Contemporary dance combines many dance styles to meet the current creative moment. Starting this class, we will explore improvisation as a method to connecting us more deeply to the movement possibilities of our bodies. We will use highly specific improvisational prompts to strengthen our release technique and build our desired physical textures for the day. Through this practice, we will study the possibilities of how energy can move through space with the body as a conduit. After exploring the impulses of our own bodies, we will practice these concepts in a more finite manner through phrase work. The phrase work will be highly musically and emotionally motivated.
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Creative Movement is a beginning class for young children wishing to dive into the world of dance. We explore basic ballet, modern, and jazz movement as well as improvisation, creativity, and correct placement. Students are encouraged to explore their own movement styles. These classes are typically ages 3 to 6.

Ballet is a class that may be taken by students ages 13 and up or by approval of the teacher. This class is best taken alongside a modern or jazz class to enhance each students technical ability and knowledge of ballet vocabulary. This class will include ballet barre, adagio, petite allegro, grande allegro, and center work.

Jazz funk is a jazz/hip hop fusion class for teens who are interested in exploring isolation, syncopation and basic hip hop techniques, along with some classic jazz vocabulary. This is a great transition for the student who has some jazz experience or no formal dance training. 

Modern is a class for ages 11 and up, or with the recommendation of a teacher. It is appropriate for students who wish to continue their dance training and study through proper alignment and strengthening techniques. We explore many types of modern dance from classical to post modern including Graham, Limon, and Release technique.

This is a rhythm tap class, though we do explore Broadway tap and other styles as well. Emphasis is put on rhythm, articulation of the feet, and correct alignment of the ankles to prevent injury. We explore basic to complex tap moves using syncopation to create interesting and unique dances. Capezio or Bloch tap shoes required, please speak with Sasha for links and recommendations. Heels not recommended.

Jazz is available to students ages 6 and up. We begin to explore the basic jazz vocabulary and technique in combination with many other styles. Together we create soulful dances where students learn to go beyond their bodies and expand through space. At a younger age, this class is a transition between creative movement and modern jazz at the teen level.