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Dance Project: the School at City Arts Performance Groups
Ages 5 - Adult

Dance Project: the School at City Arts offers performance classes for ages 5+. These classes emphasize learning choreography quickly and participating in a multitude of community performances in venues such as retirement communities, schools, and local events and fairs. Dancers in these performance groups must be enrolled in an approved technique class. Regular attendance in required!

Mini Dance Troupe (MDT) ages 5-6

Junior Dance Troupe (JDT) ages 7-9

Tween Dance Troupe (TWDT) ages 10-12

Teen Dance Troupe (TDT) ages 13-17

Adult Dance Troupe (ADT) 18+, offered in both ballet & modern

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun

Male: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes

Dancing with Tots
Ages: 1-2 yrs

This is a parent / child class where parents participate with their children. Dancing with Tots is designed to encourage parents in working with their children on gross motor skills and creative expression. Props will be used to encourage balance, coordination and a general sense of fun. Interactive music is used to enhance the learning experience.

Class Attire: comfortable clothes, no shoes needed

Creative Movement I
Ages: 3-4 yrs

This class offers a fun introduction to dance, encouraging awareness of the body as a means of expression. Students will learn spatial awareness, musicality and abstract movement through vivid imagery and activities. Props will be used to encourage balance, coordination and a general sense of fun. Interactive music is used to enhance the learning experience. Students will be introduced to basic ballet vocabulary through the use of movement stories and imagery.

Class Attire: comfortable clothes, leotard (any color), footless tights, no shoes needed

Creative Movement II
Ages: 4-5 yrs

Creative Movement II builds upon skills learned in Creative Movement I. Creative Movement II will dive deeper into the elements of dance, including use of tempo, level, shape, weight, pathways of travel, energy. Students will continue to build both fine and gross motor skills through specific guided movements such as skipping, hopping on one foot and leaps. Students will be introduced to new vocabulary as their understanding and readiness increases.

Class Attire: comfortable clothes, leotard (any color), footless tights, no shoes needed

Pre Ballet
Ages: 5-6 yrs

Pre Ballet teaches the basics of ballet technique in a traditionally structured ballet class format. Students will work on ballet vocabulary, positions of the feet and arms, flexibility and coordination. Class will consist of barré work, floor progressions, and short center sequences.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun

Male: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes

Ballet I
Ages: 7-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs, 13-17 yrs

Ballet I explores the basics of ballet technique. Students will work on ballet vocabulary, positions of the feet and arms, flexibility and coordination. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment, musicality, flexibility and strength. Class will consist of barré work, floor progressions, and short center sequences.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun

Male: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes

Ballet II
Ages: 7-9 yrs

Ballet II builds on the skills and vocabulary introduced in Ballet I. Students will increase their skill level with more intricate movements, sequences, and spatial patterns. Class will consist of barré work, floor progressions, and center sequences.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun

Male: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes

Ballet II/Pre-Pointe
Ages: 10-12 yrs, 13-17 yrs

Ballet II/Pre-Pointe builds on the skills and vocabulary introduced in Ballet I and additionally emphasizes building the strength and coordination necessary for pointe work. Students will increase their skill level with more intricate movements, sequences, and spatial patterns. Class will consist of barré work, floor progressions, and center sequences.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, hair in a bun

Males: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes

Ballet II/Pointe
Ages: 13-17 yrs

Ballet II/Pointe builds on the skills and vocabulary introduced in Ballet I and additionally emphasizes building the strength and coordination necessary for pointe work. Students will increase their skill level with more intricate movements, sequences, and spatial patterns. Class will consist of barré work, floor progressions, and center sequences.

* Instructor placement into this class is required. Additional ballet class strongly recommended.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), tights or leggings, ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, pointe shoes, hair in a bun

Males: Fitted shirt and leggings, black ballet shoes

Jazz I
Ages: 7-9, 10-12, 13-17

Jazz I introduces the basics of jazz technique. Class will increase student's flexibility, strength and coordination, and additionally teach proper technique for leaps and turns. Class will consist of a warm-up, floor progressions, and short center sequences.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), jazz shoes (oxfords or jazz sneakers), hair neatly out of face

Males: Fitted shirt and pants, jazz shoes (oxfords or jazz sneakers)

Jazz II
Ages: 7-9, 10-12, 13-17

Jazz II explores varying genres of jazz dance including classical, contemporary, and musical theater. Students will build upon the basics of jazz technique. Emphasis will be placed of rhythm, dynamics and style. Class will consist of a warm-up, floor progressions, and center sequences.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), jazz shoes (oxfords or jazz sneakers), hair neatly out of face

Males: Fitted shirt and pants, jazz shoes (oxfords or jazz sneakers)

Tap I
Ages: 5-6 yrs, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17

Tap I teaches basic tap vocabulary and movements. Emphasis will be placed on rhythm and coordination. Students will learn simple steps across the floor and in the center.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), tap shoes, hair neatly out of face

Males: Fitted shirt and pants, tap shoes

Tap II
Ages: 7-9, 10-12, 13-17

Tap II builds on the skills learned in Tap I, to explore more complex rhythmic structures and movements. Students will learn longer movement sequences in the center and across the floor.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), tap shoes, hair neatly out of face

