GARDEN CITY DANCE STUDIO CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Mommy & Me: This is a 45 minute class for ages 20 months - 2.5 years. This class is for tots and a grown-up (mom, dad, grandparent, or caretaker) to experience their first dance class. Children will learn to separate from parents, learn major motor skills, hand/eye coordination, left and right, up and down, colors and numbers all while having fun thru dance games and songs. Eventually, students will be able to take a class while parents watch on our closed-circuit TV in our waiting area. Fun class for children and parents. Great place to make new friends.
Creative Movement: For ages 2.5 - 3 yrs old. This is a 45 minute class for toddlers working on separation from parents and learning to be on their own. The class consists of hand/eye coordination and major motor skill development and social skills. As the season moves on and the children become more adjusted to the class, more activities are added to the program. The students will learn a routine and will perform at our year-end recital.
Little Stars Pre 3 & Pre 4: For ages 3 & 4 yrs old. A one hour class introducing the student to the foundations of ballet, tap and creative movement. The student will learn correct dance terminology and foundational concepts while being taught in a fun and age-appropriate setting.
Combo Classes: For ages 5 & 6. A one-hour class in either Ballet & Tap, or Jazz & Tap. Students will begin to focus on more detailed concepts in each form of dance.
Ballet: The basis for all other forms of dance. Emphasis will be strictly placed on technique and the development of body placement, coordination, and stamina.
Pointe: For students who have shown strength and discipline and are ready to move to a more advanced level. (Teacher recommendation only)
Tap: Tap is a style of dance that uses precise rhythm patterns of foot movement to create audible sounds. Dancers will learn rhythms, patterns, and choreography to upbeat music.
Jazz: A form of dance that focuses on jumps, turns, and leaps. Jazz dancers will learn progression across the floor as well as stylized choreography.
Hip Hop: Hip Hop combines the latest street and funk style seen in music videos to create the hottest class available.
Lyrical: Combined movement of ballet, jazz, modern choreography that is danced to inspirational and meaningful music.
Contemporary: A blend of styles developed from modern and post-modern dance using the body’s natural lines and energy.
Musical Theater: Giving young students who are interested in acting the opportunity to explore their creativity through acting, singing, and dance. Our students not only build a strong performance technique, but they also gain communication skills and self-confidence, all in a supportive, positive and most, of all, fun environment.
Voice: Private lessons are available for voice training and audition prep.
