Combo
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Combination class based in teaching Jazz and Tap fundamentals. This class focuses on technique, strength, coordination, exploring stylistic movement and expanding on musicality.
Tap
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A technique based class that focuses on using sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. This class will expand on a Dancer’s musicality with an emphasis on rhythm and timing. Dancers will learn Tap skills and how to integrate sounds with that of the music.
Contemporary
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A movement based class that focuses on modern and “out of the box” thinking for stylistic purposes in movement. Dancers will learn organic movement, self-expression through artistry and improvisational skills.
Jazz
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A technique based class that focuses on teaching proper alignment and execution of Jazz technique with integrated stylistic movement. Dancers will learn how to execute a wide variety of Jazz skills such as but not limited to: emphasis on rhythm, groundedness, isolations, movement of hips, expanding on performance of technique skills, exploring theatrical performance of a variety of styles of Jazz, etc.
Hip-Hop
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A movement based class that focuses on fun, energetic stylized dancing. Dancers will learn fundamentals of isolations, grooves and a wide variety of backgrounds of the style through progressions across the floor, combinations in center and freestyle skills.
Ballet
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A technique based class that focuses on body placement and alignment while integrating grace, elegance and poise. Dancers will learn formal Ballet terminology, barre work and combinations in center
Acro
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A technique based class that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Dancers will focus on the use of athleticism, blending dance and acrobatics and endurance/strength training.
Technique
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Technique classes are based in ballet and jazz fundamentals. They focus on awareness, control and correct body placement. These classes aid to dancers ability to execute skills learned in their other classes. They are offered in a variety of levels for all different ages.
Aerial
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This year our aerial program has expanded from our 2nd location (FDC) and is now offered at DPU! Aerial is open to ages 5 and up, including adults, and is available for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Our classes focus on learning the fundamental skills of aerial silks and hammocks while building core and arm strength. In the spring, each class has the opportunity to participate in our Aerial Showcase. For 8 years, we have been able to offer a professional quality Showcase from our second location, but this year, we look forward to featuring our students from both locations In-House at DPU!
