Ballet I  Beginner (ages 9 - Above)

The goal of this class is to impart the fundamentals of classical ballet. The student will learn classical ballet techniques and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations, along with an emphasis on proper body alignment. The ballet curriculum is based on a combination of the French and Vagonova methods of ballet. As a student progresses through each level, the curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. This class is designed to improve a dancer’s range of motion, enhance muscle flexibility and increase their level of core muscle strength.
 

Ballet II Intermediate 

This class is designed for students who have demonstrated a full understanding of Ballet I. The positions of the arms, directions of the body and increased ballet vocabulary are the focus for Ballet II. The students will develop a strong understanding of movement and alignment, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body (epaulement), body, head and arm movements coordination and synchronization (port de bras). The focus will be on intermediate ballet technique and will include combinations at the barre using reléve and balances on one leg. Simple jumps are embellished with beats(batterie). This class is also designed to improve a dancer’s range of motion, enhance muscle flexibility and increase their level of core muscle strength. More variations of pirouettes, turns across the floor and jumps are learned, and are mastered including fourette turns as well as jumps on both or one leg.

 Ballet III and IV 

 As the students training intensifies in the fundamental concepts of ballet technique, vocabulary and studio etiquette is paramount. This training builds on the development of technique, coordination, and musicality Students in this class will be using a more extensive ballet vocabulary, as they focus on artistry and gain precision as they grow in to an advanced dancer. 

Pre-Pointe  Class

The students are being  prepared for pointe work  in this class with emphasis the use of TheraBand and strengthening exercises through  floor barre and at the barre. This class will  develop the muscles needed to dance on pointe. Dancing on pointe requires proper spine alignment, proper  turn out from the hips, strong ankle strength work , and proper foot-pointing techniques and a  understanding of proper good balance 

Class is to be taken in a soft ballet shoes. Pointe shoes should not be purchased prior to class. All students will be recommended to go on pointe on an individual basis when the teacher feels the student is ready. At that time, information about pointe shoe purchasing will be discussed with the teacher. 

The following requirements are recommended for Ballet III and IV students will seek the approval of Faculty.  Students need faculty  approval before enrolling. Including students who are currently taking pointe at another studio. Students who are interested in being approved for Pre-Pointe should attend a placement ballet class.  Students wishing to take Pre-Pointe must register for three to  four ballet classes per week.

Pointe Intermediate and Advance 

(Please follow the pre-pointe guidelines above.)

Rhythm & Roots

The Rhythm & Roots Hip-Hop allows students to share their rhythmical  and creative  power of unity through dance.  The dancer is encouraged to develop  their  motor skills, musicality and emphasis put on rhythm.  The goal is to provide students with an opportunity to create and release pent-up emotions and frustrations that accompany the process while growing up.  This class uses the influences of dance from of West African, Latin,  Caribbean.   (Ages: approximately 9 and up) 

Riddick Technique 

The class integrates various traditional disciplines of modern dance and ballet foundations with current contemporary styles that enhance all styles of dance. The class is for the dancer who likes physical, complicated floor work, patterns of movement and self-expression. Elements of improvisation are also introduced. Our student will gather a strong understanding of movement and alignment, and proper use of turn out and parallel feet. There is an infusion of the Laban principle of dance. With the focus on technique, contemporary dance tends to utilize both the strong and controlled legwork of ballet and modern dance’s stress on the torso, while also employing the contract-release, floor work, fall and recovery, and improvisation characteristics of modern dance. The students will be exposed to unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed, and direction. We will explore non-western dance forms from Africa, Japan, China, and India Ages: approximately 9 and Up

Dance Improvisation

The students are introduced to the discovery and cultivation of spontaneous movement in solo, duet and group settings, and the development of improvised movement materials based on the Principles of Laban facilitated through a variety of creative explorations including body mapping through levels, shapes and dynamics. Dance improvisation is focused on finding a deeper way of comprehending otherwise concealed movements and improving the quality of performance of the students. He or she will explore the instinctual, happenstance, and unfettered movement. The student is able to explore authentic feelings, organic movement and transitions.( Ages: approximately 9 and Up).

Lower Level (Ages 9-11)

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Middle Level (Ages 12-14)

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Upper Level (Ages 15 -18)

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