Ballet
Dance Dimensions Ballet classes focus on developing strong technique while using proper turn out and body placement. Students are exposed to French, Cecchetti (Italian) and Vaganova (Russian) methods of ballet. Classes consist of barre, across the floor and center exercises.
Ballet classes level 1 - 6 are for ages 7 & up, class placement is done by the Director.
• Level 3 & 4 students are ENCOURAGED to attend ballet twice a week.
• Level 5 and 6 students are REQUIRED to attend ballet class twice a week.
Tap
Dance Dimensions Tap classes are a form of dance where the feet create rhythmic sounds. Our tap
classes focus on the many aspects of tap, traditional thru contemporary. Each class focuses on
proper technique, and terminology.
Tap classes for level 1 - 6 are for ages 7 & up and meet once a week.
Class placement will be done by the Director and/or Miss Amy.
Jazz / Hip Hop
Dance Dimensions Jazz/Hip Hop classes are a rhythmic stylized form of dance. Students learn terminology as well as stretch and strengthening exercises while using proper body placement. Jazz is the foundation for Hip Hop and therefore every other week Hip Hop is taught, complimenting the jazz movements taught the week before.
These classes meet once a week.
Class placement will be done by the Director.
Jazz Level 1, 1.5, 2, 3 & Hip Hop ages 7-12: These classes meet once a week. Class will focus on
traditional Jazz and Hip-Hop styles.
Dance Works
Dance Dimensions Dance Works classes are multi-subject classes designed to help students further their skills in a variety of subjects and movement:
Contemporary, Jazz, Lyric, Conditioning & Core Strength, Jumps, Leaps & Turns, and Hip Hop.
This class is designed for dancers in levels 5 & 6 and meets once a week. Content taught will vary week to week and placement will be done by the Director.
∼ Contemporary: A free form of movement using ballet technique already learned.
∼ Jazz: A rhythmic stylized form of dance. There are many forms of jazz dance.
∼ Lyrical: A free form of dance, borrowing from the techniques of modern, ballet and jazz. Students learn how to express movements using the lyrics within a song.
∼ Conditioning & Core Strengthening: Is designed to build stamina and condition the body while gaining core strength.
∼ Jumps, Leaps and Turns: Is designed for the dancer who wishes to refine their skills in turning, leaping, and jumping.
∼ Hip Hop: A range of street dance styles primarily performed to hip hop music or that have evolved as part of hip hop culture.