Curriculum - Adult Program (Ages 18 & over)
A great way to start or end your day! For first time students or for those continuing on their dance journey. Classes are designed to develop flexibility, strength, proper body alignment, and overall physical well-being. Classes will be offered in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Fitness Training, Pilates and Yogilates. Classes are held in 8-week sessions, though adult students are welcome to join any time.
Ballet
These classes will concentrate on proper body alignment, beginning barre work, and an introduction to classical ballet. It will help with flexibility, strengthening core muscle groups, balance, and toning, while gaining a greater appreciation for the art form. It is a great way to shape up and discover muscles you never knew you had!
Jazz
This class will give you an introduction to a great American art form. It is fast paced and funky and will get your heart beating to popular music trends. Classes begin with center movement warming up the larger muscle groups first, followed by isolations of body parts. This class will include stretching, across the floor combinations and center work.
Tap
These classes will emphasize proper tap technique and terminology. This is a terrific way to discover making music with your feet! Classes will consist of center warm-up, progressions across the floor, and center combinations.
Hip-Hop
Fun, Funky, and Fresh! These classes will keep you in shape and up-to-date in the latest movement style and music. Classes will consist of warm-up, stretches, and center combinations.
Fitness Training
Challenge yourself to get back into the shape YOU want! This class promises to get you back on track to healthy living. All levels of fitness are invited to attend this class. Benefits include: * increase metabolism *decrease body fat * tone and sculpt muscles * improve core strength * improve flexibility * nutrition guidance and monitoring * have FUN!
Pilates for Beginners
Learn the essentials of Pilates from the ground up in a small group session. Strengthen your core and gain awareness of your posture. Learn how to relieve tense shoulders and work to release tight hamstrings, lower backs and hamstrings. Have fun and challenge yourself at the same time. Please bring a towel and water.
Pilates - Advanced Beginner and Intermediate
Let's take it up a notch. Build on your previous Pilates experience and challenge yourself further. This class will build on the basic exercises and incorporate intermediate exercises as we gain strength.. Prior Pilates experience an absolute must. Must be approved by instructor before attending this class. Please bring a mat if you have one or a towel and water.
Yogilates
A combination of Yoga and Pilates. Perfect for those who want to experience both.
Attire
Adult students do not have to wear black and pink! You have artistic freedom in whatever you are comfortable in wearing. Pilates: please bring water and a towel to cover the mat that is provided for you.
Shoes
- Ballet: Ballet slippers
- Jazz: Jazz shoes
- Tap: Tap shoes
- Hip-Hop & Fitness Training: Sneakers
- Pilates & Yogilates: no shoes
