Dance Class Descriptions

BALLET:
A class designed to develop grace, flexibility, and coordination. It teaches classical ballet techniques, which include barre work, ballet stretches, center work, variations, and choreography. (1 hr.)

JAZZ:
A technique class, which develops rhythm, strength, and coordination. Its emphasis is on basic skills like leaps, kicks, and turns. This class also includes extensive stretching, progressions across the floor, and fun upbeat choreography. (1 hr.)

TAP:
A class designed to enhance the coordination of the ankles and feet, by striking the floor in a rhythmic fashion. It teaches basic tap skills, as well as steps across the floor, and fun, rhythmical tap routines. (1 hr.)

LYRICAL:
A class, which combines ballet and jazz techniques, with an emphasis on inspirational choreography. (1 hr.)

HIP HOP:
A high-energy class, which is fun for all! It develops strength, endurance, and rhythm, by learning the latest funky and hip choreography from the hottest music videos! (1 hr.)

CONTEMPORARY:
This form of dance strengthens the torso, hips, and spine. It also concentrates on breathing skills, stretches, progressions across the floor, and creative choreography. (1 hr.)

DRILL TEAM:  
This class is designed to prepare girls for Dance/Drill Team tryouts! It includes intense stretching for splits, kicks, jumps, and turns. Students will learn various routines such as prop, high kick, novelty, jazz, and lyrical pieces. (1 hr.)

PRE-BALLET TAP:
A fun combination class which introduces basic ballet and tap skills, while using creative movement techniques in order to develop cognitive skills, body awareness, and spacial perceptions. (45 minutes) Ages- 3 to 4 yrs. & 5 to 6 yrs.

clogging: 
A freestyle dance style characterized by double time stomping & tap steps resembling a tap dance w/upper body held straight & upright. Ages: 7-9 yrs. & 10-13 yrs. (45 mins.)

DANCE FORCE TEAMS: 
This class is designed for the serious dancer! (Auditions required) It is an advance technique class, with an emphasis on choreography and performance. Must have previous training in ballet and jazz. All company dancers are required to take one other technique class, like ballet or modern. (1 hr. and 15 minutes)

BALLROOM FOR ADULTS: 
Social dances usually performed by couples, including the fox trot, waltz, tango, rumba, swing, mambo, samba, and cha-cha. (1 hr.15 min.)

PILATES FOR ADULTS: 
Body conditioning seeks to increase flexibility and strength for total body without building bulk.  The focus is on strengthening the abdomen, lower back, and buttocks enabling the rest of the body to move freely. (1 hr.)

COMBINATION CLASSES: 
A class that teaches different types of dance styles and techniques. (1 hr.) Examples: Jazz/Hip Hop, Ballet/Jazz, Jazz/Tap, Hip Hop/Cheer, Tap/Tumble.

MACHO MOVERS: 
A high energy class for boys that will introduce creative movement and basic tumbling skills. This class is for the child in the formative years, between 3 to 5 yrs. (45 mins.)

TURNS/JUMPS & CONDITIONING: 
A class that a dancer learns and masters multiple leaps and turns while participating in exercises that strengthen the abdominals, upper/lower body, arms, and back. It will increase stamina, endurance, and energy levels in order to perform at your maximum level.