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NOTE ** These descriptions are to be used as a “general” guideline for
the student’s class/level placement. However, as social development
is truly important to one’s growth and advancement… the proper fit
of class level is ultimately at the discretion of the instructor.
Class levels are suggested depending upon age and years of
dance experience as well as the student’s skill level & technical
abilities. ** |
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Parent/Tot - Open to ages 24 months – 36 months by September 1.
This fun class is designed to provide a safe setting among
parent/caregiver & tot that will contribute to the development of
expressiveness, creativity, & social security. The class will have
a limited enrollment number in order to provide optimal interaction
between the parent/caregiver & tot and new class friends! We will
focus on developing movement, motor & cognitive skills with
attention to age & developmental needs. Our hope is to provide
enjoyment of creative movement with the use of music, stories,
nursery rhymes, and props. Both parent/caregiver & tot should dress
comfortably in clothing that is easy to move in. Shoes or no shoes
with non-skid bottomed socks are advised. |
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Preschool Ballet/Tap/Tumbling I - Open to beginner
students ages 3 & 4. This one-hour class consists of approx. 25
minutes of ballet, 25 minutes of tap, and 10 minutes of tumbling.
Students will learn the basics of dance, including the positions of
the arms and feet, and a few basic introductory level steps, as well
as the rules of the dance room/class. Class sometimes includes “fun
dance games” and singing silly songs. In the gym students will learn
to become familiar with basic gymnastics equipment and practice
fundamental tumbling skills. |
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Preschool Ballet/Tap/Tumbling II
- Open to students
ages 4 & 5 with previous dance experience. This one-hour class
consists of approx. 25 minutes of ballet, 25 minutes of tap, and 10
minutes of tumbling. Students will review the basics of dance,
including the positions of the arms and feet, and expand on their
knowledge of fundamental steps. Class sometimes includes “fun dance
games” and singing silly songs. In the gym students will continue
become familiar with basic
gym equipment and practice fundamental tumbling skills. |
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Kinder Ballet/Tap/Tumbling I & II -
Kinder I -
is open
to students that are 5-6 years of age with no prior dance
experience.
Kinder II -
is open to students who are 5-6 years of age
who have completed Preschool II &/or Kinder I level classes.
This one-hour class consists of approx. 25 minutes of ballet, 25
minutes of tap, and 10 minutes of tumbling. Students will expand on
their knowledge of the basic body positions as well as develop upon
the fundamental steps achieved in preschool classes. Students will
also begin to increase their ability to memorize dance combinations
and create their own combinations of creative dance movements. Class
sometimes includes “fun dance games” and singing silly songs. In the
gym students will practice basic tumbling skills and use equipment
such as hula-hoops and ribbons for creative movement activities.
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Kinder Jazz I & II - Open to students
that are 5 & 6 years of age. This 45-minute class consists of
lessons in stretching and strengthening as well as the basics of
jazz dance. Students will learn isolation movements and stretches,
along with introductory jazz steps to fun and energetic popular
music. |
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Elementary I Ballet/Tap -
Open to students between the
ages of 6 and 8. This one-hour class consists of approx. 30 minutes
of ballet and 30 minutes of tap. Students will expand on their
knowledge of basic steps and continue to develop their ability to
memorize and create dance combinations. Students will also find
themselves beginning to adapt to a slightly more structured dance
class. Class sometimes includes “fun dance games” and silly songs. |
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Elementary I Jazz -
Open
to students between the ages of 6 and 8. This one-hour class
consists of lessons in stretching and strengthening as well as the
basic movements of jazz dance. Students will learn isolation
movements and stretches, along with expanding their knowledge of
basic jazz steps & choreography to today’s popular music. |
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Elementary Ia Ballet/Tap or Jazz
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Open
to students between the ages of 6 and 8 who have completed
Elementary I dance classes.
This one-hour class consists of approx. 30 minutes of ballet and 30
minutes of tap or one-hour of jazz. Elementary Ia adds to & hones
the skills learned in previous Elementary I classes.
Elementary Ia also better prepares the student for the added
challenges of Elementary II.
Students will expand on their knowledge of basic steps at a faster
pace and continue to develop their ability to memorize and create
dance combinations. Students will also find themselves beginning to
adapt to an even more structured dance class. Class sometimes
includes “fun dance games” and silly songs. |
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Elementary II Ballet/ Tap -
Open
to students ages 7 – 10. This one-hour class consists of approx. 30
minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of tap. Students will continue to
expand on their knowledge of dance material & terminology. Students
at this level will begin to adapt to a more disciplined & advanced
level of dance class. This class will also include more in-depth
instruction on the art of dance performance. |
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Elementary II Jazz - Open to students
ages 7 -10. This one-hour class consists of lessons in stretching
and strengthening as well as more developed movements of jazz dance.
