Ballet
Students will learn classical ballet techniques and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The ballet curriculum is based on a combination of the French, Vagonova and Cecchetti methods as students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Duration: 1 hour
Contemporary
Lyrical/contemporary is a fluid form of dance done to popular ballads and slower contemporary music. The dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, motion and style. They will learn to tell a story or create the picture of the song. This style combines the fluid beauty of ballet with the more sharp moves in jazz. A Ballet or Jazz class is recommended along with lyrical/contemporary to build in technique.
Duration: 1 hour
Pointe
Pointe is the part of classical ballet technique in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes. A dancer is said to be en pointe when the dancer's body is supported in this manner, and a fully extended vertical foot is said to be en pointe when touching the floor, even when not bearing weight. Pointe work is performed while wearing pointe shoes, which have structural reinforcing to distribute the dancer's weight load throughout the foot, therefore reducing the weight on the toes enough for the dancer to support all body weight on fully vertical feet.
Duration: 1 1/2 hours
Acro
Learn the basics or work on advancing your skills in this flexible Acro class! Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. Our experienced acro instructor will guide the class towards increased flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline and concentration. This class will focus on fundamental acrobatic technique, teaching such skills as handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, aerials, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks, all each student's individual level of experience. And it's fun, too!
Duration: 1 hour
Tumbling
Tumbling class starts by focusing on strengthening various basic tumbling skills. Walkovers, handstands, cartwheels and round-offs are introduced and broken down into progression. The student will also work on drills and exercises that provide a foundation for back handsprings and front handsprings.
Once those skills are mastered, the student moves up to level 2 working towards performing back and front handsprings by themselves, getting their round off back handspring and starting drills into tucks and layouts and aerials. Finally in the upper levels, the student will will be working on elite standing tumbling. This class would be ideal for members of cheer squads, high school or all-star squads. Standing back handspring and round off back handspring are prerequisites for this class.
Duration: 1 hour
Tap
Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
Duration: 1 hour
Jazz
Jazz classes explore traditional, Broadway and contemporary styles in a fun, energetic atmosphere. Classes begin with a warm-up with stresses technique, flexibility, coordination and strength, followed by progressions across the floor, center work and combinations. Beginner students learn fundamental jazz steps and basic vocabulary through across the floor exercises and simple combinations. Intermediate classes focus on body placement and proper technique, stretching and development of skills. Advanced classes emphasize quality of movement in addition to perfecting technique, performance skills and varied styles.
Duration: 1 hour
Hip Hop
Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.
Duration: 1 hour
Creative Movement
Creative Movement introduces children to beginning dance steps in a fun, recreational way. It involves the use of body actions to communicate certain actions, emotions and feelings. Creative movement helps children develop physical skills that will later be used in a formal ballet class. There are 4 important aspects to Creative Movement: Mental, Physical Development, Social & Emotional Development, and Creativity. They learn to interact with their peers and how to respond appropriately in certain situations. Creativity helps them come up with new questions, answers, and innovation solutions.
Duration: 1/2 hour
Modern
Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement. Modern dancers reject the classical ballet stance of an upright, erect body, often opting instead for deliberate falls to the floor.
Many dance competitions throughout the nation judge dancers on their modern dancing ability and dancers take this opportunity to use their dancing to express their innermost emotions and get closer to their inner-selves.
Duration: 1 hour
Beginning Combo
With basic instruction in ballet, acro and tap, this class trains the body to begin to recognize its potential and teaches proper technique to build strength. Our beginner dancers receive a foundation of basic styles of dance in the beginning combo class. Dancers are introduced to the basics in ballet barre and center work, basic tumbling along with the rhythm and syncopation of tap sounds.
For information on the individual style of Ballet, Acro or Tap, please see above.
Duration: 1 hour
Strength & Conditioning
Strength & Conditioning is based on all fitness levels. This class is recommended to dancers and parents from ages 8 to adult. Strength & Conditioning students will gain flexibility and strength while working at your own pace and level. It’s a good form of fitness since we do aerobics as well as core conditioning. We focus on both independent and partner stretching for best results. Conditioning is also an important part of this program since it builds muscle strength and coordination. Students taking this class will significantly notice a difference in both flexibility and strength.
Duration: 1 hour
Musical Theater
Musical Theater is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. Each aspect of the performance is equally important during these musical theater stage performances, more commonly known today in the western theatrical world as “musicals”. During the course of the year they will be given in class as well as out of class performance opportunities, so that they may apply their newly learned or enhanced singing, acting, dancing and overall performance skills. The students will also learn important skills and terminology that they can later apply to local school and community performances, should they choose to continue with the musical theater programs outside of the studio.
Duration: 1 hour
Flexistretch & Conditioning
Class description coming soon.
Duration: 1 hour
Lyrical
Class description coming soon.
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Duration: 1 hour
Rush Competition Team
Adrenaline RUSH competes in Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Hip Hop but it is about a lot more than just dance. RUSH stands for Responsibility, Unity, Self-respect, and Honesty. RUSH dancers are artists and athletes; they complete independent monthly dancer studies to learn more about their craft and weekly workouts to keep up with the physicality that dance requires. It is essential that we teach young dancers to love themselves and the importance of teamwork in overcoming obstacles together. The members of RUSH are dedicated and hardworking dancers that exemplify these qualities which are very important in young men and women.
Duration: 1 hour