July 5 - August 11, 2021
This class is a perfect introduction into the world of dance! We will be exploring our imaginations through movement and music that is specifically designed for our youngest dancers. Creative movement is a fun way to strengthen fine and gross motor skills, coordination, endurance and social skills to name a few!
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, tank top or t-shirt with leggings. Dancers are welcome to wear ballet shoes or dance in bare feet!
*5 yr olds with 1+ year of dance ~or~6-7 year olds
This Ballet & Tap combo class will be focusing on basic ballet and tap skills. This class will work for first time dancers or dancers who have some experience! We will be focusing on technique, flexibility, rhythm and musicality.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, ballet skirt or leggings. Dancers will need ballet and tap shoes.
Jazz class will focus on developing proper technique through isolations, leaps and turns! Dancers will also work on flexibility, musicality and performance quality.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts or ballet skirt. A tank top or t-shirt with leggings works as well. Dancers will need ballet OR jazz shoes.
Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that fuses together several dance genres including, modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet. Dancers will be immersed in a wide variety of movement skills, emotions and choreography combinations.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, tank top or t-shirt with leggings. Dancers can wear ballet shoes or dance in bare feet.
This Tap class will get your feet moving and learn basic steps and technique. Tap will help musicality, timing and coordination. Learn different rhythms and combos and have fun.
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts, tank top or t-shirt with leggings. Dancers will need tap shoes.
Fun rhythms and cool moves are introduced as the basics of Hip Hop, an American Jazz dance form, are taught. Strength and coordination are developed through exposure to different total body exercises. Hip Hop is an invigorating, full body workout danced to the latest and coolest music.
Attire: Comfortable, appropriate clothes to dance in - leggings or shorts and tshirt. Clean sneakers.
July 12-16 & August 2-6, 2021
Ages 3-5
Session #1: July 12-16 ~ 9:45am-10:45am
Session #2: July 12-16 ~ 11:00am-12:00pm
This camp will be filled with lots of fun, magic and dancing! Dancers will be engaged in movement activities, learning basic Ballet skills, storytelling and arts & crafts! Come join us as we enter the world of a different fairy tale each day!
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts or ballet skirt. A tank top or t-shirt with leggings works as well. Dancers are welcome to wear ballet shoes or dance in bare feet!
Ages 7-10
August 2 - 6 ~ 9:45am-11:45am
This week is the perfect week to explore many dance styles. Each day will be focused on a different style of dance! Dancers will explore ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre and hip hop along with some fun games and arts & crafts!
Attire: Leotard, tights and/or dance shorts or ballet skirt, tank top or t-shirt with leggings. Dancers will need clean sneakers, tap shoes and ballet or jazz shoes.
2021 Dance Recital
Rehearsal: Friday, June 25, 4:45pm
Recital: Saturday, June 26, 3:00pm
Location: Community Arts of Elmira, 413 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901
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