CLASS DESCRIPTIONs
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DANCE WITH ME!
AGES 18 MOS - 2.5 YRS
A Parent & Me class for our tiniest dancers! This class blends dance, music, singing, and imagination, while building coordination, rhythm, balance, listening skills, and an early love of movement, and creative self-expression. We will introduce bending, stretching, swaying, and progress to loco motor movements such as, marching, galloping, jumping, as well as pre-ballet/jazz/hip-hop and tumbling skills, through the use of sing-along songs and lots of fun props.
*One adult per child may participate. (This is a non performing class)
BALLET BABIES
AGES 2.5 - 3.5 YRS
We will get our little dancers moving with an introduction to Royal Academy of Dance inspired pre-ballet technique, combined with an intro to jazz and tap. Proper technique and terminology will be introduced through imagery, creative dances, and fun props!
HIP HOP/TUMBLING TOTS
AGES 2.5 - 3.5 YRS
A toddler/little kid based version of our Hip-Hop class where our little dancers will begin to explore Hip-Hop dance through body isolated movements, bouncing, jumping, clapping, and very basic hip-hop style movement. We will also explore basic tumbling skills that will help with strength and hip-hop style ‘tricks.’
COMBO I (Ballet/Tap)
AGES 3.5 - 5 YRS
At this age, we expand upon basic rhythm, coordination, and timing and begin to emphasize posture, and technique. We get our little dancers moving with an introduction to Royal Academy of Dance inspired pre-ballet technique, combined with the fundamentals of jazz and tap. Students will begin with tap and finish with ballet.
*Students should arrive to class wearing tap shoes. Teachers will assist dancers with shoe changes.
HIP HOP KIDS
AGES 3.5 - 5 YRS
Our little dancers will begin to explore Hip-Hop dance through body isolated movements, bouncing, jumping, clapping, and very basic hip-hop style movement. We will also explore basic tumbling skills that will help with strength and hip-hop style ‘tricks.’
HULA/ TAHITIAN
AGES 3.5 - 5 YRS
This class is appropriate for the young beginner dancer.
Ever wanted to learn how to dance Hula? Or what about the fast shaking hip movements of Tahiti? Students will learn both types of dance while learning about the beautiful culture of the different Polynesian Islands each week. Whether you want to shake like Lilo or learn to navigate the Polynesian waters like Moana, this class is guaranteed to be a fun cultural experience for all kids!
COMBO II (Ballet/Tap)
AGES 5 - 7 YRS
At this age, we expand upon basic rhythm, coordination, and timing and begin to emphasize posture, and technique. We get our little dancers moving with an introduction to Royal Academy of Dance inspired pre-ballet technique, combined with the fundamentals of jazz and tap. Students will begin with tap and finish with ballet.
*Students should arrive to class wearing tap shoes.
Teachers will assist dancers with shoe changes.
JAZZ/HIP-HOP AGES 5 - 7 YRS
JAZZ/HIP-HOP II AGES 8 - TEEN
A high energy, technique-based style of dance that focuses on core strength, flexibility, isolations, leaps, and turns to fast paced, contemporary music such as pop, R&B/Hip-Hop, or Broadway.
HIP-HOP/BREAKDANCING
AGES 5 - 7 YRS & 8 - TEEN
The fundamentals of old, and new-school hip-hop dance will be taught including, warm-up, stretching, and skills such as, popping, locking, waving, free-styling, and breakdancing, to precisely choreographed routines.
JAZZ (INT & ADV TECH)
AGES 10 - TEEN
A high energy, technique based style of dance, that focuses on core strength, flexibility, isolations, leaps, and turns to fast paced, contemporary music such as pop, R&B/Hip-Hop, or Broadway.
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
AGES 10 - TEEN
Lyrical class is designed for intermediate to advanced students with previous ballet training. Students will combine basic technique from ballet, jazz, and modern dance, and will learn to interpret music lyrics by telling a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract. Lyrical is the precursor to Contemporary dance which can be seen in music videos such as Sia’s “Chandelier,” and the Emmy award winning choreography from “So You Think You Can Dance.”
CLASSICAL BALLET I AGES 6 - 9 YRS
CLASSICAL BALLET II AGES 8 - TEEN
Classical Ballet is fundamental for all styles of dance. We recommend taking ballet by itself or as an added fundamental class weekly to support other dance styles like Jazz, Tap, or Hip-Hop. Students will learn classical ballet technique and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, centre floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The ballet curriculum is a combination of Royal Academy of Dance and Balanchine inspired technique and as students progress through each level, curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.
TAP BEG/INT AGES 7 - 10 YRS
TAP INT/ADV AGES 10 - TEEN
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.
ACRO I AGES 3.5 - 5 YRS
ACRO II AGES 5 - 7 YRS
ACRO III AGES 8 - TEEN
Acrobatic Arts is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions of AcroDance: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Limbering and Tumbling. Developed with input from professionals and experts in dance, contortion, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, sport acrobatics, yoga, acro yoga, pilates, physiotherapy, and more, you will not find a more comprehensive program. Simple thoughtful progressions take the beginner preschool level dancer from log rolls and summersaults to the advanced dancer doing back handsprings, ariels, and tumbling effortlessly across the stage!
This is a great stand-alone class for boys and girls, and is also a fantastic addition to any dancer’s advanced training.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre In this dance-based musical theater class, students will bring familiar stories & movies, to the stage! By incorporating basic dance & musical theater technique including scene study, voice technique, character study, and group choreography, students will perform adaptations such as “Annie,” and “Grease," and "Peter Pan" to name a few.
Music Funtime
Enjoying the basic beginnings of music, your little musician will be reading, understanding, and playing music. They will be introduced to numerous engaging activities to get the right and left sides of their brains working together.
Equipping them with the proper theory and fundamentals, this class is sure to be loads of fun and a great music foundation.
GLEE WITH ME! (Ages 6-13)
A performance driven program with recording artist Stacy Earl.
Open to boys and girls 6-12 who will pick songs together, sing together, rehearse together and perform together. Lots of music, lots of fun and a show stopping performance at the end of the session. LET'S DO THIS! stacyearl.net
**Registration/questions about this class: stacyearl@gleewithme.com
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