Explore our Dance Programs
At Forest Dance Academy, we offer a wide variety of subjects, all taught by our qualified, professional faculty. Our classes are geared for the recreational as well as the advanced/pre-professional and adult levels. We provide two programs at FDA; Our Mini Dancer Program and our Classic Dancer Program. For those looking to expand their training beyond dance into the triple threat of the Theatre Arts, we also have Voice, Drama, and Piano faculty available as well. In addition to those listed below, we offer specific classes designated for both adults and dancers with special needs. Ages are approximate, and students are placed in classes based on their level & experience and are continually evaluated by our faculty to ensure proper placement. Our teachers work very diligently to ensure that every dancer is properly placed at the correct level to best assure their continued growth as a dancer from both a technical and performance perspective.
Mini Dancer Program Overview
Our Mini Dance Program is for young dancers ages 2-9 and consists of the study of the core genres of dance in an effort to build a foundation. It is during this course of study that our dancers develop the beginnings of proper technique and a love for the arts. Our Mini Dancer Program offers the following classes: Tiny Tots, Creative Movement, Kinderdance, Primary 1, 2, 3, Mini Acro, Mini Hip Hop, and Junior Musical Theatre.
Mini Dancer Class Descriptions
TINY TOTS
Overview~
Class: Tiny Tots (Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tumbling Combo)
Age: 2-3 Year Olds (Must be Potty-Trained)
Duration: 45 Minutes
Description~ This combination class of Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tumbling explores both cognitive as well as fine & gross motor skills through dance movement activities. It is designed to help engage the students’ sustained, selective and divided attention and imagination while improving their memory, reasoning, visual & auditory processing. Our faculty begins the building blocks of a foundation by encouraging self-confidence through dance & music exploration. Teachers also promote and nurture key social and emotional skills that require self-awareness and communication with others. This class equips our young dancers with the progressive skills needed for a successful transition into Creative Movement.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Fuchsia (No skirts allowed)
Tights: Light Pink
Shoes: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers
Hair: Neatly Secured back in a bun (if possible)
Boys Attire
Top: Fitted White Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts or Pants
Socks: Black Socks
Shoes: Black Leather Ballet Slippers
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Overview~
Class: Creative Movement (Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tap Combo)
Age: 4 Year Olds
Duration: 45 Minutes
Description~ This combination class of Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tap offers further development in coordination, musical awareness, and listening skills while helping students implement their natural creativity in an expressive environment. Our dancers will continue the growth of their locomotor movements as well as be introduced to proper dance terminology and techniques which will equip them with the necessary tools and progressive skills needed for a successful transition into Kinderdance. Students should arrive to class with tap shoes on and the teachers or demonstrators will assist dancers with shoe changes.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Pastel Pink (Attached skirts allowed)
Tights: Light Pink
Shoes: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers & Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes
Hair: Neatly Secured back in a bun (if possible)
Boys Attire
Top: Fitted White Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts or Pants
Socks: Black Socks
Shoes: Black Leather Ballet Slippers & Black Tap Shoes
KINDERDANCE
Overview~
Class: Kinderdance (Ballet and Tap Combo)
Age: 5 Year Olds
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ This combination class of Ballet and Tap is for dancers entering into Kindergarten. In this program children transition from the foundational building blocks to learn the correct disciplines of the Ballet & Tap genres. In Ballet, dancers train with the use of the ballet barre, ballet positions, body alignment and center floor work. In Tap, dancers develop a sense of rhythm and musicality through basic and amalgamated techniques of tap dancing. Our faculty focuses on preparing these dancers to enter the Primary Level Program. Please note our Kinderdance classes are for 5 year olds entering kindergarten and are not affiliated with Kinderdance International Inc. Students should arrive to class with tap shoes on and the teachers or demonstrators will assist dancers with shoe changes.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Pastel Lavender (Attached skirts allowed)
Tights: Light Pink
Shoes: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers & Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes
Hair: Neatly Secured back in a bun (if possible)
Boys Attire
Top: Fitted White Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts or Pants
Socks: Black Socks
Shoes: Black Leather Ballet Slippers & Black Tap Shoes
PRIMARY
Overview~
Class: Primary 1, 2, 3 (Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo)
Age: 6-9 Year Olds
Duration: 90 Minutes
Description~ Our signature Primary combo classes allow dancers to attend one class a week incorporating the teachings of three different genres; Ballet, Tap and Jazz. In addition to the Ballet and Tap techniques, our Primary dancers are introduced to the exhilarating world of Jazz Dance. Students learn the fundamental elements of these core styles of dance which are designed to provide an outlet for dancers who would like to begin or continue their passion for dance, along with helping them understand the flexibility and movement of jazz. Our instructors provide a comfortable atmosphere for your child to progress as they will see improvement in their dance training over the course of three consecutive years. These core Primary classes prepare our dancers with a strong foundation to advance forward into our Classic Dancer Program consisting of separate classes for each genre.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Light Blue (Separate ballet skirts allowed, dance shorts optional)
Tights: Light Pink
Shoes: Pink Ballet Slippers, Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes & Tan Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Hair: Neatly Secured back in a bun (if possible)
