Class Descriptions
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JAZZ
Class begins with a warm-up working technique, strength and flexibility. Warm-up is followed by across the floor movement incorporating both technique and style. Jazz pieces incorporate and combine abstract jazz movement with athleticism, strength and style fused together to create an element of creativity and excitement with each combo. Dancers to take chances with their movement and become creative through our jazz pieces. Students will need: dance attire (spandex shorts/t-shirt) and bare feet LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY Class begins with an intense warm-up working technique, strength and flexibility. Warm-up is followed by across the floor movement incorporating both technique and style. Lyrical pieces incorporate and combine contemporary and classical jazz and ballet movements together to create the exquisite expression of the songs lyrics and mood. Lyrical allows dancers to express their individuality and the element of the story telling through unique and beautiful lyrical combinations. Students will need: dance attire (spandex shorts/t-shirt) and bare feet |
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HIP HOP
Class will be a fusion of street-style, jazz funk and hip-hop moves. Class will begin with a warm-up focusing on stretching and body isolations and move into a cutting-edge hip-hop dance combination.
Students will need: comfortable clothes easy to move in and sneakers
BALLET
This class will focus on body placement, technique, flexibility and the performance aspects of ballet. Each ballet class will include barre and center work, progressions and choreographed dances.
Students will need: ballet attire (Black Leo, Pink Tights, Pink Shoes), hair in bun -- Advanced levels may wear any color Leo
POINTE
This class is a part of classical ballet technique practiced in special reinforced shoes called pointe shoes. Students will work on strengthening legs and feet at the barre and progress to center and across the floor. Class will be set at the pace of the students and individuals with increasing skills will be pushed to their proper pace. (i.e. some students learning turns may only do preparations while others may work on single or double pirouettes). Pointe requires the dancer to display exceptional strength and control. When students begin taking pointe is determined by the ballet teacher.
Students will need: ballet attire and Pointe shoes
TAP
This class focuses on rhythms and musicality of various tap styles – from old-school Broadway styles to current hoofer style rhythmic tap.
Students will need: dance attire and tap shoes
PRE-DANCE (Ages 3-5)
This class is designed for our first time younger dancers (usually ages 3-5--depending on the individual). It focuses on basic movements that help teach rhythm, right & left, counting, shapes, and sharing. There are different styles incorporated into the class; ballet, tap, jazz, singing & acting, and mat work. The class works together as well as having individual attention while going across the floor. This also helps teach patience and discipline while they must wait for their turn for their special time. It is a fun, fast moving class that allows kids to be kids while they continue to learn important motor & social skills.
Students will need: dance attire (leo, tights) and pink ballet & black tap shoes
NEXT STEP
This class is for those who have mastered Pre-Dance and is designed for children that are ready to take on basic ballet and jazz moves and begin to learn dance terminology. Students will start to focus on dance technique, flexibility, body placement and awareness while working on across the floor movement as well as learning dance combinations to fun up-tempo music.
Students will need: dance attire (leo, tights) and pink ballet shoes
TEEN HIP HOP
This class is for pre-teens/teens with some dance experience. It teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality, and hip hop choreography without suggestive music/movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. This class will focus on technique, performance, and style. Each class will begin with a warmup, center work, across the floor, and end with a dance combination in the hip-hop genre. This class will challenge each student's ability while maximizing their talents.
Students will need: comfortable clothes easy to move in and sneakers
TEEN JAZZ
This class is for pre-teens/teens with some dance experience looking to hone their skills. This class will focus on technique, performance, and style. Each class will begin with a warmup, center work, across the floor, and end with a dance combination. Like Teen Hip-Hop, this class will challenge each student's ability while maximizing their talents.
Students will need: ballet attire, ballet shoes
STRETCH, TURN & JUMP
Class begins with an intense warm-up focusing on technique, strength and flexibility. Warm-up is followed by center work focusing on pirouettes and extensions. Instructors work on progressions across the floor combining technique and flexibility and various forms of pirouettes and jumps all while incorporating style into the movement.
Students will need: dance attire and bare feet
COMBINATION CLASS
This class takes each dancer on a 1 hr journey of a dance piece with styles of Broadway, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz and Hip-Hop. With each combination, instructors encourages dancers to push their physicality, technique, style and own unique sense of movement. This class is an incredible mixture of levels from Beginner/Intermediate to Advanced all pushing their own personal limitations while being inspired by the fantastic and passionate dancers in the room. It is truly a positive and motivating experience for all and is a very special 1 hr class that inspires creativity, abandonment of movement and true passion for dance.
Students will need: dance attire and bare feet
THE PULSE COMPANY CLASS
This class is a culmination of dancers that have auditioned to be a part of the prestigious "The Pulse Performance Company". Dancers range in age from 2 years old to 25 years old and meet as one group to inspire, support and grow as a unique and wonderful company/team. Company dancers are placed in groups according to ability and focus on technique, style, stage presence, team building skills, a positive attitude and most of all having FUN!!!! Classes range from warm-ups, across the floor and dance combinations to running, cleaning and perfecting routines for various performances. All members participate in rewarding community performances, exciting dance competitions and our end of the year showcase. Pulse company members are a "Step Above" because they are given specialized training and unique opportunities to enjoy the art of dance that the average dancer may not ever get to experience. We like to think of The Pulse as a breeding ground for stars as many of our company members have worked professionally on Broadway, TV commercials and film as well as industrials and music videos. No matter your dance ability, becoming a member of The Pulse and participating in this class and the entire Pulse program is a rewarding experience for all involved.
