Primary Tap (3-5)
This introductory-level tap class will explore rhythm and motion, as well as basic vocabulary and movement. Enhanced motor skills will be practiced using percussion of the feet, hands, and body. This 45-minute class is a performance-based class and will participate in our year-end recital.
Primary Ballet (3-5)
This introductory-level ballet class explores basic ballet techniques and French vocabulary, as well as creative movement principles. Students will be introduced to classroom etiquette, as well as working on learning how to stay in their spot, balance, and coordination techniques. This 45-minute class is a performance-based class and will participate in our year-end recital.
Tap/ Ballet Basics (6-8)
A graduated combo class for children who have taken Primary Tap or Primary Ballet, this class continues to build upon the vocabulary and rhythmic dynamics of the previous classes. Students will begin working on moving across the floor, as well as creating breaks of movement and repetition patterns. Students will also begin working on proper placement and technique of the body and feet and will be introduced to the Cecchetti Method of ballet theory. This 1-hour class is a performance-based class and will participate in our year-end recital via our “SpecTAPular", as well as our "Ballet Suite".
*Students who have not yet taken Primary Tap/ Ballet or at least (1) year of Tap/ Ballet elsewhere will be placed in the appropriate class based on level first, not age.
Triple Threat (6-8)
THE ultimate combo class!
This combination class includes (3) styles of dance, all in one class! Tap, ballet, and hip-hop street jazz are instructed in a technique-based setting, including small-combination choreography, as well as movement across the floor and basic barre warmups. This class is encouraged for those beginner dancers who are just starting dance, and/or our Theatre performers who would like to explore their dancing skills in preparation for future competition/ Theatre Troupe audition opportunities. This class is a performance-based class and will participate in our year-end recital at the discretion of the instructor via style/ routine.
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