CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Ballet: 
Ballet is the foundation for most dance forms.  These classes will focus on developing a solid ballet technique with emphasis on understanding correct body placement, proper use of turn out, coordination of the upper body, and use of arms. Class begins with work at the barre to build strength and coordination, followed by center exercises, culminating in a grand allegro combination or variation. Clear explanations of exercises and theory help students use the ballet vocabulary in a simple, practical way that leads to increased technical understanding, healthy physical development, and lifelong enjoyment. Students 11 and older with strong ballet technique, sufficient core and ankle strength, and a teacher's recommendation go on to study 'en pointe'. 

Choreography/Improvisation: 
An introductory class in the creative techniques of dance improvisation. The elements of dance composition are identified and explored. Dancers discover, explore and expand their own movements and ways to apply them to their choreography.

Contemporary:  
Dancers will explore the physicality, principles, and aesthetics of contemporary dance, with influences from Limón, Graham, and Cunningham techniques, as well as movement improvisation and choreography. The course will improve the student’s movement potential, body awareness, and musicality. Emphasis is placed on increasing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, speed, phrasing, and proper alignment.

Irish Step Dance: 
A fun and non-competitive class in Traditional Irish Step Dancing. An athletic and fast paced dance form that will help dancers with rhythm, strength and stamina.

Jazz: 
 In this style of dance, dancers will learn isolations, across the floor and combinations.  Jazz classes explore traditional and contemporary styles in a fun, energetic atmosphere. Classes begin with a warm-up focusing on  technique, flexibility, coordination and strength, followed by progressions across the floor, center work and combinations.

Little Stars Creative Movement (2.5-4)
A high energy dance class taught by Broadway performer and former Rockette Jessica McRoberts. Jessica created a fun environment to introduce kids to the magic of musical theater with a combination of creative movement, jazz, tap, and ballet. Kids will sing, dance, and most of all, have fun!

Modern: (Horton Technique)
An elementary introduction to the structures and shapes found within Lester Horton technique. The students will learn how to achieve these shapes in predictable sequence, and have time to explore dynamic movement and rhythm through creative and varied choreography.

Musical Theater Dance ( 5-8 )
A high energy dance class taught by Broadway performer and former Rockette Jessica McRoberts. Jessica created a fun environment to introduce kids to the magic of musical theater with a combination of creative movement, jazz, tap, and ballet. Kids will sing, dance, and most of all, have fun!

Musical Theatre Dance ( ages 9 and up )
Incorporates all styles of dance one would typically see on a Broadway stage. This form of dancing emphasizes learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and facial expressions. Taught by former Rockette and Broadway performer Jessica McRoberts she will teach choreography from Broadway shows old and new - from Fosse to Hamilton !

Musical Theater Workshops-
A program for young aspiring musical theater performers looking to be cast in roles from adapted musicals. Bring an original show to life inspired by the students through staging, choreography, and vocal arrangements. The class culminates in a shared, in studio performance to be recorded on final class.

Pilates Mat Classes:  
Pilates is a system of controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body. The blend of strength and flexibility training improves posture, reduces stress and creates long, lean muscles.  Pilates takes a balanced approach so that no muscle group is overworked and the body moves as an efficient, holistic system in sport and daily activity

Tap:  
Classes will focus on rhythm, musicality and timing. All classes begin with an energetic warm-up, across the floor exercises and combinations.

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