ballet
tutu ballet
ages 3-4.5
This class is designed for our younger students to learn basic ballet terminology, elementary coordination skills, and a respect for the discipline of the art of ballet.
ballet one
ages 5-8
This class introduces the elementary exercises of ballet technique for mastering the placement of the body, the legs, the arms, and the head. In addition, students will continue to develop elementary skills in the coordination of steps and a respect for the discipline of the art of ballet.
ballet one INT
ages 6-10
This class will follow the ballet one syllabus, but at a more detailed level.
ballet one ADV
ages 6-10
This class will follow the ballet one syllabus, but at a more detailed level.
ballet 2
ages 7-12
prerequisite: dancers with little to no formal training
Building on the previous year's skills, the subtleties of the classical training will begin to be addressed. Awareness of correct line will become part of the measure of progress. Coordination between the arms and legs is emphasized and the positioning of the upper body.
ballet 2 INT
ages 7-12
prerequisite: dancers with 2-3 years of formal training and permission of instructor
This class will follow the ballet 2 syllabus but at a more detailed level.
ballet 2 ADV*
ages 8-12
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
This class will follow the ballet 2 syllabus but at a more detailed level.
*This is a twice per week class-both days are required for enrollment
ballet III*
ages 9-14
prerequisite: Ballet 2, ballet 2 ADV and permission of instructor
In this class, students begin to understand the inter relatedness of barre and center while continuing to work on basic alignment. The vocabulary will become more extensive, and the importance of transitioning between positions and strengthening stability will be stressed.
*This is a twice per week class-both days are required for enrollment
ballet III ADV*
ages 9-15
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
This class will follow the ballet III syllabus but on a more detailed level.
*This is a twice per week class-both days are required for enrollment
ballet four ADV*
ages 12-18
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
In this level, classical placement should be established as the arms and head begin to respond in a natural way. The students will begin to master beats, various turns, more complicated adagio work, developing elevation in big jumps, and acquiring more graceful movement qualities.
*This is a twice per week class-both days are required for enrollment
ePIC ballet*
ages 13 & up
pre-requisite: 7+ years of formal ballet technique training and permission of instructor ONLY.
In this level, the execution of the fundamental movements learned in previous levels are carried through with finishing touches.
*This is a twice per week class-both days are required for enrollment
tEEN ballet
ages 13 & up
prerequisite: ages 13+
This class is designed for recreational students in their teenage years, 8th grade & up. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of ballet for later mastering the placement of the body, legs, arms, and head. They will develop correct body posture and alignment, gain an understanding of specific ballet terminology, improve flexibility, as well as learning the respect and discipline required for classical ballet.
pre-pointe
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
In this class, students will begin training their legs and feet for pointe work through a combination of ballet technique and physical therapy type exercises. We will work on strengthening the legs, feet, ankles, backs and abdominals, all needed for the intensity of pointe work. Students are required to have a TheraBand and a tennis ball for this class, as well as participate in at least two ballet classes a week. Students will go en pointe only with the permission of their teacher.
pointe one
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY (and evaluation by physical therapist)
Basic elements of pointe work are introduced in this class. Emphasis will be barre work to develop a strong technique in pointe work and continuing to work on placement and ballet technique.
pointe 2
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY (and evaluation by physical therapist)
Basic elements of pointe work are introduced in this class. Emphasis will be barre work to develop a strong technique in pointe work and continuing to work on placement and ballet technique.
pointe 3
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
This class continues to develop strength in pointe work while refining the technique. Continuing to strengthen ballet technique en pointe; the class will consist of barre work and center exercises focusing on the control and transitions to and from pointe.
variations
prerequisite: currently in level four ADV and higher
This class is offered to Ballet four ADV, Ballet 5 and ePIC dancers. In this class, students will learn Classical Ballet Variations, also known as solo dances, from ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, Swan Lake, and Paquita. This class has students perfect their ballet technique while improving their ability to pick up classical ballet choreography. Offered in Summer sessions only.
