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Rising Stars
The Academy
AcroDance
Rising Stars Program
for dancers age 2-7
"Rising Stars" is a special program designed specifically for young dancers Age 2 to 7. Five levels of combination classes plus supplemental styles provide each child with an understanding of the basic dance skills they will need to "graduate" into the Academy. Class focus is on creativity, movement, motor skills, rhythm and musicality- as well as social skills.
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This class provides a basic introduction to ballet and creative movement. A 45 minute class designed to introduce music and movement, develop listening skills and gain comfort with a classroom setting. We request all caregivers remain in the lobby during the duration of the class. Dancers should be 2 by December 1st.
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This class provides a basic introduction into tap and ballet. A portion of an hour-long class is also devoted to "song & dance" as well as structural strengthening exercises. First year pre-school, students should be 3 by December 1st.
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A follow-up to Combo 1, all dance styles remain the same, but feature a more challenging syllabus. Second year Pre-K, students should be 4 by December 1st.
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In addition to tap and ballet, this class provides a first look into jazz. The class remains an hour, but still provides a solid foundation for all three styles of dance. Kindergarten level, students should be 5 be December 1st.
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A one hour class devoted solely to Tap/Jazz, featuring more advanced class work. This class can be supplemented with Rising Stars Ballet/Lyrical, Rising Stars Hip Hop and/or Rising Stars Acro. Students should be 6 by December 1st.
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A one hour class with instruction in Tap and Jazz. This class is in preparation for "graduating" into Academy level classes. Students will participate in 2 recital routines, with the purchase of a single 2-in-1 recital costume! This class can be supplemented with Rising Stars Ballet/Lyrical, Rising Stars Hip Hop and/or Rising Stars Acro. Students should be 7 by December 1st.
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A 45 minute intro to hip hop. Instruction is focused on musicality, retention of steps, body isolations and FUN! Ages 4-5. This class can be supplemented by Combo 2, Combo 3 and/or Tiny Stars AcroDance.
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A 45 minute Acro class, class focusing on gymnastics floor skills and flexibility. Ages 4-5. These classes do not need to be taken in combination with another class but are ideally supplemented with a dance class for maximum progression. Available supplemental classes are Combo 2, Combo 3, and Tiny Stars Hip Hop.
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A 1-hour intro classical ballet class and lyrical designed to supplement the Combo 4 and 5 syllabus, where Ballet is no longer part of the curriculum. This class can be taken on its own in addition to Combo 4, Combo 5, Rising Stars Hip Hop or Rising Stars Acro. Ages 6 -7
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A 45 minute intro to hip hop. Instruction is focused on musicality, retention of steps, body isolations and FUN! This class can be supplemented with Combo 4, Combo 5, Rising Stars Ballet/Lyrical and/or Rising Stars Acro. Ages 6-7
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A 45 minute Acro class, class focusing on gymnastics floor skills and flexibility. Ages 6-7. These classes do not need to be taken in combination with another class but are ideally supplemented with a dance class for maximum progression. Available supplemental classes are Combo 4, Combo 5, Rising Stars Ballet/Lyrical and Rising Stars Hip Hop.
The Academy
for dancers age 8+
In our Academy program (Ages 8+) a progressive syllabus ensures that each child has a complete understanding of the skills in any given level before moving on to the next. 5 Levels of progressive classes from ages 8-18, plus a recreational Teen level, are offered to ensure something for everyone! Competitive and non-competitive dancers can learn together, ensuring that all dancers get the same high quality level of dance education. Dancers 7 & Under can view our "Rising Stars" program for class offerings!
Levels are determined by our staff and are based upon age and skill level, as well as years of experience. This is so our seasoned dancers can advance, while our newer dancers can learn in a comfortable environment where they don't have to feel intimidated or frustrated.
Classes selections will vary in length from 45 minutes to an hour. Advanced level ballet classes will be 1.25 or 1.5 hours.
