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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & ATTIRE
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Creative Movement invites children to dance through the use of fun music and props.
Dancers will be introduced to beginner ballet gestures, positions, and musicality. These are combined with exercises to build physical strength, coordination, and nurture self expression.
Students will learn the discipline and manners required in the dance studio.
A parent or guardian is required to participate with each student during class.
REQUIRED ATTIRE
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Feminine:
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Any color leotard and pink tights (no detached tutus or skirts)
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Pink ballet shoes with NO STRINGS OR RIBBONS​​
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Masculine:
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Movable pants (joggers, sweatpants, leggings, etc.) and fitted t-shirt
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Black ballet shoes
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*Non-binary dancers can select the attire they feel most comfortable with. All dancers are encouraged to dress in the way that makes them feel most confident. If you need any guidance, please reach out to us!
ACRO
Acrobatics combines strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination to challenge dancers.
This class will teach tumbling skills including backbends, cartwheels, handstands/headstands, rolls, walkovers, handsprings, and more.
Acro is beneficial for dancers of all styles to gain confidence in these fundamentals that can be translated into choreography.
This class will not perform at the end of year recital, but will have an informal, in studio showcase.
REQUIRED ATTIRE
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Movable dance clothing (leotard and convertible or footless tights or leggings/bike shorts/joggers and fitted top)
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No shoes
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BALLET
Ballet is a classical dance technique that teaches dancers gracefulness and control.
In this class, students will gain strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination as they are taught proper technique and body alignment.
This style teaches focus and self discipline which is valuable to the dancer's progression.
Ballet technique will translate into many other styles of dance.
REQUIRED ATTIRE
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Feminine 7 & under:
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Any color leotard and pink tights (no detached tutus or skirts)
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Pink ballet shoes with NO STRINGS OR RIBBONS​​
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Feminine 8 & over:
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Any color leotard and pink tights (optional ballet skirt)
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Pink ballet shoes with NO STRINGS OR RIBBONS​​
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Masculine:
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Movable pants (joggers, sweatpants, leggings, etc.) and fitted t-shirt
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Black ballet shoes
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*Non-binary dancers can select the attire they feel most comfortable with. All dancers are encouraged to dress in the way that makes them feel most confident. If you need any guidance, please reach out to us!
JAZZ
Jazz is a strong, technical style that pushes dancers to gain body awareness and control.
Students will study all kinds of jazz and learn the history behind the movements.
Dancers will work on body isolations, leaps, turns, and more, while learning fun dance combinations to up beat music.
REQUIRED ATTIRE
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Feminine:
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Movable dance clothing (leotard and convertible or footless tights or leggings/bike shorts/joggers and fitted top)
- Nude jazz shoes​
Masculine:
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Movable dance clothing (leggings/shorts/joggers and fitted top)
- Black jazz shoes​
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*Non-binary dancers can select the attire they feel most comfortable with. All dancers are encouraged to dress in the way that makes them feel most confident. If you need any guidance, please reach out to us!
CONTEMPORARY & LYRICAL
Contemporary and Lyrical are characterized by their versatility. They can be danced to a variety of music styles and combined with other dance forms to create new movement.
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Dancers will be pushed to explore their own creativity through improvisation and choreography.
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These styles are recommended for dancers of all levels because of their use of the natural alignment of the body and ease of movement patterns.
REQUIRED ATTIRE
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Movable dance clothing (leotard and convertible or footless tights or leggings/bike shorts/joggers and fitted top)
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Contemporary- no shoes
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Lyrical- nude jazz shoes
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HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a high-energy class where dancers showcase their personality through trendy moves.
Dancers will also be taught traditional hip hop vocabulary and learn how the style is ever changing.
Students will be challenged to combine musicality, performance quality, and precision in this class.
REQUIRED ATTIRE
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Movable dance clothing (leggings/bike shorts/joggers and tshirt- NO JEANS)
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Plain black sneakers (like converse, vans, nikes, etc)​
TAP
Tap is a style that incorporates rhythm and musicality into an entertaining percussive experience.
Students will learn intricate footwork to create patterns and beats, while using their upper bodies to complement the music.
This class is fast-paced and high energy.
REQUIRED ATTIRE
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Movable dance clothing (leggings/bike shorts/joggers and tshirt)
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Black tap shoes
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*Non-binary dancers can select the attire they feel most comfortable with. All dancers are encouraged to dress in the way that makes them feel most confident. If you need any guidance, please reach out to us!
MUSICAL THEATER
Musical theater dance is the study of Broadway dance styles.
Students will focus on strengthening their dance skills through jazz and contemporary technique.
Dancers will be introduced to all kinds of musicals through the use of song and dance. They will work on their ability to pick up choreography quickly and fine tune their performance skills with fun combos.
REQUIRED ATTIRE
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Feminine:
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Movable dance clothing (leotard and convertible or footless tights or leggings/bike shorts/joggers and fitted top)
- Nude jazz shoes​
Masculine:
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Movable dance clothing (leggings/shorts/joggers and fitted top)
- Black jazz shoes​
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*Non-binary dancers can select the attire they feel most comfortable with. All dancers are encouraged to dress in the way that makes them feel most confident. If you need any guidance, please reach out to us!