Jazz Dance
Students will work on dance conditioning, learn classic jazz moves and combinations, develop rhythmic coordination, and learn choreography from a variety of Jazz Dance styles. On occasion students are given the opportunity to contribute to the creation of choreography and learn to improvise with originality.
Dress Code: Black jazz pants, choice of leotard/camisole/tank top, black or tan jazz shoes.
Tap Dance
Students learn to use their feet to create tapping rhythms. Basic tap technique is developed along with choreography to reinforce the steps and add flair to the show style. Dancers will have opportunities to create and share their own combinations as the class progresses.
Dress Code: Tights or black jazz pants, choice of leotard/camisole/tank top, black tap shoes
Tap/Jazz
Learn the basics of both Tap and Jazz techniques. A great class for boys and girls who love acting and would like to prepare for Musical Theatre without the commitment of multiple classes.
Dress Code: Same as Jazz and Tap Class, with the relaxed option of wearing t-shirts and sweats or warm-up pants.
Intro to Ballet/Tap
Structured basic Ballet class with barre, center and traveling moves, followed by basic tap technique.
Dress Code: Pink or Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Slippers, Black Tap Shoes.
Isadorables
Students will learn to move like waves, wind and fire. They will dance like fairies, fawns and other beautiful creatures. This class will provide a foundation to the Duncan Technique, and will include barre, floor work and traveling moves.
Dress Code: Silk Tunic (provided) over leotard. Footless tights are optional.
Duncan Technique
From soft and lyrical to wild and fierce, the technique trains the body to work with natural alignment, and move with passion, grace and strength. While the choreography resembles a lyrical style of contemporary ballet, it was developed 100 years ago by Isadora Duncan. She dramatically influenced classical ballet, and began the modern dance movement. Class includes barre, floor work, center work, traveling moves and choreography.
Dress Code: Silk Tunic (provided) over leotard. Footless tights are optional.
Youth Company
Intermediate to Advanced Dancers are invited to audition for the Youth Company. Serious dedication required. Dancers will learn choreography in Contemporary, Modern and Jazz styles and perform alongside professional dancers and in their own outreach programs. Dancers must be enrolled in additional dance technique class through Studio Gold Dance OR any other quality dance program.
*Auditions on Mondays, August 18 and 25, 3:00-4:15 (get Company information, demonstrate a one to three minute dance), and on Monday, September 22, 3:15-4:15 (group class audition). Register by phone or e-mail in advance.