CLASS/LEVEL PLACEMENT: At Dance Fusion Studios, we strive to place our students in an optimal learning environment. Factors considered when placing children include strength, experience, technical ability, focus, coordination, and maturity.
The ages listed on the class descriptions are simply a suggestion for placement. Level placement or level advancement is per the teachers discretion, in which they will provide their professional guidance on what is best for your child. These decisions are not based off of age. It is important to us that students are properly growing through dance and developing the needed building blocks for their bodies and minds in order to succeed, as well as maintaining the safety in their bodies. We have created a wonderful structure and guideline based off our professional experience to allow this for our students, so placement is key! If your child is enrolled in a class that our teachers feel is not a proper fit for them, your child may be asked to transfer to a different class level or style.
If you are a parent who is registering your child for the first time or wondering if your child is ready to progress to the next level, we encourage you to inquire with our staff as to which class level to register for. Our teachers will evaluate them, and should they feel your child is better suited in another class, they will advise you.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
BALLET CLASSES:
Twinkle Toes Class: (Recommended Ages: 3-5 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Student’s hair should be pulled back and out of their face. PINK COLORED ballet shoes and ballet tights are required. Students are free to wear any leotard or leotard dress of their choice. Please refrain from having your child wear any loose articles of clothing or jewelry to avoid distractions during class.
DESCRIPTION: Does your little one love to move and dance? Twinkle Toes is an introduction to ballet basics giving your little dancer the opportunity to move, stretch and improve self-confidence while being introduced to basic ballet concepts, body alignment, posture, locomotor skills, as well as develop self-expression through creative movement.
Intro to Ballet Class: (Recommended Ages: 5-8 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Ballet shoes and tights are required, and they must both be PINK COLORED, black shoes or tights will not be permitted. Students must be in a leotard or a leotard dress for class, other clothing items will not be permitted. Student’s hair must be pulled back out of their face in a slicked back bun.
DESCRIPTION: Introduce your little dancer to the beautiful art of ballet! Beginning Ballet will enhance your child’s coordination, balance, flexibility, and studio etiquette with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps and terminology through standing at the barre work and simple center floor exercises in creative dance and music exploration.
Beginning Ballet Class: (Recommended Ages: 8-13 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Ballet shoes and tights are required, and they must both be PINK COLORED, black shoes or tights will not be permitted. Students must be in a leotard or a leotard dress for class, other clothing items will not be permitted. Any loose articles of clothing will not be permitted. Hair must be pulled back in a tight and sturdy bun to avoid distractions during class. White waist dance belts are required for class, and we do sell those in our studio for $5, cash only.
DESCRIPTION: This beginning/intermediate level class is designed to develop awareness of alignment, and ballet vocabulary and technique. Through the execution of barre work, center and across the floor exercises. Your child will have a clear understanding of body alignment, movement quality, carriage of upper body, and flexibility all in a fun and encouraging environment.
Intermediate Ballet Class: (Recommended Ages: 12-18 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Ballet shoes and tights are required, and they must both be PINK COLORED, black shoes or tights will not be permitted. Students are free to wear a leotard of their choice and the leotard can be accompanied by either dance “booty shorts” or a ballet skirt. Any loose articles of clothing will not be permitted. Hair must be pulled back in a tight and sturdy bun to avoid distractions during class. White waist dance belts are required for class, and we do sell those in our studio for $5, cash only.
DESCRIPTION: This intermediate/advanced level class will focus on classical ballet technique through a structured class progression. Barre work, center, and across the floor combinations are designed to better your technique, as well as performance quality and confidence. With quality and knowledgeable teaching, and an encouraging environment, this class will be perfect fit for those who aspire to improve their dancing!
Pointe/Pre-Pointe: (Recommended Ages: 12-18 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable form fitting dance attire (ballet clothes are not required for this class). Socks.
DESCRIPTION: (Teacher approval required for this class. If you are interested in either Pre-Pointe OR Pointe, please contact the studio prior to signing up, you MUST be enrolled in Intermediate Ballet to attend this class.)
This class is perfect for the ballerina who is wanting to take their Ballet technique to the next level. Pointe students require very strong ankles, body awareness, core stability, along with Intermediate/Advanced Ballet technique. This class will work on knowledge needed to be able to fully get up on pointe shoes, maintain proper positions throughout their whole body while on pointe. Pointe students will use the technique that is taught within their normal classes and push it further to be able to execute the same techniques on pointe. Our students get to experience what it’s like to not only dance in point shoes, but to gain confidence in their regular Ballet technique as well.
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LYRICAL CLASSES:
Beginning Lyrical Class: (Recommended Ages: 8-13 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable and form fitting clothing is required to allow optimal movement, while allowing the teacher to see the students body lines in order to make corrections on alignment. Please have hair back and out of face to avoid any distractions during class. “Turners” or half sole lyrical shoes are required to allow for better turns.
DESCRIPTION: This class is for our beginner movers. It incorporates technique from ballet, modern, and jazz, while tapping in to the emotional side of dance. The focus in this class is not solely on technique, but more about the expressiveness behind the movements. This class is great in helping young dancers improve their strength, flexibility, and musicality, while most importantly learning to express their emotions through movement.
Beginning/Intermediate Lyrical Class: (Recommended Ages: 8-13 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable and form fitting clothing is required to allow optimal movement, while allowing the teacher to see the students body lines in order to make corrections on alignment. Please have hair back and out of face to avoid any distractions during class. “Turners” or half sole lyrical shoes are required to allow for better turns.