Boys Attire
Top: Fitted White Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts or Pants
Socks: Black Socks
Shoes: Black Leather Ballet Slippers, Black Tap Shoes & Black Slip-on Jazz Shoes
MINI ACRO
Overview~
Class: Mini Acro 1, 2, 3
Age: 5-9 Year Olds (Kinderdance through Primary Levels)
Duration: 45 Minutes
Description~ Our Mini Acro classes introduce dancers to the artistic use of both acrobatic and tumbling skills combined with dance & choreography usually performed with music. This fusion of artistry & athleticism accentuate the skills in a more spectacular and rhythmic manner. Tumbling is rotating and twisting movements done in a rapid sequence requiring speed, agility and strength. Our instructors provide a safe atmosphere spotting your child to progress as they will see improvement in their Acrobatic Dance training over the course of three consecutive years. The art of Acrobatic Dance differs from the sport of Gymnastics & Tumbling in such that the skills are performed without the advantage of a sprung floor. Gymnastics combines tumbling and acro skills using both floor exercise and apparatus while Rhythmic gymnasts use handheld apparatus.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Any Colored Leotard & Shorts or Shortall (Biketard)
Tights: None
Shoes: None
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
Boys Attire
Top: Any Colored Fitted Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts
Socks: None
Shoes: None
MINI HIP HOP
Overview~
Class: Mini Hip Hop 1, 2, 3
Age: 5-9 Year Olds (Kinderdance through Primary Levels)
Duration: 45 Minutes
Description~ These Introductory Mini Hip Hop classes expose dancers to the current street styles of music and dance. Our faculty uses edited-age appropriate music and movements while they provide a safe healthy atmosphere for your child to progress as they will see improvement in their Hip Hop training and style over the course of three consecutive years. . This is an informal style of dancing with energetic movements. This class begins the dancers journey of training into the many different styles of Hip Hop including but not limited to locking, popping, freestyle & breaking.
Dress Code~
Girls & Boys Attire
Top & Bottoms: Loose fitting Dance Attire or Street Clothes
Socks: Any
Shoes: Clean, light-soled tennis shoes
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE
Overview~
Class: Junior Musical Theatre
Age: 8-12 Year Olds (Primary 3, Elementary & Pre-Teen Levels)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ This is a class that teaches the art or production in the areas of singing, acting and dancing in an effort to tell a story. During this Broadway Song & Dance style class students are taught vocal techniques through vocal exercises, character development, emotional expression and role portrayal through dramatic areas of study with the use of readings & monologues, Interactive acting games and musical theatre choreography through the study of various musicals and styles from Fosse to Vernacular Jazz.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Primary 3, Elementary & Pre-Teen Levels)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants Tights: Optional
Shoes: Tan Jazz Shoes or Tan Pedinis
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Boys Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Slip On Jazz Shoes
Pre-Ballet & Pre-Tumbling Combo Class
Pre-Ballet & Pre-Tap Combo Class
Ballet & Tap Combo Class
Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo Class
Acrobatic Dance Fusion Class
Young Street Style Dance Class
Broadway Song & Dance
(2-3 year olds)
(4 year olds)
(5 year olds)
(6-9 year olds)
(5-9 year olds)
(5-9 year olds)
(8-12 year olds)
Mini Dancer Class Descriptions
TINY TOTS
Overview~
Class: Tiny Tots (Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tumbling Combo)
Age: 2-3 Year Olds (Must be Potty-Trained)
Duration: 45 Minutes
Description~ This combination class of Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tumbling explores both cognitive as well as fine & gross motor skills through dance movement activities. It is designed to help engage the students’ sustained, selective and divided attention and imagination while improving their memory, reasoning, visual & auditory processing. Our faculty begins the building blocks of a foundation by encouraging self-confidence through dance & music exploration. Teachers also promote and nurture key social and emotional skills that require self-awareness and communication with others. This class equips our young dancers with the progressive skills needed for a successful transition into Creative Movement.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Fuchsia (No skirts allowed)
Tights: Light Pink
Shoes: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers
Hair: Neatly Secured back in a bun (if possible)
Boys Attire
Top: Fitted White Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts or Pants
Socks: Black Socks
Shoes: Black Leather Ballet Slippers
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Overview~
Class: Creative Movement (Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tap Combo)
Age: 4 Year Olds
Duration: 45 Minutes
Description~ This combination class of Pre-Ballet and Pre-Tap offers further development in coordination, musical awareness, and listening skills while helping students implement their natural creativity in an expressive environment. Our dancers will continue the growth of their locomotor movements as well as be introduced to proper dance terminology and techniques which will equip them with the necessary tools and progressive skills needed for a successful transition into Kinderdance. Students should arrive to class with tap shoes on and the teachers or demonstrators will assist dancers with shoe changes.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Pastel Pink (Attached skirts allowed)
Tights: Light Pink
Shoes: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers & Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes
Hair: Neatly Secured back in a bun (if possible)
Boys Attire
Top: Fitted White Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts or Pants
Socks: Black Socks
Shoes: Black Leather Ballet Slippers & Black Tap Shoes
KINDERDANCE
Overview~
Class: Kinderdance (Ballet and Tap Combo)
Age: 5 Year Olds
