Dance programs for young mature students with previous experience.
ADCE - by audition only
Ensemble of dancers that find joy in sharing their love of dance with the community. Dancers travel and perform both locally and regionally.
Dancers are expected to have a strong background in dance techniques including Jazz and Ballet. Dancers will explore complex balance and tumbling techniques while working to perfect their technique for walkovers, limbers, advanced handsprings, aerials, and partner work. As they merge their dance and acrobatic skills they will begin to accomplish advanced choreography.
In its classical form, pre-teen and teen dancers with previous experience will challenge and broaden their technique.
Advanced Pointe (13-18 years old)
(This class is for intermediate to advanced ballet dancers who have had previous Pointe work. Dancers must have extensive Ballet experience and the permission of the instructor.)
Dancers will explore the styles of Ballet, Jazz, and Modern dance as they fuse and exist in the current world. Dancers are encouraged to have experience in one or all of these styles
Dancers will learn Hip Hop at a more advanced pace and work on speed and musicality. While studying Hip Hop, dancers will practice fun choreography and work with their peers to explore the style. Dancers will have an easier time transitioning to other styles and working in future Hip Hop classes.
Dancers should have some previous dance experience. These classes will develop a dancer’s musicality, speed, memory, and artistry. Dancers will learn complex leaps and turns, improve flexibility, and master new skills weekly.
Dancers will study the fundamentals of Modern, including parallel placement, contractions, and spine articulations. Dancers will learn about weight transfer and balance while discovering floor work. As dancers progress, they will be exposed to a variety of modern techniques. Modern IVA/V requires instructor permission.
A combination of the musical theater jazz combined with acting exercises, basic vocal training, and imagination. Dancers will begin to explore the Musical Theater world. *Dancers must take a Ballet or Jazz class in addition to Musical Theater and it must be level IIA or higher. In addition to monthly tuition, there will be a one-time fee for this class.
Dancers will explore the exiting technique of Tap. Rhythm, timing, and musicality are all key tools taught in this class. Dancers will enjoy creating music with their feet as they take on advanced Tap skills.
These classes work on building strength and control while working to increase flexibility and gain better placement and form when executing jumps, turns, and a variety of technical skills.