Ballet Levels A - J

Enrollment:

Course has prerequisites

Class Time:

1 - 3 Hours

Description:

Students will learn classical ballet techniques and terminology. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations. The ballet curriculum is based on a combination of the French, Vagonova and Cecchetti methods as students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

Pointe H - J

Enrollment:

Instructor placement is required for this class.

Class Time:

Included in Ballet Levels H - J

Description:

Pointe Class is included as part of ballet classes H - J. Students can take the class on flat or in point shoes at the instructors discrection. Pointe class is designed for intermediate to advanced students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles.

Lyrical Levels C - J

Enrollment:

Course has prerequisites

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

Lyrical class is designed for intermediate to advanced students with previous training in ballet. Students will explore partnering and weight sharing exercises combined with basic techniques and skills from ballet, jazz and modern. It emphasizes interpretation of music lyrics while telling a story with movement that can be fluid or abstract. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Students must take this class in conjunction with ballet.

Jazz/Pom 1 - 2

Enrollment:

Course has prerequisites
7 to 10 years old

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

Jazz/Pom is a combination class that focuses on sharp cheer motions in combination with traditional jazz moves. This class focuses on students learning technical jazz moves such as kicks, turns and leaps while using pom poms for added visual effects. This class is great for students who are thinking about trying out for a middle school or high school dance team in the future. As students progress through each level, the curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate while building on previously learned techniques.

Beginning Jazz

Enrollment:

Course has prerequisites

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

This class is designed for students who have had no previous jazz dance experience. Students will learn the necessary skills to help them progress through to higher levels of classes. Class will focus on learning proper jazz technique and terminology through basic dance movements.

Pre-teen Jazz

Ages:

9 to 12 years old

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

This class is designed for beginer to intermediate students. Class will focus on learning proper jazz technique and terminology, while challenging students to explore different styles of jazz dance.

Teen Jazz

Ages:

12 to 18 years old

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

This class is designed for intermediate students and builds on skills learned in pre-teen jazz. Class cirriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movements and includes warm-up, stretching, conditioning, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations.

Jazz Levels 1-10

Enrollment:

Course has prerequisites

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions, and combinations. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

Beginning Tap

Enrollment:

Course has prerequisites

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

In this class students are introduced to the basic elements of tap dance technique and terminology. Emphasis is placed on the importance of rhythm and clear sounds. Students will learn a variety of exercises and combinations to help them progress through to higher levels.

Tap Levels 1-10

Enrollment:

Course has prerequisites

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds, and having fun. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

Rhythm Force — NEW THIS YEAR!

Ages:

7 and Up

Class Time:

1 - 1½ hours

Description:

New to CDA, Rhythm Force is a concept class fusing an eclectic system of martial arts with traditional notions of dance and rhythm. Elements of this pairing come together to enhance both strength, flexibility, and grace. This new concept of incorporating a total curiculm of motivational martial arts to music will enable students to learn an ancient art form which instills confidence, concentration, discipline, and strength in a whole new way. Music choices in this dance - martial arts fusion class range from classical to hip-hop. CDA welcomes Mr. Ibby Abdalla (Mr. A) a world martial arts champion and accomplished martial arts instructor to the CDA family.

Hip Hop Levels 1-5

Enrollment:

Course has prerequisites

Class Time:

1 Hour

Description:

Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.