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ This combination class of Ballet and Tap is for dancers entering into Kindergarten. In this program children transition from the foundational building blocks to learn the correct disciplines of the Ballet & Tap genres. In Ballet, dancers train with the use of the ballet barre, ballet positions, body alignment and center floor work. In Tap, dancers develop a sense of rhythm and musicality through basic and amalgamated techniques of tap dancing. Our faculty focuses on preparing these dancers to enter the Primary Level Program. Please note our Kinderdance classes are for 5 year olds entering kindergarten and are not affiliated with Kinderdance International Inc. Students should arrive to class with tap shoes on and the teachers or demonstrators will assist dancers with shoe changes.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Pastel Lavender (Attached skirts allowed)
Tights: Light Pink
Shoes: Pink Leather Ballet Slippers & Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes
Hair: Neatly Secured back in a bun (if possible)
Boys Attire
Top: Fitted White Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts or Pants
Socks: Black Socks
Shoes: Black Leather Ballet Slippers & Black Tap Shoes
PRIMARY
Overview~
Class: Primary 1, 2, 3 (Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo)
Age: 6-9 Year Olds
Duration: 90 Minutes
Description~ Our signature Primary combo classes allow dancers to attend one class a week incorporating the teachings of three different genres; Ballet, Tap and Jazz. In addition to the Ballet and Tap techniques, our Primary dancers are introduced to the exhilarating world of Jazz Dance. Students learn the fundamental elements of these core styles of dance which are designed to provide an outlet for dancers who would like to begin or continue their passion for dance, along with helping them understand the flexibility and movement of jazz. Our instructors provide a comfortable atmosphere for your child to progress as they will see improvement in their dance training over the course of three consecutive years. These core Primary classes prepare our dancers with a strong foundation to advance forward into our Classic Dancer Program consisting of separate classes for each genre.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Light Blue (Separate ballet skirts allowed, dance shorts optional)
Tights: Light Pink
Shoes: Pink Ballet Slippers, Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes & Tan Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Hair: Neatly Secured back in a bun (if possible)
Boys Attire
Top: Fitted White Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts or Pants
Socks: Black Socks
Shoes: Black Leather Ballet Slippers, Black Tap Shoes & Black Slip-on Jazz Shoes
MINI ACRO
Overview~
Class: Mini Acro 1, 2, 3
Age: 5-9 Year Olds (Kinderdance through Primary Levels)
Duration: 45 Minutes
Description~ Our Mini Acro classes introduce dancers to the artistic use of both acrobatic and tumbling skills combined with dance & choreography usually performed with music. This fusion of artistry & athleticism accentuate the skills in a more spectacular and rhythmic manner. Tumbling is rotating and twisting movements done in a rapid sequence requiring speed, agility and strength. Our instructors provide a safe atmosphere spotting your child to progress as they will see improvement in their Acrobatic Dance training over the course of three consecutive years. The art of Acrobatic Dance differs from the sport of Gymnastics & Tumbling in such that the skills are performed without the advantage of a sprung floor. Gymnastics combines tumbling and acro skills using both floor exercise and apparatus while Rhythmic gymnasts use handheld apparatus.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Any Colored Leotard & Shorts or Shortall (Biketard)
Tights: None
Shoes: None
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
Boys Attire
Top: Any Colored Fitted Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts
Socks: None
Shoes: None
MINI HIP HOP
Overview~
Class: Mini Hip Hop 1, 2, 3
Age: 5-9 Year Olds (Kinderdance through Primary Levels)
Duration: 45 Minutes
Description~ These Introductory Mini Hip Hop classes expose dancers to the current street styles of music and dance. Our faculty uses edited-age appropriate music and movements while they provide a safe healthy atmosphere for your child to progress as they will see improvement in their Hip Hop training and style over the course of three consecutive years. . This is an informal style of dancing with energetic movements. This class begins the dancers journey of training into the many different styles of Hip Hop including but not limited to locking, popping, freestyle & breaking.
Dress Code~
Girls & Boys Attire
Top & Bottoms: Loose fitting Dance Attire or Street Clothes
Socks: Any
Shoes: Clean, light-soled tennis shoes
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE
Overview~
Class: Junior Musical Theatre
Age: 8-12 Year Olds (Primary 3, Elementary & Pre-Teen Levels)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ This is a class that teaches the art or production in the areas of singing, acting and dancing in an effort to tell a story. During this Broadway Song & Dance style class students are taught vocal techniques through vocal exercises, character development, emotional expression and role portrayal through dramatic areas of study with the use of readings & monologues, Interactive acting games and musical theatre choreography through the study of various musicals and styles from Fosse to Vernacular Jazz.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Primary 3, Elementary & Pre-Teen Levels)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants Tights: Optional
Shoes: Tan Jazz Shoes or Tan Pedinis
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Boys Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Slip On Jazz Shoes
Pre-Ballet & Pre-Tumbling Combo Class
Pre-Ballet & Pre-Tap Combo Class
Ballet & Tap Combo Class
Ballet, Tap & Jazz Combo Class
Acrobatic Dance Fusion Class
Young Street Style Dance Class
Broadway Song & Dance
(2-3 year olds)
(4 year olds)
(5 year olds)
(6-9 year olds)
(5-9 year olds)
(5-9 year olds)
(8-12 year olds)
Classic Dancer Program Overview
Our Classic Dancer Program is for those dancers ages 9-18 looking to expand their dance training into the further study of the Dance Arts. It is during this course of study that our dancers develop their own personal style through exposure to a wider variety of elective class opportunities beyond the core genres. This program is divided into the Junior, Teen & Senior Levels which offer the following classes: Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Demi-Pointe, Pointe, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro, Hip Hop, Improv, Leaps & Turns, and Cecchetti.
