highly stylized, fast paced, athletic, and expressive.  Music videos and dance tours use hip-hop as an entertainment venue.

Benefits:  Cool moves and a great work-out.

 

Tap Program

An emphasis on musicality and rhythm patterns with tunes ranging from Rock to Broadway.

Benefits:  Self-expression, foot coordination

 

Adult Program

<NEW> Ballet, Hip-Hop and Tap for the adult student.  If an adult student has a child enrolled in a dance class at Theatre Dance Centre, the adult student will get 20% off of their tuition.