We have a wide variety of programs to choose from for beginners to advanced.

 

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  Below are brief descriptions of our class choices, and at the end we have a more detailed description of the dance form.



 

PRE-DANCE - classes are for beginner students ages 3-6.  All classes are combination classes of tap and jazz.  These classes consist of basic  motor skills and dance technique.  Routines are primarily song and dance: helping students to understand the basic rhythm and timing skills involved in dance.  Students must be 3 by September 1st.  They must be potty-trained, be able to follow basic directions, and say goodbye to mom and dad at the classroom door. These classes are taught by Miss Emily or Miss Stephanie.

 

BALLET - The foundation of all dance forms.  Body placement, balance, alignment, strength and technique are achieved through barre and center floor work based on a variety of traditional techniques.  Students will learn a performance routine to relate the technique and movement set to music. Ballet is taught by Mr. T, or Miss Sara

 

JAZZ - This class includes stretching, technique and jazz footwork.  The entire body gets a workout as students are exposed to different jazz styles, based on the instructors' choice of music.  Modern jazz is a fast energetic type dance.  It can be performed with any type of upbeat music.  Although it includes body movement fitting to the music- it also incorporates the strong technique of turns, leaps and

extensions. Jazz is taught by Miss Tara and Miss Trudy.

 

TAP - All ages can enjoy the rhythms and movements of tap.  Adding the elements of sound and finer motor coordination skills create yet another way for students to understand and develop basic dance movement.  In addition to interpreting the base beat of the music, students also develop coordination of mind and body in a more perceptive sense of rhythm and timing. Tap is taught by Miss Dianna.

 

LYRICAL - This subject encompasses the use of balance, flexibility and technique based on the lyrics or mood of the music.  Students will experience the body movement and emotion associated with lyrical dance moves.  Students are encouraged to dance full out, let it go and feel not only the music- but themselves as they dance.  Students enrolled in Lyrical classes must also take ballet classes, or be enrolled in a lyrical class which includes the ballet preparation. This style is taught by Miss Dianna,Miss Tara or Miss Sara.

 

CONTEMPORARY - Contemporary Dance is a compilation of other dance forms, such as lyrical, classical ballet and modern jazz.  It explores movement, space, rhythm and the dancer's own creativity.  A student will become aware of the endless possibilities of the human body potential & how dance can become an outlet for expression.  It is inspired by music, art and human emotions.  Students enrolled in contemporary classes must also be enrolled in ballet classes.

Contemporary is taught by Miss Tara, Miss Jessi, or Miss Dianna

 

ACROBATICS - These classes develop flexibility, balance, strength and muscle control.  Students, after their "warm-up", will travel between different "stations" within the classroom, each working on various skills & strengthening tricks.  Students will learn acrobatic tricks in progression with their personal strength and body control.  Classes run in 10 week segments, with no routine or recital performance.  Some students with higher skill levels may be asked to join our performing group, which does include a routine and recital performance.  Classes are offered to students ages 5 and over. This class is taught by Miss Dianna.

 

HIP HOP - This high-energy dance form is exciting and appeals to many dancers.  Students will learn current dance moves as seen in popular music videos and movies.  Students will get to show us "their moves" during the improv segment, and also take the learned dance moves to their next dance floor.  These classes are offered to students age 6 years and older; Students should have at least 1 year other dance experience to understand body movement, isolation, and timing. Classes are taught by Miss Tara or Miss Jessi

 

MUSICAL THEATER - Dance movements in combination with acting skills and character interpretation are the foundation for this

style of dance.  In recent years, PHD musical theater classes have performed such memorable numbers as "A Musical", "Suits!",

"Kinky Boots/Raise You Up," and "You're in the Band". This style is taught by Miss Trudy.

 

LEVELED TECHNIQUE CLASSES - These classes are designed for students already taking other forms of dance.  Students have the opportunity to focus and practice the technique skills necessary to improve their individual dance level.  Class time is spent developing core strength, stretching, flexibility, balance, turns and leaps.