BATON TWIRLINGGroup classes ages five through adult. Beginner-level classes are 30-minutes long; Intermediate-level classes are 45-minutes long and meet weekly.
Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, poise and gracefulness, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Dance and tumbling skills are incorporated in these classes and students will learn a combination of dance-twirl movements and choreography. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams beginning as early as age six. |
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COMPETITIVE TWIRLINGStudents participate in weekly baton and dance classes with a range of opportunities and commitment levels. Experienced twirlers as young as six have the opportunity to join a Competition group. These groups continue with classes September - July and compete at the State, Regional, and National level. The highest Competitive Twirling level is the National Team. National Team members practice all year and compete at competitions across the US including the National Competition held annually at Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana.
Younger Competition groups are divided into levels based on age and twirling/dance ability: Tiny Tot Team: ages 5-8-years. Competes at State and Regionals. State Team 2: ages 9-14 years. Competes at State and Regionals. State Team 1: ages 13-18-years. Competes at State and Regionals. |
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BALLETThese classes meet weekly for 30-minutes (Intermediate/Advanced classes meet for 45 minutes to an hour). The student will learn elements of classical ballet and will combine this technique with both classical, lyrical, and modern choreography. The ballet class will teach the student total body discipline, balance, grace, movement, flexibility, and the ability to interpret a variety of musical styles.
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POMSClasses meet weekly for 30-minutes (Intermediate/Advanced classes meet for 45 minutes to an hour). Classes are available for all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The class incorporates stretching and flexibility skills, leaps, jumps, turns, and a variety of dance combinations.
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JAZZClasses meet weekly for 30-minutes (Intermediate/Advanced classes meet for 45 minutes to an hour). Classes are available for all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The class incorporates stretching and flexibility skills, leaps, jumps, turns, and a variety of dance combinations. Choreography styles include classical jazz, Broadway, street jazz, and contemporary.
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COMPETITIVE DANCEOur advanced jazz and ballet students are our highest level dancers. It is and has always been our policy that those taking intermediate or advanced jazz take ballet as well to further enhance their dance skills. They must have prior experience in dance and are selected by recommendation or on a tryout basis. Once selected, placement for the advanced classes depends on age, ability, and experience.
The ballet class focuses on proper technique for all dance moves, as ballet is the basis for all forms of dance. We also stress flexibility and balance. Students learn ballet turns, leaps, jumps, balance moves, and a variety of combinations as well as a lyrical ballet routine which will be performed at the recital. Ballet gives the students the opportunity to further advance all their dance skills. The progression rate is much higher in our students who take advanced jazz and ballet. |
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TUMBLINGGroup classes ages five and up. Classes are 45-minutes and meet once per week. Tumbling classes include proper and safe warm-ups, all levels and degrees of tumbling skills, dance movements, and dance/acro combinations.
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MODELINGBeginner and Advanced modeling classes are taught as a 6-week session for 45-minutes per class. Students learn runway and pageant modeling with an emphasis on posture, posing, walking, pivots, turns, poise, and self-improvement.
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