Classes

A fun and safe introduction into the world of dance. Promotes creativity, body awareness and rhythm. Beginning French terminology is included in the curriculum. Parent and child (Dads are welcome too!) experience wonderful quality time together.

• AGE: 18 months – 2.5 years
• LENGTH: 45 minutes
• DAY & TIME: Saturday 9:00 – 9:45 AM
• *must be accompanied by parent

BALLET – A basic foundation for all forms of dance. Ballet teaches form and technique, builds strength and develops poise and grace. Class consists of a classical ballet barre warm-up and center work, concentrating on individual ballet movements, positions, turns and terminology.

TAP – A series of rhythmical movements of the feet. Tap dancing entertains the auditory as well as the visual senses. Class starts with a complete warm-up for tap leading to tap steps, time steps, turns and tap combinations.

BALLET, TAP & ACROBATICS

• AGE: 3 – 8 years
• LENGTH: 1 hour & 15 minutes
• DAY & TIME:
  • 3 – Saturday 10 – 11:15 AM or Tuesday 4:30 – 5:45 PM
  • 4 – Wednesday 4:30 – 5:45 PM or Saturday 11:30 – 12:45 PM
  • 5 – Monday 4:30 – 5:45 PM or Thursday 6:00 – 7:15 PM
  • 6 – Wednesday 4:30 – 5:45 PM or Monday 6:00 – 7:15 PM
  • 7 & 8 – Thursday 4:30 – 5:45 PM or Wednesday 6:00 – 7:15 PM

BALLET & TAP

• AGE: 9 & up
• LENGTH: 1 hour & 15 minutes
• DAY & TIME:
  • 9 & 10 – Tuesday 6:00 – 7:15 PM
  • 11 & 12 – Thursday 6:00 – 7:15 PM
  • 13 & 14 – Wednesday 6:00 – 7:15 PM
  • ADVANCED – Tuesday 7:30 – 8:45 PM

ADULT BALLET & TAP

• AGE: adult
• LENGTH: 1 hour
• DAY & TIME: Monday 7:30 – 8:30 PM

A blend of music, dance and many cultural traditions. Jazz dance is truly an American art form. Class includes a jazz isolation warm-up, progressions and center / floor work leading to combinations and routines.

• AGE: 7 & up
• LENGTH: 45 minutes (advanced – 1 hour)
• DAY & TIME:
  • 7 & 8 – Tuesday 6:00 – 6:45 PM
  • 9 & 10 – Thursday 5:00 – 5:45 PM
  • 11 & 12 – Thursday 7:30 – 8:15 PM
  • 13 & 14 – Tuesday 6:45- 7:30 PM
  • ADVANCED – Monday 8:00 – 9:00 PM

A fluid style of jazz dance, blending movements of classical ballet, American modern dance and ethnic dance forms. The choreographic expression of the performer interprets the lyrics of the music. Class begins with a barre stretch and warm-ups, then focuses on technique and expression.

• AGE: 8 & up
• LENGTH: 45 minutes (advanced – 1 hour)
• DAY & TIME:
  • BEGINNER – Tuesday 5:00 – 5:45 PM
  • INTERMEDIATE – Monday 6:00 – 6:45 PM
  • ADVANCED – Monday 7:00 – 8:00 PM

An intricate part of ballet that requires a pointe shoe with a toe platform to support and protect the foot of the dancer. Students must be a minimum of 10 years of age and have sufficient strength in the feet, ankles and legs before advancing to pointe work.

• AGE: 10 & up
• LENGTH: 45 minutes
• DAY & TIME:
  • BEGINNER – Wednesday 7:30 – 8:15 PM
  • INTERMEDIATE – Monday 5:00 – 5:45 PM
  • ADVANCED – Thursday 7:30 – 8:15 PM

This high energy style of dance encompasses body movements that have elements of poppin’, locking and breaking as well as freestyle movements. Hip Hop brings together the culture of street dancing and the technical training of dance. This unique style of dance utilizes the beats and rhythms of the music. Age appropriate choreography and music will always be a priority.

• AGE: 9 – 12 (junior) , 13 & up (senior)
• LENGTH: 45 minutes
• DAY & TIME:
  • JUNIOR – Saturday 10:00 – 10:45 PM
  • SENIOR – Wednesday 7:30 – 8:45 PM

The artistic use of acrobatic movements and tricks which develops strength, flexibility and body control.

• AGE: 4 & up (senior)
• LENGTH: 60 minutes
• DAY & TIME:
• BEGINNER – Friday 4:30 – 5:30 PM
• INTERMEDIATE – Friday 5:30 – 6:30 PM
• ADVANCED – Friday 4:30 – 5:30 PM

The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba® class!

• AGE:
• LENGTH:  1 hour
• DAY & TIME:   Wednesday – 7:30-8:30 PM

For more information  Zumba® Fitness click http://www.orydance.com/zumba