Elevation Dance Academy

A fun and high energy class that introduces the basics of hip hop dance technique. Hip hop is one of the most popular and familiar forms of stylized American Dance. Dancers will enjoy this heart pounding, feet stomping, interactive class that builds on basic hip hop movements and jazz and includes proper warm-ups and stretches utilizing combinations. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented dance studio and we go out of our way to find clean, age-appropriate music.

Tap dance uses the sound of the tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. Tap dance sharpens relaxes and improves memory skills and coordination. Beginning classes will work toward establishing fundamental tap movements, vocabulary and will work on basic rhythms and steps that progress into fun and lively dance combinations. More advanced classes will involve more intricate rhythms and combinations. Tap dancing is a great way to develop musicality, timing and balance.

Contemporary dance stresses movement from the torso, floor work, contractions, releases, fall and recovery and connecting breath with movement. Contemporary elements allow dancers to express a unique vision through movement. Many colleges and high schools offer modern/contemporary dance programs and focus on this form of dance.

Jazz dance is an exploration of style and presentation. Rooted in the rhythm of jazz music, jazz dance is a true American art form. Classes include a warm-up that develops strength, flexibility, coordination, and dance dance techniques specific to jazz dance. Classes include dynamic choreography set to popular and age-appropriate music that encourages individual expression and development of personal style.

Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, and its focus is on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. It is commonly set to popular music with vocals. There is an emphasis on creativity and personality in dance, body placement, flexibility and balance. Basic dance terminology with positions of the feet, hands and body are introduced. This is a wonderful way to expand energy and learn to dance at the same time.

The foundation to many dance forms and the epitome of discipline. Ballet is arguably the most elegant style of dance. It focuses on exercises, techniques and steps of classical ballet, with an emphasis on terminology and correct body alignment. Ballet helps develop and aesthetic awareness of the art of classical ballet. It is a dance form that students benefit from starting with early on in their dance career. Among the plethora of important skills, ballet teaches dancers to understand their center and gain flexibility and focus.