Kennedy Dance Company

An upbeat and fun 45-minute movement class based on studio Hip-Hop technique. Dancers will listen to their favorite pop tunes and learn and perform their dance in the recital. A great option for students just being introduced to dance and looking to get their energy out in a controlled and fun way! This class incorporates partner work and creative movement exercises. Dress code consists of Tennis shoes or sneakers are required, leggings or shorts and clothing dancers can move in.

An introduction to this culturally rich dance form, which can be danced socially, as done historically in its roots of Ireland, as well as performance based. This class will introduce the technique and style of performance based Irish dancing combined with the skill and grace of ballet and choreography. Dancers will learn solo dances as a group dancing soft shoe including the reel, jig and choreography. Dancers will wear Ghillies, the traditional shoes worn for Irish dance or black ballet slippers (can be ordered online), or black ballet shoes, with white socks, and their choice of leotard and shorts or a skirt.

30 minutes of classical ballet and 30 minutes of tap dance Students will focus on performance and technique. A required dress code is pink tights, pink leotard and pink ballet slippers (Capiezo or Bloch brand). Hair should be pulled back away from face.

Introduces young beginners to the discipline of classical ballet using creative movement exercises, ballet barre and center work. Dancers will learn elementary positions of dance and footwork skills including plié and tendu, as well as jumps including echappe, chasses and assemble, and across the floor movements including turns. A required dress code is pink tights, pink leotard and pink ballet slippers (Capiezo or Bloch brand) for girls and black bottoms, black ballet shoes and white top for boys. Hair should be pulled back away from face.

Introduces young beginners to tap dance by focusing on rhythm, musicality and timing. Beginners will focus on coordination, sounds and balance as well as using listening skills to pick up movements. Dancers will start with an energetic warm-up, explore across the floor exercises and learn combinations of steps in the center floor. A required dress code is pink tights, any color leotard, any skirt, shorts or dance pants and black tap shoes (Capiezo “tyette” or Bloch brand) for girls and black bottoms, black tap shoes and any color top for boys. Hair should be pulled back away from face.

Young dancers first opportunities to explore dance using song, games and exercises. Dancers will learn much of the beginner ballet techniques with added pre-school age activities and rhythm games. Only for dancers who can spend at minimum 30 minutes away form their primary caregiver. A required dress code is pink tights, pink leotard and pink ballet slippers.

High Quality Dance Classes for Children ages 2-18! Email KennedyDanceCompany@eliteclubs.com to register!

Ages 6-10

Ages 2-3

Tiny Tots Ages 2-3. This class is designed for very young children to introduce them to movement and music in a fun and engaging environment.

Ages 4-6

Twinkle Toes Ballet Ages 4-6. This foundational ballet class introduces young dancers to the basic principles of ballet technique and creative movement.

Ages 6-10

Adult Ballet Barre class. Focuses on barre work for adult dancers.

Beginner Ballet and Creative Movement class for ages 2.5-5. This class introduces ballet basics and encourages creative expression through movement.

Irish Dance Class for ages 5-10. Learn the steps and rhythms of traditional Irish dance.

Hip-Hop Dance Class for ages 6-10. This class explores contemporary hip-hop moves and choreography.

Tiny Tots Tap Dance class. An introduction to tap dancing for young children.

An upbeat and fun 45-minute movement class based on studio Hip-Hop technique. Dancers will listen to their favorite pop tunes and learn and perform their dance in the summer showcase A great option for students just being introduced to dance and looking to get their energy out in a controlled and fun way! This class incorporates partner work and creative movement exercises. Dress code consists of Tennis shoes or sneakers, leggings or shorts and clothing dancers can move in, no jeans. A summer showcase will be performed the last week of class in August (Date TBA). Students will receive more information in Student Handbook and Policies Guidelines.

ages 2-3

Tiny Tots Ballet ages 2-3. This class focuses on introducing the youngest dancers to ballet concepts through playful activities and music.

Beginner Tap Class for ages 3-5. This class will introduce the fundamentals of tap dancing.

ages 4-6

Twinkle Toes Ballet ages 4-6. Continuing the introduction to ballet for young children, this class builds upon basic movements and coordination skills.

Intro to Jazz Dance class for all ages. This class focuses on basic jazz techniques and choreography.

ages 6-10

Hip Hop and Jazz ages 6-10. This dynamic class explores the energetic movements of hip hop and the expressive style of jazz dance.

Students will first experience 30 minutes studying classical ballet and elementary positions as well as alignment techniques. Students will learn barre exercises, center work and across the floor turns, leaps and jumps. The second half of class will consist of Jazz dance exercise combinations and movements combining rhythm and steps. Students will focus on performance as well as technique in the intermediate level. A required dress code of ballet pink leotards and pink footed tights as well as pink ballet slippers and jazz shoes are optional, dancers can wear their ballet shoes or tennis shoes. Hair should be pulled back off of face. A summer showcase will be performed the last week of class in August (Date TBA). Students will receive more information in Student Handbook and Policies Guidelines.

This class introduces young beginners to the discipline of classical ballet using creative movement techniques and center work. Dancers will learn elementary positions of dance and footwork skills including plié and tendu, as well as jumps, turns and leaps across the floor. Dancers are required to wear ballet pink leotards and footed pink tights as well as ballet slippers, hair pulled back off of face. A summer showcase will be performed the last week of class in August (Date TBA). Students will receive more information in Student Handbook and Policies Guidelines.

This class is for ages 2-3 years old and must be 2 by January 1, 2016. The session runs for 14 weeks and includes no classes the weeks of 3/15, 3/22, 3/29. It is a 30-minute class.

Tiny Tots Ballet Class for ages 2-3.5. An introduction to ballet for very young children.

ages 4-6

Ages 4-6 Beginner Ballet and Tap Combo Class. This class combines foundational ballet technique with the rhythmic fun of tap dancing for young beginners.

Beginner Ballet and Creative Movement Class for ages 3.5-5. This class combines foundational ballet steps with imaginative movement.

Intermediate Tap Class for ages 7-10. This class will build upon existing tap skills and introduce more complex rhythms.

Intermediate Ballet and Tap Combo Class for ages 6-10. This class offers a combination of ballet and tap techniques.

Ages 7-11 Intermediate Ballet and Tap Combo Class. This class offers a more advanced exploration of ballet and tap for intermediate level dancers.

Students will first experience 30 minutes studying classical ballet and elementary positions as well as alignment techniques. Students will learn barre exercises, center work and across the floor turns, leaps and jumps. The second half of class will consist of tap dance exercise combinations and movements combining rhythm and sound. Students will focus on performance as well as technique in the intermediate level. A required dress code of ballet pink leotards and pink footed tights as well as pink ballet slippers and black tap shoes is required. Hair should be pulled back off of face. A summer showcase will be performed the last week of class in August (Date TBA). Students will receive more information in Student Handbook and Policies Guidelines.

This class introduces young beginners to the discipline of classical ballet using creative movement techniques and center work. Dancers will learn.