Students will need: dance attire and bare feet
ACRO/TUMBLING
This class will focus on flexibility, strength, balance and tumbling skills - with both group and individualized tumbling instruction during each class.
Students will need: snug fitting athletic clothing and bare feet
PRIVATE LESSONS
Available in-all genres of dance as well as tumbling, voice and piano
PILATES
This class will focus on core strengthening, flexibility, light cardio, and weight training in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Students will need: workout attire, their own mat, and sneakers
Class will be a fusion of street-style, jazz funk and hip-hop moves. Class will begin with a warm-up focusing on stretching and body isolations and move into a cutting-edge hip-hop dance combination.
Students will need: comfortable clothes easy to move in and sneakers
BALLET
This class will focus on body placement, technique, flexibility and the performance aspects of ballet. Each ballet class will include barre and center work, progressions and choreographed dances.
Students will need: ballet attire (Black Leo, Pink Tights, Pink Shoes), hair in bun -- Advanced levels may wear any color Leo
POINTE
This class is a part of classical ballet technique practiced in special reinforced shoes called pointe shoes. Students will work on strengthening legs and feet at the barre and progress to center and across the floor. Class will be set at the pace of the students and individuals with increasing skills will be pushed to their proper pace. (i.e. some students learning turns may only do preparations while others may work on single or double pirouettes). Pointe requires the dancer to display exceptional strength and control. When students begin taking pointe is determined by the ballet teacher.
Students will need: ballet attire and Pointe shoes
TAP
This class focuses on rhythms and musicality of various tap styles – from old-school Broadway styles to current hoofer style rhythmic tap.
Students will need: dance attire and tap shoes
PRE-DANCE (Ages 3-5)
This class is designed for our first time younger dancers (usually ages 3-5--depending on the individual). It focuses on basic movements that help teach rhythm, right & left, counting, shapes, and sharing. There are different styles incorporated into the class; ballet, tap, jazz, singing & acting, and mat work. The class works together as well as having individual attention while going across the floor. This also helps teach patience and discipline while they must wait for their turn for their special time. It is a fun, fast moving class that allows kids to be kids while they continue to learn important motor & social skills.
Students will need: dance attire (leo, tights) and pink ballet & black tap shoes
NEXT STEP
This class is for those who have mastered Pre-Dance and is designed for children that are ready to take on basic ballet and jazz moves and begin to learn dance terminology. Students will start to focus on dance technique, flexibility, body placement and awareness while working on across the floor movement as well as learning dance combinations to fun up-tempo music.
Students will need: dance attire (leo, tights) and pink ballet shoes
TEEN HIP HOP
This class is for pre-teens/teens with some dance experience. It teaches rhythm, coordination, musicality, and hip hop choreography without suggestive music/movements. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class. This class will focus on technique, performance, and style. Each class will begin with a warmup, center work, across the floor, and end with a dance combination in the hip-hop genre. This class will challenge each student's ability while maximizing their talents.
Students will need: comfortable clothes easy to move in and sneakers
TEEN JAZZ
This class is for pre-teens/teens with some dance experience looking to hone their skills. This class will focus on technique, performance, and style. Each class will begin with a warmup, center work, across the floor, and end with a dance combination. Like Teen Hip-Hop, this class will challenge each student's ability while maximizing their talents.
Students will need: ballet attire, ballet shoes
STRETCH, TURN & JUMP
Class begins with an intense warm-up focusing on technique, strength and flexibility. Warm-up is followed by center work focusing on pirouettes and extensions. Instructors work on progressions across the floor combining technique and flexibility and various forms of pirouettes and jumps all while incorporating style into the movement.
Students will need: dance attire and bare feet
COMBINATION CLASS
This class takes each dancer on a 1 hr journey of a dance piece with styles of Broadway, Lyrical/Contemporary, Jazz and Hip-Hop. With each combination, instructors encourages dancers to push their physicality, technique, style and own unique sense of movement. This class is an incredible mixture of levels from Beginner/Intermediate to Advanced all pushing their own personal limitations while being inspired by the fantastic and passionate dancers in the room. It is truly a positive and motivating experience for all and is a very special 1 hr class that inspires creativity, abandonment of movement and true passion for dance.
Students will need: dance attire and bare feet
THE PULSE COMPANY CLASS
This class is a culmination of dancers that have auditioned to be a part of the prestigious "The Pulse Performance Company". Dancers range in age from 2 years old to 25 years old and meet as one group to inspire, support and grow as a unique and wonderful company/team. Company dancers are placed in groups according to ability and focus on technique, style, stage presence, team building skills, a positive attitude and most of all having FUN!!!! Classes range from warm-ups, across the floor and dance combinations to running, cleaning and perfecting routines for various performances. All members participate in rewarding community performances, exciting dance competitions and our end of the year showcase. Pulse company members are a "Step Above" because they are given specialized training and unique opportunities to enjoy the art of dance that the average dancer may not ever get to experience. We like to think of The Pulse as a breeding ground for stars as many of our company members have worked professionally on Broadway, TV commercials and film as well as industrials and music videos. No matter your dance ability, becoming a member of The Pulse and participating in this class and the entire Pulse program is a rewarding experience for all involved.
Students will need: dance attire and bare feet
ACRO/TUMBLING
This class will focus on flexibility, strength, balance and tumbling skills - with both group and individualized tumbling instruction during each class.
Students will need: snug fitting athletic clothing and bare feet
PRIVATE LESSONS
Available in-all genres of dance as well as tumbling, voice and piano
PILATES
This class will focus on core strengthening, flexibility, light cardio, and weight training in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Students will need: workout attire, their own mat, and sneakers
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