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| Upper~Advanced Dance CLASSES |
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At Momentum Music & Dance Academy, the Upper/Advanced Level Dance Classes are designed for junior high and high school aged students.
Ballet |
Classes include barre exercises, center, stretch, adagio, and allegro work. Classes focus on both the physical and intellectual understanding of how and why each movement should be executed. Strength, flexibility, grace, balance, poise and musicality will be developed, along with an understanding of the principals of ballet technique. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, encouraging dancers to accomplish goals and have a positive self image. Upper levels include pointe work and rehearsals.
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Contemporary |
| Built upon the foundations laid by Modern dance,
this form of dance focuses on self-expression, and the heart and soul of the dancer.
Classes emphasize rhythm, design, shape and motion in space, with a deliberate use of gravity.
Dancers often use their body weight to enhance movement.
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Irish Dance |
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Classes cover the soft shoe basics of Irish Dance for younger students and more challenging steps such as the slip jig as class progresses. Hard shoe dances such as the treble jig are introduced at the intermediate level. Muscle development, coordination, rhythm and proper technique are emphasized.
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Jazz |
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This high energy class includes warm ups, core strengthening, stretches, center work and across the floor turn and jump exercises. Proper alignment, balance and technique are taught in a fun and encouraging environment. Classes end with progressive dance combinations.
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Tap |
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This class develops the elements of tap dance vocabulary, musicality and individual style; while encouraging tap dance as a contemporary dance form. Emphasis is placed on coordination, clarity, rhythm, timing and phrasing.
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Broadway Theatre Dance |
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Movement and styles range from Robbins to Bennett to Fosse. In a fun and energetic environment, learn how to get Wicked and dance, dance, dance down 42nd Street! Perfect for the singer/actor who wants to improve their technique by learning style, stage presence and performance skills. This jazz based class has the spice and pizzaz of West Side Story and other musical favorites, selecting pieces from a variety of shows. So, kick off those Sunday shoes and get ready to Footloose!
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Hip Hop |
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Fun, hip and extremely popular! Hip Hop is a fast paced, high energy class with a combination of street style moves, isolations, floor work and video grooves. Upbeat urban movement set to today’s R&B and Hip Hop music.
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