DESCRIPTION: This class is for our beginning level dancers that have acquired the strength and coordination to slowly begin taking on introductory skills for the Intermediate level. It incorporates technique from ballet, modern, and jazz, while tapping in to the emotional side of dance. The focus in this class is not solely on technique, but more about the expressiveness behind the movements. This class is great in helping young dancers improve their strength, flexibility, and musicality, while most importantly learning to express their emotions through movement.
Intermediate Lyrical Class: (Recommended Ages: 12-18 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable and form fitting clothing is required to allow optimal movement, while allowing the teacher to see the students body lines in order to make corrections on alignment. Please have hair back and out of face to avoid any distractions during class. “Turners” or half sole lyrical shoes are required to allow for better turns.
DESCRIPTION: This class is geared towards our Intermediate dancers, but it is still a great learning environment for our Advanced dancers. It incorporates technique from ballet, modern, and jazz, while tapping in to the emotional side of dance. In this level of Lyrical Class, we begin incorporating more advanced movements, as well as some dance “tricks”. The focus in this class is not solely on technique, but more about the expressiveness behind the movements. This class is great in helping dancers improve their strength, flexibility, and musicality, while most importantly learning to express their emotions through movement and gaining more confidence to be themselves.
Intermediate/Advanced Lyrical Class: (Recommended Ages: 12-18 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable and form fitting clothing is required to allow optimal movement, while allowing the teacher to see the students body lines in order to make corrections on alignment. Please have hair back and out of face to avoid any distractions during class. “Turners” or half sole lyrical shoes are required to allow for better turns.
DESCRIPTION: This class is geared towards our more technically advanced dancers. This class incorporates elements from both styles of Lyrical dance and Jazz dance. Students will learn more dynamic choreography, build even more strength in their bodies/movements, incorporate dance “tricks” within the choreography, as well as exploring the expressiveness behind the movements. This class is great in helping dancers improve their strength, flexibility, and musicality, while most importantly learning to express their emotions through movement and gaining more confidence to be themselves.
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MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ CLASSES:
Beginning Musical Theatre Jazz Class: (Recommended Ages: 8-13 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable and form fitting clothing is required to allow optimal movement, while allowing the teacher to see the students body lines in order to make corrections on alignment. Please have hair back and out of face to avoid any distractions during class. TAN COLORED Jazz Shoes OR “Turners” are required.
DESCRIPTION: This class is for our beginner dancers wanting to add a little more acting in to their performing. In this class, students will learn classic jazz dance technique, broadway choreography, and acting exercises such as, improvisation, monologues, and vocalization. Students will learn skills needed for Broadway performing from Mrs. Amanda, whom has danced and worked with Tony Award winning Broadway producers!
Intermediate Musical Theatre Jazz Class: (Recommended Ages: 12-18 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable and form fitting clothing is recommended to allow optimal movement, while allowing the teacher to see the students body lines in order to make corrections on alignment. Please have hair back and out of face to avoid any distractions during class. TAN COLORED Character Shoes are required for this level.
DESCRIPTION: This class is for our intermediate level dancers wanting to add a little more acting in to their performing! In this class, students will improve on classic jazz dance technique, broadway choreography, and acting exercises such as, improvisation, monologues, and vocalization. Students will learn skills needed for broadway performing from Mrs. Amanda, whom has danced and worked with Tony Award winning broadway producers!
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HIP HOP CLASSES:
Intro to Hip Hop Class: (Recommended Ages: 5-8 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable dance attire that allows optimal movement. Skirts or dresses are not permitted. Sneakers are required. Please have hair pulled back and out of face.
DESCRIPTION: In this class, students will learn the basics of hip hop dance by understanding how to move with the beat of music through choreographed movements. They will be introduced to the performing side of dance, to better help improve their confidence and skills. Most importantly, they will have the best time moving and dancing to fun upbeat music!
Beginning Hip Hop Class: (Recommended Ages: 8-13 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable dance attire that allows optimal movement. Skirts or dresses are not permitted. Sneakers are required. Please have hair pulled back and out of face.
DESCRIPTION: In this class students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop dance and the basics of breakdancing to incorporate in to choreographed movements, as well as freestyle battling. This class will inspire creative expression and get your body moving to fun beats!
Beginning/Intermediate Hip Hop Class: (Recommended Ages: 8-13 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable dance attire that allows optimal movement. Skirts or dresses are not permitted. Sneakers are required. Please have hair pulled back and out of face.
DESCRIPTION: This class is for our beginning level dancers that have acquired the strength and coordination to slowly begin taking on introductory skills for the Intermediate level. In this class students will learn fundamentals of hip hop dance and the basics of breakdancing to incorporate in to choreographed movements, as well as freestyle battling. This class will inspire creative expression and get your body moving to fun beats!
Intermediate Hip Hop/Breaking Class: (Recommended Ages: 12-18 years old)
REQUIRED ATTIRE: Comfortable dance attire that allows optimal movement. Skirts or dresses are not permitted. Sneakers are required. Please have hair pulled back and out of face.
DESCRIPTION: In this class students will be improving on the fundamentals of hip hop dance while integrating more advanced movements to incorporate into choreographed movements, as well as freestyle battling. Students will also be learning and improving on foundational breakdance movements such as the top rock, floor work, freezes, and power moves, as well as advancing to more intricate movements throughout the session. Students will learn to execute these foundational movements through beats and rhythms from Funk, Soul, & Hip Hop music. Breaking not only improves musicality and movement, but will also help with strengthening, endurance, and flexibility
