CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Children’s classes provide a positive start to what will become
a lifelong love of dance. We are nurturing young dancers, while building
self-esteem, developing coordination, imagination, musicality and
motor skills!
CREATIVE MOVEMENT - (ages 2- 4)
A great introduction to music and movement for the 2-4 year old. This
class is designed to enhance the creative ability, attention span,
physical coordination, and musicality in the young beginner. We combine
dance skills and use a variety of music styles, colorful props, rhythm
instruments, and creative activities to develop musical recognition,
memorization skills, rhythm, & expression. Pre-dance students
begin to learn cooperation, team work and classroom etiquette. Your
adorable dancer will love this fun-filled class that also introduces
the basic tumbling skills.
POINTE
-INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Classes are devoted to the technique “sur les pointes”.
At age eleven or twelve, with approximately three years of ballet
training, the ballet dancer may be considered for pointe shoes if
the dancer has achieved a certain level of technical proficiency and
physical maturity. This is a very individual level change in which
the teacher considers the dancers growth, strength and technique.
Pointe class may only be taken by recommendation of the instructor
and approval of the Ballet Director.
JAZZ – BEGINNER This jazz class is designed for dancers who
love to shake it all over. Our Jazz technique combines the strength
of hip-hop and the flexibility & control of jazz. After a warm-up,
the dancers will learn basic jazz vocabulary and technique, and gain
coordination while having a great time. Age appropriate music will
be used. Classes are 30 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the student’s
age and level.
TAP
- BEGINNER
Students learn basic tap technique with emphasis on style, rhythms,
formations and traveling movements. Students find the beat in their
feet.
HIP-HOP – BEGINNER THRU ADVANCED
Hip Hop, sometimes referred to as “street dancing”, is
a fast-paced style of dance based on jazz movements and performed
to popular music. Students learn rhythm, coordination, isolations,
and basic dance steps and put it all into routines they can dance
to at parties, school dances & weddings. No prior dance experience
needed to join our HIP HOP classes. Classes are offered for all ages
7 thru adult. We also have ‘Boys Only’ classes.
DANCE
with disABILITIES
These dance classes are adapted for the child with physical and learning
difficulties, illnesses and special requirements. We are nurturing
young dancers, while building self-esteem, developing coordination,
imagination, musicality and motor skills! The Classes involve participants
in fun routines which use imagination and props.
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TAP
- (ages 2- 4)
Expose your child to the rhythm of tap. Unlike other forms of dance, tap
involves sound. Students are fascinated by the various combinations of sounds
and develop a real love for tap dancing that lasts a lifetime. Your adorable
dancer will love this fun-filled class that combines creative movement and
Tap
BALLET
- INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
The students progress through the classical ballet syllabus and are promoted
as they master each level’s vocabulary. Class work is given at an
age appropriate level with emphasis on proper technique and body placement.
Classes are taught in a positive and encouraging manner. As the students
advance in level the number of classes per week will increase to assure
proper muscular strength to achieve positive results. Students are placed
according to demonstrated ability at director’s discretion
CONTEMPORARY– BEGINNER THRU ADVANCED
Students combine the art of both ballet and jazz into a very expressive
form. Classes allow individual style and interpretation while at the same
time developing strong technique. Contemporary class emphasizes musicality
and interpretation of musical lyrics. Class will begin with a warm-up of
modern-influenced, ballet based exercises and stretches. The warm up focuses
on the body as a whole and in motion, with emphasis on building strong technique
as a base to support the freedom of this contemporary style of dance.
JAZZ
– INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Our Jazz technique combines the strength and contemporary moves of hip-hop
and the flexibility, style & control of jazz. Each class includes proper
technique in stretches, warm-ups, isolations, center work, turns, jumps,
etc. Emphasis is also placed on developing musicality, discipline and learning
quality of movement. Classes are 45 minutes to 60 minutes depending on the
student’s age and level.
TAP – INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
This class emphasizes technique, speed, clarity of sounds, intricate rhythms,
and traveling movements in a variety of tap styles.
HAWAIIAN
and POLYNESIAN CLASS
Classes include all the different styles of Hawaiian dancing such as chants,
implements, traditional and modern hulas. Proper technique is emphasized
starting from the basic steps to the advanced routines. Students learn the
terminology, language and cultural background as part of their training.
It is a truly beautiful and interesting dance subject to study. Classes
offered to ages 5 through adult and range from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
JZ
DANCE COMPANY- A performance- based ensemble, ages 8-18, by invitation or
audition only. These classes will further increase jazz, ballet & contemporary
vocabulary and increased complexity of movement and choreography. Students
eligible for these advanced classes also require a strong ballet foundation
and take ballet classes in addition to the jazz classes. The instruction
will focus on leaps, turns and progressions. Classes will expand technique
and delve into multiple styles of jazz including but not limited to theatrical,
contemporary/lyrical, fusion, and hip hop. Students are placed according
to demonstrated ability at director’s discretion. Please contact Jeannie
Zimbalatti’s School of Dance at 313-565-3600 for placement information
.