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PRESCHOOLAGES 3-4


An introduction to movement for youngsters, including tap, preballet, creative movement, singing, rhythms and tumbling.

HIP HOP



Standard street dance for grades 8-12 with break dance and popping.  Learn proper techniques with Hip Hop attitude, culture, and steps.  Add some fashion in there too.


COMBINATION



Ages 5-8. A basic introduction to the various dance forms, including ballet, tap, folk dance, pre-jazz, musical theater, tumbling, acrobatics and others giving the children a technically proper beginning for dance work while allowing them to experience various dance disciplines and encouraging creativity.


ADULT HIP HOP



Class for exercise and recreation. No previous dancing required. Learn basic moves and club dancing, gradually advancing to harder steps.

TAP I


Students graduating from combination classes. May begin at age 8whilestill in combination class and wishing extra work. Elementary level advancing from beginning to intermediate



BATON I


For young beginning students with no baton training, minimum age 6.  Students learn the rudiments of baton twirling, parade performance and drill dancing.


TAP II


Students advancing from combination classes or teens with limited tap experience, lower intermediate to intermediate level.




BATON II


Previous baton work is performed.  Older students may begin here at the discretion of the teacher.  Must be proficient at basic skills.  More advanced twirls, tosses and finger twirls are taught.

TAP III



 Students advancing from Tap I or Tap II, upper intermediate level for any age.

GALAXY DANCE TEAM


Performing Troupe for baton.  Middle and High School.  Learn intermediate and advanced twirls, perform often, attend competitions.  Perform routines with twirling, dril, and dance.

TAP IV


Students advancing from Tap III, advanced level for any age. Complete grasp of tap terms, leading to professional level. Command of terminology and rudiments is taught.

CHEER DANCE I & II

Learn basic to advanced moves and steps from a professional cheerleader.  Add dance team styles and have fun.

TAP V


Lessons at a professional level. Advanced technique and terminology required.

PERFORMING TROUPE


Extra performing opportunity for ages 6 & up. Audition required for admittance. Generally for school grades 3-6. Admittance by audition, competition required. This group concentrates on performance techniques and dances, requires extra rehearsing and costumes. Must take ballet, tap, and jazz.


BALLET I


Beginning ballet students or those graduating from combination classes. Basic ballet technique is enforced with new movements introduced and vocabulary enlarged.


ADULT DANCE CLASSES

 

Ballet, tap, and jazz classes for adults are scheduled on demand including various levels for beginners through advanced.

BALLET II


For students with some ballet background. Reinforces Level I and adds more movement and vocabulary. Builds on previous level. An intermediate level.


BALLROOM

Classic standard ballroom technique is learned as well as new dance steps. Classes are held for varying levels from beginner to advanced. Concentration is on waltz, swing, two step, and tango.



BALLET III



More precise technique is required, expanded vocabulary, more intricate movements, an upper immediate level, must attend twice weekly.





BELLY DANCING



Reduce your waistline, gear toward a professional career, or just have fun. Authentic Middle Eastern dancing with beautiful music. Learn basic and advanced moves, dancing with scarves, and proper wrist and hip movements.

 

BALLET IV-V


An advanced ballet level. Extensive vocabulary usage. A strong dance body is required. Performance level dancing. Students must attend 2 or 3 classes weekly.



CLOGGING I & II

Basic and intermediate clogging steps, traditional and newer movements used, levels offered for beginners and those with previous experience.


BALLET V & POINTE


Advanced class dedication required. Extensive technique work.





JAZZ I


Approximate ages 8-12. For students graduating from combination classes; pre-teens taking jazz only and combination students desiring extra jazz. Elementary level begins expanding basic jazz terminology, emphasizing proper technique.



JAZZ II


For students advancing from Jazz I, and new teens. Lower intermediate level. Students will apply basic principles and master the movements for those concepts.

JAZZ III


For students advancing from Jazz I or II. Students in Jazz IV wishing extra technique work. *All these students must take at least one ballet class per week. Intermediate level intended for students with a strong muscular base involves demanding routines and exercises.

YOGA

 

Inspirational movements for mind and body with corresponding background music using the Hatha Yoga Method, focus on awareness, relaxation and conscious breathing.

JAZZ IV


For advanced students. *All these students must take two ballet classes per week. Advanced Level Style and performance become the working factors, knowledge of the world of dance is expanded

BODY SHAPING


Group work for individual body maintenance and improvement, strengthening and aerobic movements in a friendly atmosphere.



TEEN JAZZ


Class for dancers who are not full time students, or teenagers with a limited dance background.



KID HIP HOP I & II


Lighter Hip Hop dancing for grades 1-4 and 5-8.  Learn basic moves and techniques.  Fun steps for the younger set.