Dance Classes for 2010-2011
Classes will begin Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
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2-5 year olds
Ballet/Tap/Tumbling/Creative Movement
In this class, basic ballet and tap steps will be learned. Students will work on their motor skills in tumbling and learn basic tumbling steps on mats. Students’ minds will be challenged in our creative movement section. The class for two to three year olds is 45 minutes. The class for four to five year olds is one hour and more advanced steps will be covered.
2-3 year olds:
Monday 2:30-3:15 PM
Thursday 5:00-5:45 PM
Friday 10:30-11:15 AM
Saturday 9:15-10:00 AM
4-5 year olds:
Monday 1:30-2:30 PM
Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM
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6-7 year olds
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.
Tuesday 2:15-3:15 PM
Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM
Cheerdance/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 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.
Tuesday 3:15-4:00 PM
Friday 5:15-6:00 PM
Saturday 11:00-11:45 AM
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.
Friday 4:30-5:15 PM
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8 year olds & up
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 are split up by age and level. Please contact the studio if you need assistance in choosing a ballet class.
Ballet II (ages 8-11, beginner):
Monday 3:15-4:00 PM
Ballet III (ages 11-17, beginner)
Tuesday 3:30-4:30 PM
Ballet IV (ages 8-11, intermediate/advanced)
Monday 6:30-7:30 PM
Ballet V (ages 11-17, intermediate/advanced)
Thursday 6:15-7:15 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.
8-10 year olds:
Thursday 5:30-7:00 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.
8-10 year olds:
Monday 6:00-6:30 PM
11-17 year olds:
Tuesday 7:00-7:45 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.
8-10 year olds:
Monday 5:30-6:00 PM
11-17 year olds:
Monday 4:30-5:30 PM
Lyrical/Contemporary
As seen on So You Think You Can Dance, Dancers Unite’s lyrical/contemporary 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.
11-17 year olds:
Wednesday 4:15-5:15 PM
Musical Theater
Learn the type of choreography seen in Broadway shows! This is great for anyone who has dreamed of dancing in a Broadway musical.
8-17 year olds:
Tuesday 5:00-5:30 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).
8-10 year olds:
Tuesday 4:30-5:00 PM
11-17 year olds:
Friday 4:30-5:15 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.
8-9 year olds:
Friday 4:30-5:15 PM
10-17 year olds:
Friday 3:30-4:30 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 7:15-8:15 PM*
*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 5:30-6:00 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 dance competition page.
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