Students will learn isolation movements and stretches, along with
expanding their knowledge of jazz steps to the fun & popular music
of today. Students will also continue to develop their ability to
memorize and create dance combinations. The class will also include
more in-depth instruction on the art of dance performance.
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Intermediate I Ballet/ Tap
- Open
to students ages 9 – 11. This one-hour & fifteen minute class
consists of approx. 40 minutes of ballet and 35 minutes of tap.
Students will continue to expand on their knowledge of dance
material. Students at this level will begin to adapt to a more
disciplined & advanced level of dance class. This class will also
include more in-depth instruction on terminology & definitions & the
art of dance performance. |
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Intermediate I Jazz -
Open
to students ages 9 -11. This one-hour class consists of lessons in
stretching and strengthening as well as more developed movements of
jazz dance. Students will learn isolation movements and stretches,
along with expanding their knowledge of jazz steps to the fun &
popular music of today. Students will also continue to develop their
ability to memorize and create dance combinations. The class will
also include more in-depth instruction on the art of dance
performance. |
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C I & II Ballet
- Open to students
ages 9+. This one-hour class focuses on the instruction of a more
advanced dance class & structure. Classes will include stretching
and strengthening, ballet barre, and floor work. Students in this
class will expand their knowledge of ballet movement; including body
positions, steps, and ballet terminology. Students will also
continue to develop their ability to memorize dance combinations and
create choreography. The class will also include more in-depth
instruction on the art of dance performance.
We highly recommend
all students at this level of dance to attend classes two or more
times per week. Committing to
a more disciplined schedule & adhering to attendance policies will
allow a more favorable learning environment, quicker progression of
learned skills, and advancement.
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C I & II Tap - Open to students
ages 9+. This 45-minute class focuses on the instruction of a more
advanced dance class. Students in this class will expand their
knowledge of Tap steps at a quicker pace. This class is designed to
define the use of tempo and rhythm in the art of tap dance as well
as develop the ability to memorize & re-create choreography at a
higher level. The class will also include more in-depth instruction
on the art of dance performance; including theatrical & hoofing
styles. We highly recommend all students at this level of dance to
attend classes two or more times per week.
Committing to a more disciplined schedule & adhering to
attendance policies will allow a more favorable learning
environment, quicker progression of learned skills, and advancement.
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C I & II Jazz - Open to students
ages 9+. This one-hour class focuses on the instruction of a more
advanced dance class. Classes will include stretching and
strengthening, as well as fun hip-hop, theatrical, traditional &
lyrical jazz combinations to energetic, popular music. Students will
also continue to develop their ability to memorize dance
combinations and create choreography. The class will also include
more in-depth instruction on the art of dance performance.
We highly recommend all students at this level of dance to
attend classes two or more times per week.
Committing to a more disciplined schedule & adhering to
attendance policies will allow a more favorable learning environment
& quicker progression of learned skills.
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Dance Theatre Junior -
This “specialty” class is open to all “Int.I” thru “Level BI”
students who are currently enrolled in at least TWO of the
following disciplines: Ballet, Tap, AND/OR Jazz classes!
This 45-minute class introduces
the serious, artistic student to the world of the ARTS… including Acting,
Singing, and Dancing! We
build on the student’s knowledge of Broadway Musicals & the
Entertainment Industry in general.
We explore the arts thru studying musicals, learn theatrical
skills through games & improvisation, and continue to encourage the
building of self confidence & creative expression. |
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B I, Ia & II Ballet -
Open
to students ages 10+ & who have successfully completed level ‘C II’
or who have been properly evaluated & advanced by the dance program
director. This one-hour to one-hour & fifteen minute class focuses
on a more advanced dance class & structure. Through this class’s
instruction, students will gain a better understanding of the
commitment & dedication needed to obtain proper training in this
beautiful art form. Classes will include conditioning, ballet barre
technique, center & across the floor work. Knowledge will expand in
the areas of general movement, body positions & terminology.
Students will also continue to develop their ability to memorize
dance routines & variations and create choreography.
We strongly advise all students at this level of dance to attend classes
two or more times per week.
Committing to a more disciplined schedule & adhering to attendance
policies will allow a more favorable learning environment, quicker
progression of learned skills, and advancement.
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Pre-Pointe -
Open to students currently studying Ballet in Level C
II & above. This class is
designed to focus on strengthening the legs & ankles in preparation
for pointe shoes! Students
are required to be at least 11 years old & studying in pre-pointe
for 2 years before being evaluated for pointe shoes.
