Classes
Norwood Young America Branch
Classes meet once weekly (in the evenings) and run from September thru April, culminating with our (optional) spring recital.
In addition to the spring recital, we also have several other opportunities throughout the year which give students a chance to perform in front of an audience if they so choose.
TOTS: Level 1- Daffodil: A 30 minute class for 3 yr olds emphasizing dance and tumbling awareness. Skills introduced include rhythm and movement, creativity and singing, group/social interaction, spatial and body awareness, tumbling, poise, and self confidence.
White leather ballet slippers, leotard and tights required; dance skirt optional. Boys: Recital or plain colored T-shirt, shorts, and white ballet/tumbling shoes.
PRE-SCHOOL COMBINATION: Level 2- Sunflower: A 45 minute class for 4 and 5 years olds. Skills described above are reinforced along with the beginning elements of tap, ballet, and tumbling. Dance routines are introduced as part of the process for creating, learning, and remembering. The emphasis is on enjoyment rather than correctness of technique at this stage.
Girls Required: Shoes: White leather ballet shoes and tan tap shoes. Attire:leotard and tights required, skirt optional. No jazz pants except for boys.
Boys Required: Shoes:Black jazz shoes and black tap shoes. Attire: Recital or plain colored t-shirt and dance shorts or pants.
COMBINATION DANCE CLASS (ALL LEVELS): A 45 or 60 minute class (depending on the level) combining the elements of ballet technique with tap and jazz/hip hop dance. beginning students review basics and learn to coordinate steps to music. Intermediate and advanced classes place continued emphasis on correctness of technique.
We expect that all of our dancers will improve their coordination, confidence, endurance, self-discipline, and presence as a stage performer as a result of dance lessons. The emphasis at all levels is to appreciate and enjoy dance as a life skill.
Boys/Girls Required: tan tap shoes (style varies according to class), black leather jazz shoes or white leather ballet slipper (depending on class). Girls: leotard and tights required. Skirt optional. Jazz pants may only be worn when the student has advanced into the jazz tap shoe. Boys: Recital or plain t-shirt and dance shorts or pants.
BALLET/LYRICAL: A 45 or 60 minute class depending on the level for students in 4th grade or higher. This class should be taken in addition to a combination class. We offer this class to the more serious, disciplined dancer who would like to improve both skill and technique, learning the foundation upon which every style of dance is derived. For those students 12 years and older who have had at least 1 year of ballet and pass a required skills test, we also offer POINTE BALLET.
Required: pink leather ballet slipper or toe shoe, depending on the class, and lyrical shoe.
TUMBLING: A 45 minute class combining the elements of stretching and strengthening with the elements
Girls Required: white leather tumbling slippers, leotard, and tights. PLEASE pull longer hair into ponytail or bun. Boys: recital or plain colored t-shirt, dance shorts or pants, and white leather tumbling shoes.
ADULT CLASS: This very popular 60 minute class is a wonderful way to relieve stress! We have all levels of dance experience in our classes, which are open to anyone who simply wants the opportunity to move, relax, and build self-confidence. classes are filled with laughter, song, learning, and most of all, fun!
Shoes vary from year to year for this class - we try to use what most students already have. Wear what you are comfortable in.
DADDY/DAUGHTER: This opportunity has become a tradition for our studio. Every year in the few months leading up to the recital we offer the opportunity for Dads (uncles or any male role models) and their Daughters to learn a routine and perform at the recital. Almost as addictive as caffeine, it's rare we have a Dad who doesn't want to return after his first time on the stage.
ALL BOYS: Designed for the boy who wants to participate in the recital but not necessarily take dance class all year. This high energy hip hop style class is always a favorite both onstage and off year after year.
Requirements: Must be at least 5 yrs old to participate. Black tie jazz shoes.
Hip Hop Hip Hop I (Grades K, 1, 2), Hip Hop II (Grades 3, 4, 5), & Hip Hop III (Grades 6+), are a great opportunity for kids to focus on this popular style of dance.
High Kick Competition tryouts will be held in September. To try out, students must be in 6th grade or older AND must be enrolled in at least one other class within the studio. High Kick teams will compete and perform at various community performances. A great class for the dedicated dancer that wants to compete and perform even more!
