All of our students are required to take a combination core class. Ballet, Tap, and Jazz are the core of dance technique. Jazz lends itself to style and flexibility, ballet to correct body placement, and tap provides rhythm training. We provide a strong technical background for our students so that they can go on to explore a wide variety of dance styles in their "add on" classes and at the college level. Blair Dance Center offers classes in the following styles of dance instruction: | Music and Motion | Preschool Ballet | Ballet/Tap Combination | | Pointe | Pom | Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combination | | Rhythm/Funk Tap | Hip Hop | Adult Jazz/Tap |
A creative dance class for three-year-olds. This fun class will focus on large motor skill development, jumping, skipping, galloping, and clapping in time with music. The children will participate in creative movement to music, exploring a wide variety of tempos. The kids march in their own parade with musical instruments at the end of every class. They will perform one recital routine.
This 45 minute class for four-year-olds teaches the basic beginning fundamentals of ballet, along with rhythm and rhyme songs using props. A continuance of motor skill development and rhythm awareness. The children will learn their right and left, and sing songs with motions. They will perform one dance in the spring recital.
For students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Ballet and Tap technique will be taught in this 45 minute class. The children will begin to memorize dance combinations of various steps they accomplish. They will perform one ballet and one tap routine in the recital. This is a fun class for the kids, and a great way to introduce them to the varieties of dance available to them.
For students in 4th through 12th grade. Jazz technique is added to this core class. Each week the students will experience all three dance forms in class. New combinations are taught in class on a weekly basis. They will continue to work on their technique, while having fun exploring a variety of leaps and turns. Three dances are presented in the recital. The classes range from intermediate to Advanced.
This class is open to all adults who want to have fun while exercising both body and mind. Gentle stretching and jazz combinations will keep you fit. Tap dancing is a great stress relief and it's fun! Give this class a try - no previous experience necessary.
A 45 minute ballet class on pointe. Students will receive individual attention as they study this advanced form of ballet. Registration for this class must be approved by your ballet teacher. One recital routine will be presented. Beginning classes will perform on the teacher’s discretion.
Beginning/Intermediate and Advanced. This very popular class is high energy and fun! The students work on perfecting their leaps and turns. Pom routines are taught throughout the year. The students learn the importance of formations and group efforts. This class will also help your daughter prepare for high school try-outs in the future. One routine is presented in the recital.
This class is for advanced tappers only, 9-12 grade. The students will explore this contemporary form of tap. Intricate rhythms and tap steps will be taught on a weekly basis. Give this class a try; Tap dancing has endless possibilities for learning, and it's fun too! One recital routine.
This contemporary jazz class is offered to students 10 years old and up. Hip Hop is the dance style most frequently seen on television and music videos. The students love to "Get Funky" in this very popular class! Beginning - Advanced; one recital routine.
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