Technique Classes
Single discipline technique classes are offered for dances ages 10-18.
Genres include Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Tap, Acro, Hip Hop and Pointe. We focus on mastering technical elements of each genre, learning choreography, and performance quality. See below for class descriptions and approximate age descriptions.
Ballet
Ballet is the founding discipline of dance. Dancers are trained to be strong and precise by performing exercises at the barre and in center floor. There is a repetitive nature to a ballet class which allows dancers to perfect their technique. Ballet is an extremely important discipline for anyone who chooses to dance because all other dance techniques are drawn from it.
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Ages: 8+
Summer Class Times:
Ballet Ages 8-12 - Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm
Ballet Ages 13+ - Wednesday 5:15-6:30pm
What to wear: Black leotard, pink tights. Ballet skirt (optional). Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Girl’s hair in clean, slicked bun.
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Tap
Tap dance emphasizes the flow of movement by teaching the dancer to find rhythms and beats not only in music but in their own bodies. Dancers are taught concepts such as syncopation and precision.
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Ages: 8+
Summer Class Time:
Tap Ages 8-12 - Monday 5:30-6:15pm
Adult Tap - Monday 6:15-7:00pm
What to wear: Leotard and tights (any color). Layered activewear: form fitting t-shirt or tank top, leggings or pants permitted. Black (matte) leather tie tap shoes. Adult Tap: Activewear.
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Jazz/Musical Theatre
This class will combine classic jazz dance with musical theatre. Dancers will focus on proper jazz technique, rhythm, flexibility, and performance skills.
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Ages: 8+
Summer Class Times:
Jazz/Musical Theatre 8-12 - Monday 6:15-7:00pm
Jazz/Musical Theatre 13+ - Monday 5:30-6:15pm
What to wear: Leotard and tights (any color). Layered activewear: form fitting t-shirt or tank top, leggings or pants permitted. Tan Bloch “Super Jazz” slip on shoes.
Lyrical / Contemporary
Finds the balance between ballet and jazz. The free-moving nature of the genre allows the dancer to explore their technique in a creative atmosphere.
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Ages: 8+
Summer Class Times:
Contemporary 8-12 - Monday 7:00-7:45pm
Contemporary 13+ - Monday 7:00-7:45pm
What to wear: Leotard and tights (any color). Layered activewear: form fitting t-shirt or tank top, leggings or pants permitted. Capezio “Hanami” Pirouette shoes.​​​​​​
Jumps / Leaps / Turns
Borrowing from yoga, dancers are able to take their time and really warm up their bodies to reach the full potential of their muscles. Focus is required for the repetitive nature of this class, which will ultimately allow dancers to increase their flexibility. Progressions is the perfect class for the dancer who loves doing "across the floors" in their jazz class. Dancer's are able to build their jazz technique by learning simple combinations that become progressively more difficult throughout the year. Think jumps. leaps, and turns with little pieces of choreography mixed in!
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Ages: 8+
Summer Class Times:
JLT 8-12 - Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm
JLT 13+ - Monday 6:15-7:00pm
What to wear: Leotard and tights (any color). Layered activewear: form fitting t-shirt or tank top, leggings or pants permitted. Tan Bloch “Super Jazz” slip on shoes.
Stretch / Skills
Stretch/Skills class is a great class to enhance the dancers physical fitness through flexibility, endurance, and strength training. Classes are designed to increase the dancers flexibility and strength that will benefit them in all genres.
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Ages: 8+
Summer Class Times:
Stretch/Skills 8-12 - Wednesday 6:00-6:45pm
Stretch/Skills 13+ - Wednesday 6:00-6:45pm
What to wear: Leotard and tights (any color). Layered activewear: form fitting t-shirt or tank top, leggings or pants permitted. Barefeet.
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