*indicates 2 day/week class
jazz
Jazz is a high-energy class that allows dancers to explore their own style through the athleticism of dance. Each class will begin with an energetic warm-up that involves stretch and strengthening followed by combinations of jumps, leaps, and turns across the floor. Emphasis will be on proper alignment and technique while promoting and encouraging individual style and expression. CDC's jazz classes EXPLODE with energy!
tutu jazz
ages 3-4.5
This class is designed for our younger students to learn basic jazz terminology, elementary coordination skills, and rhythmic patterns all while shakin' their groove thang!
jazz one
ages 5-8
In this class, students will begin to explore the basic fundamentals of Jazz. Basic technique, proper body alignment, rhythm, balance and coordination will all be introduced while encouraging each dancer's individual style. Class is set to upbeat, age-appropriate music and explodes with FUN!
jazz one INT
ages 6-9
jazz one ADV
ages 7-10
prerequisite: Ages 7+, permission of instructor and/or completion of jazz one
jazz 2
ages 8-12
In this class, students will continue to explore the basic fundamentals of Jazz. Basic technique, proper body alignment, rhythm, balance and coordination will all be emphasized while encouraging each dancer's individual style.
jazz 2 INT
jazz 2 ADV
ages 8-12
prerequisite: permission of instructor
In this class, students will continue to explore the fundamentals of Jazz. Basic technique, proper body alignment, rhythm, balance and coordination will all be emphasized while encouraging each dancer's individual style. Ballet class is required.
jazz technique III ADV
prerequisite: Permission of instructor ONLY
In this class, focus will be strongly on proper alignment and basic technique, while continuing to build on the previous year's skills. Combinations will become more complex, and emphasis will be placed on building strength and flexibility. Ballet class is required.
jazz technique four
prerequisite: Jazz III and permission of instructor
Students will continue to improve technique, flexibility, core strength, and certain skills. Proper alignment and execution of skills learned should be mastered. Across the floor and center combinations will become more detailed and complex as we incorporate a more difficult combinations of skills. Students will be introduced to a new variety of styles during across the floor and center combinations. Ballet class is required.
jazz technique four ADV
By teacher permission only. No exceptions.
Students will continue to improve technique, flexibility, core strength, and certain skills. Proper alignment and execution of skills learned should be mastered. Across the floor and center combinations will become more detailed and complex as we incorporate a more difficult combinations of skills. Students will be introduced to a new variety of styles during across the floor and center combinations. Ballet class is required.
ePIC jazz technique
By teacher permission only. No exceptions.
This is the highest level that CDC has to offer in jazz. Classes will incorporate all the basics of technique combined with high-energy and stylized choreography that is current to the dance world. Across the floor and center combinations will become more detailed and complex as we incorporate more difficult combinations of skills. Students will be pushed to the next level in their abilities, while developing their own style. Ballet class is required.
tEEN Jazz
ages 13+
Basic technique, proper body alignment, rhythm, balance and coordination will all be emphasized while encouraging each dancer's individual style.
tap
tap one A
ages 4.5-7
This class, designed for our young beginner tappers, will work on elementary tap steps, coordination skills, and gain an increased awareness of musicality and rhythm.
tap one B
ages 5-8
Prerequisite: 1 to 2 years of formal training
This class, designed for our young tappers, will work on elementary tap steps, coordination skills, and gain an increased awareness of musicality and rhythm.
tap one ADV
ages 6-8
prerequisite: Tap one and permission of instructor
This class will follow the syllabus of Tap one at a more advanced level.
tap 2
ages 7-10
prerequisite: completion of beginning levels or permission of instructor
This class is designed to refine tap skills, while moving beyond the basics of tap. Students will put the fundamentals to work by learning new steps, rhythms, patterns, and combinations.
tap 2 ADV
ages 8-12
prerequisite: completion of Tap 2 or permission of instructor
This class will follow the syllabus of Tap 2 at a more advanced level.
tap III A
ages 9-18
This class is designed for recreational students ages 9 to 18. Focus will be on learning the fundamentals of tap and gaining a sense of musicality and rhythm.
tap III B
tap III ADV
prerequisite: completion of tap III and permission of instructor
This class will follow the tap III syllabus, but at a more advanced level.
