| Ballet I (7 Year and up ) |
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| These ballet classes begin with training at the barre to practice proper body placement, warm and strengthen muscles, and build technique that is brought to the center. In the center, dancers work on adagio (slow, controlled movements that combine strength and flexibility), petit allegro (small, quick jumps that build speed and ease of motion), allegro (more dramatic movements that are a natural extension of petit allegro), and grand allegro (large, spectacular steps that us a combination of skills learned throughout class). In our intermediate and advanced level classes, strength and flexibility training are incorporated to supplement technique. These classes are stepping stone to our Pointe class. ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Ballet Jazz Contemporary (4 Years and up) |
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| Our classes are a combination of ballet, jazz, and modern dance in which the student's primary objective is to tell a story or convey emotions with their body. These classes begin with an alternating barre/center warm-up and are followed by technique/turns/jumps, across the floor, Floor work, and choreography. Children will start to learn how to "story dance" in this wonderfully creative movement class. ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Ballet/Tap (2's or 3 and 4 years) |
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| At this age, dance should be about learning to nurture creativity in movement. Developing coordination and promoting self-esteem, combined with learning basic positions and terminology, are the building blocks of our wildly creative dance curriculum. Through strong dancing, weekly themes, and the use of hundreds of props and costumes Creation Station Ballet/Tap Classes become a magical dance experience for every child! ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Ballet/Tap (5 Years and Older) |
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| Once a child has reached this age, we will begin to incorporate more elements of traditional ballet technique. Developing strength, balance, coordination and flexibility, your child will start to learn proper body alignment, as well as barre, and center floor exercises. Our classes will challenge the students both mentally and physically, yet still keep that sense of creativity. At this stage, your child will be asked to wear appropriate ballet attire including hair tied away from their face. This creates an environment free from distractions and enables the students to feel like true dancers! ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Cardio Blast (Adults) |
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| CARDIO DANCE: An energetic blend of ballet toning, salsa, hip-hop and cardio, this class will have you break a sweat without even noticing it as you learn fun dance moves! No prior dance experience is necessary. Dress for class is workout wear and sneakers. Class cost - $11 per class for single classes - $10per class for a five class pass ($50); and $9 per class for a ten class pass ($90) |
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| CSA (CREATION STATION ACADEMY) |
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| Creation Station Academy is for the dancer who wants a more formal training situation, but doesn't feel the need to be placed in a competitive atmosphere. All of the CSA classes are structured and fairly rigorous for the child wanting to bring their dancing to the next level. ($190 for 10 week session plus bonus $90 second 10 week session per term) |
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| Footlights and Fairytails Camp (3-Hours) (3.5-5 yrs) |
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| Does your child believe that the world is his/her stage and the rest of us are merely players? This introduction to theater is the perfect place to hone those budding thespian skills. Each term the class will focus on some well-known and child friendly fairytales. The children will learn story structure, design props and backdrops, learn choreography, study characterization, and get to be center stage for the end of session in-class production of the featured fairytale! Get your “little ham” in to this theater/dance class and watch their self-esteem flourish! |
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| Hip Hop (5-7 year olds and 9 - 12 year olds and 13 - 16 year olds) |
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| Hip Hop is an explosive, funky dance style that combines memory, coordination, rhythm games, and loads of energetic FUN! Come learn the latest dance moves from all of your favorite video stars!! By combining fast paced rhythms and movement exercises, your child will get an AWESOME workout without realizing they are breaking a sweat! We will choreograph routines and learn the fundamentals of this funky dance style without sacrificing the joy of dance or the thrill of being a "hip" kid! ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Musical Theatre (5 - 8 year olds and 9 years and older) |
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| If your child needs to sing as well as dance, then this class is playing their song! Children will explore the music and movements of some of Broadways' greatest hits! Your child will learn to vocalize properly, convey emotions through song, dance to show a storyline, memorize scenes, play theater games and help to choreograph. This class is performance based and each term will culminate in some show stopping numbers. Let's teach them that there is something else out there besides Disney! ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Pip Hop (4 & 5 year olds) |
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| Has your pip squeak wanted to "dance like the big kids"? Well now is their chance... Pip Hop is Hip Hop for the younger set. Our Pip Hop class is full of rhythm, body awareness, simple choreography and high energy craziness all set to cool funky music! If you have a pip-squeak that can't stop moving bring them to this simplified hip hop class to get their groove on. ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Pointe (11 Years and older) |
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| Pointe dancer must have studied dance for a minimum of four years and study ballet at least twice each week. Dancers will not be permitted to begin Pointe until age 11. When the teacher feels a student is ready to train for Pointe work, she will be asked to study ballet in demi Pointe for a minimum of six months. When the teacher sees the required strength of the foot, the student will be instructed in where to obtain a proper Pointe fitting. In order to remain in Pointe, the student must maintain good attendance due to the rigors of the discipline. ($120 per 10 class session) |
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| Princess Series Ballet (3 & 4 year olds or 5 - 7 years) |
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| Come stretch your imagination, as well as your toes, in the storybook dance class based on dances from your favorite fairy tales and ballet stories! Each ten week session features 2 stories that will teach your child how to "tell a story with their body". Each session will focus on a different fairy tale that has been turned into a ballet...as well as some that are just children's classics. We will feature Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Giselle, and many more. Your child will explore elements of creative movement, ballet, tap, and jazz, in this delightful trip to enchanted kingdoms! ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Tap (5 Years and Older) |
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| Tap Class is a fun rhythmic exercise and dance form which is offered for kids ages 5 years and older. Rooted in Scottish, Irish and African-American History, tap offers a variety of styles and techniques. The classes stress the basics of tap and rhythm, using fun and improvisational games, skills and combinations. The classes become more rigorous and demanding as the children grow and improve. |
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| Tap (5 Years and Older) |
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| Tap Class is a fun rhythmic exercise and dance form which is offered for kids ages 5 years and older. Rooted in Scottish, Irish and African-American History, tap offers a variety of styles and techniques. The classes stress the basics of tap and rhythm, using fun and improvisational games, skills and combinations. The classes become more rigorous and demanding as the children grow and improve. ($190 for 10 week session) |
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| Tots and Tutus (18 months - 2.5 years) |
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| This toddler dance class is full of stimulation in sight, touch and sound. Your child will begin to learn terminology and basic dance movements all the while using puppets, musical instruments, props, bubbles, body movement and gross motor skill development games. This class is a wildly interactive introduction to dance for your little one! We keep pace with your child's sense of play as well as their desire to learn. This class is used as a base for our ballet/tap classes. **Adult participatory ($190 for 10 week session) |
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