RHYTHM & SPIRIT DANCE PROGRAM RHYTHM & SPIRIT CLASS REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Registration for the Rhythm & Spirit Dance Program

2023-2024 Dance year registration opens June 1. For more information, please visit our website HERE

– BALLET PREP

Young dancers will learn ballet positions, terminology, and explore their imagination with creative movement.

– BALLET / JAZZ

Young dancers will be introduced to the fundamentals of ballet and jazz. Students will learn basic technique in both styles emphasizing balance and coordination.

– BALLET

A structured class to learn grace, balance, and technique to strengthen muscles and create proper body placement. The foundation of ballet positions and terminology will be taught.

– JAZZ

This class will focus on technique with jumps, turns, leaps, flexibility, and proper body placement. Attention will also be placed on stage presence, rhythm, and learning choreography.

– HIP HOP & HIPPITY HOPPERS

Students will learn fundamentals in the different styles of hip hop including popping, locking, breaking, and choreography in an exciting class environment.

– CONTEMPORARY

Blending skills from Ballet and Jazz, this dance style focuses on technique, musicality, improvisation, and expressing emotion. Previous dance experience is required for this class.

– THEATER DANCE

This is a jazz based class that incorporates Broadway style dancing and music. Dancers will focus on the different styles seen on stage in musicals.

– STRETCH & FLEXIBILITY

This class will encourage and demonstrate proper stretching techniques to increase flexibility. Students of all skill levels who want to improve their splits, lines, and overall technique can enjoy this class.

*This class does not participate in recital.

– POINTE PREP

This is a preparatory class for dancers who are interested in working towards dancing en pointe one day. This class will focus on strengthening feet and ankles through stretching and exercises. The Ballet class offered immediately prior to Pointe Prep is a prerequisite to register for this class.

*This class does not participate in recital.

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