Class Descriptions
Dancing ballet results in greater strength, stamina, and a healthier posture. If you're new to dancing, this is a great place to start! Ballet provides a solid foundation for all other forms of dance. All ballet classes begin with the support of the barre and move to more challenging movements in the center. Movements progress from basic to advanced, slow to fast, and small to large.
Hair: Pulled back away from the neck and face.
- Beginning ballet at KDC introduces basic positions of the feet and arms, body facings, turns, and basic movements.
- Intermediate classes add plies, tendus, degages, and other more challenging movements, as well as combinations and center work.
- Advanced ballet is where experienced dancers will continue to perfect their form.
- Pointe ballet is offered with permission of the instructor, to dancers in soft shoes, who are over the age of 12.
Hair: Pulled back away from the neck and face.
From ballet, jazz, or lyrical, to turns and leaps, or barre strength and stretch; our “Grab Bag” class will always keep you guessing! Here, dance styles and combinations change roughly every three weeks according to the instructor's discretion. The class is leveled intermediate, but occasionally combinations are either a little easier or a little more advanced. Come try “Grab Bag,” and see what style you'd like to study more regularly. It might surprise you!
Attire: Dance or workout attire preferred; shoes optional. If you have dance knee pads, they tend to come in handy.
Attire: Dance or workout attire preferred; shoes optional. If you have dance knee pads, they tend to come in handy.
A high-energy class that includes today’s hottest moves! This class is all about having fun while learning hip hop technique and style.
- Beginning
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Jazz is known as the one, true American form of dance. An artistic style defined by clean, sharp lines, Jazz can take on many variations, including Pop, Funk, Lyrical, and Broadway. All jazz classes begin with a warm-up, contain an across-the-floor segment, and conclude with a combination.
- Beginning jazz at KDC introduces basic body positions and dance steps, focusing on the feet, legs, and arms. Students focus on learning proper body alignment and execution of dynamic movements.
- Intermediate classes add turns, jumps, leaps, and other challenging dance steps to all segments of the class.
- Advanced jazz focuses on the combination/dance routine, and is where experienced dancers can continue to perfect their individual style, execution, and technique.
Lyrical Jazz is a combination of jazz and ballet and is an interpretation of the emotions that the lyrics of a song represent. This class is geared towards the dancer that already has a comprehensive knowledge of jazz movements. Dancers are given the basic choreography at a quick pace and then allowed to expand depending on their emotional involvement with the music. Freedom of personal movement, flow, and interpretation of the lyrics are accepted and nurtured. Choreography and music choice can range from light and fluid to heavy and hard-hitting.
- Beginning lyrical consists of experimenting with fluid movements and strengthening awareness of emotional interpretation of lyrics.
- Intermediate/Advanced classes are for experienced dancers who would like to continue to strengthen their lyrical musicality.
Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet. Dancers strive to connect the mind and body through fluid dance movements utilizing the natural movement of their body to express personal style and technique. Contemporary dance is often done in bare feet and can be performed to diverse styles of music. Contemporary style was created to give dancers the freedom of movement to express their innermost feelings.
- Jenn's intermediate class is geared toward more experienced dancers but all levels are welcome to join. A basic understanding of jazz, lyrical, or ballet techniques is helpful, but a passion for movement and expression is a must. Get what you get, leave the rest, and experience personal growth.
A complete, total body workout designed with dancers in mind, Strength & Conditioning will help strengthen your core, tone your limbs, and increase your power and speed to improve turns, jumps, leaps, and dance tricks. This class incorporates cardio exercise, resistance work, barre training, weight training, balance training, and more!
Strength & Conditioning is an Open Level class, meaning everything can be modified to your individual ability and comfort level.
Attire and equipment: Tennis shoes and workout attire are most suitable. Dance sneakers and even bare feet are fine, if preferred. For those who prefer to use their own equipment, please bring to class:
Strength & Conditioning is an Open Level class, meaning everything can be modified to your individual ability and comfort level.
Attire and equipment: Tennis shoes and workout attire are most suitable. Dance sneakers and even bare feet are fine, if preferred. For those who prefer to use their own equipment, please bring to class:
- A yoga mat
- Hand-held dumbbells in a suitable weight (2-5 lbs)
Tap is a form of dance that uses the rhythmic sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as percussion.
- Beginning tap includes basics such as flaps, shuffles, chugs, paddle and rolls, and riff steps. A routine is presented over a several-week period, so students can gain confidence and enjoy performing.
- Intermediate tap is a quick-paced class with warm-ups, across the floor exercises, challenging time steps or acapella routines, culminating in a weekly routine. Steps such as pull-backs, turns, trenches, and slides are taught. Ideal for students who are serious about dance form.
Build strength and flexibility while learning circus-based aerial dance! This Open Level class introduces beginners to movement, skills, and basic choreography on dance trapeze (low, single-point), fabric (silks), and fabric sling. Intermediate students add more complex moves, drops, and choreographic sequences. Aerial dance in this class covers some contact with the floor while on the apparatus, but most movement is done in the air. In addition to being fun exercise, other benefits include building upper body strength, developing your core, and learning to move through space.
Attire: Long pants required; no shoes are used in the class.
Attire: Long pants required; no shoes are used in the class.
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KDC is committed to helping children achieve and excel at any level, whether they wish to be competitors, become professionals, or just wish to have fun and learn the art of dancing! Confidence, good sportsmanship, and social skills are achieved in a positive, engaging, and nurturing environment. KDC accepts children starting at age three, and offers classes for all age groups including teens. Scholarships and tuition discounts are available. Please CONTACT the studio for more information and our eligibility requirements.
Attire: Dancewear and dance shoes are preferred. Socks are okay. Comfortable, light, clothing that allows for lots of movement is accepted. |
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