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Curriculum
All core classes (Ballet, Tap, Jazz) follow the Dance Masters of America curriculum guide.
* See class description below
3 & 4 year olds: *"Creative Movement Program" : 1 hour class
4 & 5 year olds: Pre-Ballet/Tap level 1: 1/2 hour of ballet and 1/2 hour of tap
5 & 6 year olds: Pre-Ballet/Tap level 2: 1/2 hour of ballet and 1/2 hout of tap
7 years old: Pre-Ballet/Tap/Jazz level 3: 1/2 hour of ballet, 1/2 hour of tap, and 1/2 hour of jazz
8 & 9 year olds: Level 1 Ballet/Tap/Jazz: 1 hour ballet, 1/2 hour tap, and 1/2 hour jazz
9 & 10 year olds: Level 2 Ballet/Tap/Jazz: 1 hour ballet, 1/2 hour tap, and 1 hour jazz
Hip-Hop: (10 years and up - ONLY) 1 hour class
11-14 years old: Level 3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz: Each class is 1 hour
Hip-Hop: 1 hour
*Lyrical-Jazz: (12 years and up - ONLY) 1 hour
Pointe: (13 years and up, by teacher recommendation only) 1 hour
*Contemporary Dance: (13 years and up - ONLY) 1 hour
15-18 years old: Level 4 Intermediate/Advanced: Each class 1 hour
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Hip-Hop
Lyrical-Jazz
Pointe
Contemporary Dance
*Choreography: By teacher recommendation only
*Belly Dance
Adult Classes: Each class 1 hour
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Belly Dance
*Creative Movement Program: A Creative Movement program for 3 and 4 year olds that offers a new experience for the young child in learning body awareness, self-assurance, self-esteem, coordination, flexibility, and more! The program offers the young child a chance to "perform" and prepare for more structured classes in the future.
*Lyrical-Jazz: (12 years and up - ONLY) A fluid style of jazz, blending movements from classical ballet, modern dance, and ethnic dance forms. The choreographic expression of the performer interprets the lyrics and/or quality of the music.
*Contemporary Dance: (13 years and up - ONLY) A creative movement based on any idea/storyline, feeling and/or emotion. The course includes modern dance technique, movement exploration, and composition of a unified dance.
*Belly Dance: Available for teens and adults. Belly dance is a great form of exercise and a fun and feminine form of dance. Students will explore the different forms of belly dance and learn to dance with various props such as finger cymbals, veils, and tambourines.
Yoga: Visit www.branchesofwellness.com for a full schedule.
All core classes (Ballet, Tap, Jazz) follow the Dance Masters of America curriculum guide.
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