Junior/Pre-Teen Level: (9-10 Year Olds/10-12-Year-Olds)
Elementary & Pre-Teen: Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Junior: Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro, Hip Hop, Improv, Leaps & Turns, Pre-Pointe, Demi-Pointe, Cecchetti
Teen Level: (12-14 Year Olds/13-18-Year-Olds)
Intermediate & Intermediate/Advanced: Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Teen: Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro, Hip Hop, Improv, Leaps & Turns, Beg-Int Pointe, Modern, Cecchetti
Senior Level: (14-18-Year-Olds)
Advanced: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary
Senior: Musical Theatre, Acro, Hip Hop, Improv, Leaps & Turns, Adv Pointe, Modern, Cecchetti
Classic Dancer Class Descriptions
BALLET
Overview~
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Class: Ballet
Duration: 45-90 Minutes
Description~ Ballet is a classical dance form with specific codified terminology, technique, and choreography. The benefits our students will gain from this class include; Discipline of mind and Body, Coordination, Grace and Poise, Muscle Toning, Agility, Alignment and Posture, Understanding and Appreciating the Art of Dance and Exposure to Classical Music. Classes will consist of Barre & Center Floor technique with studies in both Adage & Allegro where dancers will develop a sense of sustaining power, balance, strength, fluidity of movement and increased stamina.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Black (Elementary, Pre-Teen & Intermediate Level)
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Intermediate-Advanced through Advanced Levels)
Tights: Pink Footed Tights
Shoes: Pink Canvas Ballet Slippers
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face in a Centered Bun
Male Attire
Top: White Fitted Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Tights, Leggings or fitted Jogger
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Ballet Shoes
CECCHETTI
For the serious ballet student, Forest Dance Academy offers additional study of the Cecchetti-method of ballet, a series of graded ballet classes. There are several schools of methods of teaching ballet including Balenchine (American Method), Bournonville (Danish Method), Paris Opera Ballet (French), Royal Academy of Dancing/RAD (English), Vaganova (Russian) and the Italian Method of Cecchetti. This method was developed from the incomparable teachings of Maestro Enrico Cecchetti. It is a carefully graded progressive system with examinations for both children and professional dancers with special exercises just for the male dancer. This technique creates a strong foundation and displays powerful footwork, dynamic turns and aplomb, and establishes technique for arm flow through various positions. The Cecchetti method is known for its pure, classical technique created during the Romantic period of ballet. Students learn terminology, discipline, concentration and endurance and become proficient in fundamental dance movement and ballet technique.The Cecchetti method begins with Grade Level 1 and goes through Grade Level 8. Students study one class of work and perfect that class. The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. The same lessons are repeated and studied each week focusing on technique and placement.
POINTE
Overview~
Class: Pre-Pointe, Demi-Pointe, Beginning-Intermediate-Advanced Pointe Age: 10-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 30-60 Minutes
Qualifications~ The requirements that should be met before a student is permitted to dance en pointe include the following; (Pre-Pointe & Demi-Pointe excluded)
- Students must have a Teacher’s permission
- Students should be twelve years of age, and must be at least a minimum of ten.
- Students must have at least three consecutive years of consistent study of ballet.
- Student is a healthy dancer, in good physical condition.
- Students must have good turn-out, proper balance and body alignment with a true understanding of their center.
- Students must have a strong abdomen & back with sufficient strength in their legs and feet.
- Teachers may require students to obtain permission at the physicians’ discretion.
Description~ Pre-Pointe - A pointe preparation class for students interested in dancing on pointe. It is an additional Ballet Class geared towards strengthening and conditioning our students for pointe work. No choreography will be prepared for the productions as it is a technique only based class.
Demi-Pointe - A transitional pointe preparation class for students interested in dancing on pointe. It is an additional Ballet Class geared towards strengthening and conditioning our students for pointe work. Students will learn how to sew elastic & ribbons, properly tie the pointe shoe and will be given a pointe shoe evaluation in this class. No choreography will be prepared for the productions as it is a technique only based class.
