Elements of Dance Program
Ages 7-11
Build vocabulary and technique while enjoying dance. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome! Perform with the WMBA Dance Company in the Nutcracker Ballet and explore more styles by taking multiple classes!
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What to Expect at my
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Elements of Dance (Ages 6-11)
Fall Session Begins Sept 14
Monday
Ballet IA/IB (Ages 7 - 9)
A progression from our beginning level classes. Here, students will memorize combinations, putting together a series of steps. We will focus on jumps, enhancing flexibility, and practicing across-the-floor combinations. Join us as we build a strong foundation and develop essential dance skills! Students often take Ballet, Dance Movement and Musical Theatre together.
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Dance Movement I (Ages 6-9)
Join our Combination Class to explore Tap, Jazz, and Modern dance! Each week, you'll rotate through styles, building a strong foundation in essential skills to dive deeper into these exciting dance styles by advancing to the next class. Most students pair this class with Ballet and Musical theatre.
6:00 - 6:45 PM
Musical Theatre I (Ages 6-9)
This is a Combination of Jazz based musical theatre dance! This class focuses on Jazz technique incorporating expressiveness of theatre dance! Emotion, acting and performance expression will be explored. Most students take this class along with Dance Movement.
6:45 - 7:30 PM
Ballet Russian Technique (Ages 7 - 11)
Join our Russian ballet-based class, where you will refine your technique by developing strength, flexibility, and grace through traditional Russian ballet methods. Students will engage in a variety of exercises, including barre and center work designed to build progressively in correct technique. Students take two ballet classes each week
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Dance Movement II (Ages 7-11)
Join our Combination Class to explore Jazz, and Modern dance! Each week, you'll rotate through styles, building a strong foundation in essential skills to dive deeper into these exciting dance styles by advancing to the next class. Most students pair this class with Ballet and Musical theatre/Tap.
6:00 - 6:45 PM
Musical Theatre II/Tap (Ages 8-12)
Welcome to our second-year musical theatre class, where creativity and talent flourish! In this dynamic environment, students will explore performance techniques, and choreography. Join us as we explore the magic of storytelling through music, tap dance and movement! Most students take this class along with Ballet and Jazz class.
6:45-7:30 PM
Beginning Hip Hop (Ages 6-10)
Join our basic Hip-Hop class to build strength and stamina in a relaxed environment. Students will learn essential steps, explore rhythm, and focus on essential beginning steps and combinations. Most students take Tap and Musical theatre with this class.
7:30 - 8:15 PM
Tuesday
Ballet I/IA (Ages 5 - 7)
Developing a lifetime of love for dance! This class will instill a love for classical Ballet in our young dancers. Specifically designed for young dancers, children enjoy expressing themselves through more challenging ballet skills, while learning ballet positions and beginning terminology.
5:00 - 5:45 PM
Ballet II/Russian Technique (Ages 8 - 11)
At the start of the intermediate levels, students will begin to use one hand on the barre with an emphasis on continuing to work on placement and alignment. Dancers will be encouraged to count the music and name the steps. They will begin learning about turnout and correct body placement. Students at this level are taking 2 ballet classes weekly and may add Pointe Preparation class.
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Pointe Preparation (Must be instructor approved)
Class strengthens students preparing to start pointe work! As a preparatory class for beginning Pointe it is always done in soft ballet slippers as opposed to Pointe shoes. We focus on building strength and technique to ensure a smooth and safe transition.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through essential exercises, preparing your body for the demands of pointe. Elevate your ballet journey with confidence! Students must take 2 ballet classes weekly.
6:00 - 6:30 PM
Modern II (Ages 8 - 11)
In this beginning level class, we will focus on curving, bending, finding off-center balances, and learning how to drop weight effectively. Classes are performed barefoot staying true to the authentic essence of modern dance. Students love the beauty and freedom of modern dance! Jazz and Musical theatre or ballet are usually taken with this class
6:30 - 7:15 PM
Ballet IIA (Ages 8-11)
Dancers at this level will begin with classical technique at the Ballet barre, practicing combinations at various tempos. They will build strength, to link steps smoothly, and maintain correct posture. Center includes adagio, tendu combinations, jumps, and pirouette preparations, while corner work features jumps, waltzes and traveling combinations. Students must take two Ballet classes weekly and may add a Beginning/Pre-Pointe class. Add Jazz and Modern for best learning experience!