Tap Four A & B
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
This class will emphasize the importance of technique and musicality. Students will learn to use their whole body when tap dancing: to loosen their ankles, work from their hips, incorporate and use their arms, engage their core, and feel the groove throughout their body and soul. A variety of genres and styles of music are used in class to highlight creative and distinct rhythms. Students learn to clap rhythms, sing rhythms, and count rhythms and will be challenged to think outside of the box.
ePIC tap
prerequisite: Permission of instructor ONLY
This class will emphasize the importance of technique and musicality. Students will learn to use their whole body when tap dancing: to loosen their ankles, work from their hips, incorporate and use their arms, engage their core, and feel the groove throughout their body and soul. A variety of genres and styles of music are used in class to highlight creative and distinct rhythms. Students learn to clap rhythms, sing rhythms, and count rhythms and will be challenged to think outside of the box.
Tap Technique & Improv one
prerequisite: for students enrolled in Tap 2/2 ADV
This class is designed to build upon your regular tap technique class by furthering technical skills, learning new "trick" steps, and to dive into tap improv skills.
Tap Technique & Improv 2
prerequisite: for students enrolled in tap four A & III ADV
This class is designed to build upon your regular tap technique class by furthering technical skills, learning new "trick" steps, and to dive into tap improv skills.
Tap Technique & Improv III
prerequisite: for students enrolled in tap four B & ePIC tap
This class is designed to build upon your regular tap technique class by furthering technical skills, learning new "trick" steps, and to dive into tap improv skills.
modern
modern one
prerequisite: at least 1 year of ballet training & over the age of 9.
In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Basic anatomy will be introduced as well as the study of the muscles and their movements to gain a higher kinesthetic awareness. Focus will be on connection to the ground (and moving from standing to floor or vice versa), shifting of weight, catch & release, sequencing the body so it moves as a whole, spacial awareness, and musicality. Ballet is required with this class.
modern 2
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
In this level, students will build on the previous years' vocabulary and skills, as they begin to put steps into a sequence, where transitioning through the movements and space will be stressed. Focus will be on through-line, counterbalance, and dynamics as well as a more intense look at the previous years' skills. At least two years in this level is required before moving to the next level. Ballet is required with this class.
modern III
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
In this level, students will have a more vigorous warm-up to develop the skills needed to perfect their technique, understand how it relates to their center work, and build muscular endurance. Concentrating on proper alignment, use of breath, quality of structural form, oppositional energy, moving through space, directional changes, speed and performance quality. Dancers will gain a strong awareness of how their anatomy and breath is connected to their movement. Focus will be on emotional connection to movement & performance qualities, clear understanding of breath, articulation of the legs, feet, & arms, and to master all previous years' skills. Ballet is required with this class.
modern four
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY. No exceptions.
In this level, students will begin to explore improvisation, contact improvisation, and somatic principles. They will work on more intricate choreography and perfect their transitioning skills. All previous years' skills should be ingrained in their muscle memory so they can discover their individual style and have a greater freedom of expression. Ballet is required with this class.
ePIC Modern
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY. No exceptions.
In this level, students will follow the syllabus of modern four at a more advanced level. Ballet is required with this class.
contemporary
contemporary one
ages 8-12
prerequisite: at least 2 years of Ballet training.
Contemporary is a form of dance that fuses modern, jazz, and ballet techniques and conveys the emotion of a song through the body's movements. In this class, students will focus on continuation of movement, connectivity to movement, emotional connection to movements and flexibility. This is a highly technical class and is not recommended to students who are in less than two classes per week. Ballet is required with this class.
contemporary 2
ages 8-12
prerequisite: at least 3 years of formal dance training and permission of instructor
In this class, students will continue to focus on continuation of movement, connectivity to movement, emotional connection to movements and flexibility. This is a highly technical class and is not recommended to students who are in less than two classes per week. Ballet is required with this class.
contemporary III
ages 9-13
prerequisite: at least 5 years of formal dance training & permission of instructor.
