Ballet is a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. Simply said, it is the ABC's of all dance and from which most other forms originate. Ballet curriculum will use barre, center floor and across the floor combinations to teach ballet skills and technique. The foundational technique learned in ballet will provide dancers with the foundation for all other genres of dance.
Contemporary dance is an expressive style of dance that abandons the rigid, centered aspect of classical forms of dance, and utilizes unconventional movements from styles around the world. It incorporates certain elements of ballet, modern dance, and jazz. Past Ballet Experience is needed for this class or you must take a ballet and contemporary class in order to gain the best experience.
Acrobatics uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks and incorporates them in dance choreography. In this class, students perform conditioning exercises to prepare them for increased difficulty. Acrobatics technique includes tumbling, conditioning, flexibility, proper form and strengthening.
Stage Arts is a combination class designed to develop beginner technique in both Ballet/Tap or Jazz/Acro for our 4 (with previous dance experience) and 5 year old dancers. The class will be split into 30 minute sections with instruction in each genre every week.
