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Guidlines and Policies
Pre-School -
A ballet/tap class for children ages 2 1/2 - 4 years old. Focusing on musical
awareness, development of locomotor skills, positions of the feet and development
of spacial awarness as well as basic rhythms.
Primary - A continuation of Pre-School adding
balances and locomotor skills with a focus ofworking on weight change and
movement on one leg.
Ballet I-V - Beginning study of classical ballet training.
Based on the a classical technique the students syllabus training
is essential for the full development of the ballet technique. Focus on body
placement, musicality, strength and flexibility. The study of pointe is introduced
at 11 years old.
Foundation (Tap, Jazz) - For children 5 - 7 years
old. Fundamentals of tap or jazz emphasizing the continued development
of musical awareness and locomotor skills.
Jazz - This contemporary dance form combines the energetic styles of music
videos with theater jazz and street funk. It's popular with every age group,
come join the fun!
Lyrical - This class is a combination of ballet, jazz and modern. Students
learn about the art of expressive dance. Lyrical dance class offers the students
the luxury of working on understanding the quality of each movement and how
it is expressed to the audience. Lyrical dance class makes each student stronger
technically as well as improving their performing qualities.
Modern - An innovative dance style based on the techniques of todays leading
modern dance companies. One of the most creative movements in the dance world,
it requires flexibility, strength, and an open mind for experimentation.
Tap - Learning the intricacy of rhythm along with executing the clarity
of tap sound, we strive to teach to use the feet as a percussive instrument.
Rhythm tap is taught at the higher levels.
Contemporary - Contemporary dance is characterised by its versatility: contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms to create new styles of movement. Contemporary seeks to work with the natural alignment of the body, and is therefore safe and accessible for beginners. At the same time, the ease of movement promoted by contemporary dance technique allows experienced dancers to push new boundaries of body movement.
Adult jazz, tap and ballet - You only need a small amount
of experience – join us and experience these various styles from
our professional instructors. Classes are a fun way to get fit while gaining
experience. At Dance Works Studio adult students can experience moving to
music in tap, ballet and jazz styles while building lean muscle tone. Tap
and ballet classes are run on a casual basis – you can join a
class at any time. The adult jazz class performs at the end of the year concert
and cannot accept new enrollment after November.
