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Core Curriculum Ballet Ballet is the foundation for all contemporary styles of dance. Ballet class teaches kinesthetic awareness through proper body placement. The result is a strong and graceful body. Exercises are learned at the ballet barre, the center of the classroom and traveling across the dance floor. The repetition of said exercises develops balance, improved posture and poise in the dancer. Tap This dance style became popular in the United States on street corners and outside venues. Tap class incorporates rhythm exercises, improvisation and movement combinations. Tap is an exciting rhythmic exercise and dance form which is enjoyable to both kids and adults. Students will realize results in dance movement after a minimum of classes. The classes stress the basics of tap and build into combinations which are great to watch and delightful to hear. Try tap for fun and fitness! Jazz Jazz is a fusion of cultural influences. Originally, jazz dance related to the American-born art form of jazz music with key players such as Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Dave Brubeck. Drawing on the complexity of jazz music, jazz dance involves syncopation, isolation of the body and improvisation. Throughout the twentieth century, various modes of jazz dance technique were codified. Jazz dance has been called "music made visible in dancers." Popular jazz choreographers include Bob Fosse and Paula Abdul. At the ADC, this upbeat and fast-paced class is sure to be a hit for beginners and advanced dancers alike! Hip Hop A popular form of street dance that offers a non-intimidating approach to movement and rhythm. This class is an excellent introduction to dance, incorporating the latest moves and upbeat music. No dance background is required. Jazz/Hip Hop This class incorporates the technique of jazz with the popular music of hip hop. This is the type of dance seen in today’s latest music videos. Cheer/Dance Combo Elements of cheer and dance are included in this class. Pom poms will be used while dancers learn chants, cheers and short dances. Turns & Leaps A combination of turns, leaps, technique, tricks and lyrical forms of dance all in one class. |
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