In this level, students will continue to focus on fluidity of movement, timing, and technique while exploring the underlying intention and meaning behind the movement and the music. This is a highly technical class and is not recommended to students who are in less than two classes per week.
Ballet is required with this class.
contemporary four
ages 12-18
prerequisite: permission of instructor. ONLY
In this level, students will be challenged to explore the underlying intention and meaning of movement while working on interpreting music and expressing emotions. This class is for mature dancers that are ready to find an open and honest connection to movement and incorporate this into their dancing. Ballet is required with this class.
ePIC contemporary
ages 14-18
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
In this level, students will be challenged to explore the underlying intention and meaning of movement while working on interpreting music and expressing emotions. This class is for mature dancers that are ready to find an open and honest connection to movement and incorporate this into their dancing. Ballet is required with this class.
hip hop
hip hop one
ages 5-8
In this class, students will learn various rhythmic steps set to an upbeat soundtrack of hip hop music designed for the young dancer. Focus will be on rhythm, musicality, floor work and FUN!
hip hop one ADV
ages 7-10 and permission of instructor
hip hop 2
ages 9-11
One of our most popular classes! This class is all about getting your groove on with a high energy warm-up that continues into a choreographed hip hop routine. Focus will be on increased musicality, performance, and fun!
hip hop 2 ADV
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY.
This level will follow the syllabus of Hip Hop 2 at a more advanced level.
hip hop III
ages 12-18
In this class, students will be challenged with a contemporary hip hop routine after a short warm-up. Choreography will be high energy and fast paced, and will focus on rhythm, hitting beats, agility, and showmanship.
hip hop four
prerequisite: Ages 13-18 and permission of instructor, must have previous hip hop experience
For the more advanced hip hop dancer! Same as hip hop III but with more focus on showmanship with harder, more intricate choreography.
ePIC hip hop
prerequisite: permission of instructor ONLY
Our top level of hip hop with harder, more intricate choreography and an intense focus on developing each dancer's personal style.
specialty classes
Beginning Conditioning
prerequisite: ages 8-13 and permission of instructor
A muscle conditioning class that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, core strength and stability. An intense workout for anyone who wants to develop long, lean muscles and increased flexibility. Focus is on correcting body alignment and personalizing each dancers' workout to his or her needs.
INT conditioning*
prerequisite: ages 10+ and enrolled in level III+ classes
A muscle conditioning class that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, core strength and stability. An intense workout for anyone who wants to develop long, lean muscles and increased flexibility. Focus is on correcting body alignment and personalizing each dancers' workout to his or her needs.
ADV conditioning*
prerequisite: ages 13+ and enrolled in level four+ classes
A muscle conditioning class that emphasizes breathing, flexibility, core strength and stability. An intense workout for anyone who wants to develop long, lean muscles and increased flexibility. Focus is on correcting body alignment and personalizing each dancers' workout to his or her needs.
musical theater one
ages 6-9
This is a mixed level class that introduces musical theater dance to young students. Emphasis will be on ballet and jazz techniques and will combine center work and basic dance combinations from musicals.
musical theater 2
ages 10-14
This is a mixed level class that introduces musical theater dance to students. Emphasis will be on ballet and jazz techniques and will combine center work and basic dance combinations from musicals.
barre
ages 12 to adult
Barre class is a fitness class used to sculpt and strengthen your muscles. This class consists of isometric interval training to target the muscles in your arms, thighs, seat, and abs. Barre class starts with a warmup that consists of free weights, planks, and push-ups. Students then continue on with thigh and seat work, at the barre, and finish with abdominal series. The class works you to the point of fatigue and uses stretches for relief. You will need a mat and free weights.
*indicates a 2-3 day/week class