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Dream offers a variety of classes from September to June including: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Technique and Hip-Hop. In all classes (except Technique) technique is stressed the first half of the year, while in the second half we concentrate on our recital dance. The dance classes are based on 6 different levels:
*Ballet is the foundation for all other dance forms. It teaches grace, helps with balance and increases flexibility. It is recommended that all children take a ballet class in addition to their other classes. It is mandatory that any student enrolled in a Competition Lyrical or Contemporary class take ballet.
*Please note there are beginner and advanced classes within every level of dance. Children will be placed at the teachers/directors discretion according to skill and experience, not necessarily age. Children will also be moved immediately if a class does not fit their skill level in a specific dance subject.
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This class consists of 3-4 year olds. It is a 1 hour course split with ½ hour of ballet and a ½ of tap. Children, however, will perform one subject in the recital. This is an “introductory to dance” class. Children learn balance, basic steps and positions, become comfortable with the barre and with executing certain steps across the floor. KinderCombo students must have pink ballet and black tap shoes. |
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This class is designed for children in Kindergarten. This class is also 1 hour and consists of a ½ of ballet and a ½ hour of tap. Children, however, will perform one subject in the recital. At this level we begin to move away from the barre and begin to travel around the room with our steps. DanceMix I students must have pink ballet and black tap shoes. |
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This class is designed for 1st and 2nd graders. Children at this level have the option of taking a 1 hour combination of ballet and tap, ballet and jazz or ballet and hip-hop. Children, however, will perform one subject in the recital. DanceMix II students must have pink ballet shoes as well as the proper tap, jazz or hip-hop shoes for which ever combination they decide upon (please see required shoe list) |
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Primary Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz and Hip-Hop |
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This level is designed for children between grades 3-5. These classes consist of 1 full hour of one of the above dance subjects. Please see required shoe list for specific brands and styles. |
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Intermediate Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz and Hip-Hop |
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This level is designed for children between grades 6-8. These classes consist of 1 full hour of one of the above dance subjects. *Students who wish to take Pointe must first be tested to see if they are ready for Pointe shoes. Students taking pointe are required to take ballet. Please see required shoe list for specific brands and styles. |
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Advanced Tap, Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz and Hip-Hop |
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This level is designed for teens and adults grades 9+. These classes consist of 1 full hour of one of the above dance subjects. Please see required shoe list for specific brands and styles. |
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Dream has been competing for 7 years now! Every spring we hold auditions for interested dancers. Once chosen, dancers will be placed on a competition team that meets their needs as well as skill level. All dancers chosen are done so at the discretion of the teacher and or director. Thus far we have attended Starbound National Dance Competition, Dancer’s Inc. National Dance Competition and Thrive National Talent Competition. We have walked away with numerous trophies and special awards. Please come see our Trophy and Awards display in our studio waiting area!
Competitions are great for development of poise, self-esteem and team work. Our teams display spirit and commitment. We attend competitions for fun and no child is forced to be on a competition team. However, if you make a team and decide to participate on that team you MUST be committed. A maximum of 5 absences is permitted from September-June and attendance at all competition rehearsals and competitions is required NO EXCEPTIONS!
Advanced students (at the discretion of the teacher) may participate in competition classes without participating in a single competition. Children taking a competition lyrical or contemporary class MUST enroll in a ballet class as well. Children taking a competition jazz or tap class must enroll in a technique class as well. Technical moves are extremely important at the competition level and taking ballet/technique classes can only strengthen specific moves. |
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These classes are designed for all students on competition teams. They are 1 hour, once a week. They are rigorous classes which focus on perfecting such technique as different types of turns, leaps, splits, etc. |
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Our adult classes are so much fun! Lots of laughs and energy make these classes a blast! |
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