Post on 31-Jan-2021
BalletBalletThink: Swan LakeWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:
• Foundation of many dance disciplines.
• Improves strength, coordination,flexibility and movement fluidity.
• Barre exercises develop a dancer’s movement vocabulary and technical toolbox.
• Dynamic movements are practiced in center work and across the floor work.
• Opportunity to audition for Gotta Dance’s Nutcracker Dance Ensemble at the Topaz level.
• Prerequisite to Pointe.
Mapping your Gotta Dance Path…A Guide for Graduating “Stars”
Enroll in any combination of Ballet, Tap,HipHop Jazz, Broadway, and/or Acrobatics. Classes are offered “back to back” to allow dancers to easily take multiple classes per week . Our goal is to offer the most opportunities for educating well-rounded dancers. Best of luck in your decision…and your journey!
TapTapThink: RockettesWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:
• Establish rhythm and musicality.
• Variety of music ranging from Big Band toSwing to Pop.
• Focus is on dancing as a group, just as in achorus or band.
• Learn to isolate the different parts of theirshoes in a variety of motions; creatingdifferent sounds, tones, and volumes.
• Work towards increasing the complexity ofcombinations, adding speed, turns,and jumps.
Broadway
Hip-Hop/JazzThink: Just Dance Video GameWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:
• Introduction to jazz technique as a fundamental aspect of a well-rounded dance education.
• High intensity, energetic, physical workout where students are inspired in a challenging, and motivating environment.
• Learn funky moves as your dancer grooves to all styles of popular music.
• Learn proper technique, focusing on strength, flexibility, and alignment.Hip-Hop/Jazz
BroadwayThink: A Chorus LineWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:
• Introduction to acting, singing, and movement.
• Learn to use voice properly with a variety of vocal exercises.
• Explore acting including: improvisation, character development, pantomime and scripted scenes.
• Create a character and learn about creating a stage presence.
• Learn high-energy musical theater pieces with Broadway-style movement.
AcrobaticsThink: Cirque de SoleilWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:
• Introduction to acrobatics focusing on tumbling, floor work and acrobatics done on mats.
• Learn basic skills and work towards combining acrobatic skills in a sequence.
• Improve balance, posture, strength and aerobic ability.
• Dancers will increase their flexibility and add a new type of movement repertoire.
• Learn proper technique, focusing on strength, flexibility, and alignment.
• Participants will be safely spotted by experienced teachers.Acrobatics