ACTING/IMPROV: Our acting and improvisation classes are fun, interesting and designed for the development of the students, both on and off the stage. Social interaction, exercising creativity, self-confidence building and experiencing success are additional effects of the theatrical “play” included in each class. As student theatrical knowledge and maturity level rises, so will the concentration on developing meaning through theatrical exercise and character. In Improvisation class, students will be introduced to games that identify common rules of play to aid in unscripted story development. The tricks, tips and rules of play for improvisation on the stage can be directly applied to our "real life" interactions with great success. |
BALLET: Ballet Technique - Ballet is the foundation of all dance. Students will concentrate on technique at the barre and learn fundamental ballet movements. Ballet vocabulary, proper body placement and expression will also be emphasized. Class begins with warm-up exercises at the barre. It continues with center steps in slow and fast tempi. The last part of class moves across the floor in turns, jumps, and combinations. Pointe Technique - This class is designed for female students age 12 and over with several years of ballet experience. It begins at the barre. Gradually, dancers develop strength to balance, to turn, and to prepare for partnering. |
| BALL ROOM: description to come… |
| BREAKDANCING: Join Bryce again, as he introduces you to fundamentals of the underground art form originally known as “Bboying”. You will learn the foundational moves that bring you from your feet to your hands and back, as you explore different forms of toprock, footwork, spins and freezes. |
| FITNESS: description to come… (back to top) |
| HIP HOP: Join Bryce as he teaches you how to truly connect to the beat and soul of hip-hop music. Learn movements inspired by the elements of hip hop dance; popping, locking, funk, breaking and freestyle. Be ready to learn all the latest dance steps for what’s hot, what’s cool, what’s retro, what’s new! (back to top) |
| ADULT HIP HOP: Learn all the latest dance steps for what’s hot, what’s cool, what’s retro, what’s new. This exciting and energetic class will cover all the funky premier hip-hop styles through warm-ups, combinations and routines. (back to top) |
| JAZZ: Jazz helps build energy, strength and balance. This class will include warm-ups, basic ballet technique for body placement and alignment, leaps, turns, isolations and footwork. Musicality combinations, syncopation and dynamic shifts will also be introduced. (back to top) |
| JAZZ/HIP HOP: Hip Hop dance is jazz with a funky/athletic flair, the class will consist of some jazz skills such as jumps and turns and will focus on the individuality of each dancer. This class is high energy and is taught to the latest hip-hop style music. (back to top) |
| LATIN DANCE: description to come… (back to top) |
| MUSICAL THEATER: Our musical theatre class combines singing, dancing and acting through fun warm-ups, exercises, and routines. The students will learn to express themselves and become more comfortable performing. Join us for this high-energy, fun-filled musical extravaganza. (back to top) |
| LYRICAL: Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques that attempts to show the meaning of the music. This dance style will challenge students to use motion to interpret music and express emotion. Students will learn connected and flowing movements to tell the story of the music and express inner emotion. This emotional expression is a critical element of lyrical dance. (back to top) |
| SWING: description to come… (back to top) |
| TAP: Students will learn basic rhythmic skills, shuffles, flaps, weight changes, foot articulation and basic time steps. Overall dance coordination will also be taught. This is a fun, fast paced class that appeals to dancers of all ages! Early on, Deane’s classes will focus largely on tap technique, both in front of the mirrors and traveling across the floor. Some short combinations will also be taught. Later in the year, we will begin concentrating on routines for the recital. (back to top) |
