CLASSES
We accept students starting from age three.
Ballet
The class begins with slow, controlled classical exercises at the barre and gradually builds up to faster movements which need more energy. Starting with slow movements means that the dancer’s body is properly warmed up, which helps to prevent injuries. Our ballet begins at the pre ballet level and goes all the way up through advanced pre professional.
Pointe
Pointe is a form of ballet presented on the tips of the toes, made possible by specialized shoes. There are different varieties of ballet en pointe, but for the most part they focus on grace and specific technique. Dancers must have sufficient strength and technique before beginning pointe work, the development of which can take anywhere from six months to three years or more.
Flamenco
Flamenco dancing is an incredibly emotive dance style, with the dancer always striving to express his or her emotions through movement. Sharp movements and facial expressions play a greater role in flamenco dancing than in many other style of dance, reflecting this desire to convey the deepest feelings one is experiencing. In flamenco dancing, the dancer may learn to clap their hands, kick their feet, snap castanets (small handheld percussive instruments), or move their body abruptly to demonstrate an emotion. Always learnng ad sustaining the highest levels of grace and precision in movements.
Hip Hop
Hip hop dance refers to dance styles primarily danced to hip hop music or that have evolved as a part of the hip hop culture. This includes a wide range of styles such as breaking, popping, locking, and krumping. Hip hop requires coordination and strength and is recommended for dancers over eight years old.
Jazz
Jazz dance is a form of modern dance which is heavily influenced by the sounds, rhythms, and techniques of jazz music. Most jazz dancers start out in the field of ballet. There, they learn control, skill, and grace, and they tone and condition their bodies for dancing. Some jazz dance is heavily structured and choreographed, while other performances build in room for improvisation. Jazz should be combined with a strong ballet technique class.
Stretch Class
Stretch class will be devoted to stretching, which is crucial to a dancer. An important factor in gaining flexibility is time. As a muscle is stretched, the muscles first reaction is to contract or to resist the change in muscle length. The muscle must be held in that stretch position for a prolonged period of time, this will cause the muscle to become accustomed to the new length. Gradually the dancer will train the muscle to accept the new length without resistance and therefore allowing the dancer to use the muscles in its full range of motion. This class will focus on: correct alignment, partner stretching, strength and conditioning.
Tumbling Class
This is a class where students will learn basic gymnastics moves such as forward roll, cartwheel, roundoff, front walkover, back walkover, aerial and back handspring.
Intensive Program
Artistic Dance Center has an intensive ballet training program designed for students 12 years and older who wish to pursue dance at a more serious level. This program offers members the opportunity to perform and compete throughout the year. By audition only.
ADC’s Summer Intensive Dance Program is designed to give highly motivated dancers the unique opportunity to receive intensive pre-professional training and performing experience. These exceptional programs have been created with internationally renowned guest artists and master teachers who join the outstanding faculty of the school. The comprehensive curriculums may include daily technique class, Pointe, Variation, Contemporary Jazz, and Flamenco.
This atmosphere is tailored to meet the individual needs and aspirations of talented and serious students from ages nine to pre-professional. Many students will use the experience as their first big step towards evaluating their commitment and aptitude for a career in professional dance.
