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Gould Academy of Dance Arts
Class Descriptions
OUR CLASSES
Class Placements: Students are placed into classes based on their
alignment and technical abilities, not by years of training. We have
requirements and prerequisites for our upper level classes. All
intermediate level and higher ballet and pointe students are
required to attend two or more ballet classes a week. As dance
educators, we recommend that all students study ballet, as ballet is
the foundation of all dance styles.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Our young students will develop gross motor skills and listening
skills while learning basic dance technique, steps and French
terminology. Students will enjoy working with props,
instruments and dancing in costumes as they explore the magic of
movement.
GIGGLES AND WIGGLES (ages 2-3):
Introduction to movement and
music for our youngest dancers. Dancers do not need to be
potty trained.
PRINCESS BALLERINAS (ages 2-4) A Fairytale creative
movement class.
LITTLE STARS PRE-BALLET (ages 3-5) A creative
movement class which
introduces the child to the expressive and joyful world of
dance.
BROADWAY BABIES - BALLET-TAP (ages: 4-7): A
combination class introducing
the student to basic ballet and tap technique. Ballet emphasis
placed on body alignment, basic ballet technique and steps.
Tap rhythms, timing and beginner tap steps. Level 1 (1st year)
Level 2 (2nd year or equivalent).
BALLET: Ballet is the foundation
of all dance styles. Progress is
made gradually requiring repetition of basics and introduction
of
new steps to develop strength, correct placement, technique,
and musicality. Int. level and above should enroll in
two
ballet classes per week.
PRE-POINTE: This class involves
ankle strengthening exercises
to prepare students for pointe. Students must enroll in two
ballet classes per week.
POINTE: Pointe-work requires
years of Ballet training, strong
ankles and alignment. Instructor's consent required. Students
must enroll /n two ba//et classes per week.
JAZZ: A technical freeform style
of dance. Traditional, modern,
funky, musical theatre and lyrical styles of dance are all
incorporated into our jazz program. An upbeat, fun and
challenging class for all ages. Intermediate and higher level
jazz
students are required to study ballet two times per week.
LYRICAL: A ballet style of Jazz
that requires strong Ballet
technique. The elegant River North Style of Jazz is incorporated
into our Lyrical classes. For advanced level ballet students
only.
TAP: American form of dance to
develop rhythm, coordination
and musical feet. Our tap training program includes training
students in traditional, contemporary, jazz and flash tap
techniques.
HIP-HOP: A funky street style
form of jazz, the latest style you
see performed in music videos and commercials.
ACRO-TUMBLING (ages 3 and up):
Backbends, rolls, cartwheels,
walkovers, round-offs, limbers, handsprings, backhand springs,
aerials, back tucks and more. Students are placed based on skill
levels.
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE- for beginners and experienced
beginners working on basics like cartwheels, rolls, backbends,
roundoffs and more.
INT-ADV backbends, walkovers,
forward and backhand springs, aerials and more.
BELLY DANCE: This mideastern
style of dance is the latest fitness craze to firm and tone your
body.
BOMBA DANCE: Traditional Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance.
Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish.
ANTI-GRAVITY CIRCLE WORKOUT:
This class is designed to lift, firm and tone your body
combining Pilates, Callenetics, Yoga, Gyrokinesis, and Ballet
Stretch exercises.
LATIN RHYTHM AEROBICS:
Upbeat dance workout class to Latin music.
FREEDOM TO MOVE: A new program
designed for special needs who want to experience the joy of
dance.
Gould Academy of Dance
Arts, 732 W. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 60123
847-742-6666
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