MUSIC MOVEMENT - 3-4 year olds
A great introduction to a classroom setting through movement. Students learn early coordination skills, to listen to a teacher and mimic her movements, different rhythms and body awareness. All of this is done through pretending, games and having fun to lots of expressive music. Some basic ballet is also introduced in this class.
PRE-BALLET / TAP COMBO CLASS
A basic introduction to Ballet and Tap movements for 4-5 year olds. This class gives children a chance to try both forms of dance in the same class. Ballet teaches them grace and discipline and tap teaches them rhythm and musicality. They also get to perform two dances in the annual recital!
BALLET
A specific technique taught worldwide with origins in Europe in the 1700's. Typically done to classical music with movements based on geometric and circular harmony of the body. It is very distinguishable by the constant turn out of the legs. The illusion of lightness and grace prevails. Ballet is highly recommended as a strong base for all dance styles.
MODERN
Began in the 1930's and is constantly changing and growing. It's very loose structure and open viewpoint allows for and encourages many different styles, typically more lyrical in nature. Concepts that modern dance examine are fall and recovery, contraction and release, improvisation, working from everyday movements, motifs, etc.