Dance Disciplines Offered plus Dress Code Requirements:
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This style of dance isolates the foot to create various sounds, focusing on both energy and rhythm. Dress code is leotard or dance top, shorts with tights or dance pants. Tap 1 & Tap 2 wear tan tap shoes in the recital. Tap 3-5 wear black split sole tap shoes in the recital.
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This style of dance is energetic and sharp movements with the body. Focusing on strength and flexibility, athletic leaps and turns are taught to fast-paced music. Dress code is leotard or dance top, shorts with tights or dance pants. All classes wear tan jazz shoes in the recital.
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This style of dance is referred to as the core of all dance styles. This classical dance form is characterized by grace and precision of movement. More advanced dancers will learn to perform the technique "en pointe." Pointe readiness is determined by our instructors and all students must be enrolled in Ballet 2x per week to be eligible for pointe work. Dress code is a black leotard and pink tights with hair in a bun. All classes wear pink ballet slippers/pointe shoes in the recital.
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This style of dance combines technique and styles from Ballet and Jazz. It focuses specifically on the story and the emotions of the music. Dancers must be simultaneously enrolled in a ballet class to enroll in Lyrical. Dress code is a leotard or dance top, shorts with tights or dance pants. All classes wear tan jazz shoes in the recital.
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This style is thought to be a hybrid of technique from the genres of Ballet, Lyrical, Modern & Jazz, even Hip Hop. It can be performed to many different styles of music, and is the most eclectic style of dance, varying from smooth and graceful movement, to sharp and athletic movement, with the common thread being a connectivity of mind and body. Dress code is a leotard or dance top, shorts with footless tights or dance pants. All classes wear tan jazz shoes in the recital.
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This style of dance is truly part of a whole culture of music and movement. It is most simply described as choreography to urban music, widely viewed on MTV and similar entertainment avenues. Dress code is any clothing that allows comfortable movement. Jeans are not permitted. Knee pads are recommended when learning floorwork. Clean sneakers or black hip hop sneakers that are not worn outside of the studio are required for class. Black hip hop sneakers are required for performance.
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An extra technique class to supplement training in the style of Jazz/Lyrical. This class focuses solely on the progression of technical leaps and turns, with little or no focus on choreography. Dress code is a leotard or dance top, shorts with tights or dance pants. Jazz shoes are required for this class. There is no recital for this class.
AcroDance
for dancers age 2+
What is AcroDance?
AcroDance is an art form specifically for dancers. Acro has softer, more lyrical-looking lines, with the emphasis being on lengthening “through” the tricks and holding pretty balances with interesting variations. In Acro, we teach our students to dance into and out of Acro tricks, with minimal obvious “prep” before and after a trick. Despite being technically difficult to execute, acrobatic tricks are meant to blend in seamlessly with dance steps, providing an extra level of excitement and flair to dance choreography. AcroDance is performed to music, so we focus on the quality of connective movement with an equal emphasis on the tricks.
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This is a parent/guardian-assisted program where your child will develop their gross and fine-motor skills, explore foundational Acro positions, learn how to follow instructions from a teacher, take turns, and have fun in the studio.
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This is a non-assisted program that focuses on the holistic development of the child. Students will develop gross and fine-motor skills and control, introductory Acro body shapes and tricks, and kinesthetic awareness. At the same time, children will learn how to be in a class, develop their focus and listening skills, and learn co-operative skills. All classes will have an opportunity to perform at the recital.
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This is a non-assisted program that focuses on the holistic development of the child. Students will develop gross and fine-motor skills and control, Primary Acro skills, partner work and drills. All classes will have an opportunity to perform at the recital.
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The Acrobatic Arts Syllabus includes 9 Levels and 3 pre-professional levels. Students will move through the levels individually and multiple levels are grouped together for classes that are working on similar skill blocks.
Tricks will include headstands, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, walkovers, round-offs, partner work, aerials, handsprings, tucks and more. All classes (with the exception of Twinkle Stars) will have an opportunity to perform at the recital.
Experience the Joy of Dance – Your First Class is Free!
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