Dance FUNdamentals - Ages 4-6
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Give dance a try with this introductory class. Students will experience the joy of dance while exploring fundamental movement concepts of space, shape, and time. Through creative exercises and active learning, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of movement that prepare them for further training in various dance techniques.
Ballet/Modern Dance I – Ages: 7-9
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In addition to classical Ballet technique, this class will emphasize contemporary techniques to develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility, and proper alignment. Students will be introduced to basic ballet and modern vocabulary, floor work, center work, and movement across the floor. They will learn to creatively solve problems, express their personal choices, and work with others while being guided in creative improvisation and performance games/exercises.
Ballet/Modern Dance II – Ages: 10-13
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This class will continue the work in Ballet/Modern Dance I, with emphasis on classical Ballet technique, and a mixture of contemporary techniques to develop coordination, musicality, strength, flexibility, and proper alignment. Students will continue practicing ballet and modern vocabulary, floor work, center work, and movement across the floor. They will continue to have opportunities to creatively solve problems, express their personal choices, and work with others while being guided in creative improvisation and performance games/exercises.
Hip Hop & World Rhythms – Ages 8 & up; Class divided by age
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special workshop gives students the opportunity to explore cultural dance forms other than classical ballet or modern dance. Forms may include Break Dance/Hip Hop, Capoeira, Jazz, African or other dance forms and are subject to change based on instructor availability. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their work in the performance.
*Students enrolled in a Tri-C credit dance class, or the Performing Arts Academy’s Ballet/Modern I, Ballet/Modern II, or Private Lessons will receive a special $50 discount for this Workshop.
Private Dance Lessons – Ages 8 & Up
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Single or Duet options
Training in Ballet or Modern Dance (or a combination of both)
Lessons are arranged in 60 and 90 minute increments at mutually agreeable days/times between instructors and students.
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