Dance Styles
JazzCommencing with basic isolation movement, combinations, kicks, points, plie & releve, basic positions and development of flexibility, balance, co-ordination and control. Leading onto various jumps and leaps, turns (single and double pirouettes), more complex combinations increasing co-ordination and flexibility. Development of facial expression, eye focus and stage presence. |
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TapBasic preparation focusing on rhythm and timing with correct technique. Commencing with basic toe and heel beats, springs, step ball change and combinations. Leading onto more complex rhythms, timing and variations in speed, incorporating single and double time-steps, wings, grab-offs and turning steps. |
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Classical BalletDevelopment of basic balletic exercise for feet, legs, hands and arm extensions, both on the barre and in centre work. Leading onto skills requiring focus on co-ordination, strength and control in all five ballet positions. More complex combinations developing strength in preparation for pointe work and development of dance and performance quality. Cecchetti Ballet syllabus is taught to include barre work, centre floor to include adagio and allegro and progressions across the floor. Classical Ballet is the “backbone of a dancer” and is strongly recommended for all students to undertake to strengthen their dance technique. |
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ContemporaryThis is probably best described as “classical ballet with the rule book thrown out”. It has it’s own style and technique loosely based upon classical ballet technique. It’s basis is that the dancer’s movements are “into the ground” although trying to pigeonhole contemporary dance is virtually impossible. Contemporary dance encompasses many facets of movement, continually exploring and discovering new ways of moving with dynamic qualities to various choices of music. |
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Stretch & TechniqueIsolate, activate and condition deep muscles, establish core stability and mind-body connection, tone and elongate muscles, balance strength with flexibility. |
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