6:00-7:00 PM
Pre/Beg pointe (Instructor approval)
Students will focus on proper spine alignment, ankle strength, rolling through the foot, ability to hold turn-out from the hips, a well-elevated releve on demi pointe with straight knees, and correct distribution of body weight. Beginning Pointe dancers must be able to maintain turn-out while performing center combinations, hold a proper Ballet position with straight back and good turnout, pull up properly in the legs, and balance securely on releve. Students must have the emotional maturity necessary for the hard work and commitment that Pointe entails. Exercises will begin at the barre for safety and stability. Students will progress to exercises in the centre to practice their balance and increase their strength.
7:00-7:30 PM
Modern IIA (Ages 8-11)
This Modern Dance class emphasizes technique and improvisation. It covers full-body movement, floor work, and introductory partnering and lifts. Dancers will practice spontaneous movement through engaging improv exercises to boost confidence and creativity in a supportive environment. Try this class with Ballet and Jazz
7:30-8:30 PM
Wednesday
Beg/Int Tap (Ages 7 - 11)
Join our beginning tap class, where you'll explore the clarity of sound and the rich variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. In our first sessions, you'll be introduced to the unique sounds that are created by different parts of your feet, laying the foundation for a solid understanding of rhythm and timing. Jazz and Ballet class pair well with this class
5:00 - 5:45 PM
Ballet II (Dance company) (Ages 8 - 11)
Join our Russian ballet-based class, where you will refine your technique developing strength, flexibility, and grace through traditional Russian ballet methods. Students will engage in a variety of exercises, including barre and center work designed to build progressively in correct technique. Students take two ballet classes each week
5:45 - 6:45 PM
Intermediate Hip Hop (Ages 8 - 11)
Join our basic Hip-Hop class to build strength and stamina in a relaxed environment. Students will learn essential steps, explore rhythm, and focus on essential beginning steps and combinations. Most students take Tap and Musical theatre with this class
6:45 - 7:30 PM
Jazz II (Ages 8 - 11)
Join our jazz dance class to explore movement and expression. Focus on techniques like isolations and jumps while building strength. Our instructors will help you master rhythm and style. Refine your skills and have fun! Most students take Jazz and Modern along with ballet.
7:30-8:15 PM
Thursday
Ballet IIA (Ages 8-11)
See Description above. Dancers take Two ballet classes at this level
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Jazz IIA (Ages 8 - 11)
One of the most popular and well-known forms of dance. Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning technique and progressions including turns and leaps. Learn fun and trendy dance steps that are used for all forms of dance. Dancers will learn choreography to popular and age-appropriate music along with vintage styles of Jazz from the previous decades.
6:15 - 7:15 PM
MOVE IT! (Ages 8 - 14)
This class allows dancers the opportunity to strengthen their bodies to compliment their technical training and prevent injuries. A typical class will include some or all elements of the following:
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Cardiovascular Exercises
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Flexibility Exercises
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Strength Exercises
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Core/Abdominal Work
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Arm/ Back/Leg Work
When you incorporate conditioning into your curriculum, you are bound to see vast improvements in performance, stamina, and technique.
7:15 - 8:00 PM
Saturday
Ballet IA/IB (Ages 6 - 9)
A progression from our beginning level classes. Here, students will memorize combinations, putting together a series of steps. We will focus on jumps, enhancing flexibility, and practicing across-the-floor combinations. Join us as we build a strong foundation and develop essential dance skills! Students often take Ballet, Dance Movement and Musical Theatre together.
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Ballet II / Russian Technique (Ages 8-11)
At the start of the intermediate levels, students will begin to use one hand on the barre with an emphasis on continuing to work on placement and alignment. Dancers will be encouraged to count the music and name the steps. They will begin learning about turnout and correct body placement. Students at this level are taking 2 ballet classes weekly and may add Pointe Preparation class.
11:15 - 12:15 PM