2011-2012 Class Descriptions
All of our classes are designed to provide a Christ-Centered, safe, fun and educational class atmosphere. We want our students to learn (or be reminded) that God created the Arts and that we are to glorify and honor HIM in all that we do.
Psalm 149 & 150
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Turquoise Tiny Tot Classes
(2 ½ - 3 ½ year olds) |
Designed to teach creativity, self-expression, and social skills and develop fine motor skills. Our classes are high-energy and very fun. The children will begin learning basic ballet steps along with the correct terminology while using props and instruments. |
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Garnet Combo Classes (3 ½ - 5 ½ year olds) |
Designed to continue or begin learning creativity, self-expression, and social skills and develop fine motor skills. They will learn age-appropriate Ballet steps along with correct terminology. Basic Tap is introduced along with 15 minutes of fun tumbling for flexibility and strengthening. *Tumbling is omitted when class is 45 minutes in length |
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Opal Combo Classes (6 - 9 year olds with 0 – 3 yrs exp |
Designed so that the children will begin learning the correct disciplines of barre, ballet positions, body alignment and center floor work. Students will gain the ability to develop rhythm and musicality through the basics of Tap Dance. As the finishing touch to this “Combo Class” dancers will tumble along for flexibility and strengthening. *Tumbling is omitted when class is 45minutes in length |
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Garnet/Opal Combo Classes (4-8 year olds with 0-3 Years dance experience) |
Same as Opal Combo Description |
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Topaz |
6-9 year olds with 4 or more years dance experience & possible eval for tap & ballet |
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Advanced Topaz |
8-11 year olds with 4 or more years dance experience & possible eval for tap & ballet |
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Advanced Pearl |
10 & up with 6 or more years dance experience |
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Advanced Sapphire |
12 & up with 9 years of dance experience |
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III Diamond |
13 & up with eval for Tap & Ballet |
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Ballet Boot Camp |
Ballet Boot Camp is a special dance conditioning class for ages 11 & up. Customized workouts led by several of our trained faculty members will focus on core strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. This motivating program will allow dancers to leap to the next level! |
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Dancing Through The Nations |
This will be a fun, high energy class with all different styles of dance like African, Indian, Jewish, Egyptian etc. |
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Ballet Classes |
Emphasizes the development of Ballet skills with a focus on proper placement and alignment. Students will learn correct Ballet vocabulary through barre and center work while developing strength and flexibility. |
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Pointe Classes |
Classes are an extension of Ballet and these classes are designed to train the young dancer to build her strength when dancing on Pointe shoes and develop her coordination and control. |
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Tap Classes |
Emphasizes the development and strength of Tap technique and terminology highlighting the importance of rhythm and sound. |
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Jazz/Funky Jazz Classes |
This style of dance is an exciting and ever changing dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life. Classes will be powerful, expressive and taught with upbeat Christian music. |
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Hip-Hop Classes |
High energy classes that use the latest sounds in Christian music. This class will break down steps and techniques and also emphasize bringing style and personality to the movement. Hip-Hop is never done small and students will be encouraged to step outside of the box and Dance Big for JESUS!! |
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Modern Classes |
Emphasizes the use of floor for centering and grounding oneself in movement. Concepts of over curve/under curve and contraction/release musicality and rhythm will be explored. An eclectic blend of contemporary movement that would be glorifying to GOD will be set to Christian Contemporary music. |
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Lyrical Classes |
A fusion of Ballet & Jazz dance techniques. This class will challenge students to use movements and motion to tell the story of the music and is very expressive |
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Jazzy/Props |
This style of dance is an exciting and ever changing dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life. Classes will be powerful, expressive and taught with upbeat Christian music! Props will be incorporated into this dance class. |
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Choreography |
Students will learn to create dances through experimentation, improvisation as well as guided exercises and choreography techniques. |
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Dancing Through the Eras |
This will be all different styles of dance taught for two weeks each and then you will move on to another style. There will be Salsa, Tango, Swing, Line and this is just to name a few! |
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March 12 - 17
Spring Break
Studio Closed April 9 - 12
Teddy Bear Week
Bring Your Teddy Bear To Class May 7 - 10
Recital Costumes Passed Out
A parent must be present / All May and June tuition must be paid May 14
Spring Recital Tickets On Sale
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