DANCE STYLES with
CLASS ATTIRE AND SHOES
NO STREET CLOTHES OR SHOES ALLOWED IN DANCE ROOMS
HAIR MUST BE UP FOR ALL CLASSES (PONYTAIL/BUN/BRAID/ETC.)
ALL STUDENTS MUST WEAR A LEOTARD WHEN IN CLASS!
ALL SHOES STYLES, TYPES, AND COLORS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SHOES MAY BE DYED OR SPRAY PAINTED FOR RECITAL PURPOSES
PLEASE CHECK WITH THE STUDIO BEFORE BUYING ANY NEW DANCE SHOES
GMD DANCE COMPANY SHOES AND ATTIRE LISTED SEPARATELY!
TAP & TINY TAPPERS:
Learn to make rhythmic sounds & percussion using your feet! This class mixes both early technique style tapping & new rhythm tapping together to get the best of "old" & "new" percussive tap discipline.
LEOTARD & TIGHTS, SHORTS, OR SKIRT *ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS*
ALL AGES= TAN MARY-JANE STYLE W/ BUCKLE ADULTS & SPECIAL = BLACK FLAT JAZZ-TAPS
JAZZ & PRE-JAZZ:
Jazz is essentially driven from ballet technique using vast forms of originality, improvisation, strength & precision. Strong leaps, jumps, & turns are learned in this class along with fun style-based movements!
LEOTARD & TIGHTS, SHORTS, OR SKIRT*ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS* ALL AGES= TAN GORE BOOT
BALLET & PRIMAS:
Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet Technique includes learning essentials of dance including: poise, balance, strength, elevation, elasticity, & grace.
LEOTARD & TIGHTS W/BALLET SKIRT*ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS OR SHORTS*
(ALL CLASSES 8 & UP BLACK LEOTARD AND PINK TIGHTS)
ALL AGES=PINK LEATHER BALLET SHOES…WITH CRISS/CROSS ELASTIC STRAPS
POINTE:
The advanced form of Ballet danced on the Toe. Pointe requires many years of Ballet training & recommendation from the Head Ballet Instructor. (Gretchen Becker)
LEOTARD & TIGHTS W/BALLET SKIRT*ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS OR SHORTS*
PINK POINTE SHOES (NO PREFERENCE ON BRAND, COMFORT COMES FIRST!)
LYRICAL:
Emotionally modern based form of dance using both jazz & ballet techniques fused together to show facial & body expressions. Ballet experience is necessary for Lyrical enrollment.
LEOTARD & FOOTLESS TIGHTS W/BALLET SKIRT*ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS*
ALL AGES=SKIN COLORED LYRICAL “THONG” SHOE OR “PAWS”
HIP/HOP/FUNK:
This class gives you everything that is HOT! Learn to dance to Today's Music with a little twist of old school funk & some popin'. This class is FUN FOR ALL AGES, a good way to exercise & learn while having a BLAST!
LEOTARD & TIGHTS, SHORTS OR CAPRI PANTS*ABSOLUTELY NO LONG PANTS*
ALL AGES=BLACK SPLIT SOLE DANCE/JAZZ SNEAKER NO STREET SHOES
CLOGGING:
A Southern style of dance performed with a clog tap shoe. This class teaches the Basics of Southern Clogging & advances with age and experience. It is a very upbeat & energetic style usually done to country, western, or southern style music. This class is a workout in itself!
LEOTARD & TIGHTS, SHORTS OR SKIRT *ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS*
ALL AGES=WHITE LEATHER (BUCK/STEVEN STOMPER) CLOGS
POM/CHEER:
Learning the fundamentals needed for cheerleading & Pom Cheer dancing. This class teaches positions, jumps, strength, poise, & precision. Pom/Cheer is perfect for children that want to join the dance team, pom-team, or cheerleading squad!
LEOTARD & SHORTS (TIGHTS OPTIONAL) ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS
ALL AGES= BLACK SPLIT SOLE DANCE/JAZZ SNEAKER (NO STREET SHOES)
TEACHER MAY REQUEST DIFFERENT SHOE @ FIRST CLASS
ACROBATIC/TUMBLING:
Learn to tumble & stunt. This class teaches Gymnastics techniques. Start with learning forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, headstands, handstands, etc. & gradually work into walkovers, handsprings, aerials, etc. No gymnastics training is necessary for these classes.
LEOTARD & SHORTS (TIGHTS OPTIONAL) ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS
ALL AGES= BAREFOOT (GYMNASTIC SHOE OPTIONAL)
MODERN/CONTEMPORARY:
This is a form of theatrical dance telling a story with both your body & emotions. Movements are very weighted & earthbound. This class highlights techniques of Jazz, Ballet & Classical Dance. This form of dance is also called Contemporary Jazz, Classical Jazz, Modern Jazz, or Modern Dance.
LEOTARD & FOOTLESS TIGHTS, SHORTS OR SKIRT*ABSOLUTELY NO PANTS*
ALL AGES=BAREFOOT OR SKIN COLORED LYRICAL “THONG” SHOE OR “PAWS”
CREATIVE MOVEMENT (BABY PRIMAS):
This class is based on learning the fundamentals of Dance, focusing on Ballet technique. Your child will learn to count music, follow directions, & dance to the beat of music. The goal is to teach the basics of dance technique while learning & having fun! This class is offered to ages 2-3 yrs. old.
COMBINATION CLASSES:
A combination of Tap and Ballet in the same class! Children also learn steps, counting music & stretching. This class is offered in the 3-5 age group.
TECHNIQUE CLASSES:
These are classes designed to enhance & strengthen your skills as a dancer. Turning, jumping, leaping, & posture placement are some of the classes offered.
