Crimson Academy for the Performing Arts

Conditioning and flexibility is the focus for this class. Dancers and athletes who wish to gain strength and agility will benefit highly from this class.

This class focuses on the acrobatic elements used in dance. Students will learn basic acrobatics with a strong emphasis on flexibility and strength.

Modern dance is a style that focuses on the dancer’s interpretation of the steps and favor movements based on expression of their feelings. It does not follow strict rules like classical ballet.

A mix of classic jazz and hip hop!

To be accepted into this class, the dancer must have 3-4 years of a ballet base. This class will explore movement by combining ballet, jazz and contemporary styles, while focusing on expression of lyrics with fluid motion.

This class will focus on various dance styles used in various Broadway Shows. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with Broadway style jazz movement. Emphasis will be placed on performance techniques and how to tell a story through the movement.

Jazz is an energetic and fun form of dance evolved from an African American origin. This form of dance consists of leaps, quick turns, intricate footwork, and unique moves. A requirement for this class would be that a dancer has a strong background in ballet.

This level of tap will expand on the primary core steps that will begin to evolve into hoofing, which entails rhythmic percussion, stomps and stamps. It will also touch on the syncopated technique as well as the rhythmic style.

Ballet is the foundation for all dance styles; the more a student studies ballet, the more that student will excel in other styles of dance. Ballet is everywhere! It teaches dedication, motivation, stamina, flexibility, and strength. Ballet helps students grow in all aspects of life. In this course, students will be fully exposed to the foundation of all further courses and styles in the Vaganova system. The Vaganova method is a ballet technique and training system devised by the Russian dancer and pedagogue Agrippina Vaganova. It fuses elements of traditional French style from the romantic era with the athleticism and virtuosity of Italian technique. Students will learn the basis of technique, terminology, strength, grace, and coordination. This will develop into a sub-focus on strength and preparation for a pointe class. Director recommendation is required for pointe work.

With the basis of earlier combo classes, these techniques will be built upon to further the education in the foundation of early tap and ballet within the Vaganova System and introduce the fundamentals of jazz.

A basic introduction to the fundamentals of both styles of dance. These classes will be tailored to the individual learning abilities of the children; these classes will be kept small in number. In ballet, rhythm, body awareness, stage presence, and confidence will be incorporated into learning the basic positions and warm ups within the Vaganova system. In the portion of class that will be dedicated to tap, students will learn to listen to rhythm in music and replicate these sounds with their feet. They will understand to count though beats of the music.

One step up from creative movement, Kinderdance dives further into ballet technique. Tap is introduced in basic form.

Creative movement is a fun introduction to movement with music. It is presented in individual segments of instruction suited for short attention spans. Children are introduced to the idea of rhythm through various methods using tangible items. Simple proficiencies are incorporated into each lesson such as manners, following directions, standing in formations, and expanding focus times.