TAP
PRE-BALLET/JAZZ/TAP COMBO with Ms Jessica
Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 4 -5 yrs old
An introduction to these basics using methods designed for young imaginative minds and bodies. Students are given the opportunity to move, stretch, and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet and tap concepts, body alignment, posture, balance, motor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement. These classes emphasize proper placement, vocabulary, etiquette, as well as jazz, tap and ballet-based improvisation.
TAP I with Ms Jessica
Mondays 4:45 - 5:45 7 yrs & up
Through a series of center exercises and progressions across the floor students will learn fundamental tap technique and terminology, rhythm and musicality, as well as develop correct body placement.
TAP II with Ms Leah
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00
Tap II is a fun, high energy class building on the skills learned in Tap I. This class is designed for students excited to expand their tap vocabulary and strengthen their rhythmic understanding.
TAP III with Ms Leah
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00
Students in Tap III are introduced to more complex rhythms, dynamics and musicality, learning how to break down and combine rhythms while strengthening their footwork. Focus is on clarity of sounds, understanding rhythms, increasing speed and developing style- all with a continued emphasis on proper technique and terminology.
AUDITION INTENSIVE with Ms Kira
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00 5th - 12th grade
Students will work on audition techniques whether for StarStruck shows, community theater, or college BFA programs.
They will work on 16 and/or 32 bar cuts of music, build a repertoire of monologues, and learn how to be their best selves at a dance call. Mock auditions will be held. Feedback will be given. Students will have the ability to build their “book” well gaining confidence and mastery.