Dance Classes for 2012-2013
Please see below for a schedule of our dance classes for the 2012-2013 dance year. Our classes begin on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
The $40 registration fee must be paid in order to secure a spot in the class. If paid by July 1, 2012, the registration fee is only $30.
Some of the dance classes required for the Dancers Unite Competition Company are not listed below, as one must be selected to take these dance classes. For more information on how to be selected, please see our Dance Company Audition Page.
2 Year Olds - 5 Year Olds
Ballet/Tap/Tumbling/Creative Movement
Dancers Unite has combination classes for young children with a mix of ballet, tap, creative movement and tumbling. Dancers Unite takes great pride in our preschool dance curriculum, which focuses on teaching the little ones proper technique and terminology in a positive atmosphere. As the children are young, we strive to create the right balance of serious learning and fun. We also work to challenge the children’s minds with creative movement activities.
Class size is limited to at least 1 teacher to every 5 students so that each student gets individual attention. The classes for two year olds are 45 minutes. The classes for three year olds, four year olds and five year olds are one hour each and more advanced steps will be covered.
To get an idea of what our preschool dance classes are like, please check out our 2 to 5 Year Old Dance Class video.
2 year olds:
Friday 10:15-11:00 AM
Saturday 12:30-1:15 PM (class is with 3 year olds)
3 year olds:
Thursday 5:00-6:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Saturday 12:30-1:15 PM (class is with 2 year olds)
4 & 5 year olds:
Monday 3:00-4:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM
2 year olds and 3 year olds new to dance classes can also take our Introduction to Dance class.
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6 Years - 10 Years
Ballet Technique
A graceful classical dance form, ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. Correct body alignment and placement is emphasized. This class is purely a technique class, so there is no routine in the annual recital. (Ballet is also offered as part of our combination ballet/tap/jazz class for 6-7 year olds and 8-10 year olds, which includes a ballet routine in the annual recital.)
Ballet Technique (8-10 year olds):
Friday 5:00-5:45 PM
Ballet/Tap/Jazz
Ballet is a graceful classical dance form and is the foundation of all dance styles. Tap is a dance style in which rhythms are sounded out by the dancer’s shoes. Jazz dance can be seen on Broadway in musicals like Chicago or on shows like So You Think You Can Dance. In this combination class, students will learn fundamental ballet, jazz and tap steps.
To get an idea of what our 6 - 7 year old Ballet/Tap/Jazz classes are like, please check out our 5 to 7 Year Old Ballet Tap Jazz Dance Class video.
Ballet/Tap/Jazz (6-7 year olds):
Monday 4:00–5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00-10:00 AM
Ballet/Tap/Jazz (8-10 year olds):
Tuesday 3:45-5:00 PM
Hip Hop
Over the last thirty years hip hop has gained momentum and popularity. This dancing can now be seen in many popular music videos. In this dance class students will learn fun and exciting hip hop moves. Some fundamental jazz steps will also be included.
To get an idea of what our Kindergarten - 1st grade Hip Hop classes are like, please check out our 5 to 7 Year Old Hip Hop Dance Class video.
(For 6-7 year olds, hip hop is offered as part of our Hip Hop/Cheerdance class. We also have Boys Only Hip Hop Classes.)
Hip Hop (8-10 year olds):
Wednesday 4:30-5:00 PM
Hip Hop/Cheerdance
Over the last thirty years hip hop has gained momentum and popularity. This dancing can now be seen in many popular music videos. In this combination class students will learn fun and exciting hip hop moves. In cheerdance students will work on sharp and precise dance moves, as well as work on fundamental cheerleading moves like toe touches and herkies. Students will perform 2 routines in the yearly recital, 1 cheerdance routine & 1 hip hop routine.
Hip Hop/Cheerdance (6-7 year olds):
Friday 5:00-5:45 PM
Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern
As seen on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancers Unite’s lyrical/contemporary/modern class incorporates jazz, ballet and modern techniques. Classes will incorporate warming up, across the floor work and learning choreography which emphasize musicality and telling a story.
Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern (8-10 year olds):
Thursday 4:15-5:00 PM
Musical Theater
Learn the type of dance choreography seen in Broadway shows! This is great for anyone who has dreamed of dancing in a Broadway musical.
To get an idea of what our 8-10 year old Musical Theater classes are like, please check out our 9 to 12 Year Old Musical Theater Dance Class video.
Musical Theater (8-10 year olds):
Wednesday 5:00-5:30 PM
Tumbling
In tumbling class, students work on a number of tumbling moves (such as cartwheels, headstands, handstands, backbends, etc). A great way to build flexibility & strength while learning floor gymnastics skills! All tumbling takes place on a mat.
