Dance Project North

Tap dance steps make frequent use of syncopation, steps focus on making beats and rhythms. There are several styles of taping, “Rhythm taping” is done purely with the legs and sounds are louder and grounded. Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover, and Gregory Hines are examples of famous hoofers or “Rhythm tapers”. Dancers like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly incorporated ballroom and ballet backgrounds to create a character/Broadway style of taping. Our classes differ depending on the instructor’s background.

In the early 1970’s Dance forms associated with Hip Hop developed in NYC (i.e. b-boying/girling and Brooklyn uprocking) couldn’t be defined so they were lumped into one category labeled as “break dancing, while the other half of them (i.e Popping and Locking) originated and developed on the west coast. As a result, west coast “funk” was overlooked and the public ignorantly credited “hip-hop” as the father of the funk dance forms. Vocabulary words such as, “footwork”, “freezes”, “rockin”, “breakin”, “Pop”, and “Lock” are all associated and incorporated in a hip-hop class. We define our hip-hop classes as expressive and stylistic. These classes are high energy, beat oriented, and are based upon a rhythm!

A class geared toward the seasoned dancer. A fusion of modern, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop, this class has no boundaries. Dancers must have an extensive dance background and be ready to explore movement stylistically and creatively.

One of the more popular styles of dance, movement is energetic and fun. Jazz dance technique is similar to ballet, however stylistically jazz relies heavily on originality and improvisation. Often Music is up beat and energetic. Movement is sharp, and awake! Unlike ballet posture can be withdrawn, spine curved, legs parallel and turned in.

Ballet is the most formalized dance form. It has a specific technique along with an extensive vocabulary. Students will experience classical music and learn to dance with grace. Classes may vary depending on the instructor. Some teachers are classically trained while others come from a contemporary ballet background. Both styles are appreciated and well respected in the dance community. Ballet is considered to be the basis of all dance training and is HIGHLY recommended for those who aspire to be proficient in jazz, modern, and lyrical.

Fun-damentals is a class full of fun and the foundations of dance. This class is for children 5 to 7 years old. It consists of tap, jazz, ballet and tumbling. The class is designed to introduce young dancers to different genres of dance and ground them in their fundamentals.Teacher approval is required before enrolling in Fun-damentals 2 and 3, which is for students who have had at least 2-3 years of dance.

Bigger Bitties is a one hour class that introduces the world of dance in a fun, playful atmosphere. This class is designed for 4 and 5 year olds. The class consists of tap, ballet, tumbling, and guided creative play. The young dancer will be exposed to age specific dance essentials and classroom etiquette in an enjoyable safe atmosphere.

Itty Bitties is a one hour class that introduces the world of dance in a fun, playful atmosphere. This class is designed for 3 and 4 year olds. The class consists of tap, ballet, tumbling, and guided creative play. The young dancer will be exposed to age specific dance essentials and classroom etiquette in an enjoyable safe atmosphere.

TuTu cute is a 30-45 minute class that is specifically designed for two to three year olds. This class introduces the very young dancer to ballet and tumbling, using guided creative play, imagination, and age appropriate music. TuTu Cute is a wonderful first introduction to the classroom setting. Parents, you too are able to participate!

Fun-damentals is a class full of fun and the foundations of dance. This class is for children 5 to 7 years old. It consists of tap, jazz, ballet and tumbling. The class is designed to introduce young dancers to different genres of dance and ground them in their fundamentals.

TuTu Cute is a 30-45 minute class that is specifically designed for two to three year olds. This class introduces the very young dancer to ballet and tumbling, using guided creative play, imagination, and age appropriate music. TuTu Cute is a wonderful first introduction to the classroom setting. Parents, you too are able to participate!