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Classes Offered at Premiere Dance
Ballet: Ages 6+ |
Description Ballet is the basic foundation of all dance forms and is highly recommended as a compliment to other dance classes. Proper body placement, carriage, poise, grace and agility are included in this art form. Terminology and placement learned in ballet quickens advancement in several dance genres. |
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Class Schedule *Tech classes are for Dynamics Company dancers only. Competition Classes |
Broadway Jazz-Dynamics Dancers |
Description Premiere Company Dancers will learn and compete with choreography based on popular set musicals incorporating classic jazz techniques with a flavor of musical theatre. |
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Contemporary: Ages 10+ |
Description Contemporary dance is a fusion of jazz, modern, and ballet techniques which can be set to almost any style of music. Contemporary is characterized by its versatility and ability to unite other dance forms to create new styles of movement. Ballet training is highly recommended. |
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Class Schedule *Tech classes are for Dynamics Company dancers only. Competition Classes |
Dance Composition-Dynamics Dancers |
Description A structured class based on learning how to make a dance. Strategies, readings, journal writing, and choreographic assignments are all part of critically thinking about creating movement through one’s own voice. Dancers will learn about choreographic devices, and how improvisation can develop personal phrases of movement. This class is advised and is for Juniors and Seniors in High School. |
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Dance Together: Ages 18–36 Months |
Description This class titled “Dance Together” will run as a mommy and me concept. The class is offered to girls ages 18 to 36 months and their parent/guardian. Dance Together will help the parent and child adjust to new group activities and will introduce your child to natural rhythms and first step motor skills. Suitable games, music and props will motivate self-discovery. In a stimulated environment, your child can benefit both physically and emotionally while interacting with you. The dress code is very relaxed. Dance attire or comfortable exercising clothing are both welcome. Non-skid socks or ballet shoes are recommended for the little ones. Socks are recommended for adults. |
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Hip Hop Ages 6+ |
Description Hip Hop offers popular street style and dance video moves put into combinations that are fun, exciting, upbeat and entertaining. Placement, style, and musicality are stressed in this class. |
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Jazz: Ages 6+ |
Description This genre explores traditional, classic, Broadway, and contemporary styles in a fun and energetic atmosphere. A jazz warm up is given focusing on isolations, coordination, flexibility, strength and musicality. This is followed by jazz progressions across the floor. The class concludes with a jazz combination in which students learn jazz choreography to further prepare them for a full length jazz routine. |
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Class Schedule *Tech classes are for Dynamics Company dancers only. Competition Classes |
Jumps &Turns |
Description This class is offered to all levels of Company Dancers only. Focus is on personal development and growth of flexibility, body placement, cardio endurance and a strong emphasis of proper technique for various jumps and turns. Ballet training is highly recommended for this class. |
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Kindercombo: Ages 4-5, Jazz/Hip Hop Ages 6-9, Jazz/Lyrical Ages 6-9 |
Description Kindercombo is a formal introduction to dance through combinations of various dance genres. Choice of genres include ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. This class will enhance the dancer’s spatial and musical awareness. A gentle but more structured curriculum is presented at this level as your child becomes ready for more traditional training. |
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Lyrical: Ages 6+ |
Description Lyrical dance is a style that incorporates classic jazz and ballet technique. This genre focuses on the expression of strong emotion and is designed to extend the dancer’s creativity. The style concentrates more on individual approach and expressiveness than the precision of the dancer’s movement. Ballet training is highly recommended. |
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Modern: Ages 10+ |
Description In this class, students will learn techniques of modern dance pioneers such as Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey. Students will also be taught to express themselves as dancers with some improvisational exercises. Modern is a great preparation for students who are considering dance as a possible study in higher education. Ballet training recommended. |
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Class Schedule *Tech classes are for Dynamics Company dancers only. Competition Classes |
Nursery Dance: Ages 3-4 |
Description Nursery Dance is a fun filled introductory ballet/tap combination class. This class balances age appropriate dance training with creative concepts which enable the students to enjoy the learning process. Motor skill development, and self-confidence are also great advantages gained from this class. |
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Pointe: Ages 12+ (advised) |
Description Dancing on pointe is the act of standing on the tips of the toes while executing selected ballet steps. Special pointe shoes are to be worn. Dancing on pointe requires strength and skill. Prior permission from the instructor is required before students begin to take pointe classes. Recommended dancers must take a minimum of two ballet classes a week. |
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Tap: Ages 6+ |
Description Students will learn to use the sound of one’s shoes, hitting the floor, as a percussive instrument. Syncopation and rhythmic tapping will be broken down with technique and terminology. A warm-up across the floor, center work and small combinations will be taught. |
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Class Schedule *Tech classes are for Dynamics Company dancers only. Competition Classes |
Private Lessons are a great way to work one on one with an instructor. Instruction is geared towards building endurance and proper technique. This is for dancers ages 6 and up. Click the link below to schedule a private lesson with one of our instructors.
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