Students will be offered the opportunity to create their own movement solutions in response to kinetic challenges. Builds on the elements introduced in Level I. Students learn more about the art of making dances and have opportunities for creating longer studies, both individually and in groups. This class consists of a center warm-up that incorporates ballet technique, stretch and strength exercises, as well as isolations and turns. Progressions across the floor will include leaps, turns and style. Combinations will range from big band and blues to Latin swing and Broadway.
Classes are always very energetic and dynamic, emphasizing style and rhythmic phrasing.
This class builds on the elements introduced in Jazz I, while exploring more complex combinations. This class will concentrate on making music with the feet, understanding principles of swing, syncopation and straight time, as well as the basic bar structure of music and improvisation. Fun combos will range from classic swing to funky rhythm tap. The class emphasizes functional placement, alignment and timing within a safe and gradual progression of traditional classical exercises. Students will begin to develop technical strength and an understanding of pointe technique as a logical extension of technical work in soft slippers.