RECREATIONAL DANCE PROGRAMS

PRE DANCE 2-3 YEARS OF AGE

Class Attire:
GIRLS: Light pink bodysuit & tights / “Bunny hop” ballet slippers / Hair: Neatly secured in a bun.
BOYS: White T Shirt / Black Shorts / Shoes: White Socks with white ballet slippers or Black socks with black ballet slippers

Our youngest dancers follow our structured program designed for early development of dance and movement. This Class is an introduction to all dance fundamentals including rhythm, expressiveness, creative movement, good posture, stretching, strengthening & the very basics of dance.

ACRO

Age: 3 years and up
Class Attire: unitard, bikertard or bodysuit with beige stir-up tights. / None/Bare feet / Hair: Neatly secured in a low ponytail.

Our Acro classes combine acrobatics, tumbling, stretching and dance. Acro develops a sense of line, along with flexiblility and strength.

BALLET

Age: 3 years and up
Class Attire: Black bodysuit any style, Mondor tights 316 or 319. / Pink canvas split-sole ballet slippers. / Hair: Neatly secured in a bun.

Classes emphasize the development of classical ballet skills with a emphasis on proper placement and alignment. Ballet promotes a sense of rhythm, musicality and expression. Technical, graceful and the base for all other forms of dance.

JAZZ

Age: 3 years and up
Class Attire: black bodysuit, beige tights or black dance pants/capris/boy shorts. / Beige jazz shoes (split sole or full sole). (Teen Level- black jazz shoes) / Hair: Neatly secured in a ponytail.

Dancers are taught the proper technique performing expressive & energetic movements. Classes include warm-up, isolations, progresssions & choreography. Classes consist of group & solo work promoting confidence & self-esteem while working with co-ordination and body movement.

TAP

Age: 3 years and up
Class Attire: black bodysuit, black tights or black dance pants or capris. / Black tap shoes (any style). / Hair: Neatly secured in a ponytail or bun.

A very high energy class that lets your feet play the music. Its lots of fun and teaches great timing, rhythm & co-ordination like no other dance style. Learn how to make all the sounds- using proper technique and an endless list of steps that are taught according to age and ability.

HIP HOP

Age: 6 years and up
Class Attire: tank top, black capris or sweatpants. / Clean, indoor running shoes. / Hair: Neatly secured in a ponytail.

Hip hop culture started in the early 80’s in the States with such elements as graffiti, mc’ing, dj’ing and breakdancing. Now hip hop is worldwide and is known as one of the most popular and influential youth cultures in the world. Come learn the dance that has amazed the world and learn confidence, positivity, and the limitless dynamics of the human body!

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Age: 9 years and up
Class Attire: bodysuit, leggings/capris/boy shorts. / Shoes: None/Bare Feet / Hair: Neatly secured in a ponytail.

Contemporary Dance is a compilation of different dance techniques developed from Modern Dance. Students learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways, focus on breathing and mind-body connection.

LYRICAL

Age: 9 years and up
Class Attire: Bodysuit & Capris, Dance Shorts or Leggings / Shoes: None/ Bare Feet / Hair: Neatly secured in a ponytail.

Lyrical blends ballet and jazz styles. Lyrical dancers will learn to use movement to express emotions and interpret the music. Lyrical dances will often employ lyrics to serve as inspiration for movements and expression. Movements in lyrical dance are characterized by fluidity and grace, with the dancer flowing seamlessly from one move to another.

PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS WITH TDS FACULTY

Ages: All Ages

Private & Semi Private Lessons are now available with TDS Faculty. Choose any dance style. Book times to suit your schedule. Private lessons focus on the unique needs of each Dancer, whether they are just starting out, getting caught up or need to be challenged with specialized lesson plans. Contact us to book your sessions.