Students have the opportunity to earn pointe shoes by the
middle of their 2nd year in pre-pointe.
The decision of placing a student on pointe shoes will be
made solely by the dance instructor(s) and based on careful
evaluation of age, physical strength & maturity, and technical
ability of the potential student.
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B I, Ia & II Tap - Open to students
ages 10+. This 45-minute class focuses on the instruction of a more
advanced & technical dance class. Students will expand their
knowledge & ability of Tap technique at a more complex rate. This
class is designed to define the use of tempo and rhythm in the art
of tap dance as well as develop the ability to memorize & re-create
choreography at a higher level. The class will also include more
in-depth instruction on the art of dance performance; including
theatrical & hoofing styles with more intricate foot work. |
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B I, Ia & II Jazz - Open to students
ages 10+. This one-hour class focuses on the instruction of a more
advanced dance class. Classes will include stretching and
strengthening, as well as fun hip-hop, theatrical, traditional &
lyrical jazz combinations to energetic, popular music. Students will
also continue to develop their ability to memorize dance
combinations and create choreography. The class will also include
more in-depth instruction on the art of dance performance.
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Dance Theatre - Open to A I & II, and B Ia & II level students who
are currently enrolled in at least TWO of the following: Ballet,
Tap, AND/OR Jazz classes! This one-hour “specialty” class
continues to develop the student’s understanding of integrating
dance with theatre. Many popular musicals are introduced through the
study of videos & history. Select musical pieces are taught &
memorized. Students are able to gain more of an understanding of
what the life of a performing artist is all about & learn how to
prepare for a future in the performing arts. Students will learn to
become better performers through fun and interesting theatre games
that allow them to feel comfortable in front of an audience.
Students will also learn to use facial expressions and body language
to portray characters in dance and develop skills that will improve
the overall entertainment of
their dance performance. |
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A I & II Ballet - Open to serious
ballet students ages 14+. This one-hour & fifteen minute class
focuses on the most advanced dance class & structure KMC has to
offer. Through this classes instruction students will gain a better
understanding of the commitment & dedication needed to obtain proper
training in this beautiful art form. Classes will include
conditioning, ballet barre technique, center & across the floor work
and learn ballet variations. Knowledge will expand in the areas of
general movement, body positions & terminology. Students will also
continue to develop their ability to memorize dance routines &
variations and create choreography.
We strongly advise all
students at this level of dance to attend classes two or more times
per week! Committing to a
more disciplined schedule & adhering to attendance policies will
allow a more favorable learning environment, quicker progression of
learned skills, and advancement.
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Pointe
- Open to students currently studying in Level A I &
II, and B II Ballet Classes, who are “en pointe”.
These students are required to have completed two or more
years of Ballet B &/or A instruction and who are at least 13 years
of age. Students are also
required to attend 2 or more A/B Ballet classes per week. This
class is designed for the more serious student, focusing on proper
technique & movement. |
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A I & II Tap
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Open to students ages 14+. This 45-minute class focuses on the
instruction of a more advanced & technical dance class. Students
will expand their knowledge & ability of Tap technique at a more
complex rate. This class is designed to define the use of
tempo and rhythm in the art of tap dance as well as develop the
ability to memorize & re-create choreography at a higher level. The
class will also include more in-depth instruction on the art of
dance performance; including theatrical & hoofing styles with more
intricate foot work.
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A I & II Jazz
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Open to students ages 14+. This one-hour
class focuses on the instruction of a more advanced dance class.
Classes will include stretching and strengthening, as well as fun
hip-hop, theatrical, traditional & lyrical jazz combinations to
energetic, popular music. Students will also continue to develop
their ability to memorize dance combinations and create
choreography. The class will also include more in-depth instruction
on the art of dance performance.
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Lyrical
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Open to students who are currently enrolled in
levels A, BII, and BIa. Lyrical dance
is a fusion of ballet & jazz dance techniques.
This class will challenge our students
to use dance movement to interpret music and express emotion. We
will encourage our dancers to use dance in an attempt to show the
meaning of the music.
Lyrical is a very passionate and
emotional dance style. It portrays certain emotions and tells a
story through every movement made.
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Modern I
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Open to students who are currently enrolled in
levels A, B, and C.
Modern classes consist of artistic expression
and technical control that combines elements of force, time, space
and locomotor movements.
Students train to grow a better
awareness of pulse, underlying beat of rhythm and musical phrasing.
This discipline of dance develops and increases control,
coordination and endurance.
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