Dance Contempra - Our Classes

Ballet– A lyrical class in which fixed poses and steps are combined with light movements. Ballet enhances coordination, increases stretch and flexibility, and develops focus and grace inside and out of the studio. Dance Contempra highly recommends Ballet as a discipline due to the unlimited benefits it brings to the mind, body and soul. Many athletes such as football players, wrestlers, gymnasts, and ice skaters use ballet as part of a cross training regime. Junior and Senior Company Dancers must take a minimum of three (3) Ballet classes per week.

Jazz– A contemporary dance style which can be seen from Broadway to music videos combining a variety of styles into an overall discipline insured to broaden any students repertoire. Dance Contempra jazz is highly athletic. Junior and Senior Company Dancers must take at least one (1) class in Jazz or Modern Dance.

Modern– A contemporary dance style with technique based on ballet but with the freedom and athleticism of jazz. It focuses on centering alignment, control, breathing, and balance. Modern dance is an important part of every well versed student’s training. Technique is concentrated in Cunningham, May O’Donald, and Limon technique. Modern dance is now being incorporated into most major dance companys' repertoire. As of January 2003 all Senior Company members are required to take one (1) Modern dance class per week. Junior Company Dancers must take one (1) class in Jazz or Modern dance.

Hip-Hop– Only available to students 12 and over. An urban street style form of dance. Hip-Hop is comprised of funky rhythmic moves and has cornered the market of the music video industry. Hip-Hop is highly athletic and is for a more mature dancer. Entry to these classes by audition only!

Tap– A dance style in which rhythms are tapped out audibly by the foot. Complexity of rhythm truly helps every dancer's musicality.

DRESS CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED

Ballet Students
Black leotard (sleeve length optional), pink tights and pink ballet slippers. Hair must be worn in a bun.

Jazz Students
Leotard or unitard of any color, tights or biker shorts, and black jazz shoes or jazz sneakers. Hair must be tied back securely.

Modern Students
Leotard and long pants (sweat pants preferred) and bare feet. Hair secured in a bun or ponytail.

Hip-Hop Students
Work out or exercise pants, form fitted T-shirt, and dance sneakers. Hair must be secured in a ponytail.

Tap Students
Black leotard, pink tights, and black tap shoes with elastic loop. A black skirt may be worn. Hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail.

General
No baggy clothes, blue jean material, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, or gum. Leg warmers and cropped sweaters may be worn at the discretion of the instructor for warm-up only.

Class procedures
Students MUST wear suitable coverall clothing to and from classes. Students need to come dressed for class carrying their dance shoes in a bag. Jackets and street shoes may be stored in the dressing room. During class time and after students will not be permitted to leave the building without a parent or other authorized person. There are restrooms available to the dancers, but it is helpful if bathroom needs are attended to before class.

Restroom use is not permitted to the general public.

Please ensure that ALL dance shoes, dance bags, and removable clothing items are marked with the student’s name.