CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
BALLET
Ballet is a dancer’s best friend when it comes to gaining and maintaining technique. Our classes are given at an advanced level but welcome all ranges to attend. Be aware that classical ballet is based on a very traditional technique and vocabulary. There are different styles of classical ballet that are related to their areas of creation; French, Italian, or Russian methods. Our teachers come from various backgrounds and will teach a fusion of classical ballet techniques.
JAZZ
Jazz is an energetic dance form always honoring contemporary pop culture. It’s focused on syncopated rhythm and requires solid technique. Our choreographers bring their own style, passion, and vitality to this immortal dance genre.
JAZZ FUNK
A style of dance incorporating elements of jazz, hip hop and grooves. Main stream movements that are highly influenced in tour or stage choreography.
CHOREOGRAPHY
Choreography classes are influenced from hip-hop to multi-cultural movement relating to each own's music, art, fashion, and expression. These classes are highly influenced by current trends within the dance/entertainment industry. Each class is based on the choreographer/teachers ideal movement that represents their individual self-expression. Come to each class, respecting yourself and those around you. Each choreographer brings their own force and their own voice to the table here. Unity is Diversity.
BASIC CHOREOGRAPHY
Our basic classes break down each genre to its raw form. Here you can work on key movements to help you master our more advanced choreography classes. Knowing the basics, gives you a foundation to build upon.
TECHNIQUE
Is a class designed for the beginning dancer who needs a solid foundation of strength before advancing on or the advanced dancer who needs to refine their strength. It focuses on the core values of technique that keeps dancers at their most poised and balanced.
CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance is a blend for the technically trained dancer; some describe it as a release from both modern and jazz. Contemporary dance is unique to the choreographer you decide to take from. Within each class you are guaranteed an emotional release as much as a technical push of your abilities as a dancer.
BASIC CONTEMPORARY
Basic contemporary will aid in your basic technique. It will also help with transitions. In our advanced contemporary classes the transitions happen seamlessly and quickly. This class gives you a chance to slow down and connect the dots.
HEELS
A high energy, action packed dance class done in high heels! Heels will incorporate genres of pop, jazz, grooves and hip hop! This class can be done with or without heels and men and women are invited to take class! THIS CLASS IS RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE 18 + AND MINORS MUST RECEIVE PARENTAL CONSENT PRIOR TO TAKING THIS CLASS.
BURLESQUE
Is a theatrical dance form that started in the Victorian Era. There is a blend of risque’ wit used to develop this unique performance art. In our class atmosphere we focus on gaining confidence by doing movements that incorporate props such as a chair, bar, or pole. We want our dancers to deliver their most positive and fun burlesque attitude. THIS CLASS IS RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE 18 + AND MINORS MUST RECEIVE PARENTAL CONSENT PRIOR TO TAKING THIS CLASS.
IMPROV
Improvisation is a tool dance artists can use in any genre of dance. This class will focus on the individual dancer and their personal movement voice. We want our dancers to be proud of themselves and their own talents and be able to create their own movement.
STRETCHING/FLEXIBILITY
Stretching/Flexibility can teach dancers how to stretch properly to prevent injury. This class can also help to increase flexibility for dancers.
TURNS
This class is specifically designed to help dancers perfect their turns. Ballet and jazz technique will be incorporated by the instructors to insure improvement on turns.
BALLROOM
Ballroom is derived from learning basic and advanced techniques and learning how to move your hips! This class gives our dancers a chance to get our try something new with a zesty flare. NO PARTNER IS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS!
DANCE HALL
Dancehall is movement characterized and formed with popular Jamaican Dancehall music. It involves reggae roots with a heavy influence on thebadman movement. Class is recommended for those 18 + due to the nature of the movement and music, unless parental consent has been confirmed.
HIP-HOP
Class designed to educate and teach the hip-hop culture by focusing on the fundamental styles. These styles include but not limited to: breaking, popping, housing, new jack, locking, waacking, vouging, ect.