Alderwood Dance Spectrum: Class Descriptions

Ballet

	Learn the fundamental positions and steps in the classic technique of this beautiful dance form. Emphasis is on correct body alignment, flexibility, balance and stamina. This is an excellent basis for other dance forms.

Ballet/Jazz

Half of class time is spent on Ballet, the other on Jazz

Ballroom

	Fundamentals of partnered dance along with basic steps and styling. Latin and Smooth dances including Salsa, Swing, Tango, Waltz and more.

Body Conditioning

In a fun, relaxed environment, participants will develop and build upon a foundation of overall flexibility, breath, strength, and stamina. At the end of the term, participants will have developed cardiovascular stamina while incorporating strength, flexibility and proper form. Appropriate attire includes lightweight comfortable, flexible clothing, including supportive shoes designed for aerobic activity and which have non-marking soles. Bring along a closed water bottle.

In a fun, relaxed environment, participants will develop and build upon a foundation of overall flexibility, breath, strength, and stamina. At the end of the term, participants will have developed cardiovascular stamina while incorporating strength, flexibility and proper form. Appropriate attire includes lightweight comfortable, flexible clothing, including supportive shoes designed for aerobic activity and which have non-marking soles. Bring along a closed water bottle.

Dance Arts

	A one-hour class devised to provide the fundamentals in tap, ballet, tumbling and baton. Children are placed according to age and proficiency. Although it varies by dancer, at the age of 8, many dancers are ready to specialize in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop or Hula.

Fairy Tale Princesses

Your 3-8 year old can enter the enchanted world of six different princesses. She'll experience the magic of make believe with costumes, props, stories, music and dance.

Hip Hop

	High Energy funk moves like the ones on MTV. Non-stop movement and a fun, easy going atmosphere.

Jazz

A fun course within a structured frame-work. Contemporary dance to popular music. Technique includes isolations, turns, leaps and combinations.

Jazz/Tap

Preschool Dance

An introductory course in tap, ballet, tumbling, and baton. Geared to the attention span and abilities of the pre-schooler.

Preschool I:	Ages 2-1/2 to 3 years
Preschool II:	Age 4 and/or 2nd year
Preschool 5:	Age 5, Kindergarten

Tap

	An exhilarating dance form in the classic style of Broadway and Hollywood. From shuffles and flap-to-time steps to pull backs, this course stresses coordination, rhythm, speed and clarity.