Dance

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Rhythmic Foundations: Introduce rhythm, musicality, and the importance of listening to the beats.

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Studio Etiquette: Cultivate respect and understanding of class behaviors, from entering the dance space to appreciating peers.

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Ballet Beginnings: Learn primary ballet positions, such as the five positions of feet, pliés, and tendus.

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Jazz Jive: Dive into Jazz basics, exploring movements like jazz squares and basic jazz hands.

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Contemporary Concepts: Foster self-expression through introductory contemporary movements and free-flow dances.

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Storytelling through Dance: Combine ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles to narrate short stories, enabling emotional expression.

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Strengthen & Stretch: Prioritize weekly flexibility exercises and basic strength training tailored for young dancers.

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Group Dynamics: Engage in group dances to foster teamwork, coordination, and synchronization among peers.

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Performance Prep: Towards the end of the year, refine a dance number integrating all styles, preparing the cubs for a showcase.

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Year-End Showcase: Celebrate the year's learnings with a vibrant performance for family and friends, highlighting their journey in dance.

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Deepening Rhythmic Understanding: Enhance rhythmic skills, practicing to diverse musical genres, and understanding tempo variations.

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Advanced Studio Etiquette: Reinforce studio manners, focusing on attentiveness, patience during turns, and constructive feedback exchange.

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Ballet Elevation: Delve into more advanced ballet techniques, introducing barre exercises, basic pirouettes, and jetés.

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Jazz Grooves: Expand on Jazz fundamentals, teaching isolations, jazz walks, and introducing basic turns and leaps.

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Contemporary Exploration: Dive deeper into the world of contemporary dance, focusing on lyrical movements, floor work, and the art of improvisation.

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Dance Histories: Introduce brief histories of ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles, connecting dance movements to their cultural roots.

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Enhanced Flexibility & Core Strength: Incorporate more advanced stretching techniques and core-strengthening exercises vital for dance techniques.

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Dance Story Crafting: Encourage students to choreograph short sequences, allowing them to narrate stories or emotions through dance.

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Team Choreographies: Challenge them with group choreographies, emphasizing synchronization, spacing, and group dynamics.

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Broadway-Style Showcase Opportunity: Conclude the year with a grand performance gala.

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Exceptionally talented kids will get the opportunity to participate in a Broadway-like show, showcasing their growth and talent.

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Mastering Technical Foundations: Deepen proficiency in ballet, jazz, and contemporary, ensuring solid technique in skills like pirouettes, extensions, and leaps.

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Complex Choreographies: Introduce more intricate routines that demand higher synchronization, individual performance mastery, and strong memory recall.

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Ballet Progressions: Dive into intermediate ballet, including advanced barre routines, en pointe introduction (where applicable), and refined pirouettes.

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Jazz Dynamics: Focus on advanced jazz styles – funk, lyrical jazz, and more – emphasizing powerful leaps, complex turns, and improvisation.

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Contemporary Fusion: Blend contemporary with other styles, exploring emotional storytelling, fluid transitions, and challenging lifts.

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Dance Anatomy & Injury Prevention: Educate about body mechanics, highlighting the importance of proper alignment, muscle use, and safe dance practices.

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Character Development in Dance: Guide students to embody different characters and emotions, vital for storytelling in routines.

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Dance in Digital Age: Introduce basics of dance filming, editing, and showcasing, adjusting performances for on-camera dynamics.

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Character Development in Dance: Guide students to embody different characters and emotions, vital for storytelling in routines.

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Dance in Digital Age: Introduce basics of dance filming, editing, and showcasing, adjusting performances for on-camera dynamics.

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Performance Etiquette: Train students in stage presence, costume care, backstage manners, and handling performance anxieties.

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Broadway-Style Show Participation: Top-performing students will be groomed and selected for a prominent role in a Broadway-like dance show, showcasing their advanced abilities and commitment to the art form.

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Advanced Technical Precision: Intensive sessions on ballet, jazz, and contemporary techniques, focusing on achieving perfection and grace in every movement.

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Sophisticated Choreographies: Engage in challenging routines that require impeccable timing, strength, and discipline, integrating solo and group pieces.

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Ballet Excellence: Delve into advanced ballet concepts like adagio, allegro, and pas de deux. For eligible students, focus on pointe work, strength, and grace.

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Jazz Variations: Master sub-genres like Afro-jazz, Latin jazz, and pop jazz, adding diverse skills like quick footwork, isolations, and syncopated rhythms.

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Contemporary Artistry: Foster self-expression through movement, diving deep into nuances, floor work, and partnering techniques unique to contemporary dance.

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Dance History & Evolution: Explore the origins, evolution, and global influences of various dance styles, understanding their cultural and artistic significance.

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Professional Development: Workshops on building dance portfolios, understanding contracts, and networking effectively within the industry.

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Dance for Media: Lessons on how dance translates on screen – from music videos to films, understanding the nuances of performing for the camera.

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Performance Mastery: Rigorous training on crowd interaction, improvisation on stage, and handling unforeseen challenges during live performances.

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Broadway-Style Show Opportunity: As a culmination of their hard work, the crème de la crème of students will be chosen for starring roles in a Broadway-esque production, giving them a taste of professional dance showcases.