Class Descriptions
African
Dance in Africa is integrated into the entire life experience. African dance is characterized by its close relationship to the music that drives it, and ranges in style from the slow and stately court dances to the rapid and rhythmic traditional dances.
All Genres
All genres refers to the different styles of technique taught in our Youth Summer Camps. The students will learn the basic forms of Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap.
Ages 4-6
Creative Movement, Pre- Ballet, Pre- Jazz, Tap Tots
Ages 7-9
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop
Ages 10- 13
Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop
Ballet
Ballet teaches grace, posture, and flexibility. The standardized vocabulary and movement of ballet forms the foundation for many dance genres, yet maintains a beauty and technique all its own. This highly codified art form developed out of the court dances of the late 16th century and has grown into a dance genre of incredible strength, power, and popularity.
Composition/Choreography
Curious about composition and choreography? Here's your chance to learn about it. Our new composition/choreography class will teach you the basics of the choreographic process, including improvisation, composition, and choreography. This class will combine lectures, practical exercises, improvisational tasks, and compositional "homework" that allow students to gain creative tools and develop their composition/choreographic skills. Whether you're exploring compositional tools, a budding choreographer or already the next Martha Graham, this class is sure to challenge, stimulate, and encourage your creativity.
Creative Movement
The exploration of creative movement teaches children body awareness, communication, and coordination. The class helps build strength, flexibility, and self-confidence in a positive and encouraging environment.
Early Childhood Dance
Students learn basic movement skills based on the fundamental elements of dance. By learning about body awareness, space, time, and dynamics in a fun and creative way, children grow in their social, cognitive, physiological, and emotional development.
Flamenco
The art of flamenco originated in Andalusia (present day Spain) and was influenced by the local gypsy population. Flamenco is emotive and demands that the dancer express him or herself through sharp movements and intense facial expressions, along with hand clapping and snapping of castanets.
Hip-Hop
Hip-hop has roots in African, tap, jazz, step, and martial arts. This stylized urban movement is about personal style, expression, and re-invention and contains such movements as popping, locking, and breaking. It is one of today’s most commercial dance genres, seen in music videos and pop culture.
Irish
Irish dance
Jazz
Jazz dance is characterized by technique, improvisation and the syncopated rhythms of jazz music. Jazz dance developed in the early 1900s as it shifted from the club scene to the theater scence. This codified technique grew out of traditional ballet, tap, and African dance vocabularies and became a mainstream dance form in the 1920s.
Modern
Modern dance is a fusion of many dance genres and was developed by ballet dancers seeking a more organic and expressive form of movement. There are many techniques of modern dance, making it an incredibly versatile and adaptable genre.
Modern & Jazz
Jazz dance is characterized by technique, improvisation and the syncopated rhythms of jazz music. Jazz dance developed in the early 1900s as it shifted from the club scene to the theater scence. This codified technique grew out of traditional ballet, tap, and African dance vocabularies and became a mainstream dance form in the 1920s.
Modern dance is a fusion of many dance genres and was developed by ballet dancers seeking a more organic and expressive form of movement. There are many techniques of modern dance, making it an incredibly versatile and adaptable genre.
Pre-Ballet
Ballet teaches grace, posture, and flexibility. The standardized vocabulary and movement of ballet forms the foundation for many dance genres, yet maintains a beauty and technique all its own. This highly codified art form developed out of the court dances of the late 16th century and has grown into a dance genre of incredible strength, power, and popularity.
Pre-Jazz
Jazz dance is characterized by technique, improvisation and the syncopated rhythms of jazz music. Jazz dance developed in the early 1900s as it shifted from the club scene to the theater scence. This codified technique grew out of traditional ballet, tap, and African dance vocabularies and became a mainstream dance form in the 1920s.
Pre-Pointe
Pre-Pointe emphasis on proper body alignment, usage of a firm demi plié, correct usage of battement, tondue, placement on demi point (relevé), at least 15 second balances on one and two feet in relevé, strengthening of abdominal muscles, and ankles, and developing an awareness of the longitudinal and transverse of the feet.
Pre-Professional Program (CityDance Select)
CityDance Select offers serious dancers ages 12-19 an intensive training program designed to challenge students to meet their full dance potential. The program is by audition only.
Swing
Swing dates back to the 1920s when dancers discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop while dancing to jazz music. Shortly after, swing incorporated tap and jazz steps and it became a common style of dance seen on the streets and in nightclubs.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a series of 37 gentle flowing movements that have been practiced as a health exercise since ancient times. Performed in a calm peaceful manner, Tai Chi teaches relaxation, increases energy, and erases tension.
Tap & Tap Tots
The rhythm and movement of tap, created by the metal taps on the heels and toes of a dancer’s shoes, transforms the dancer into a percussive musician. Tap is a lively and popular genre around the world. Created in the U.S. during the 19th century, tap evolved from a variety of forms including African dance and drumming, flamenco dance, step dance, and clogging.
Yoga
Yoga classes are taught in either the Hatha style. Each class includes dynamic sun salutations, balancing poses, and a period of meditation and relaxation. The regular practice of yoga helps attain a union of the physical, mental, and spiritual realms.
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