Class Descriptions

 

BALLET/POINTE:

A class for all ages designed to develop grace, flexibility, and coordination. It teaches classical ballet techniques, which include barre work, ballet stretches, center work, across the floor, variations, and choreography. Pointe class is by invitation only, based on student evaluations. Ages 12 and up for pointe.

JAZZ:
A technique class, which develops rhythm, strength, and coordination. It places an emphasis on basic skills like leaps, kicks, and turns. This class also includes extensive stretching, progressions across the floor, and fun upbeat choreography. Ages 6 & up

TAP:
A class designed to enhance the coordination of the ankles and feet, by striking the floor in a rhythmic fashion. It teaches basic tap skills, as well as steps across the floor, and fun, rhythmical tap routines. All Ages

LYRICAL/MODERN:
A class, which combines ballet and jazz techniques, with an emphasis on inspirational choreography. It also concentrates on breathing skills, stretching and unique progressions across the floor and in the center. Ages 8 & up

HIP HOP:
A high-energy class, which is fun for all! It develops strength, endurance, and rhythm, by learning the latest funky and hip choreography from the hottest music videos! Ages 5 & up

DRILL PREP:
This class is designed to prepare girls for Dance/Drill Team tryouts! It includes intense stretching for splits, kicks, jumps, and turns. Students will learn various routines such as prop, high kick, novelty, jazz, and lyrical pieces. Ages 11 & Up

PRE SCHOOL DANCE: BALLET/ TAP:
A fun combination class which introduces basic ballet and tap skills, while using creative movement techniques in order to develop cognitive skills, body awareness, and spacial perceptions. Ages- 3/ 4 & 4 / 5

CHEER/TUMBLE:
A class that is constructed to prepare students for cheerleading. It consists of intense strength building exercises, jumps and cheers in addition to basic tumbling skills. Ages 5-9

CREATIVE MOVEMENT:
This class is a motor skills class designed for children ages 2-3. Basic ballet movement will be introduced, in addition to elements to develop hand eye coordination. Parents can be involved in this class.
CLOGGING: This class requires special shoes that have extra taps on them for a loud unique sound. Different from Tap, movements are done with the heels and low to the floor.

STRETCH/TECHNIQUE:
This class is to aid any dancer in becoming more flexible and polish their basis skills.
JAZZERCISE: This fun and energetic class is for teen and adults. It is an exercise class which incorporates basic jazz movement.

ADULT DANCE FITNESS:
This class is for beginner/intermediate adults. We will do a variety of different dance styles as well as exercise.


I am looking to add new classes such as Ballroom, Country and Western and Salsa to the schedule. If classes are added, you will be notified. If you have any questions on what classes your child or you should take, please let me know.

281-479-5008

 

4202 Center Street | Deer Park, Tx 77536 | 281.479.5008 | e-mail: dancecenterdp@comcast.net | www.dancecenterdp.com