Beginning through Advanced Pointe - A ballet based technique class executed in Pointe Shoes. Dancers perform basic technical steps which will help them to learn placement and gain strength as they advance through the development of their Pointe work. Students must attain a certain technical level in order to be considered for this class.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Black (Elementary, Pre-Teen & Intermediate Level)
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Intermediate-Advanced through Advanced Levels)
Tights: Pink Footed Tights
Shoes: Pink Canvas Ballet Slippers
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face in a Centered Bun
Accessories: Ballet Skirts Permitted
Shoes
Pre-Pointe - Pink Canvas Soft Ballet Slippers
Demi-Pointe - Soft, Shankless Satin Pointe Shoe
Pointe - Satin Pointe Shoe
TAP
Overview~
Class: Tap
Age: 9-18 Year Olds & Up (Elementary through Advanced and Adult Levels)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ Tap is an American form of dance in which the feet, along with the instrument of the tap shoe, are used to create rhythmic sounds. This is a class where students will learn combinations of percussive movements. This lively, rhythmic class makes the performer not just a dancer, but also a musician. Tap dancing is considered to be one of the most American of all dance forms. Yet, as with all things American, its roots stem from our forebears and the countries from which they immigrated such as its African and Irish roots.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Color Leotard or Fitted Shirt
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Pants Tights/Socks: Socks recommended
Shoes: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes (Jason Samuals Smith - Serious Tapper)
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Any Color Pant or fitted Joggers
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes (Jason Samuals Smith - Serious Tapper)
JAZZ
Overview~
Class: Jazz
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced and Adult Levels)
Duration: 45-75 Minutes
Description~ Jazz, the ever-evolving social dance style emerged at the turn of the 20th century when American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European movement. The foundation of Jazz included explosive, grounded, and rhythmic steps and like Jazz music, it has slowly evolved over time along with the most popular music of each era. Influenced by choreographers like Jack Cole and Jerome Robbins, eventually, Jazz gave way to Rock, Funk, Disco, and now the most popular being the style of Commercial or Street Jazz. In this class the students will learn specific movement skills that will progress from level to level with a safe and effective warm up using body isolations and coordination exercises to develop strength, balance and flexibility, progressions and combinations. The students will learn specific motor movement skills and techniques that will help them to develop both jazz technique and individual style. Many techniques from other genres influence this motivational, energetic & exhilarating class of dynamic movement. This foundational core class will improve our dancers performance skills and expand and nurture the dancer’s creative talent. Jazz is an impelling art form and to properly excel in this genre, dancers are encouraged to also maintain a strong background in ballet, as it develops power, grace and balance.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Elementary-Advanced through Advanced)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants (No Sweats) Tights: Optional
Shoes: Tan Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Shoes: Black Slip-on Jazz Shoes
CONTEMPORARY
Overview~
Class: Contemporary
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced and Adult Levels)
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ Contemporary, one of the most versatile genres of expressive dance is a style that combines elements of several dance genres including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and even Tap & Acrobatics. This class blends the sustained controlled movement and line of ballet with the power and dynamics of jazz along with the freedom of modern and the storytelling and expressive motions of music. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body through fluid or percussive dance movements. This genre stresses versatility and improvisation focusing on expressing emotions, experiences & views with seamless transitions, floorwork and storytelling. Like that of a tap dancer, the contemporary dancer learns musicality and textures, and explores choreography with unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Elementary-Advanced through Advanced)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants (No Sweats) Tights: Optional
Shoes: None, students will dance barefoot
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Shoes: None, students will dance barefoot
MUSICAL THEATRE
Overview~
Class: Musical Theatre
Age: 8-12 Year Olds (Primary 3 through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ This is a class that teaches the art or production in the areas of singing, acting and dancing in an effort to tell a story. During this Broadway Song & Dance class students are taught vocal techniques through vocal exercises, emotional expression and character portrayal through dramatic areas of study with the use of readings & monologues, and musical theatre choreography through the study of various musicals and styles from Fosse to Vernacular Jazz.
Dancers will delve deep into the archives of the rich history of Broadway Musicals from Screen to Stage as they study the likes of both performers and choreographers who have graced the dance floor before them. For those looking to expand their training beyond dance into the triple threat of the Theatre Arts we also have Voice, Drama and Piano faculty available as well.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Primary 3, Elementary & Pre-Teen Levels)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants Tights: Optional
Shoes: Tan Jazz Shoes, Tan Pedinis or LaDucas
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Slip On Jazz Shoes
ACRO
Overview~
Class: Acrobatics
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ Acrobatic dance classes introduce the artistic use of both acrobatics and tumbling skills combined with dance & choreography usually performed with music. This fusion of artistry & athleticism accentuate the skills in a more spectacular and rhythmic manner. Tumbling is rotating and twisting movements done in a rapid sequence requiring speed, agility and strength. It includes both hand support moves as well as aerial rotations. In the Elementary through Advanced Acro classes students will also work on contortion, conjunction and progressive transitional skills. The art of Acrobatic Dance differs from the sport of Gymnastics & Tumbling in such that the skills are performed without the advantage of a sprung floor. Gymnastics combines tumbling and acro skills using both floor exercise and apparatus while Rhythmic gymnastics use handheld apparatus.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Colored Leotard & Shorts
Tights: None
Shoes: None, students will be barefoot
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Colored Fitted Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts
Socks: None
Shoes: None, students will be barefoot
HIP HOP
Overview~
Class: Hip Hop Technique
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ In this high energy Street Style dance class students will learn choreographed combinations and dance movements set to popular (edited) Hip Hop and Pop music of yesterday and today. Students will gain rhythm, musicality and coordination and be challenged to think on their feet while picking up choreography quickly. Hip Hop dance represents a cultural movement and with its staying power has proven itself as a technical art form over that of simply a trend. Evolving from the 1970’s into many different forms this Street Style class focuses on a variety of Hip Hop styles including but not limited to Locking, Popping, Freestyle, Street Jazz, House, Dancehall. Krump, Tutting, Breaking, Heels & Whacking. In this class dancers will learn film vs stage performance techniques, commercial Industry, texture, connection & projection.
