LEVEL 4- 4TH & 5TH GRADE- Ages 9-10
Level 4 Ballet & Contemporary: One hour class where students will focus on building the strength, flexibility and control needed to execute Ballet & Contemporary technique. Each class will emphasize barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The dancer is taught to interpret his or her movement with feeling, emotion, and style.
Level 4 Tap & Jazz: Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Exercises will focus on building flexibility of the knees and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.
Level 4 Hip Hop: Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Level 4 Acro: This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, timing, and flexibility. Beginning acro technique and basic vocabulary are introduced. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and beginning back handsprings & aerials.
Level 4/5/6/7 Musical Theater: Musical Theater will focus on learning proper technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
Available Days/Times:
Level 4 Ballet & Contemporary Combo Class: Monday 7:15 or Thursday 5:15
Level 4 Tap & Jazz Combo Class: Monday 5:15 or Friday at 7:15
Level 4 Hip Hop: Monday 6:15 or Thurday 6:15 or Friday at 6:15
Level 4/5/6/7 Musical Theater: Thursday 7:15
Level 4 Acro: Wednesday 4:15
Level 4 Tap & Jazz: Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of Tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm Tap. Exercises will focus on building flexibility of the knees and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns.
Level 4 Hip Hop: Hip Hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip Hop dance requires students to have strength & stamina. Therefore, class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as rigorous warm up to help students prepare for more intense movement.
Level 4 Acro: This class focuses on basic tumbling and dance skills to develop strength, coordination, timing, and flexibility. Beginning acro technique and basic vocabulary are introduced. Students will work on a variety of skills such as handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, and beginning back handsprings & aerials.
Level 4/5/6/7 Musical Theater: Musical Theater will focus on learning proper technique while exploring the various dance styles used in Broadway shows. Emphasis will also be placed on learning performance skills such as connecting with the audience and telling a story through dance and facial expressions.
Available Days/Times:
Level 4 Ballet & Contemporary Combo Class: Monday 7:15 or Thursday 5:15
Level 4 Tap & Jazz Combo Class: Monday 5:15 or Friday at 7:15
Level 4 Hip Hop: Monday 6:15 or Thurday 6:15 or Friday at 6:15
Level 4/5/6/7 Musical Theater: Thursday 7:15
Level 4 Acro: Wednesday 4:15