Dance Lessons

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Little Learners – Learn the beginnings of ballet while focusing on listening skills, following instructions, body awareness, and creativity.

Combo Class – Learn the basics of ballet and tap. Students will learn to keep a beat, move with grace and poise, and grow their dance vocabulary.

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Jazz I – An introduction to jazz technique. Students will learn stylized walks, turns, jumps, and kicks. Class will consist of a warm up, center floor skills, and across the floor combinations. Prerequisite: none.

Jazz II – A continuation of Jazz I. Students will further their jazz dance technique while continuing to focus on strength, flexibility, balance, and rhythm.

Jazz II/III – A continuation of Jazz II and preparation for Jazz III.

Jazz III – Students will fine tune their technique with combinations focused on control, precision, stylization, character, and performance. Class will also explore the history of jazz dance and its various styles.

Jazz IV – Students will fine tune their technique with combinations focused on control, precision, stylization, character, and performance. Class will also explore the history of jazz dance and its various styles.

Beginning Jazz – A class for older students interested in learning jazz dance. Start with the basics of this technique, and grow in knowledge and confidence as the class progresses. This is an introductory class for those with little (or no) dance experience.

Intro to MT Jazz – An introduction to musical theatre jazz dance styles. Students will learn foundations of jazz dance technique and performance through the use of musical theatre music and dance combinations.  

MT Jazz I – An introduction to musical theatre jazz dance styles. Students will learn foundations of jazz dance technique and performance through the use of musical theatre music and dance combinations. 

MT Jazz II – Explore different musical theatre genres, their choreographers, and the styles of movement that make them so popular. This class will cover styles from musicals such as A Chorus Line, West Side Story, The Pajama Game, Singin’ in the Rain, Newsies, and much more! 

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Tap I – An introduction to tap dance. Students will learn the basic steps, sounds, and rhythms of tap. Class will consist of a warm up, skills, and combinations. Prerequisite: none.

Tap II – A continuation of Tap I. Students will further their tap vocabulary and sounds while learning more about the background of tap dance and how to become comfortable in learning tap choreography.

Tap II/III – A continuation of Tap II and preparation for Tap III.

Tap III – A continuation of Tap II. Students will fine tune their tap vocabulary and sounds while exploring rhythms, acapella, choreography, and performance.

Tap IV – A continuation of Tap III. Students will fine tune their tap vocabulary and sounds while exploring rhythms, acapella, choreography, and performance.

Beginning Tap – A class for older students interested in learning tap dance. Start with the basics of this technique, and grow in knowledge and confidence as the class progresses. This is an introductory class for those with little (or no) dance experience.

Intro to MT Tap – An introduction to musical theatre tap dance styles. Students will learn foundations of tap dance technique and performance through the use of musical theatre music and dance combinations.

Tap for MT – An intermediate/advanced level of musical theatre tap dance styles. Students will learn foundations of tap dance technique and performance through the use of musical theatre music and dance combinations.

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Ballet I – An introduction to ballet technique. Students will learn the poise, positions, and presentation of ballet dance. Class will consist of barre, center, and across the floor exercises. Prerequisite: none. 

Ballet II – A continuation of Ballet I. Students will further their technique and vocabulary with new combinations and skills, as well as understanding the proper layout of a ballet class.

Ballet II/III – A continuation of Ballet II and preparation for Ballet III.

Ballet III – A continuation of Ballet II/III. Students will continue their ballet vocabulary and knowledge and begin exploring more performance aspects of the style by focusing on control, precision, memory, presentation, and performance. Class will also explore the periods and unique aspects of ballet history. Class meets twice a week. Prerequisite: Ballet II/III or instructor’s approval.

Ballet IV – A continuation of Ballet III. Students will fine tune their ballet vocabulary and knowledge with focus on control, precision, memory, presentation, and performance. Class will also explore the periods and unique aspects of ballet history. Class meets twice a week. Prerequisite: Ballet III or instructor’s approval.

Pointe – A beginning/intermediate ballet class focused on pointe strength, balance, and safety. Prerequisite: currently enrolled in Ballet III or IV and have instructor’s approval.

Beginning Ballet – A class for older students interested in learning ballet. Start with the basics of this technique, and grow in knowledge and confidence as the class progresses. This is an introductory class for those with little (or no) dance experience. 

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Modern I – Learn the beginnings of modern dance. Students will gain an understanding of body isolations, weight transfer, control and release, use of breath, and more. Prerequisite: none.

Modern II – A beginning/intermediate level of modern dance. Students will learn and build upon the concepts found in Modern I, as well as work toward a strong foundation for Modern III. Prerequisite: none.

Modern III – A continuation of intermediate/advanced modern dance. Students will build upon their foundations of modern dance technique and explore the use of breath, fall and recovery, body isolations, weight transfer, stability and control, inversions, and more. Prerequisite: Modern II or instructor’s approval.

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Mini Movers – A beginning hip hop class geared toward teaching rhythm, stylization, and technique. Students will learn how to isolate movement in their bodies, to identify with the music, and to feel the beat and rhythm of their choreography. No dance experience necessary.

Move & Groove – A beginning hip hop class geared toward teaching rhythm, stylization, and technique. Students will learn how to isolate movement in their bodies, to identify with the music, and to feel the beat and rhythm of their choreography. No dance experience necessary.

Beginning Hip Hop – A beginning hip hop class geared toward teaching rhythm, stylization, musicality, and technique. Students will learn how to isolate movement in their bodies, identify with the music, and feel the beat and rhythm of their choreography. No dance experience necessary.

Int/Adv. Hip Hop – A hip hop class focused on rhythms, stylization, musicality, technique, and choreography. Students will explore different avenues of hip hop such as popping, tutting, groove, crump, and b-boy, as well as explore creativity in their choreography.

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Contemp/Lyrical I – With the fusion of ballet and jazz technique, Contemporary/Lyrical dance offers a free-flowing and emotional style that audiences are enamored by. Students will learn the grace, poise, and freedom of the style while also diving into storytelling and expression. Prerequisite: none. 

Contemp/Lyrical II – With the fusion of ballet and jazz technique, Contemporary/Lyrical dance offers a free-flowing and emotional style that audiences are enamored by. Students will learn the grace, poise, and freedom of the style while also diving into storytelling and expression. Prerequisite: none. 

Improvisation for Dancers – Have you ever heard a song and felt the spontaneous notion to start dancing to it? Or has a teacher told you to create your own movement for a dance, but you’re not sure what to do or where to start? In this class, dancers will explore some tools that will help them gain confidence in creating their own movement.

Choreography I – Learn the foundations of choreography and the tools to begin your creative process. Students will learn choreographic concepts such as song selection, rhythms, timing, efforts, and shading, in addition to exploring movement concepts such as lines, shapes, space, gestures, initiation, and more. Prerequisite: 2+ years of dance experience.

Jazz Funk – With the fusion of jazz, hip hop, and tribal dance styles, this class is full of fun and upbeat concepts. Students will learn dance technique, as well as some energetic dance combinations. 

Intro to Dance – Ballet… Tap… Jazz… Modern… Hip Hop… Lyrical… There are so many options when choosing a dance class, and how do you know what style you’ll like best?! If you’ve ever wanted to take dance and haven’t known where to start, then this class is for you! Come explore each style listed above and find your fit. Tap shoes are necessary, and no experience is required.

Hearts of Worship – This class is designed to help dancers freely express their worship through movement. From group discussions and journaling to dance combinations and improvisation, students gain practice in understanding the connection between their relationship with God and their expressions made through dance. Tuition is FREE; no dance experience necessary.