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Art and Passion Dance Academy's GenresTap- helps to develop rhythm and balance. Dancers will learn Al Gilbert's graded tap work along with different rhythmic combinations. The style of tap will depend on song choice and shoe style.
Jazz-combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolation of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. Emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Each level of jazz is a continuation of the previous level and increases in difficulty. Ballet - helps to instill a grace and proper placement in all forms of dance. Dancers will learn classical ballet steps and movements emphasizing proper form, placement, alignment, and terminology. Hip Hop- uses urban contemporary moves, often with high energy, isolation, and tricks. Students will learn the vocabulary as they manipulate their bodies in a freestyle of dance. Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern - a beautiful dance form that utilizes ballet, jazz, and modern styles to express music through dance. It is based on ballet movements set to more contemporary music. Dancers will learn proper form and alignment through our warm up exercises. Adult Classes-classes offered in various genres of dance from beginner to advanced. Musical Theater-In this class, we learn aspects of musical theater including singing, acting and dancing. Students in Musical Theater must also be enrolled in a dance technique class (ballet, tap, jazz or hip hop.) Mommy & Me- this is an introduction to movement class with the little ones and their moms. Up to age 2.5 yr old. Combination Classes-includes instruction in tap, jazz and ballet. Students in these classes will typically performs one dance in the recital. Special Needs- teaching rhythm, dance and movement to special needs populations. Praise- This free class uses a variety of Ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical movements to Christian music. Jumps & Turns technique- This one hour class is for experienced dancers only, ages 10 and up. This class will focus on building strength, endurance, and flexibility. It will also focus on learning and developing skills required for more advanced turn and leap sequences. .
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Classes Offered at A.P.D.A.Private/Solo half hour or 45 minutes
Duet half hour or 45 minutes Trio/Quad 45 minutes or 1 hour Combination Class (must have 5 students) 1 hour or 1.5 hours 2-3 year old Combination Class 30 minutes 4-5 year old Combination Class 45 minutes Adult Classes 30 min to 1 hour all genre's available. Competition TeamsPassion Clique: 13 years and up
Art Crew: 8-12 years old AP Squad: 4-7 years old Art & Passion Dance Academy’s mission is teaching students of all ages and abilities to improve their character emphasizing integrity, dedication, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment through the art and passion of dance. We believe that being involved in competitive dance encompasses all of these characteristics. It also develops positive self esteem, confidence, accountability, and leadership in dancers. In our program our goal is for our dancers to have the opportunity to perform for large crowds and compete against many other teams from all over the country. Art and Passion Dance Academy strives to always maintain a high standard of technique, choreography and age appropriate routines and costumes for our dancers. Our goal is not necessarily to take 1st place, but rather we encourage our dancers to do their best and improve from one competition to the next and most of all have fun. Our philosophy will make our teams and dancers stand out above the rest. |