STYLES OF DANCE
Listed below are some of the different styles of dance we offer at Xtreme Dance! If you have any questions regarding these classes please call anytime: 407-330-7002
Email xtremedance@msn.com for more information
BALLET | POINTE | PRE-POINTE
Ballet is the base for all structured dance disciplines. Ballet demands grace and precision. Ballet technique employs formalized steps and gestures creating intricate, flowing patterns used to create expression through movement. Discipline, alignment, agility, posture, balance and grace are fundamentals taught from the beginner to advanced Ballet Levels.
Pointe is for the intermediate to advanced Ballet Dancer. Pointe is the part of classical ballet technique in which the dancer supports their entire body weight on the tops of fully extended feet. In this class, it is a gradual process to prepare a dancer for pointe work. Extensive barre exercise is used to develop strength in a dancer’s legs, feet and ankles in preparation for Pointe. Throughout the class, exercises will emphasize on various aspects of ballet technique, such as turn out, pointing of the toes, and the use of ballet technique while en pointe.
TAP
Tap encourages coordination of the feet and upper body along with mental concentration to be able to understand rhythms. Musicality, rhythm and timing are taught to explore the fundamental steps of tap. Terminology will be taught as well as correct body placement. Upper level classes will delve deeper into focusing on sounds and increasing speed and musicality.
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LYRICAL | CONTEMPORARY
Lyrical merges continuous controlled movement from good solid ballet technique with the freedom, power, and dynamics of jazz and modern. Lyrical movement is distinctive in that passion, emotion, and expressionism are the essence of this style of dance.
JAZZ
Explore different jazz styles and techniques. Jazz dancing improves coordination, flexibility and musicality by taking skills of ballet and expands them to allow for more liberating movement.
HIP-HOP
Our Hip Hop classes offer a fun and expressive opportunity through dance. Classes concentrate on improving strength, flexibility, stamina, coordination, and body conditioning. Hip Hop is a fun street style of dance that incorporates today’s music while learning the different styles and techniques.
MINI MOVERS | TINY MOVERS
These classes offer the first step towards your child learning dance instruction on their own, amongst their peers. This is a beginner class that will explore the basic skills in Ballet, Tap and Tumbling, with age appropriate music. Combining fun with structure, dancers will participate in fundamental motor skill activities to begin the development of balance, posture, muscle strength, coordination, rhythm, differentiation of left and right and spatial reasoning.
COMBO CLASS - BTAJ
Ballet, Tap, Acro and Jazz for young dancers age 4.5 - 7 years old.
ACRO
Acro class offers instruction of the fundamental acrobatic moves, including but not limited to hand stands, walkovers, cartwheels, ariels and front handsprings in a dance related environment and style. Dancers will enhance their flexibility, agility, strength and overall conditioning.
MUSICAL THEATER
Add another notch in your triple threat belt! In this weekly class, students will learn: Musical theater repertoire, vocal technique, including proper breathing and vocal warm-ups, phrasing and lyricism, pitch matching,and how to support your voice while dancing, all while having lots of fun!
DRESS CODE
DRESS CODE POLICIES
For your convenience you may purchase your dance attire at the studio. Shoes and dance attire appropriate to class is required. It is important for the safety and tradition of dance that the dancer dresses appropriately. If a student repeatedly comes to class without the proper dance attire you will receive notice.
• Tap: (level 1-3) Black hard sole lace up tap shoes. (level 3/4-5) Black full sole, wood tap shoes. (level 6) Black full sole, wood tap shoes built up.
• Ballet: (Ages 8+) Pink leather split sole ballet shoes. Pink tights and black leotard, skirts optional. No princess slippers allowed
(Adv/Beg level and up) Canvas split sole ballet shoes. Pink tights and black leotard.
• Jazz: Any form fitting dance attire. Black slip-on jazz shoes.
• Contemporary: lose comfortable clothing, bare feet.
• Musical Theatre: Any form fitting dance attire. Black jazz shoes.
• Hip Hop: Comfortable clothing. Sneakers only, no bare feet or Jazz shoes.
• Acro: Form fitting dance attire. Bare feet.
• Tiny, Mini Movers, BTJ: Leotard and tights in any color, skirts optional. Black Patent Leather Tap shoes and Pink Leather Ballet shoes. No princess slippers allowed.
• Mommy and Me: Any dance attire. Pink Leather Ballet shoes. No princess slippers allowed.
Below applies to ALL classes:
• Tights are required under leotards for sanitary purposes.
• Wear hair pulled back and secured off the face. Hair in bun or off the neck for Ballet class.
• Please wear cover-ups to and from the studio-especially older students to maintain modesty.
• Inappropriate dance attire will be addressed.
• No gum chewing- it can be dangerous!