Dicovery Dance Classes

 

The discovery dance classes will give your child exposure to dance and teach them the basics of rhythm and creative movement.

Students are encouraged to express themselves creatively as well as to imitate movements and dance patterns. Classes are structured and the student/teacher ratio is small. Introducing your child to group learning while maintaining the element of personal attention.

 

With these young dancers, we believe in finding a happy medium between structure and fun featuring special monthly spotlight activities - Princess Parade with crowns and wands, Mermaid Mania with our bubble machine, Cheerleaders Rock with a pom-pom routine, just to name a few.

 

 

 

Toddler Dance - Age 3

45 Minute Class

 

Toddler Dance is an introduction to basic movement, rhythm, coordination and musical skills, such as left/right handed drills, skipping and vocalizing through current music and games. Fun is emphasized with special props and activities. Class includes instruction in ballet, tap and tumbling.

 

Uniform

Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes

 

Beginner Dance - 4 & 5 year olds

60 Minute class

 

Beginner Dance is an introduction to exploratory and creative moment and musical skills through basic ballet, tap and tumbling. The class teaches basic ballet/tap positions, posture and alignment with emphasis on body part and spatial awareness and practice moving as a group, cooperating, and following directions. Fun props such as tambourines, lummi sticks and bean bags are used to develop coordination and explore the wonders of movement. Class structure and exercises are designed specifically for the behavioral development and the attention span of 4 and 5 year olds.

 

Uniform

Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes

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Intermediate Dance - 5 & 6 year olds

 

75 Minute Class

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Intermediate Dance is an introduction to exploratory and creative moment and musical skills through basic ballet, tap and tumbling. The class teaches basic ballet/tap positions, posture and alignment with emphasis on body part and spatial awareness and practice moving as a group, cooperating, and following directions. Fun props such as tambourines, lummi sticks and bean bags are used to develop coordination and explore the wonders of movement. Class structure and exercises are designed specifically for the behavioral development and the attention span of 5 and 6 year olds.

 

Uniform

Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes

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Combination Dance Classes

 

The Combination Dance Programs include instruction in ballet, tap and tumbling (ages 6-7) or jazz (ages 8 and up). Students will continuously be building their knowledge of dance terminology, and advancing in skill and technique. In each dance style, students wil progress, learning more complex combinations, leaps, turns and choreography as they grow. Proper stretching and warm up exercises are reinforced to ensure safety and healthy usage of the body in dance.

 

The fun is not last as students progress. We understand the importance of the balance between providing challenges and fun activities. Current music, group games and exciting choreography keep the students engaged in learning.

 

 

 

 

Combination Dance I: Ballet, Tap and Tumbling - ages 6-7 

90 minute class

 

The curriculum includes fundamental ballet, tap and tumbling instruction. Ballet is the basic foundation of all dance forms - teaching proper body alignment, carriage, grace and poise. Barre exercises develop flexibility and strength, while center work allows students to practice classic dance principles. Tap instruction combines the study of rhythmic foot patterns, precision and fluidity of movement and style, challenges students to count steps and increase the coordination between mind and body. Jazz instruction is an American dance form which evolves and changes with the latest popular styles. Tumbling is the floor section of gymnastics and teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration as well as spatial awareness. Floor mats are used to teach students safe techniques for rolls, headstands, walkovers, handsprings and other gymnastic tricks.

 

Uniform

Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, tan tap shoes

 

 

 

Combination Dance II: Ballet, Tap and Jazz - ages 8 and up 

2 hour class

 

Individual students will be placed in the appropriate class according to age and ability. The curriculum includes progressively advanced ballet, tap and jazz instruction. Students will continue to build on their technique, style, and dance terminology along with enhancing their knowledge in more advanced forms of dance. Instruction in jazz, an American form of dance marked by movement isolations and complex, propulsive rhythms, leaps and turns, is begun at age 8. The beginning level includes stretches, isolations, barre work and simple movements and progresses to turns, hops, leaps and more complex choreography at a faster tempo. Class will be broken down into sections and progressively advancing choreography, leaps, turns and dance terminology in all three dance styles will be taught. As students progress, complex dance combinations will be introduced to strengthen their range of flexibility and build strength and endurance, helping them develop their overall athletic ability.

 

Uniform

Age 8-11 - Black leotard, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, tan jazz shoes * 

Age 12 and older - Any color leotard and tights, pink leather ballet shoes, tan tap shoes, tan jazz shoes *

 

*See registration dates for shoe sales; if unable to attend, please contact the studio for additional details regarding shoes.