Emerald City Dance Complex

Choreography and Improv class is designed with two intentions in mind. Choreography is for dancers to work on the skill of learning choreo quickly and to be executed as intended no matter the genre being taught. The improv portion of the class is for dancers to gain confidence in their abilities to move independent of the learned choreography, refine the details of their movement in relation to the music and apply artistry to their improvisation.

Technique class is tied directly to our foundation's work. This portion of class allows the instructor to translate all of the elements of strength and flexibility established in foundations and inform dancers how to apply that into movement and their bodies.

Similar to The Godfrey Method, our foundation’s class is about building the elements of strength, balance, flexibility and control that will help a dancer deepen their ability to execute technique and movement. This class involves the use of equipment, such as blocks, bands, foam rollers and more.

The class is designed to bridge the gap between the athletic skills of acrobatics for dance with artistry. The focus of this class is to help develop the strength, flexibility, balance, muscle control, discipline, concentration and abilities to seamlessly integrate acrobatic movement into choreography. Examples of skills developed include handstands, chin stands, elbow stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, & contortion tricks. Advanced variations of these foundational skills will expand into creative elements as dancers progress in their own personal abilities.

Musical Theatre dance is a theatrical dance style that includes dance technique and acting to songs from broadways and musicals. This class will also focus on fundamentals and introductions to singing, voice, scene work, monologue work, and character development.

Contemporary dance is a very popular genre for formally trained dancers. It's an expressive dance form where a dancer uses technique and free form to connect with a story or feeling of a song. Students in this class will work through a thorough warm up, incorporating many of the common contemporary steps. Technique will draw from ballet, lyrical, jazz and modern.

Hip hop, which started as a freestyle dance form relying on a variety of dance styles and backgrounds, has become a mainstream favorite for dancers. Although its emphasis is based on a very personal experience for each individual, students in this class will learn how to bring the best out of their own style. For optimal success, students focus on core strength and endurance to keep up with this often fast-paced dance style. Key focus in class will be on isolations, dynamic moves, footwork, breakdancing and learning a variety of the different hip hop styles. Students will apply what they learn in fun dance combinations and in the art of freestyling.

Jazz, one of the more popular dance genres, will focus on technique with an emphasis on strength conditioning and stretching, as well as leaps, turns and progressions. Students will also learn different jazz style dance combinations.

Ballet is the foundation of all dance genres. In this class, students will focus on proper technique and discipline as it relates to posture, placement, strength, body awareness, and grace.

The optimum stage of development, bursting.

The process of flowering.

A steady increase in force or intensity.

To emerge, begin to occur.

Classes are Geared toward dancers with 6+ years of dance training. Dancers must demonstrate advanced knowledge and have a foundation of dance training skill and vocabulary. Placement at this level is based on assessment.

Classes are geared toward dancers with 4+ years of dance training. Dancers must demonstrate strong knowledge and have a foundation of dance training skill and vocabulary. Placement at this level is based on assessment.

Classes are geared towards dancers with 2+ years of dance training. Most demonstrate a basic knowledge and foundation of dance training skill and vocabulary.

Classes are geared towards dancers with less than 2 years of dance training.

This level is for new dancers with little to no dance experience. Classes will be geared toward learning dance technique, vocabulary and foundations. We offer classes for younger dancers to adults. Please note age levels in the class schedule.

New dancers with no dance experience, generally 4-6 years old. Classes will be geared toward introduction to dance, basic technique, beginning vocabulary and class etiquette.

Musical Theater classes are a required component for the Musical Theater competition team track, focusing on performance and acting through dance.

Contemporary classes are a required component for the Contemporary/Lyrical competition team track, focusing on contemporary dance expression and technique.

Hip Hop classes are a required component for specific competition team tracks, focusing on hip hop choreography and style.

Leaps & Turns classes are required for several competition team levels, focusing on developing advanced leaping and turning techniques.

Jazz classes are a required component for certain competition team levels, focusing on jazz technique and performance skills.

Technique is a strength and conditioning class geared toward all genres of dance technique, a mandatory component for all competition team members.

Acro classes are required for all competition team members, enhancing their flexibility, strength, and acrobatic skills to complement their dance training.

Ballet is a foundational dance technique essential for all competition team members, focusing on strength, conditioning, and grace for all genres of dance.

This drop-in rate applies to dance classes that are 45 minutes in length or longer. It provides flexibility for students who wish to attend individual sessions.

Our open level Adult Classes are for dancers of all levels. Whether you are currently training, returning to dance or starting your dance journey, these classes are for you. We'd love to have you get moving with us, we offer a 1 week free trial if you would like to give us a try!

Our open level Adult Classes are for dancers of all levels. Whether you are currently training, returning to dance or starting your dance journey, these classes are for you. We'd love to have you get moving with us, we offer a 1 week free trial if you would like to give us a try!