Innovative Dance Academy

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Performance opportunities include the annual recital scheduled for June (This recital is open to all students enrolled at the academy.) Students are also eligible to become a member of the competitive team in which they may audition. The director feels strongly that class time is for learning proper dance technique. Therefore, rehearsal time for the recital is kept to a minimum CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Pre-dance: Introduction to dance. The child begins to develop coordination by increasing balance and agility. Rhythmic awareness is also encouraged. (45-min) Combination: Introduce child to a new vocabulary (terminology) Enhance coordination and flexibility. The class is divided into two 30-minute subjects (ballet, tap, jazz). Ballet/Pointe*: Develop strength and endurance while turnout is emphasized. Along with correct usage of head and arms. *Pointe: must be currently enrolled in two ballet classes per week before consideration can take place. Jazz: Preferably has had a ballet background. Classes concentrate on various styles (modern, theatre, lyrical, and funk) depending on instructor. Modern: Includes warm-up and movement to strengthen balance, ballet and jazz technique; lots of floor work. Tap: A 50-minute class of bare and center tap technique. Class may conclude with a mini combination. Students should be placed in classes according to instructors' recommendations. Class becomes more beneficial if students are placed by ability instead of age, friends or years of study.