To get an idea of what our tumbling classes are like, please check out our Tumbling Class video.
Tumbling (6-10 year olds, beginner/intermediate):
Saturday 10:00-10:45 AM
Tumbling (6-10 year olds, intermediate/advanced):
Thursday 5:15-6:00 PM
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Teens
Ballet
A graceful classical dance form, ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. Correct body alignment and placement is emphasized. Dancers Unite’s ballet classes for teens are split up by level.
Ballet (beginner):
Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Ballet (intermediate/advanced):
Tuesday 8:00-9:00 PM
Ballet Technique
A graceful classical dance form, ballet is the foundation of all dance styles. Correct body alignment and placement is emphasized. This class is purely a technique class, so there is no routine in the annual recital. (A beginner ballet class and an intermediate/advanced ballet class are also offered for teens, both of which include a ballet routine in the annual recital.)
Ballet Technique:
Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM
Hip Hop
Over the last thirty years this fun and energetic style of dance has gained momentum and popularity. This dancing can now be seen in many popular music videos. In hip hop class, students learn age appropriate hip hop moves and techniques to age appropriate music.
To get an idea of what our teen hip hop classes are like, please check out our Teen Hip Hop Class Video.
Hip Hop:
Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM
Jazz
Jazz dance can be seen everywhere from television (like So You Think You Can Dance) to musicals (like Chicago). At Dancers Unite, our jazz classes include exciting jumps, leaps, and turns; working on technique, control, and flexibility; and learning jazz choreography.
Jazz:
Monday 7:15-8:15 PM
Jumps, Leaps, & Turns
In this class, students will focus on learning techniques to help improve their jumps, leaps, and turns. Students will also be introduced to a variety of different jumps, leaps, and turns. Since this class focuses solely on jumps, leaps, and turns, there is no recital dance in the annual recital. This is a great class to take for students also taking jazz or lyrical, students interested in auditioning for the Dancers Unite Competition Company, or students interested in auditioning for their high school dance team.
Jumps, Leaps, & Turns:
Tuesday 6:00-7:00 PM
Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern
As seen on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancers Unite’s lyrical/contemporary/modern class incorporates jazz, ballet and modern techniques. Classes will incorporate warming up, across the floor work and learning choreography which emphasize musicality and telling a story.
To get an idea of what our teen lyrical/contemporary/modern dance classes are like, please check out our Teen Lyrical Dance Video.
Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern (beginner/intermediate):
Monday 6:15-7:15 PM
Tap
Rhythms are sounded out in tap by the dancer’s shoes. Dancers Unite teaches different styles of tap, from Rhythm Style Tap (like what you would see in Bring In 'da Noise, Bring In 'da Funk) & Broadway Style Tap (like what you would see in 42nd Street).
To get an idea of what our teen tap classes are like, please check out our Teen Tap Class Video.
Tap (beginner):
Tuesday 8:00-8:45 PM
Tap (intermediate/advanced):
Wednesday 7:30-8:30 PM
Tumbling
In tumbling class, students work on basic to advanced tumbling moves (such as roundoffs, back walkovers, back handsprings, etc). A great way to build flexibility & strength while learning floor gymnastics skills! All tumbling takes place on a mat.
To get an idea of what our tumbling classes are like, please check out our Tumbling Class video.
Tumbling (beginner):
Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM
Tumbling (intermediate/advanced):
Monday 6:15-7:15 PM
Pointe
Pointe is ballet dancing performed on the tips of the dancer’s toes. All students wishing to take pointe must have teacher approval. For more information on our ballet program, please check out our ballet/pointe page.
Thursday 8:00-8:45 PM (ballet required)*
*Students cannot register online for pointe, as it requires teacher approval. If interested, please contact the studio at info@dancersunite.net or 704-846-2985.
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Boys Only
Boys Only Hip Hop
Over the last thirty years this fun and energetic style of dance has gained momentum and popularity. This dancing can now be seen in many popular music videos. In this class, male students can learn hip hop moves and techniques.
Elementary School Age:
Tuesday 5:15-6:00 PM
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*If you are interested in taking dance classes but cannot make a class/time listed, please send us an email at info@dancersunite.net to let us know. If there is enough interest and space/time availability, we may be able to open additional classes.*
For more information about our competitive classes, please see our Charlotte Dance Competition Company page.
For more information on our Latin and belly dance classes, please see our adult dance classes page. To register for our 2012-2013 |
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