A complete guide to the classes we offer...
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TINY ARTIST CLASSES…
Ages 2-6. No registration restrictions. Find all the info you need… CLICK HERE!!!
***Have a dancer age 7+? See details below.
EMERGING ARTIST CLASSES…
Ages 7 and up (Mini, Junior, Teen, & Senior). See class descriptions below!
Ballet
Ballet is the technical backbone for many forms of dance we teach at Artistry. It emphasizes the development of technique, musicality, coordination, discipline and artistry. Ballet classes are devised to break down steps and properly set up the dancer to gradually advance. Our ballet program is headed by Ballet Director, Rebecca Krumel Sanchez. All levels of ballet (Mini-Senior) have two weekly classes. To enroll in a ballet class, dancers must be enrolled in each time the class meets.
Length (hours per week): **Mini: 1 hour and 30 min (2 classes) / Junior: 2 hours (2 classes) / Teen: 3 hours (2 classes) / Senior: 3 hours (2 classes)
Dress Code: females: pink or skin color tights, black leotard, hair in low or high, slick bun. ballet skirt optional // males: black tights/leggings, black tanks or form fitting tees. Dress code is strictly enforced. Shoes need to be pink/skin color, canvas ballet slippers with sewn elastic for females and black, canvas ballet slippers for males.
***Ballet classes will perform in Spring Recital.
Contemporary
Contemporary is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to elicit movements from the dancers. Students have a warm up focusing on core strength, flexibility, and movement of the back. The class includes floor work, progressions, and center combinations. Elements of Modern dance are very integrated within our contemporary class. Improv techniques and choreography will be class focuses as well.
Class Length: Mini, Junior: 45 min each / Teen, Senior: 1 hr each
Dress Code: No street clothes. Self-expression encouraged. Dancers must be able to move freely. Half ballet shoes/Pirouettes (skin color) or dance socks. Dancers will also spend time barefoot.
***Contemporary classes will perform in Spring Recital.
Hip Hop
Hip hop is a combination of street dance and jazz funk. While ballet technique is not stressed, hip hop has innovative technique of its own including isometrics and dynamics. Both will be explored in this high energy class. Tricks/breakdancing will also be a focus. All movements and music featured in a hip hop class are age appropriate.
Class Length: Mini/Junior Recreational, Junior, Teen/Senior: 45 minutes each
Dress Code: athletic wear or dancewear that allows range of motion (leggings, joggers, athletic shorts, etc). Self-expression encouraged. Comfortable tennis shoes with minimal traction. No bare feet. Ponytail and/or hair up and away from the face.
***Hip Hop classes will perform in Spring Recital.
Recreational Jazz + Contemporary
A fun, upbeat class for Minis and Juniors that includes a warmup, Jazz and Contemporary technique basics, strength and flexibility training, and dance combos in both styles! This class is open to all but geared toward a more recreational dancer.
Class Length: 45 min
Dress Code: Leggings, jazz pants, or dance shorts with tank top, leotard, or other form-fitting top. Self-expression encouraged. Dancers must be able to move freely. Hair in ponytail and/or hair up and away from the face. Half ballet shoes (skin color) (Capezio Pirouette II, canvas).
***This class will perform in Spring Recital.
Jazz // Jazz Technique
Jazz is an upbeat, high energy dance style that incorporates many technical tricks such as kicks, leaps and turns. Dancers will start with a warm up at center and move into across the floor combinations where jazz technique will be the focus. Students will learn to engage their core and back to create sharp movements all while staying grounded through transitions. Improv techniques, conditioning and choreography will be class focuses as well.
Class Length: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior: 45 minutes each
Dress Code: Leggings, jazz pants, or dance shorts with tank top, leotard, or other form-fitting top. Self-expression encouraged. Dancers must be able to move freely. Hair in ponytail and/or hair up and away from the face. Half ballet shoes (skin color) (Capezio Pirouette II, canvas). Jazz shoes for KinderStarz.
***Jazz classes will perform in Spring Recital.
Tricks & Acro // Dance Acro
Acrobatics as they relate to dance are the focus in Tricks & Acro classes. Skills may include chest/elbow stands, walkovers, tricks, handsprings, aerials, etc. All skills are practiced on mats and with spotters.
Class Length: 45 min
Dress Code: form fitting attire, no baggy pants, shorts or tops, hair up. Bare feet.
***This is a technique only class and will not perform at recital.
Tap
Tap gives dancers a distinct awareness of rhythm and musicality while encouraging agility and strength in the ankles.
Class Length: 30 min
Dress Code: tan tap shoes, form fitting attire (no baggy pants, shorts or tops) and hair up.
***Tap classes will perform in Spring Recital.
Pre-Pointe and Pointe
Pointe is based in ballet technique, but the ballerina’s weight is supported on the fullest extension of the foot. Supporting the feet are specialized pointe shoes. While the shoe supports the dancer’s weight, being proficient in ballet technique such as posture, alignment, balance, etc. is necessary. Permission is required for this class. Pointe classes must be taken in conjunction with a ballet class.
Class Length: Pre-Pointe/Pointe schedule based on dancers enrolled. Contact the studio for more information.
Dress Code: Refer to ballet dress code. Shoes are to be properly fitted and must be approved by Artistry’s Ballet Director, Ms. Rebecca. Please do not wear shoes until they are approved in case they need to be returned.
***Performance in recital is TBD
Technique // Warmup + Workout
Technique will focus on strength, alignment, agility (etc) exercises to build power and awareness when executing skills.
Class Length: Mini Technique: 45 minutes each / Junior, Teen, Senior Warmup + Workout: 1 hour each
Dress Code: form fitting attire (no baggy pants, shorts or tops) and hair up. Dancers may choose a slip on jazz shoe, half ballet shoes, Foot Undeez/Paws or dance socks. Much of the class can be done barefoot as well.
***These are technique only classes and will not perform at recital.
Movement Variations
A dancer favorite and completely unique to Artistry Dance Alliance! Movement Variations classes will allow students to explore a wide variety of choreographic movement through choreography, guided improv and exercises. Dancers will learn combinations from both Artistry faculty and guest artists. Some Guest Artists may require additional single class charges. Charges would be between $10 and $20 and would be communicated beforehand. Attendance to paid classes is optional.
Class Length: Junior: 45 min, Teen/Senior: 1 hour
Dress Code: Dancers must be able to move freely. Dress code may change depending on the style and instructor.
***This is a weekly combo class and will not perform at recital.
Industry
An introduction to working in the field of dance as a career. A large portion of the class will center around how a dancer can segue into teaching including completing a dance resume, working on interview skills, and developing the professionalism our industry respects. Dancers will also explore composition/choreography in depth. Class is led by Ms. Logan with help from guest artists and speakers throughout the year. For Seniors only.
Class Length: 45 min
Dress Code: Dress code may change depending on the current topic/project.
Have Questions?
Contact the studio at artistrydancealliance@gmail.com!