Loft Dance Theater Arts

The Tap syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of tap dance, through both understanding and performances. The vocabulary and rhythm complexity increase at each successive level and there is a progressive combination of tap technique and dance movement.

To impart practical skills in Folk Dance as it exists today in traditional format complemented by appropriate background knowledge and understanding To develop an awareness and appreciation of traditional folk dance within the context of a wider dance world Ability to perform traditional folk dances with confidence Ability to show an understanding of the background of folk dance from various countries.

The National syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of traditional folk dance, through both understanding and creativity. The vocabulary and technical complexity increase at each successive level and there is a progressive combination of traditional technique and an understanding of geography, music and culture.

The Modern syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of modern dance, through both understanding and creativity. The vocabulary and technical complexity increase at each successive level and there is a progressive combination of modern technique and an understanding of creative choreography, dance improvisation and comprehension.

The Jazz syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of Jazz dance, through both understanding and performances. The vocabulary and technical complexity increase at each successive level and there is a progressive combination of jazz technique and performance/communication skills.

The Hip Hop program promotes a sense of enjoyment of current age appropriate music. The emphasis is on dance as a form of fitness combining strength, stretch and stamina with current dance trends and beats.

The Contemporary syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary dance through movement studies, narrative abstract and emotional ideas. The vocabulary and technical complexity increase at each successive level, there is a progressive combination of contemporary technique and an understanding of creative choreography, dance improvisation and comprehension.

The ballet syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of classical ballet, through both understanding and performances. The vocabulary and technique complexity increase at each successive level and there is a progressive combination of ballet technique and music appreciation.

Creative Movement/Voice/Acting introduces the three elements of dance; Space, Time and Energy. Through the use of high quality children’s literature the children dance, sing and act out the stories. Thoughts and feelings are discussed and offer the child a chance to explore the characters, plots and outcomes. The emphasis of these classes is on creativity, problem solving and social skills.

Tap introduces rhythm, rhythmical phrasing and a primary tap vocabulary; Toe Tap, Heel Beat, Shuffle, Stamp, Step and Ball Change. Movement quality focuses on clarity of sound, tone and balance.

Jazz introduces body isolation, limbering, fitness and the basic jazz fundamentals; Kick, Spin, Leap, Floor Work, and Combination Steps. Movement quality focuses on strength, power and force.

Ballet introduces french vocabulary and the basic primary techniques of classical dance; Plie,Tendu, Chase, Saute, Temps Leve and Port De Bras. Movement quality focuses on grace, poise and control.

Theater Express students rotate between Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Creative Movement/Voice/Acting. One style per week. Each style ignites a different feeling within our students but focuses on developing the same gross motor skills (Gallop, Skip, Hop, Spring, Jump) and fine motor skills (Finger Play, Left and Right coordination and Cross Body Brain Stimulation). Skills are taught as a primer for all higher-level Company classes offered at The Loft, into which the child graduates at the age of five or six.

Comfortable clothing.

Leotard, Crop Top, Leggings, Sweats, Shorts and dance Tops Bare feet Socks

Dance attire preferred over street clothes. Sweats, Shorts, Harem Pants, Tanks and T-Shirts Clean sneakers No denim or skirts

Any color combination of Leotard, Crop Top or Dance Shorts. required: Tan Jazz Shoes optional: Foot Undies, black jazz shoes

Any color combination of Leotard, Crop Top or Dance Shorts. Black Tap shoes

Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Hair in a bun (link to “How to”)

Any dance leotard with a skirt, leggings and/or tank-tops Pink Ballet and Black Tap shoes.

The Tap syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of tap dance, through both understanding and performances.

The National syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of traditional folk dance, through both understanding and creativity.

The Modern syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of modern dance, through both understanding and creativity.

The Jazz syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of Jazz dance, through both understanding and performances.

The Hip Hop program promotes a sense of enjoyment of current age appropriate music with emphasis on dance as a form of fitness.

The Contemporary syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary dance through movement studies.

The acting syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of theater games.

The ballet syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of classical ballet, through both understanding and performances.

LDTA annual season runs August through June, pricing is on a monthly basis and will be due on the first of every calendar month. Tuition is calculated by the number of classes taken and family members attending. Some months will have more classes and some will have less but everyone should participate in the same number of classes over the year, and thus tuition will be the same regardless of how many weeks are in a month – there will be no prorates, unless prior arrangements have been made, and in the case of new students who join mid-month. Summer schedule and camps are published in the spring.