Kinder
Dance
Offered to 2 1/2 -- 5 year olds, introducing them to the
fundamentals of tap, ballet and creative movement. The
concentration of this class is dance, music
appreciation,
creativity, motor skill development, and socialization
in
a fun instructional atmosphere.
Ballet
The foundation of all forms of dance including jazz,
lyrical, tap and much more. Beginning at a young age
with the basics of ballet, students learn the first 5
positions,
creative movement, focusing on hand, foot, arm, and
body
placement, progressing to knowledge of dance
terminology.
Dress code for ballet classes include leotard and
tights, ballet
shoes, and hair pulled back and
secured.
Tap
An intricate form of rythmic dance. Students learn at an
early
age the basic steps and terminology and may progress to
the
more elite competitive teams. Form fitting dance attire
is
recommended as long as the feet and ankles are visible
to the
instructor.
Jazz
Similar to ballet, with leaps, turns, and many other
advanced
movements. Students may wear form fitting clothing and
jazz
shoes. Knowledge of dance terminology highly
recommended.
Lyrical
A combination of slow jazz and ballet dance. It stresses
technique
and expression through music. Offered to ages 6 and up,
these
one hour classes make an excellent addition to
recreational or
competitive
teams.
Pointe
A form of ballet for advanced ballet students on a
special shoe,
which enables the student to raise the body on the tips
of the
toes. Two years ballet experience required, available
only to
ages 11 and up.
Tumbling
An athletic form of dance that includes rolls,
somersaults,
and handsprings.
Hip Hop
Incorporates funky moves and urban style. Classes are
offered
to any level student age 6 and up.
Tiny Tots Hip Hop
Same as regular hip hop (Ages 5 yrs Only)
Technique
Classes are offered to ages 6 and up and are required
for all Dance Designs' competitive team members. Floor
exercises,
leaps, turns, stamina, strength and flexibility are the
concentration
of these one hour classes. Dancers who are serious about
advancing
their skills participate in ballet as well as "leaps &
turns" technique.
These are the difference between Dance Designs and the
Rest.
Form fitting clothing or dance attire recommended for
this class.
Ballet, lyrical, or jazz shoes may be worn. Long hair
must be secured.
Adults
1 hour class of hip hop, tap or jazz styles. Can be
recreational or
competitive. Looking for a fun time in class, this is
the one for you!
Ages 18 & Up.
Competitive Teams
Auditions and instructor recommendations are required
to become
a competitive team member. Students are involved in a
strict 2 hour
ballet technique program as well as an additional 90
minute
technique class focusing on leaps and turns, These
classes are
necessary to ensure proper technique, flexibility, and
stamina.
For the advanced dancer with a competitive spirit and 2
years of dance
experience, age 6 and over.
Students must not miss more than 3 technique classes per
season and
must be made up before attending any upcoming
competitions.
*
National Competition Teams (Dream Team - Elite)-
Students will attend one local convention/workshop, 4
regional
competitions, and one National Competition..
New as per Aug. 2010 Fall Session
Cost :
Instructor/Choreography fees
Jazz, lyrical, open
and contemporary competitive
teams will have a one time per
year
additional instruction/choreography fee of $75 per
routine. This can be paid in two
installments -- Oct 1st and Nov 1st.
Choreography:
·
In
order for your dancer to benefit from more advanced
technique instruction,
we will be adopting a new format for competition teams
similar to other
championship level studios. Tap and Hip Hop class
instruction shall remain as
we are currently structured. With the exception of
Junior 3 and Teen 2 lyrical,
our lyrical and jazz class time will be spent working on
TECHNIQUE, and
combinations that also help our dancers adapt to a
faster paced learning
environment. Then, we will be teaching the choreography
separately on weekends
for jazz, lyrical, open & contemporary categories so
that more groups have the
opportunity to compete.
This is the industry standard that most of the
competitive studios follow. This
allows the dancers the time they need to learn the
routines without having to spend
numerous extra hours and tuition of weekday class time.
We anticipate that it will be
two weekends in October, two in November, one or two in
December. We will let
you know the tentative schedule by the end of August.
Our goal is to be ready for the competition season in
January. After the first of the year,
we will start to work the routines into class time when
feasible and then have some
extra
rehearsals right before the competitions.
Consists of tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip hip.
ALL Competitive team members
are required by the studio
to purchase
a "Spirit Pack" to wear at all competitions and studio
events.
Each Spirit Pack includes:
Dance Designs jacket and long pants, t-shirt, dance
shorts, and dance bag.
The price of the spirit pack will be approximately
$150.00 - $180.
This price includes the studio name, student's name,
and logo.
This will be due during the month of October. |
Class
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