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Summer Session of Evening classes, for ages 2 and up.
2's & 3's (T)
2s and 3s meet for a half hour each week. In this class our tiny dancers learn the basics of stretching, how to identify and move individual body parts for better coordination, formations and patterns and basic movements that become the foundation steps of ballet, jazz, and tap later on. This class also includes general concepts such as taking turns, following directions, colors, shapes, numbers, letters, animals, months, etc. to reinforce general learning and help prepare them for pre-k. Each class is based on the developmental trajectory of 2 and 3 year olds.
Ballet II-IV (ages 11+)
Ballet is a classical dance form with its own terminology, technique, and choreography. Dancers get so many benefits from studying Ballet including discipline of body and mind, coordination, grace and poise, muscle toning and strength, alignment and posture, understanding team concepts, learning to be a good audience member, exposure to classical music, and the love of dance. Ballet classes usually include barre work, center floor work, adage, allegro, and reverence. ASADC offers ballet classes in a structured, yet fun and challenging atmosphere. This is an Intermediate/advanced class. Three years of dedicated ballet instruction required or instructor evaluation/recommendation is needed for registration. Instruction will be differentiated to meet the level of all dancers.
Ballet Y/I-II (ages 7+)
Ballet is a classical dance form with its own terminology, technique, and choreography. Dancers get so many benefits from studying Ballet including discipline of body and mind, coordination, grace and poise, muscle toning and strength, alignment and posture, understanding team concepts, learning to be a good audience member, exposure to classical music, and the love of dance. Ballet classes usually include barre work, center floor work, adage, allegro, and reverence. ASADC offers ballet classes in a structured, yet fun and challenging atmosphere. Instruction will be differentiated to meet the level of all dancers.
Kreative Kids 4-6
Kreative Kids 4-6 (KK4-6) is 1 hour class each week and includes a 1/2 hour ballet and a 1/2 hour tap. Ballet helps children gain coordination, grace and poise, muscle strength, alignment and posture, and team concepts. It is the foundation for all other dance forms. Most children love tap because in tap, dancer's feet create rhythmic sounds. Tap dancing is often high energy with upbeat music. Although these classes are starting to take the form of structured, classical classes, the ballet and tap technique is still taught in a fun, game-like atmosphere to increase interest and learning. Each class is based on the developmental trajectory of 4-6 year olds.
Prepointe/Pointe/Technique Intensive
This class is designed for students preparing to wear pointe shoes, those already wearing pointe shoes, and those wishing to improve their technique. Instructor evaluation/recommendation is required for registration. Co-registration in ballet is required for this class.
Tumbling Kreative Kids 4-6
Tumbling for Dance is geared expressly towards developing basic skills, in an age appropriate manner, such as forward rolls, hand stands, cartwheels, etc. and adding variations to allow for fluid transitions while dancing.
Jazz II-IV (ages 11+)
Jazz is a style of dance that is a blend of traditions. Jazz is typically highly energetic. Jazz classes help develop coordination, enhance rhythm and musicality, improve movement memory, increase flexibility, strength and endurance, and inspire the creative process. Students work on flexibility and strength, as well as turning and leaping.
Students must be co-registered for Strength & Conditioning OR Pre-Pointe/Pointe/Ballet Technique to take this class.
Jazz Y/I-II (ages 7 & up)
Jazz is a style of dance that is a blend of traditions. It is uniquely American and has been influenced by music trends over the years such as jive, disco, and latin. Classical jazz relies heavily on ballet technique for alignment and elevation. Jazz is typically highly energetic. Jazz classes help develop coordination, enhance rhythm and musicality, improve movement memory, increase flexibility, strength and endurance, and inspire the creative process. Students work on flexibility and strength, as well as turning and leaping. Dancers also learn various styles of jazz choreography. Instruction will be differentiated to meet the level of all dancers.
Summer Company
This class is for students invited to be part of the Performing Companies. Current company members and interested 9+ year old dancers who have been in our Y level and above classes for this current main session, may register.
Modern/ Lyrical I-II
Lyrical dance uses a combination of ballet and jazz techniques to tell the story of the lyrics through movement.
Modern is a free, expressive style of dancing started in the early 20th century as a rebellion against the formality and structure of ballet. It focuses on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional ballet dancing. There is more dependence and use of gravity and a fall and swing feeling that gives modern a very fluid feeling.
This class is designed to expose students new to these styles strong foundations in both lyrical and modern throughout the season.
Acro (ages 7 +)
Unlike an acrobatics or gymnastic tumbling class, Acro for Dance is geared expressly towards developing basic skills such as forward rolls, hand stands, cartwheels, etc. and adding variations to allow for fluid transitions while dancing.
Hip Hop Y/I-II (ages 7 - 11)
Hip Hop is a style of jazz dance that has been influenced by hip hop and rap music. It uses sharp, energetic, multi-layered isolations and makes use of a wide range of dynamics. There are different styles of hip hop including breakdance, funk, and free-style. Students in this class gain strength and flexibility as well as learning short progressive movements and choreography.
Tap II-IV (ages 12+)
Tap is a style of dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. Tap not only increases ankle dexterity and strength, but is good for dancer's musicality and rhythm. It is considered the most American of all dance forms. Our tap dancers work on learning basics, along with more complex, compound steps and choreography.
Adult Ballet I-II
Adult Ballet I-II focuses on developing and enhancing fundamental techniques, terminology, and posture in a supportive environment. Classes typically involve exercises at the barre and in the center, emphasizing proper body alignment, foot and arm positions, and basic steps. Students will also learn choreography through the year to reinforce the concepts taught throughout the session. No prior experience is necessary and end of the year performance is optional.
Adult Jazz I-II
One of the most popular and well known forms of dance. Jazz is a fun, high-energy dance form that develops technique, rhythm and style while building strength, flexibility and body awareness. It focuses on clean lines, turns, and jumps. Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions at a skill appropriate level. This class is a beginner class for adults.
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