2009-2010 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 Turquoise Tiny Tot Classes (2 - young 3 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. Garnet Combo Classes (3 1/2 - 5 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. Opal Combo Classes (6 - 8 year olds with 0 ? 2 years dance experience) 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. Garnet/Opal Combo Classes (4 - 8 year olds with 0 ? 3 years dance experience) Same as Opal Combo Description. Topaz 7-9 year olds with 3 or more years dance experience Pearl 9-12 year olds with 4 or more years dance experience Topaz/Pearl 7-12 year olds with 4 or more years dance experience Advanced Pearl 9-12 year olds with 6 or more years dance experience Advanced Pearl/Advanced Sapphire 10-15 year olds with 6 or more years dance experience Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald 9-12 year olds Advanced Sapphire 11-15 years with multiple years of Dance experience **entrance by Instructor Emerald/Diamond 11-15 year olds I Diamond 12 & up II & III Diamond Entrance by instructor Teen or Teen/Adult 12 & up Mixed Level I 6-10 Years Old Mixed Level II 9-14 Years old 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. 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. Tap Classes Emphasizes the development and strength of Tap technique and terminology highlighting the importance of rhythm and sound. 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. 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!! 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. 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 a very expressive style of dance. Worship Classes This is a very interpretive style of dance with a strong emphasis in Ballet. Students in this class have the opportunity (but are not required) to perform all throughout the year. Choreography is being taught all through out the year and the choreography is always extremely glorifying and worshipful to our HEAVENLY FATHER! Jazz/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. Stretch/Tone This class will focus on lengthening and strengthening muscles. A great way to work out while waiting for your children in their dance classes. Pop-N-Lock This style of dance incorporates fluid and wavy isolated movements with tight robotic illusions. Pop N Lock is combined w/ Hip-Hop and is sure to be a fun upbeat class.