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Dance Class Descriptions

*Please note the specific curriculum differs depending upon the instructors

Creative Dance: This will include elementary ballet technique and motor skills that are developmentally appropriate. Classical music will be an integral part of this program, as well as the use of scarves, ribbon wands, musical instruments and a myriad of magical props! It introduces the dancer to the basic foundation of movement by exploring rhythm, balance and an overall body awareness.

Me & My Shadow: This class is for children 2 years of age and a significant adult. This class focuses on improving motor skills and learning elementary dance techniques. Dance techniques are taught through movements that are already familiar to a young child. The emphasis will be on self-expression and movement exploration.

Tiny Twos class is designed for the 2 year old dancer. This 30 minute class will introduce the “tiny” dancer to the proper etiquette of class without a parent. Movement games will be played to advance their motor skills and prepare them for the next level of our dance program.

Pre-Ballet & Pre-Ballet/Tap : This class is for those students who have little or no dance experience. They will learn the basic ballet positions and movements from barre to floor work.

Ballet: This class is for the student with at least one year in an introductory ballet class. This is a progressive curriculum. They will learn the basic ballet positions and movements from barre to floor work. This class will not only improve flexibility and posture, it will also tone the body. Adult classes available!

Oh Boys/Oh Little Boys: A creative movement class designed especially for active boys! This class maintains the structure of a traditional dance class with a warm up, stretching, imaginative center work, and corner to corner moves.

Ballet/Tap: This is class suggested for the young student that has had a pre-ballet class. Elementary tap is included. See Ballet and Tap descriptions.

Tap: Learn how to create sounds and rhythms through various steps and combinations. Become part of the rich history of Tap dancing and have a blast making some noise. Each students is taught age and experience appropriate routines that are challenging and just plane fun. Tap shoes required. Intermediate classes based on teacher recommendation only. Adult Classes Available!

Hip Hop: A basic hip hop class that will build on combinations and keep you mov’n and groove’n to upbeat music. Some previous dance experience is suggested but not required. This class combines current POP, funk, and hip hop music styles with correlating choreography. Adult classes available!

Musical Theater Dance: This class will explore a musical theater experience. Students will learn theater movement dance, sing songs.

Break Dancing: This class will explore all the roots of hip hop including techniques from styles of breaking, popping, locking, house, tuttiong, krumping, and other various styles . Starting off by learning the basics of Hip Hop and branch out to focus on more advanced and unique movements. Coming In January.

Belly Dancing: Come get full body workout that incorporates both strength & flexibility along with beautiful flowing movements. Class consists of core isolation drills, basic dance movements, and easy to follow choreography patterns that will have you dancing in no time.  

Levels:
I—Beginner
II—Beginner-Intermediate: Dancer must have at least 1 year experience and be recommend by an instructor. If Dancers is not ready for Level II the instructor will suggest another class that will benefit the dancer.

 

Attire
It is important to wear proper dance clothing to enable the instructor to observe and correct the students. All ballet shoes must have elastic attached, as this is important for safety. Tee shirts and sweaters must be removed before class begins. All jewelry must be removed except for stud earrings. All students must have hair secured in a bun, no ponytails or lose hair is permitted. Uniform colors have been established to provide class discipline and organization.

Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Creative Dance: Solid color leotard (pink or black), pink tights, and pink ballet slippers.

Pre-Ballet/Tap: Solid color leotard (pink or black), pink or flesh colored tights, black tap shoes and pink ballet slippers.

Hip Hop: Bring your own hip hop style to class with you. Please remember to wear dance sneakers or jazz shoes. NO SWEATPANTS, JEANS, BIG SHIRTS.

Tap: Black leotard, flesh tights and black shoes. For young children please remove the ties from the shoes and replace with elastic in order to ensure their concentration during class.


Musical Theater Dance: Dance clothes are not required, however comfortable clothes that you can move in are recommended. Jazz shoes are required.

Boys: Any comfortable tee-shirt and/or sweatpants along with the appropriate shoes. (i.e. tap, ballet, bare feet or dance sneakers)

Dance Recital: TBA

The Spring Dance Recital has become an annual event. All classes for ages 3 & up will perform in the recital. Classes for age 2 will not be perform as they are too young to enjoy and benefit from the performance experience. All age 2 classes will have an in house recital. It is strongly suggested that each participant planning to perform in the show attends class each week to prepare for the recital, to improve their skills and develop their talent to the fullest potential. Date: TBA

Parent Responsibility
An adult must escort all children to the Dance studio. No one is permitted in the Dance studio prior to class time. Any child originally from Kids Club will be taken back after class unless you receive a pick up pass from the Kids Club, all others must be picked up promptly after class by a parent. The Dance instructors are not responsible for your child once the class has ended.

Attendance Policy
Our attendance policy is if your child misses two classes in a row without notification, they will be dropped from the class. Please call the Dance office for any absentees

NAC Program Desk Ext. 112 programs@newtownathletic.com
Dance Director: Kim Chernikovich
Dance Office Ext. 148 kim@newtownathletic.com

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