Pre-dance classes introduce children to movement, music, and rhythm, as well as body discipline and awareness. The courses are designed to develop appropriate skills of the particular age groups. Emphasis is placed on fun and the development of positive self-esteem as the child enters one of her/his earliest classroom situations.
OUR PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM
Pre-Ballet, Pre-Jazz, Pre-Tap, and Tumbling (ages 3 yrs—1st grade) -Pre-school dance classes introduce children to movement, music, and rhythm, as well as body awareness.Emphasis is placed on fun and the development of positive self-esteem as the child enters one of his/her earliest classroom situations.Dancers learn the very basic technique to all subjects within their combination class.
Acrobatics (pre-school—4th grades) - Improve your flexibility, control and strength.Learn specific tumbling skills to compliment your dance technique. We teach the floor ex part of gymnastics only, teaching up to back handsprings and aerials. We also have a low balance beam.
Jazz (1st grade—adults)—Our most popular form of dance, using your favorite music to create a high-energy class!We focus on rhythm and coordination infusing proper jazz technique with musical theater and the latest in pop and hip hop trends.
Ballet (1st grade—adults)—The most recognizable form of dance, Ballet improves grace, coordination, and confidence.Proper ballet technique is introduced even in our youngest ballet classes and is improved on through each level.
Tap(1st grade—adults)—”Making music with your feet.”This class is taught to popular, upbeat music.Improve your rhythm and musicality learning time steps, “shuffle off to Buffalo”, and the “Maxiford.”
Hip Hop (1st grade—adults)—Derived from traditional jazz dance, Hip Hop infuses an eclectic mix of movements from various cultures put to the most popular music.
Lyrical (High school—adults)—A very passionate form of dance combining the elements of Ballet, Jazz and Modern to show expression.Popular music is used to evokeemotion.
2010-11 Fall Schedule
Gotta Dance Youth classes
NOTE: All leotards and dance shoes are part of your attire fee, and MUST be purchased at Gotta Dance.
Rising Stars: Pre-Ballet and Tumbling (must be 3 years old by Sept. 1st , 2010)
annual fee $514.50 or monthly fee $49
Female attire consists of a pink Gotta Dance leotard and ballet shoes which are part of your attire fee.
Additionally, pink tights (required) and optional skirt are available at the studio.
Pre-dance classes introduce children to movement, music, and rhythm, as well as body discipline and awareness. The courses are designed to develop appropriate skills of the particular age groups. Emphasis is placed on fun and the development of positive self-esteem as the child enters one of her/his earliest classroom situations.