CHILDREN DANCING

Dance EDUCATION

 

Classes

Creative Dance

consists of exploration of dance elements through creative problem-solving. Body awareness, musical awareness, use of space, and qualities of movement are explored. There is extensive imaginary play through dance and improvisations are incorporated. A child's imagination, self-esteem, and social and cognitive skills are strengthened

Classical and Contemporary Dance

Specifically geared for ages 5 through 7. A mixture of basic ballet technique, exploration of movement possibilities and contemporary popular dance forms. Classes expand movement vocabulary, teach dance technique, explore the newest dance trends and inspire creativity and personal expression

Pre-ballet

additionally introduces children to basic ballet concepts, along with creative and movement oriented approaches to dance

Art of Dance/Modern Dance

This class promotes a deep understanding of movement that is motivated from meaning and from the self. It inspires creativity, musicality, confidence, and movement dynamics. In addition the class provides tremendous physical benefits of flexibility, grace and endurance. Class includes centering and opening movements, barre work, modern dance movement studies, improvisation and authentic Isadora Duncan repertory. It helps develop the artist within the dancer

Jazz-Hip-Hop/Theatre

An exciting class offering a solid Modern/Jazz warm-up, challenging technique,and across-the-floor combinations. Each level builds upon previous jazz technique and incorporates combinations of lyrical as well as funkier jazz styles. Each semester a Broadway Theater piece as well as a pop style dance or modern jazz work is developed. Pieces incorporate student input. Tremendous fun, as well as creatively and physically exhilerating. Street dance and Hip-hop are incorporated into classes. Full hip-hop class, taught by Michelle, is offered this year as well

Workshop classes: Breakdance and hip-hop, Theater Jazz and Tap

Our new special workshop classes offers two 7 or 8 week sessions, one in break dance and hip-hop (1st semester), and the 2nd semester in Broadway Jazz and Tap. Classes will be taught by specialists in each area. Students will delight in the techniques and skills taught. Break dance and hip-hop will be taught by Dance Visions' Yuki Ishiguro, who performs in music videos and with several contemporary companies. Boys are welcome and encouraged to try these workshops.

 

holistic exercize and movement

A wonderful class based on a system of conditioning exercises which is similar to a mixture of Pilates and Yoga. It is very helpful for back problems, core body strength, flexibility and general conditioning.  These exercises are done with deep abdominal breathing and are mostly lying and sitting. Inspiring music is incorporated into the class which flows smoothly from one series to the next. Basic dance technique is incorporated into the 2nd part of the class depending on students needs and desires

Classical Ballet

A more traditional ballet class for serious dance students. Class consists of barre work, center, and across the floor. Placement, body positions, line, turns, adagio, and jumps are included. Classes teach classical ballet vocabulary and fluidity of movement with careful attention to the individual needs of each student. Modern ballet choreography is incorporated into classes as well. Students begin studying classical ballet when they are in 2nd grade or older. This year an introductory ballet class will be offer for grades K-2. It is tailored to students needs and development.

Pointe students must take at least two ballet classes weekly. Two ballet classes weekly are strongly recommended for development of technique by level II

2010 Fall Semester begins September 11
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