Dress Code~
Girls & Boys Attire
Top & Bottoms: Loose fitting Dance Attire or Street Clothes
Socks: Any
Shoes: Clean, light-soled tennis shoes
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
MODERN
Overview~
Age: 12-18 Year Olds (Intermediate through Advanced Levels)
Class: Modern Technique
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ Modern is a highly expressive style of dance that stresses grounded energy originated in the solar plexus. Students explore movement, space, rhythm and the dancer’s own creativity with emphasis on momentum, shapes and patterns. This form of dance is inspired by nature, music, art, and human emotions. In contrast to the formalized techniques of ballet which focuses on lift and the defiance of gravity, the energy of the modern technique is rooted in the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical expressions that create the movement and the shape of the body in space. In this class, dancers will learn a variety of techniques and teachings from Modern Dance Pioneers including but not limited to Lester Horton, Martha Graham, Jose Limon and Isadora Duncan.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings
Tights: Optional
Shoes: None, students will dance barefoot
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Boys Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Shoes: None, students will dance barefoot
IMPROV, LEAPS & TURNS
Overview~
Class: Improv, Leaps & Turns
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ Many dance styles and movement metaphors will be explored during the course of this ‘technique only’ class through both improv prompts and the technical study of Leaps & Turns. This class is a great tool in preparing the dancer for the auditioning process or just to enhance the dancers overall current technical ability. Improvisation is an integral component of dance technique itself and in this class dancers will blend freestyle experiences allowing them to apply a deeper understanding and self-awareness as they explore new movement concepts. For the improv dancer there is a sense of empowerment and improved level of confidence as they enable themselves emotional release and greater sense of self reflection. Furthermore, this class specializes in improving the dancers placement and alignment as they work towards increased multiple rotations and variations of stationary, traveling or jumping tours. In addition to turning techniques dancers will work on their body alignment and obtaining maximum height of elevation while executing various stationary and traveling jumps. Dancers must be enrolled in both ballet and jazz classes of their appropriate levels as this class is designed to assist with the technical skills taught in those genres. No choreography will be prepared for the productions as it is a technique only based class.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Elementary-Advanced through Advanced)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants (No Sweats) Tights: Optional
Shoes: Tan Slip on Jazz Shoe
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Slip On Jazz Shoes
SPECIAL NEEDS
Overview~
Class: Special Needs (Varied Genres)
Age: All Ages, All Levels
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ This extraordinary program offers children with special needs the opportunity to explore the art of dance. They will experience movement and music while they discover how to move their bodies to the rhythm. The students will study various genres of dance such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tumbling, and Hip Hop. Our faculty and assistants work hands on with these amazing dancers alongside any of our dancers' aides or family members to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment. Various styles of choreography are incorporated via dance techniques, games and movement exercises into the theme of each class.
Dress Code~
Girls & Boys Attire
Top & Bottoms: Loose fitting Dance Attire or Street Clothes
Socks: Any
Shoes: Clean light-soled tennis shoes, ballet slippers or jazz shoes
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
Classic Dancer Class Descriptions
BALLET
Overview~
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Class: Ballet
Duration: 45-90 Minutes
Description~ Ballet is a classical dance form with specific codified terminology, technique, and choreography. The benefits our students will gain from this class include; Discipline of mind and Body, Coordination, Grace and Poise, Muscle Toning, Agility, Alignment and Posture, Understanding and Appreciating the Art of Dance and Exposure to Classical Music. Classes will consist of Barre & Center Floor technique with studies in both Adage & Allegro where dancers will develop a sense of sustaining power, balance, strength, fluidity of movement and increased stamina.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Black (Elementary, Pre-Teen & Intermediate Level)
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Intermediate-Advanced through Advanced Levels)
Tights: Pink Footed Tights
Shoes: Pink Canvas Ballet Slippers
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face in a Centered Bun
Male Attire
Top: White Fitted Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Tights, Leggings or fitted Jogger
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Ballet Shoes
CECCHETTI
For the serious ballet student, Forest Dance Academy offers additional study of the Cecchetti-method of ballet, a series of graded ballet classes. There are several schools of methods of teaching ballet including Balenchine (American Method), Bournonville (Danish Method), Paris Opera Ballet (French), Royal Academy of Dancing/RAD (English), Vaganova (Russian) and the Italian Method of Cecchetti. This method was developed from the incomparable teachings of Maestro Enrico Cecchetti. It is a carefully graded progressive system with examinations for both children and professional dancers with special exercises just for the male dancer. This technique creates a strong foundation and displays powerful footwork, dynamic turns and aplomb, and establishes technique for arm flow through various positions. The Cecchetti method is known for its pure, classical technique created during the Romantic period of ballet. Students learn terminology, discipline, concentration and endurance and become proficient in fundamental dance movement and ballet technique.The Cecchetti method begins with Grade Level 1 and goes through Grade Level 8. Students study one class of work and perfect that class. The Cecchetti Council of America holds examinations in classical ballet for students and teachers who are training in the Cecchetti method. The Syllabus tests the technical and artistic accomplishments of student candidates who have been prepared by member teachers. It offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their technical ability and understanding of the material. Each level provides attainable goals that build self-confidence in their developmental progress and successful achievements. The same lessons are repeated and studied each week focusing on technique and placement.
POINTE
Overview~
Class: Pre-Pointe, Demi-Pointe, Beginning-Intermediate-Advanced Pointe Age: 10-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 30-60 Minutes
Qualifications~ The requirements that should be met before a student is permitted to dance en pointe include the following; (Pre-Pointe & Demi-Pointe excluded)
- Students must have a Teacher’s permission
- Students should be twelve years of age, and must be at least a minimum of ten.
