Carolina Dance Arts

Dance Classes

Dance Classes for All Ages.

Classes Begin August 21st, 2023

Acro Dance

Classes for ages 4 & up

Enhance Your Acro Dance skills building strength & flexibility. 

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Jazz

Technique, Challenge & Learn new Choreography.

 

Ballet

Ballet Technique 

Preschool Dance

Tap/Ballet and Tap/Jazz Classes for ages 3 & up.

Dance Classes

Ballet

Provides a solid foundation for all other forms of dance and also forms the basis for discipline, creativity, & appreciation of dance as an art form. Students are motivated to strive for excellence in technique, grace, & poise, with additional emphasis on strength, energy & athleticism.

Pre-Ballet & Creative Movement

Pre-Ballet & Creative Movement class designed for ages 3-4 years old.

Dancers enjoy a fun class of movement activity, dance games, and learning about following directions, interaction with other dancers, experiencing props.

Beginning Ballet

Beginning Ballet class is designed for 4-5 year olds.

Beginning Classical Ballet exercises are taught in a fun and age related way. Props are incorporated for engagement of the young dancer’s mind and focus is given to building motor skills, eye-hand coordination and flexibility.

Ballet I, II & III

Ballet I & II (ages 6-8 and 7-10 based on training).
Ballet III (ages 11 and up).

Students begin more formal Classical Ballet Training where discipline, musicality, and technique are emphasized. Each level is based on the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Teaching Curriculum. Each class includes Barre work, Center Work, Across the Floor and elements of Choreography to Perform at Our Annual Spring & Holiday Shows.

Other Dance Classes Offered

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Tap Dance

Tap is an intricate form of dance with the feet as well as the body. Tap enhances rhythmic dynamics, speed & agility. Traditional & Contemporary tap styles are taught, with a focus on total body movement, technical correctness & performance quality.

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Jazz

A true American dance form which incorporates stretching for greater flexibility & helps to develop style. Strength & versatility. Attention is focused on correct alignment and technique as well as learning several different styles at jazz dancing.

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Lyrical/Contemporary

A combination of jazz, modern and ballet techniques incorporating balance, control and musical interpretation.

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Pointe

The most challenging element of Ballet. Weekly Ballet classes are still attended & Pointe work is added. (This class is by teacher recommendation only).

Ballet/Tap Combination

A full class including both tap and ballet techniques.

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Acro Dance

Acrobatic Dance (or Acro Dance) is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Acro is an especially challenging style for dances to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements are required. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling with emphasis on flexibility and strength.

Musical Theatre Dance

A fun class using movie themes and Broadway Shows to explore creativity and entertainment as dancers embody a character. Jazz Dance is the basis for this style of Dance.

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