Sterling Academy of Dance Blog!
Break Dancing 101:
Break-dance, breaking, b-boying is a street dance style that evolved as
part of the hip hop movement among African American and Puerto Rican
youths in Manhattan and the South Bronx of New York City during the early
1970s. It is normally danced to electro or hip hop music, often remixed to
prolong the breaks, and is a well-known hip hop dance style. Break-dancing
involves the dance elements of toprock, downrock, freezes, and power
moves. Break-dancing culture is a discipline somewhere between those of
dancers and athletes.
Dance Fitness:
The dance fitness program will be utilizing all genres of dance as a
foundation to build strength, coordination, and posture to promote fitness
and overall health. The genre of dance will rotate on a weekly basis, from
Ballet to Jazz, Hip-Hop to Latin, Modern to Lyrical.
Lyrical:
Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. It uses
motion to interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical dancer's
movements attempt to show the meaning of the music.
Theater Jazz:
Original style of "Broadway" jazz, emphasizes the importance of stage
performance as well as technique. This is a great class for any student
interested in participating in various forms of theatre.
Modern:
Modern dance focuses on creative self-expression rather than on technical
virtuosity. It is a more relaxed, free style of dance in which
choreographers use emotions and moods to design their own steps, in
contrast to ballet's structured code of steps. It has a deliberate use of
gravity, whereas ballet strives to be light and airy.
Contemporary:
Contemporary dance draws on modern dance techniques as well as newer
philosophies of movement that depart from classical dance techniques by
altogether omitting structured form and movement. It usually includes lots
of ground contact and most performers perform with bare feet.
Mom and Me Creative Movement - Ages 2.5 - 3 yrs.
Dedicated to our youngest students, these classes stress coordination, large motor skill development, musical awareness, spatial awareness, and listening skills. Props, hoops, musical instruments, along with age appropriate activity resources and special music, help engage the students' attention and imagination. This program has been specifically designed to develop the appropriate skill of the tiny young dancer. A parent or adult is required to assist the child through the class.
Ballet
Classical ballet is the foundation of all dance forms. The combination of disciplined movement and mental coordination develops poise, musicality, grace, and self confidence. Technique is taught at the barre and then placed into combinations on the dance floor. Ballet is necessary for the technical development of a dancer.
Jazz - Ages 6 and up
Jazz is based on fundamental technique of ballet, modern, and African dance. It is a free style of dance that concentrates on body style, turns, and leaps through the utilization of various dance combinations. Various styles of Jazz have evolved such as lyrical, theatrical, hip hop, and all are included in this class to produce well-rounded dancers.
Tap - Ages 6 and up
Dancers develop a sense of rhythm, timing, and musical phrasing through tap dancing. This form of dance emphasizes speed, and clarity of sound, as well as training in combinations and dance routines. Traditional and contemporary tap styles are taught with a focus on total body movement.
Hip Hop - Ages 6 through Adult
High-energy, fast moving feel good class that teaches the hottest dance moves of today through the technique of Jazz. Instructors will teach you step by step combinations as seen on some of the most popular music videos. If you have ever dreamed of starring in a dance video, this is the class for you. No prior dance education is required.
Irish Step
Traditional Irish Step classes combining artistry, grace, and physical ability. Irish Step dates back to the 400's, and has recently been made more popular
with "Riverdance".
Beginner and Pre-School Combination Classes - Ages 4 and 5
These classes are split up between formal dance instruction, and time in the gymnastics training gym learning tumbling skills on the trampolines,
tumble trak, pits, and floor exercise.
* Please be advised that each dance discipline has a specified dress code.
2011 Tuition Rates per 8 week session (if paid by the first class of each session, deduct $5.00)
3/4 hour ................. $108.00
1 hour .................... $116.00
1.5 hours ............... $150.00
2 hours ...................$197.00
