Classes

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Class Placement Requirements


Beginner/Intermediate Classes: Must have mastered a single pirouette, proper form and body placement; spotting techniques and working on mastering double pirouettes. Emphasis on flexibility & more challenging jumps & leaps. Concentrating on pointing feet during all moves. Performing routines with much style & personality.

Intermediate/Advanced Classes: Can execute complex steps. Dances with a beautifully pointed foot at all times. Can execute grand jetes, double-triple pirouettes, fouettes, axel turns and other advanced tricks. Performances of all routines must be exceptional.

Class placement is at the discretion of the director.
Evaluation may be required for proper class placement.

Class Structure
Each of the dance classes offered at The Spirit of Dance is 30 minutes to an hour and a half in length and offered once a week at a set time within our schedule.

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Class Descriptions

Ballet
Emphasis in these classes is on ballet terminology, musicality, flexibility and coordination, correct body alignment, and strengthening of feet, legs and back. Ballet develops self-discipline, beautiful posture, a controlled body, strength, stamina and poise while never forgetting that ballet is an art.

Combo Classes
The combo class is especially formulated for students interested in taking a little bit of everything. This 45-minute class offers a combination of Ballet, Tap and Jazz. This gives the dancer a taste of all styles so he or she can decide to continue to learn all styles or focus on just one.

Jazz / Hip Hop
Using music of today, this form of dance involves muscle toning, stretching, and rhythm exercises. Students learn various forms of movement and terminology utilized in these forms of dance. Two basic styles are used in these classes - (1) contemporary Jazz and (2) the new rock, video and stage dance. Blending funk and dance moves, this is a high energy, full-body workout.

Lyrical
Lyrical is a dance form based closely on Ballet, yet using more contemporary music to evoke a more fluid, emotionally expressive style.

Pointe
The Study of Pointe work is begun only after a student has acquired proper placement and a considerable amount of technical strength on the demi-pointe. We recommend that the student has been studying ballet technique at least 3 years. These students are required to take ballet technique and variation classes in addition to their Pointe class. A student with continued absences will not be permitted to continue their Pointe work.

Preschool/Kindergarten Creative Movement(Ages 4&5)
Children will be introduced to movement, music, and rhythm, as well as body awareness and physical discipline. This class is designed to develop skills appropriate for the particular developmental age groups. Emphasis is placed on fun and the development of positive self-esteem as the child enters one of his or her earliest classroom situations.

Tap
Students learn to use the appropriate tap-step terminology. Dancers will apply rhythm, develop timing, and learn to use their feet as a musical instrument. This class consists of a variety of activities to develop the dancer’s concentration, rhythm, and love of music. Tap dance develops a keen sense of rhythm as well as coordination.

Zumba
Zumba combines high-energy, motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. This salsa-based aerobics class is fun and easy to do. No dance experience required. Add some spice and flare to your workout and shake your cha-cha!