All dancers at Star of Dance are introduced to many styles of dance and learn proper techniques and terminology from the very first day they join our family. Our students learn in a fun and nuturing atmosphere where our staff demonstrates their passion for the art of movement to everyone in our dance family.
Creative Movement – This early exposure of music and movement to our youngest dancers creates a positive emotion for the art of dance. These dancers learn to count with various types of music, enjoy their own movement skills, and learn to be part of a class environment. These little dancers are instructed pre-ballet and pre-jazz techniques right from the start, in a fun positive way!
Tap - A dance technique in which the rhythm is sounded out by the clicking taps on the heels and toes of a dancer's shoes. Dancers learn many different ways to create music with their feet. Proper technique and terminology is stressed with all our dancers.
Jazz– A style of dance that allows our performers to execute their turns, jumps, and leaps to many different music genres such as Jazz, Blues, Broadway, Theatrical, Pop, and Hip-Hop. Proper technique and terminology is stressed with all our dancers.
Ballet - Focuses on proper body alignment, flexibility, strength, turnout & extension. The skills developed in ballet are the foundation for all styles and levels of dance. Proper technique and terminology is stressed with all our dancers.
Modern- Modern technique is equal to the intensity of ballet & jazz with greater emphasis on the exploration of motion. Modern technique develops a strong flexible body through center work, floor work, combinations and across the floor patterns designed to increase the students sense of time, space, weight and dynamics. Various types of music are used for all ages to identify and enjoy.
Lyrical- Is a fusion of ballet and jazz techniques. Students are introduced to dance concepts with focus on technique, movement quality,style, emotion & improvisation. Our dancers learn to create a story by expressing the mood, theme and lyrics of the music.
Hip Hop- Is a popular high energy class that uses the latest music combined with movement and choreography inspired by today's hottest Hip Hop music videos. Stars of Dance has built a reputation for being a “real hip-hop school,” using techniques and styles originated from street dancing. There are no “Jazz" or "Jazz-funk” steps in this class, just pure Hip-Hop! (Music selections will always be age appropriate)
Acrobatics and Tumbling - Introductory to tumbling positions, drills, and movements such as tuck, straddle, bridge, handstand, forward roll, and cartwheel along with some strengthening and flexibility. A student will begin to develop a basic comprehension of a standing back handspring. Proper form and technique is stressed.
Kripalu yoga - A traditional yoga practice based in loving kindness and compassion emerging in the experience of prana- "life force energy". All persons can join the practice "exactly where they are" to facilitate both internal and external awarenesses. Asana- (postures) will vary from gentle to moderate with modifications and variations, also included are
guided and silent meditations, pranayama-(breath control) and
savasana-(conscious relaxation). Special offerings will be sprinkled in to enhance the expression of fully living. Regina Epp, E-RYT is a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher, a member of KYTA (Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association), and an Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher with the National Yoga Alliance who has been instructing yoga and meditation for 15 years. She has over 28 years of experience as a personal fitness trainer and instructor. Regina is also a professional therapeutic massage practitioner with a special focus on funtional rehabilitation through various table and Shiatsu/Thai yoga massage techniques.
Stars of Dance Company Classes
Our Company dancers are students who are serious in their pursuit of dance education and technique. They train in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap.
As a Senior Company Dancer, the student must commit to taking the following classes: Monday 6:30—8:30 Sr Company Class, Ballet 4, Modern 2, and Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Sr Company Class. This is a total of 5.25 hours of training per week.
As a Junior Company member, the student must commit to the following classes: Monday 5:00—6:30 Jr. Company Class, Ballet 3 and Modern 1. This is a total of 3.25 hours of training per week.
Tuesday Lyrical and Thursday Age 13+ Hip Hop and Tap/Jazz are open to Jr and Sr Company members for FREE. This is not mandatory, however it is recommended as it is a great opportunity for the dancer to have additional time to work on their technique and have fun.
Junior and Senior Company Members will have several exciting opportunities throughout the 2011-2012 year such as Pulse workshops, master classes and trips to Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway in NYC. These are not mandatory, but are made available for the student’s growth.
We also offer a Mini Company for our younger students. The Mini Company is for students age 6-8 who have prior dance experience. As a Mini Company member, the student must commit to the following classes: Thursday 4-5:30 Mini Company Class and Ballet 1. This is a total of 2.5 hours of training per week.
Please see Jenn if you believe your child is serious about their dance education and would like to become a company member.
