CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Mommy & Me - (ages 18 mos.- 2 yrs.) Together, you and your dancer can discover the magical world of dance with music, movement, and fun! Your child begins learning large motor skills, musicality, cooperation, all in a warm, nurturing and safe environment.
Mini 1 & 2 - (ages 3 - 5) Incorporating technique and structure with fun and learning, your child will explore basic ballet, jazz, tap and tumbling. This class is the foundation to help students focus, learn fun routines and become poised dancers!
COMBO CLASS - Jazz/Ballet - Recommended for the beginning dancer. This class will give the new dancer a solid foundation in technique and terminology in both jazz and ballet. Movement into an individual Jazz or Ballet class will be determined depending upon the individual student's progress. It is not uncommon for a student to remain at this level for a year or two. Beginning Smalls Combo is for Grades 1-3. Beginning Alls Combo is for Grades 4-12.
Ballet -The foundation for all dance forms. Students build strength, balance, flexibility, endurance and technique and gain poise, grace, and discipline. A requirement for all Show Teams and a must for anyone who wants to progress as a well-rounded dancer. (A Combo Class is recommended for beginning dancers to learn the basics before enrolling in an individual Ballet class.)
Jazz - Upbeat style of dance that incorporates technique and fun, funky moves. Here students will perfect turns, kicks, leaps and learn performance routines. (A Combo Class is recommended for beginning dancers to learn the basics before enrolling in an individual Jazz class.)
Tap -This is like playing music with you feet! Establishes a solid sense of coordination and musical awareness. A must if you want to be in musicals!
Turns, Leaps, Tricks - A class for dancers who have at least two years of dance and would like to perfect their special skills. This is a required class for all Show Team members.
Hip Hop - Learn to dance like a music video star! Popping, locking, breaking to age-appropriate music. Class incorporates basic tumbling and rhythm exercises.
Breakdance - Learn tricks the B'Boys and B'Girls do in a fun and safe way! There are secrets to all those crazy tricks! Class incorporates basic tumbling and rhythm exercises.
Ballroom - Beginning Sampler Adult/Teen - Recommended for the beginning dancer. This introduction to ballroom dance class series will give the new dancer an overview of several ballroom dances. Dancers learn the basics of the Foxtrot, East Coast Swing, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Waltz and Tango. No partner is necesssary.
Ballroom - Beyond Beginning Adult/Teen - Recommended as a continuation after the beginning sampler class. This class will spend more time (4 to 5 weeks) on a single dance style giving dancers more practice on a particular dance. No partner is necesssary.
Ballroom Kids - Beginning Basics (ages 12 and under) - Beginner class for kids teaching basic ballroom technique. Dancers will learn basic steps and dance positions in Waltz, and Swing. No partner is necesssary.
Cheer/Tumbling - Learn all your basic cheers, positions, and tumbling skills in this fun, positive class!
Modeling/Acting - Special 10-week class where you will learn runway walks, photo shoots, commercial and films, audition techniques, script reading, mock auditions and manners!
Song and Dance - Group singing class where kids will learn to sing and dance at the same time!!! Private voice lessons also available!
Feel free to call and discuss a class placement or dance style recommendation for your dancer!
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2009 Fall Schedule
Class schedule subject to change
.We reserve the right to cancel or combine classes based on registration
.Register early to secure your place in your favorite classes!
AGE GROUPS:
Mommy & Me: 18 mos. - 2 yrs.
Mini Stars 1: Ages 3 - 4
Mini Stars 2: Ages 4 - 5
Small Stars: Grades 1 - 3
All Stars: Grades 4 - 6
Super Stars: Grades 7 - 8
Varsity Stars: Grades 9 -12
LEVELS:
(We recommend beginners take COMBO classes in their age group)
Level 1 & 1A- Beginning (Grades 1-3)
Level 1B - Beginning (Grades 4 & up)
Level 2 & 3 - Intermediate/Advanced
Click here for the current class schedule:
http://www.stellardance.com/- New Folder/Fall Schedule 2009.pdf
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