Leaps and Turns are crucial elements in many dance styles, from ballet to jazz and contemporary dance. These techniques emphasize the athleticism and precision of dance, allowing dancers to demonstrate their power, control, and grace. Mastering leaps and turns is essential for any dancer looking to excel in performances and competitions.
Our classes are dedicated to enhancing these specific skills, guided by our skilled instructors:
Focus on the mechanics of various leaps and turns, ensuring dancers understand how to execute movements safely and effectively.
Develop the muscle strength and flexibility required to perform high leaps and multiple turns.
Emphasize the importance of body alignment and balance, crucial for executing clean and controlled movements.
Learn to integrate leaps and turns into routines, improving overall performance quality.
Practicing these challenging movements builds confidence, as dancers see improvements in their abilities and mastery.
These classes cater to 1st and 2nd graders and include tap/ballet, jazz/lyrical, and hip hop. There is a $40 registration fee for each student. Hip hop has a costume fee of $80, and combo classes have a costume fee of $175 for two costumes. Additionally, there is a $50 recital fee that includes a T-shirt and a video of the performance.
For children in 3rd to 5th grades, these classes offer tap/ballet and jazz/lyrical combos, along with hip hop. The registration fee and recital fees remain the same as Level I. Costume fees for combo classes are $175, while hip hop has a slightly higher costume fee of $85.
Leaps & Turns classes focus on improving dancers' technical skills in executing various jumps (leaps) and rotations (turns) used in many dance styles. These classes are dynamic and aim to enhance a dancer's agility, precision, and ability to perform complex combinations. Dancers can expect to work on techniques such as grand jetés, pirouettes, and fouettés, building strength and control.
These classes are suitable for dancers with some foundational training who wish to refine and advance their technique in leaps and turns. It's ideal for students who are looking to enhance their performance capabilities in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and other dance forms. Prior experience in dance is recommended to ensure participants can safely and effectively engage with the curriculum.
Dancers should wear tight-fitting dance attire that allows instructors to see their form and alignment clearly. This typically includes leotards, tights, or form-fitting dance pants and tops. Footwear should be appropriate for the dance style being practiced, such as ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Hair should be securely tied back, and any loose jewelry should be removed to avoid accidents during class.
State the dancer should wear a form fitting outfit that allows the judges to see their lines. dancer may choose to wear either leotard and tights and booty shorts if wanted or they are allowed to wear a bra top and leggings or bra and briefs/shorts. Be comfortable and confident what you are wearing! Also make sure to bring all pairs of dance shoes, as well as pants and tennis shoes if dancer is auditioning for a hip-hop combo. pants may also be needed if combo and lyrical or contemporary specified by the teacher.
Dance should arrive 30 minutes early in case we are running ahead. We also ask for the dancers to keep low volume in the waiting room and ensure they are stretched and ready to go.
Audition results will be posted on our socials as well as the website as well as an email being sent out to the parents. you can expect to see the results up to five days after the audition.
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