DANCE CLASS
DESCRIPTIONS
BALLET
Ballet is the foundation of dance. In our program the fundamentals
of ballet will be taught using classical ballet technique. Each class will concentrate
on proper alignment, lift, turnout, terminology and style.
PRE
POINTE
Using thera-bands, marbles
and other teaching tools, students will work on strengthening their
feet and ankles. Dancers will be building the muscles and knowledge
needed to prepare for Pointe safely. They will also learn about Pointe
shoes, the proper fit and how to sew and tie them correctly.
POINTE
All dancers in this level must
have completed Pre Pointe or have extensive previous Pointe experience.
This class will continue to strengthen ankles and feet. Classes will
start to include longer combinations and advanced technique.
JAZZ
Students will learn a Jazz Barre warm up designed to stretch and strengthen.
They will develop a sense of musicality and technique in an upbeat
and fun environment.
TAP
Students will create rhythms and sounds while developing flexibility
and strengthening the ankles. Making sounds and learning the fundamental
tap steps students will enjoy this energetic class.
LYRICAL
Known for “dancing to the lyrics” lyrical allows the dancer
to move freely with the technique they have developed in other classes.
Students will use more of an emotional approach in their movement.
HIP HOP
Hip Hop is a high energy urban movement as seen in your favourite
music videos to the newest R&B/Hip Hop music. This class emphasizes
body movement, rhythm and style.
GENT’S CLASS
This class is for male students only. Concentrating on strength
as well as flexibility, students will develop skills to enhance jumps,
turns and partnering. Multiple disciplines will be taught from Jazz,
Hip Hop to Lyrical and Ballet. *Min. age is 12 years old or by teachers
invite* The Dance Barre is excited to offer a male instructor for
the Gents class!!
THE
DANCE BARRE determines class placement of students. Evaluations are
ongoing; dancers may be moved to proper levels at anytime during the
dance season. Final decisions are made by the executive and artistic
directors.
