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Dance Classes
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AND DESCRIPTIONSHIPHOP ( Munchkin hiphop age 4-8) (regular hiphop age 9 through adult) A fun energetic class with the latest hip-hop music and moves. Hip Hop class is a very stylized form of jazz dance using isolations, popping, and free styled movement. These upbeat high tempo classes aim to develop not only technique, but self confidence and stage performance as well. Sure to get your blood pumping! JAZZ – age 8 and up ( Junior Jazz age 6-8) A technique class that combines traditional jazz with the ever-changing styles of today. Each class consists of a warm up, across the floor progressions and upbeat dance combinations. This class is high-energy and is for anyone who wants to have fun! |
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BEGINNER BALLET-ages 4-7 Ballet I focuses on learning the structure of a ballet class. Students will be introduced to barre work, center work and simple variations while still having a lot of fun. Primary ballet positions and terminology will be covered. Rhythm is introduced along with the beginning fundamentals of ballet in a creative atmosphere. BALLET age 8 & up Continuation of positions, barre, centre, across the floor and more complex variations of combinations help develop grace, posture, flexibility, balance and discipline. Turns and leaps combined with correct terminology provide students with a good foundation for all types of dance. TAP N TUMBLE for ages 2- 4 Song and musical movement with basic tap steps offer a fun and imaginative introduction to dance. Children are encouraged to express themselves in individual ways with the creative movement portion. Class ends with fundamental tumbling skills. . This is a fun, creative environment and an excellent way to introduce your young child to music and movement. TAP age 5 through adult A high energy class featuring rhythm tap steps sometimes combined with vocalizations to make song and dance routines. Warm up at the barre, individual practice and new weekly combinations help students learn to focus and develop rhythm. LYRICAL age 10 and up A less structured, flowing form of interpretive ballet. CLOG- 7 and up Super fast paced folk dance performed with clog taps on hard soled shoes. Traditionally performed to bluegrass and country music, but modern clogging is more often used with rock and pop music. KIDDIE CLOG – AGE 5-7 A simplified form of clog dancing. Elbow swings, horse trots, rhythm steps, handclapping and stomping steps make this a favorite of children. MASTERCLASS- students with prior dance experience- age 8 and up This is a comprehensive dance class which will give students a little of everything through the years. Two recital routines will be performed. In addition masterclass students learn other skills needed for onstage performance, such as, but not limited to, working with microphones and speaking in front of a crowd. A favorite among our students- many alumni have returned to let us know how valuable the skills learned in masterclass were in helping them in various areas of their adult lives. This class is like no other as it is an original for which we saw the need and designed the class for that need. COMBINATION CLASS- age 4-7 The most popular combination class is tap-preballet, in which tots get to try out both of these dance forms. Two recital routines are performed. Groups of parents sometimes have gone from tap-preballet to request a subsequent class for the same group, but with tap and jazz , or tap and clogging. It takes at least five students to start a “choose-it-yourself” combination class.. Once students reach approximate age of 8 , class should be more concentrated in order to become proficient in the chosen type of study. TUMBLING( recreational tumbling or gymnastics) AGE 5 THROUGH TEENS For those who are interested in basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, forward and back rolls, walkovers, handsprings, headstands, etc. but NOT for the purpose of competing. Our classes combine these skills with music and choreography for a tumbling performance routine. TUMBLETOTS age 2-4 Same as tumbling , but on a mini scale with more creative and fun activities such as obstacle course tumbling and musical movement. CHEER N TUMBLE age 5 & up For wanna’ be cheerleaders to help develop skills needed to make the squad. Basic gymnastics and cheer skills and jumps. This is a NON PERFORMING CLASS. There will be no recital and is strictly for the learning and fun of the class. Music Classes
Give your child or YOURSELF the gift that lasts a lifetime- MUSIC LESSONS. It’s never too late to learn music. Starting fall 2009, Batesburg Leesville Music and Dance`Academy will add guitar and voice lessons to curriculum. Instructors are university trained musicians. Private lesson time slots are very limited so register now.  Chip Altman- Guitar Instructor Music Makers of Irmo instructor Studied music at University of South Carolina Contemporary Christian artist  Krista Wilhelmsen- Voice teacher and Choir Director. All levels, all ages, and all styles, including pop, jazz, classical, musical theatre, and opera Talent preparation for contests/ pageants Bachelor's of Music in Vocal Performance -Millikin University "outstanding" lyric soprano with "bright, soaring tones, vivacity, and forward-driving acting skills” Cape Cod Times Society of Singers Award Young Singers Foundation Award Call for other class descriptions and to see what else we offer. |
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