Males: Fitted shirt and pants, tap shoes

Modern I
Ages: 13-17 yrs

Modern I teaches the basics of modern dance technique. Emphasis will be placed on body awareness, moving through the space with ease, weight shifting and using oppositional body halves. Students will increase coordination, improve alignment and create a stronger mind/body connection. Class will include a warm-up, floor progressions and short center combinations.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), long sleeve shirt, no shoes, hair neatly out of face

Males: Fitted shirt and pants, long sleeve shirt, no shoes

Modern II
Ages: 13-17 yrs

Modern II further explores the Modern dance aesthetic and approach to movement. Emphasis continues with body awareness, movement efficiency, weight shifting and use of oppositional body halves. Students will increase coordination, improve alignment and generate a stronger mind/body connection. Class will include a warm-up, floor progressions and center combinations.

Class Attire:

Female: leotard (any color), fitted pants (jazz or yoga), long sleeve shirt, no shoes, hair neatly out of face

Males: Fitted shirt and pants, long sleeve shirt, no shoes

ADULTS

Dance Project: the School at City Arts Performance Groups
Ages 5 - Adult

Dance Project: the School at City Arts offers performance classes for ages 5+. These classes emphasize learning choreography quickly and participating in a multitude of community performances in venues such as retirement communities, schools, and local events and fairs. Dancers in these performance groups must be enrolled in an approved technique class. Regular attendance in required!

Adult Dance Troupe (ADT) 18+, offered in both ballet & modern

Class Attire: comfortable fitted clothing - leotard, fitted tank, jazz pants, tights (optional), and ballet shoes/barefoot

Beginning Ballet
18 & up

Beginning Ballet is an introduction to ballet technique. Students will work on ballet vocabulary, positions of the feet and arms, flexibility and coordination. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment, musicality, flexibility and strength. This class helps to improve posture, strength, coordination and flexibility. This class is great exercise in a fun, low stress environment. Class will include barré work, floor progressions and short center combinations. No experience needed!

Class Attire: comfortable fitted clothing - leotard, fitted tank, jazz pants, tights (optional), and ballet shoes

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
18 & up

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet is for students with prior ballet experience. Emphasis will be placed on proper alignment, musicality, flexibility and strength. Students will work on more complex ballet vocabulary including turns, leaps and intricate combinations. Class will include barré work, floor progressions and center combinations.

Class Attire: comfortable fitted clothing - leotard, fitted tank, jazz pants, tights (optional), and ballet shoes

Intermediate / Advanced Ballet Repertory

Now ADT -take off this portion off of class descriptions

Beginning Modern
18 & up

Beginning Modern teaches the basics of modern dance technique. Emphasis will be placed on body awareness, moving through the space with ease, weight shifting and using oppositional body halves. Students will increase coordination, improve alignment and create a stronger mind/body connection. Class will include a warm-up, floor progressions and center combinations. Great exercise!

Class Attire: comfortable fitted clothing - leotard, fitted tank, jazz pants, tights (optional), no shoes

Intermediate/Advanced Modern
Ages 18 & up

Intermediate/Advance Modern is for students with prior modern dance experience. Students will learn complex combinations involving weight shifting, moving quickly through space, and floor work. Emphasis continues with body awareness, movement efficiency, weight shifting and use of oppositional body halves. Students will increase coordination, flexibility, improve alignment, work on somatic awareness and personal expression. Class will include a warm-up, floor progressions and center combinations.

Class Attire: comfortable fitted clothing - leotard, fitted tank, jazz pants, tights (optional), no shoes

Intermediate Jazz
Ages 18 & up

This class will explore different styles of jazz including classical and contemporary. Students will learn the basics of jazz technique including leaps, turns and dynamic combinations. Emphasis will be placed of rhythm, dynamics and personal style. Class will increase student's flexibility, strength and coordination through various combinations and exercises. No experience needed!

Class Attire: comfortable fitted clothing - leotard, fitted tank, jazz pants, tights (optional), jazz shoes or sneakers

Intermediate/Advanced Tap
Ages 18 & up

This class is for students with prior tap experience. Students will explore intricate rhythm tap combinations and steps. Emphasis is placed on clean sounds and musicality.

Class Attire: comfortable fitted clothing - leotard, fitted tank, jazz pants, tights (optional), tap shoes

Hip Hop
Ages 18 & up

Get a great workout with this high-energy class. This class is for students who want to explore street/urban style of dance. Students will learn hip hop combinations and work on personal style & expression.

Class Attire: leotard or fitted t-shirt, fitted pants (jazz or yoga), jazz shoes or jazz sneakers. Please do not wear street shoes. They are bad for your knees & the dance floor.

Dancercise!
Ages 18 & up

Dancercise is a dancing frenzy cardio workout, which includes easy to follow cardiovascular movement joined with toning exercises to provide you with a body you love and exercise that is all about having fun!

Class Attire: Comfortable athletic clothing and Tennis Shoes or Jazz Sneakers. Make sure to bring a water bottle and towel.