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2013-2014

AAD Class Descriptions

Tiny Dancer

I 3-4 • II 4-5 • III 5-6

Tiny Dancer is a fun introductory class designed to allow students to discover ballet and tap dance. Through instruction, games and exploration, our dancers will develop creativity, musicality, body, and spatial awareness.

Ballet

I 6-9 • II 8-11 • III 10-13 • IV Teen/Adult • V Invitation Only

Ballet classes build strength, poise, proper body alignment, turnout and extension in an expressive atmosphere. Dancers will develop their skills through classic barre work and floor exercises. The process is gradual, ensuring that students develop their muscles bodylines correctly. Classes help to build technique with graceful, coordinated movements and provide the foundation for all other dance styles.

Lyrical/Contemporary

(Invitation Only)

Ballet III is a requirement for all dancers in this class. Dancers use ballet, jazz, and other philosophies of movement to express themselves emotionally and musicality while breaking some traditions in the dance world.

Jazz

I 6-9 • II 8-12 • III 11-14 • IV 14+

Jazz classes focus on all elements of the jazz discipline including positions, turns, jumps, and leaps. Students will also learn center and locomotor progressions as well as proper stretching techniques, to enhance strength and flexibility. Classes explode with energy and create a space for dancers to explore their individual styles.

Tap

I/II 7+

Tap classes focus on the fundamentals, such as increasing speed, improving clarity, and musicality. Rhythm and sound are explored through drills, exercises, and combinations. Have fun and get your feet moving to create music!

Acro

I 7+ • II (Invitation Only)

Acro is short for acrobatics, which is a dance style that fuses dance moves with tumbling skills. Classes will help students to develop agility, muscle control, balance and grace. This allows our students to be consistently challenged in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

Hip-Hop

I 6-9 • II 8-12 • III 11-14 • IV 14+

Hip-hop classes are fun and energetic, influenced by current music and culture. This style of dance is designed to teach musicality, coordination, strength, and agility. Students will participate in a high-energy class highlighting everyone's individual style.

*Dancer MUST be at least in 1st grade to participate in any age appropriate class beyond Tiny Dancer.

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