Classes offered Creative Movement - ages 3-4 Our Creative Movement class is designed to provide very young children with a strong foundation in movement and rhythm. Students will learn classroom etiquette and group dynamics, as well as counting, tempos and coordination. A variety of musical instruments and props are utilized to assist in the fun! All students must be potty-trained! Pre-Ballet/Tap Intro - K-1st grade This 45-minute class provides a good introduction to the basics of classical ballet and tap. Once dancers reach the age of 8 and have demonstrated technical proficiency in the combo class, they can make an informed choice as to which individual classes they would like to pursue. Ballet - 2nd grade-up Ballet is considered the foundation of all other forms of dance. Our Ballet classes are influenced by the Cecchetti Method , which is an internationally recognized method of classical ballet. Classes typically begin with stretching exercises and barre work, followed by centre work (pirouettes, adagio and petit allegro) and across-the -floor movement (grande allegro and turns). The first part of the year is dedicated to technique and strengthening, while the last part is dedicated to recital choreography and performance. Students also learn correct ballet terminology, which is spoken in French. Dance Arts Studio allows the student to choose between two courses of study: Recreational Ballet (one class per week) or Pre-Pointe Ballet (two classes per week, for the more serious student who wishes to eventually take Pointe classes). Jazz - 2nd grade-up Jazz classes are energetic, fun and challenging! Classes are based on the methods of traditional jazz, as well as the styles of today (video jazz, hip-hop), and are always age-appropriate. All students who participate in jazz classes are required to take ballet. Tap - 2nd grade-up Tap classes develop an enhanced sense of rhythm, coordination and sound clarity. A combination of broadway-style and rhythm tap is taught. Dancers are not required to take ballet, but it is highly recommended. Pointe Students ages 12-up who take at least 2 ballet classes per week, have taken a minimum of 2-3 years of ballet, and are highly dedicated to their dance classes may be invited by the instructor to test for readiness for pointe work. Not all dancers go "en pointe"; this does not affect a student's ability to progress and excel in dance. Adult Classes Our Morehead City studio offers Adult Ballet and Jazz classes for all levels. Recital performance is optional. These classes offer a fun, non-traditional way to get in shape, strengthen and tone your muscles! Tumbling/Gymnastics Basic tumbling and gymnastics are offered at our Beaufort facility, for ages 4-up. Piano Private 30-minute piano lessons are offered in Beaufort, for ages 5 through Adult, beginner through advanced. Please call for scheduling. |
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Our small student to teacher ratio allows for individual
attention during class. Class sizes range from 8-14 students.
Students participate in one recital at the end of the dance year,
with optional additional performing opportunities such as the
NC Seafood Festival and the Festival of Trees. Older students
are also given the opportunity to attend dance conventions
during the year.
Parents are invited into the classroom during specially
scheduled "Parent Observation Days" each semester, where
they are free to observe and take pictures and/or video.
attention during class. Class sizes range from 8-14 students.
Students participate in one recital at the end of the dance year,
with optional additional performing opportunities such as the
NC Seafood Festival and the Festival of Trees. Older students
are also given the opportunity to attend dance conventions
during the year.
Parents are invited into the classroom during specially
scheduled "Parent Observation Days" each semester, where
they are free to observe and take pictures and/or video.