- Students must have at least three consecutive years of consistent study of ballet.
- Student is a healthy dancer, in good physical condition.
- Students must have good turn-out, proper balance and body alignment with a true understanding of their center.
- Students must have a strong abdomen & back with sufficient strength in their legs and feet.
- Teachers may require students to obtain permission at the physicians’ discretion.
Description~ Pre-Pointe - A pointe preparation class for students interested in dancing on pointe. It is an additional Ballet Class geared towards strengthening and conditioning our students for pointe work. No choreography will be prepared for the productions as it is a technique only based class.
Demi-Pointe - A transitional pointe preparation class for students interested in dancing on pointe. It is an additional Ballet Class geared towards strengthening and conditioning our students for pointe work. Students will learn how to sew elastic & ribbons, properly tie the pointe shoe and will be given a pointe shoe evaluation in this class. No choreography will be prepared for the productions as it is a technique only based class.
Beginning through Advanced Pointe - A ballet based technique class executed in Pointe Shoes. Dancers perform basic technical steps which will help them to learn placement and gain strength as they advance through the development of their Pointe work. Students must attain a certain technical level in order to be considered for this class.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Black (Elementary, Pre-Teen & Intermediate Level)
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Intermediate-Advanced through Advanced Levels)
Tights: Pink Footed Tights
Shoes: Pink Canvas Ballet Slippers
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face in a Centered Bun
Accessories: Ballet Skirts Permitted
Shoes
Pre-Pointe - Pink Canvas Soft Ballet Slippers
Demi-Pointe - Soft, Shankless Satin Pointe Shoe
Pointe - Satin Pointe Shoe
TAP
Overview~
Class: Tap
Age: 9-18 Year Olds & Up (Elementary through Advanced and Adult Levels)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ Tap is an American form of dance in which the feet, along with the instrument of the tap shoe, are used to create rhythmic sounds. This is a class where students will learn combinations of percussive movements. This lively, rhythmic class makes the performer not just a dancer, but also a musician. Tap dancing is considered to be one of the most American of all dance forms. Yet, as with all things American, its roots stem from our forebears and the countries from which they immigrated such as its African and Irish roots.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Color Leotard or Fitted Shirt
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Pants Tights/Socks: Socks recommended
Shoes: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes (Jason Samuals Smith - Serious Tapper)
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Any Color Pant or fitted Joggers
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes (Jason Samuals Smith - Serious Tapper)
JAZZ
Overview~
Class: Jazz
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced and Adult Levels)
Duration: 45-75 Minutes
Description~ Jazz, the ever-evolving social dance style emerged at the turn of the 20th century when American dancers began blending traditional African steps with European movement. The foundation of Jazz included explosive, grounded, and rhythmic steps and like Jazz music, it has slowly evolved over time along with the most popular music of each era. Influenced by choreographers like Jack Cole and Jerome Robbins, eventually, Jazz gave way to Rock, Funk, Disco, and now the most popular being the style of Commercial or Street Jazz. In this class the students will learn specific movement skills that will progress from level to level with a safe and effective warm up using body isolations and coordination exercises to develop strength, balance and flexibility, progressions and combinations. The students will learn specific motor movement skills and techniques that will help them to develop both jazz technique and individual style. Many techniques from other genres influence this motivational, energetic & exhilarating class of dynamic movement. This foundational core class will improve our dancers performance skills and expand and nurture the dancer’s creative talent. Jazz is an impelling art form and to properly excel in this genre, dancers are encouraged to also maintain a strong background in ballet, as it develops power, grace and balance.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Elementary-Advanced through Advanced)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants (No Sweats) Tights: Optional
Shoes: Tan Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Shoes: Black Slip-on Jazz Shoes
CONTEMPORARY
Overview~
Class: Contemporary
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced and Adult Levels)
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ Contemporary, one of the most versatile genres of expressive dance is a style that combines elements of several dance genres including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop and even Tap & Acrobatics. This class blends the sustained controlled movement and line of ballet with the power and dynamics of jazz along with the freedom of modern and the storytelling and expressive motions of music. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body through fluid or percussive dance movements. This genre stresses versatility and improvisation focusing on expressing emotions, experiences & views with seamless transitions, floorwork and storytelling. Like that of a tap dancer, the contemporary dancer learns musicality and textures, and explores choreography with unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Elementary-Advanced through Advanced)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants (No Sweats) Tights: Optional
Shoes: None, students will dance barefoot
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Shoes: None, students will dance barefoot
MUSICAL THEATRE
Overview~
Class: Musical Theatre
Age: 8-12 Year Olds (Primary 3 through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ This is a class that teaches the art or production in the areas of singing, acting and dancing in an effort to tell a story. During this Broadway Song & Dance class students are taught vocal techniques through vocal exercises, emotional expression and character portrayal through dramatic areas of study with the use of readings & monologues, and musical theatre choreography through the study of various musicals and styles from Fosse to Vernacular Jazz.
