Class Descriptions
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COMBINATION CLASSES FOR THE YOUNGER DANCER
Combo A/B &
Combo 3/4
(3-4 year olds)
Our youngest dancers will develop balance, coordination, and simple dance technique in this fun-filled dance class. Our rising stars will develop their fine and gross motor skills as they learn tap, ballet, & acrobatics.
Combo C
(4-5 year olds)
Focusing on reinforcing cognitive motor skills, students will learn rhythm exercises and basic stretch technique to coordinate with their growth. Fundamental ballet and tap exercises are taught in this class while encouraging our young students to explore the use of their creative minds in relation to movement.
Combo 5/6
(5-6 year olds)
This class is a combination class for the young dancer, which includes ballet and tap. Students will learn the basics of each genre of dance and will develop gross motor skills such as skipping, hopping, and leaping. Students will learn how to take turns and work together while building
self-esteem and refined socialization skills.
Combo Levels 1 & 2/3
The instructor of this class, will advance the students’ technique in ballet, tap and jazz over a 1 ½ hour class each week. Students will be introduced to combining technical steps to create a combination and/or dance routine while also training flexibility and strength. Additionally, understanding dancer’s etiquette while building self-confidence within each student will be a focus.
Pee Wee Hip Hop 3/4
This class is a very cutesy intro to hip-hop designed with a young age group in mind. Dancers learn hip hop dance steps/ tricks and develop rhythm through short dances and purposeful games. All music is age appropriate!
Pee Wee Hip Hop 5/6
This class is an intro to hip-hop designed with a young age group in mind. Dancers learn hip hop dance steps, tricks and the “attitude” and showmanship that it takes to be a strong hip hop dancer. Students learn all about style and rhythm through short dances and purposeful games. All music is age appropriate!
INDIVIDUAL WEEKLY CLASSES FOR DANCERS 7+
Ballet
Ballet is the most important class a student can take. It is the foundation for all dance movement and will only enhance and improve a student’s progress in other dance styles. Ballet challenges students’ minds, with learning and memorizing patterns and sequences, and challenges students’ bodies by building correct body posture, fluidity of movement and body awareness. It provides a student with balance, coordination and strength. This class will consist of the ballet barre, dancing across the floor, and a dance combination in the center.
Pointe
We also offer Pointe—an advancement of ballet technique in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet. Placement is offered by instructor referral to dancers 12 years of age and older, taking a weekly ballet class at 5678 Dance. The student must have 4 or more consecutive years of ballet training.
Tap
Tap is an exciting dance form that makes the dancer the musician. It explores the use of the smaller muscles of the feet and body, along with the larger ones. Significance is placed on the articulation of tap sounds with clarity and speed while performing. Emphasis is placed on rhythm, accent, shading, and weight changing.
Jazz
A living art form, influenced by cultural trends, technique and personalities. Emphasis is placed on isolations, style, technique, music and athleticism. Jazz dance builds coordination of all parts of the body. Students work on progressions of dance steps while expressing themselves.
Hip Hop
At the start of the 1970’s, Hip Hop Dance was born out of social street dancing primarily being performed to hip hop music. This style was often danced “free-style”, but has adapted to the commercial industry to include New Style Hip Hop and Jazz Funk, where followed choreography is the focus incorporating styles such as; breaking, locking, popping and house. Students are introduced to isolations, musicality, strength building and performance.
Modern
Modern dance encourages dancers to use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines instead of following a structured code of technique, as in ballet. Another characteristic of modern dance in opposition to ballet is the deliberate use of gravity. Whereas classical ballet dancers strive to be light and airy on their feet, modern dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement. The student must be enrolled in ballet in order to enroll in this class.
Lyrical
Lyrical dance combines jazz and ballet technique while feeling and emotion is developed to interpret the music. Often, a story will be told through this style. Flexibility, strength, and control are stressed making ballet a mandatory class to coincide with the students lyrical training.
Turn & Leap
A technique and conditioning class to build strength for turn & leap choreography. This class is designed to reinforce exercises done in soft shoe styles taking our dancers abilities to the next level. Our Competition Team dancers are encouraged to take this class.
Acro
Our Acro class combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Strength and endurance is stressed in this class focusing on tricks to be used in dance choreography. Our Competition Team dancers are encouraged to take this class.
Musical Theatre
This class is perfect for the student who loves dancing and being on stage. The student will thrive in this jazz-based class that focuses on dance styles found in Broadway musicals. Students not only learn dance technique, but also work on acting skills and performing with emotion and stage presence while exploring the magic of Broadway musicals.
Kickline
Kickline is a style of dance inspired by the Radio City Rockettes whose signature move is an eye-high leg kick performed in perfect unison in a chorus line. Students will learn jazz inspired routines and skills along with the iconic Rockette kickline skill. The focus of this class will be precision dance movements, high kicks, good posture, and perform in formations. Dancers are required to wear heels in class and for performance.
Solos/Duets/Trios
Company dancers that have been on the team for more than one year will be invited to learn a Solo/Duet/Trio as an additional routine to be performed at competitions and events, as well as our annual recital. Students participating in one of these must take their dance training very seriously.
Competition Teams
Students that audition & accept to be part of one of our Competition Teams are required to have strong skills and work ethic. Being a part of our team means you will attend additional classes weekly in various styles while learning dance routines to be performed at competitions and/or events. Families of our students are encouraged to get involved to help with things such as; fundraising, prop building & event coordinating.
ADULT CLASSES
For your convenience all Adult Classes are available in individual drop-in classes, monthly, 5 pack, or 10 class packs.
Cardio Blast
Exciting New Class! Come work out, and get in shape! This upbeat dance style workout will help get you in shape as well as maintain a healthy lifestyle. With Cardio Blast you will get your heart pumping!
We don’t sweat, we SPARKLE!
Adult Tap
Adult Tap is a fun class designed to introduce adults to the joys of tap dance! In this class we explore tap terminology, technique, history, and musicality.
We focus on mastering tap fundamentals and strengthening them through drills, across-the-floor work, and combinations.
Yoga
Miss Geri’s Adult Yoga Class is a predominant mixture between Hatha and Vinyasa style class, and is open to all levels of students.
Check-in’s at the beginning of each class allows the teacher to gauge where each of the students are at, in order to create a flow that has something for everyone! Options for modifications will always be provided throughout the class, as well as options to dive deeper into different asanas (postures). Blocks are available to borrow at the studio, however come prepared with your own yoga mat and any other props you may like to use throughout your practice, such as a strap, blanket, bolster, etc. We look forward to you joining our practice! Namaste ॐ
What type of Dance Floor is used?
Dance is a very physical activity that requires a lot of jumping, which can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back of a dancer. The best way to prevent against potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional sprung floor. A sprung floor is a dance floor that rests on a system of high-density foam, to absorb the shock of jumping. 5678 Dance has sprung floors. Our special floors help reduce the risk of injuries and allow students to dance longer without getting tired.
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