BalletBalletThink: Swan LakeWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:

• Foundation of many dance disciplines.

• Improves strength, coordination,flexibility and movement fluidity.

• Barre exercises develop a dancer’s movement vocabulary and technical toolbox.

• Dynamic movements are practiced in center work and across the floor work.

• Opportunity to audition for Gotta Dance’s Nutcracker Dance Ensemble at the Topaz level.

• Prerequisite to Pointe.

Mapping your Gotta Dance Path…A Guide for Graduating “Stars”

Enroll in any combination of Ballet, Tap,HipHop Jazz, Broadway, and/or Acrobatics. Classes are offered “back to back” to allow dancers to easily take multiple classes per week . Our goal is to offer the most opportunities for educating well-rounded dancers.  Best of luck in your decision…and your journey!

TapTapThink: RockettesWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:

• Establish rhythm and musicality.

• Variety of music ranging from Big Band toSwing to Pop.

• Focus is on dancing as a group, just as in achorus or band.

• Learn to isolate the different parts of theirshoes in a variety of motions; creatingdifferent sounds, tones, and volumes.

• Work towards increasing the complexity ofcombinations, adding speed, turns,and jumps.

Broadway

Hip-Hop/JazzThink: Just Dance Video GameWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:

• Introduction to jazz technique as a fundamental aspect of a well-rounded dance education.

• High intensity, energetic, physical workout where students are inspired in a challenging, and motivating environment.

• Learn funky moves as your dancer grooves to all styles of popular music.

• Learn proper technique, focusing on strength, flexibility, and alignment.Hip-Hop/Jazz

BroadwayThink: A Chorus LineWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:

• Introduction to acting, singing, and movement.

• Learn to use voice properly with a variety of vocal exercises.

• Explore acting including: improvisation, character development, pantomime and scripted scenes.

• Create a character and learn about creating a stage presence.

• Learn high-energy musical theater pieces with Broadway-style movement.

AcrobaticsThink: Cirque de SoleilWhat to Expect at the Garnet level:

• Introduction to acrobatics focusing on tumbling, floor work and acrobatics done on mats.

• Learn basic skills and work towards combining acrobatic skills in a sequence.

• Improve balance, posture, strength and aerobic ability.

• Dancers will increase their flexibility and add a new type of movement repertoire.

• Learn proper technique, focusing on strength, flexibility, and alignment.

• Participants will be safely spotted by experienced teachers.Acrobatics