Dancers will delve deep into the archives of the rich history of Broadway Musicals from Screen to Stage as they study the likes of both performers and choreographers who have graced the dance floor before them. For those looking to expand their training beyond dance into the triple threat of the Theatre Arts we also have Voice, Drama and Piano faculty available as well.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Primary 3, Elementary & Pre-Teen Levels)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants Tights: Optional
Shoes: Tan Jazz Shoes, Tan Pedinis or LaDucas
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Slip On Jazz Shoes
ACRO
Overview~
Class: Acrobatics
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ Acrobatic dance classes introduce the artistic use of both acrobatics and tumbling skills combined with dance & choreography usually performed with music. This fusion of artistry & athleticism accentuate the skills in a more spectacular and rhythmic manner. Tumbling is rotating and twisting movements done in a rapid sequence requiring speed, agility and strength. It includes both hand support moves as well as aerial rotations. In the Elementary through Advanced Acro classes students will also work on contortion, conjunction and progressive transitional skills. The art of Acrobatic Dance differs from the sport of Gymnastics & Tumbling in such that the skills are performed without the advantage of a sprung floor. Gymnastics combines tumbling and acro skills using both floor exercise and apparatus while Rhythmic gymnastics use handheld apparatus.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Colored Leotard & Shorts
Tights: None
Shoes: None, students will be barefoot
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Colored Fitted Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Shorts
Socks: None
Shoes: None, students will be barefoot
HIP HOP
Overview~
Class: Hip Hop Technique
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ In this high energy Street Style dance class students will learn choreographed combinations and dance movements set to popular (edited) Hip Hop and Pop music of yesterday and today. Students will gain rhythm, musicality and coordination and be challenged to think on their feet while picking up choreography quickly. Hip Hop dance represents a cultural movement and with its staying power has proven itself as a technical art form over that of simply a trend. Evolving from the 1970’s into many different forms this Street Style class focuses on a variety of Hip Hop styles including but not limited to Locking, Popping, Freestyle, Street Jazz, House, Dancehall. Krump, Tutting, Breaking, Heels & Whacking. In this class dancers will learn film vs stage performance techniques, commercial Industry, texture, connection & projection.
Dress Code~
Girls & Boys Attire
Top & Bottoms: Loose fitting Dance Attire or Street Clothes
Socks: Any
Shoes: Clean, light-soled tennis shoes
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face
MODERN
Overview~
Age: 12-18 Year Olds (Intermediate through Advanced Levels)
Class: Modern Technique
Duration: 60 Minutes
Description~ Modern is a highly expressive style of dance that stresses grounded energy originated in the solar plexus. Students explore movement, space, rhythm and the dancer’s own creativity with emphasis on momentum, shapes and patterns. This form of dance is inspired by nature, music, art, and human emotions. In contrast to the formalized techniques of ballet which focuses on lift and the defiance of gravity, the energy of the modern technique is rooted in the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical expressions that create the movement and the shape of the body in space. In this class, dancers will learn a variety of techniques and teachings from Modern Dance Pioneers including but not limited to Lester Horton, Martha Graham, Jose Limon and Isadora Duncan.
Dress Code~
Girls Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings
Tights: Optional
Shoes: None, students will dance barefoot
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Boys Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Shoes: None, students will dance barefoot
IMPROV, LEAPS & TURNS
Overview~
Class: Improv, Leaps & Turns
Age: 9-18 Year Olds (Elementary through Advanced Levels)
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ Many dance styles and movement metaphors will be explored during the course of this ‘technique only’ class through both improv prompts and the technical study of Leaps & Turns. This class is a great tool in preparing the dancer for the auditioning process or just to enhance the dancers overall current technical ability. Improvisation is an integral component of dance technique itself and in this class dancers will blend freestyle experiences allowing them to apply a deeper understanding and self-awareness as they explore new movement concepts. For the improv dancer there is a sense of empowerment and improved level of confidence as they enable themselves emotional release and greater sense of self reflection. Furthermore, this class specializes in improving the dancers placement and alignment as they work towards increased multiple rotations and variations of stationary, traveling or jumping tours. In addition to turning techniques dancers will work on their body alignment and obtaining maximum height of elevation while executing various stationary and traveling jumps. Dancers must be enrolled in both ballet and jazz classes of their appropriate levels as this class is designed to assist with the technical skills taught in those genres. No choreography will be prepared for the productions as it is a technique only based class.
Dress Code~
Female Attire
Leotard: Any Solid Color (Elementary-Advanced through Advanced)
Bottoms: Any Color Leggings, Dance Shorts or Jazz Pants (No Sweats) Tights: Optional
Shoes: Tan Slip on Jazz Shoe
Hair: Neatly Secured away from the face
Male Attire
Top: Any Color Tank or T-Shirt
Bottoms: Black Jazz Pant or fitted Jogger
Socks: Black
Shoes: Black Slip On Jazz Shoes
SPECIAL NEEDS
Overview~
Class: Special Needs (Varied Genres)
Age: All Ages, All Levels
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Description~ This extraordinary program offers children with special needs the opportunity to explore the art of dance. They will experience movement and music while they discover how to move their bodies to the rhythm. The students will study various genres of dance such as Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tumbling, and Hip Hop. Our faculty and assistants work hands on with these amazing dancers alongside any of our dancers' aides or family members to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment. Various styles of choreography are incorporated via dance techniques, games and movement exercises into the theme of each class.
Dress Code~
Girls & Boys Attire
Top & Bottoms: Loose fitting Dance Attire or Street Clothes
Socks: Any
Shoes: Clean light-soled tennis shoes, ballet slippers or jazz shoes
Hair: Neatly secured away from the face