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Ballet
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Ballet IA is a children's class which introduces Classical Ballet techniques designed to stimulate concentration, discipline and a love for ballet. It is recommended for boys and girls, ages 6 to 7.

Ballet IB is a continuation and enhancement of Ballet IA and is designed for continuing students or new students ages 8 to 10.

Ballet II A & B emphasize proper placement, alignment and muscular support. Students at this level will be required to take two ballet classes per week. Students may enroll in Ballet II with permission by the instructor.

Ballet III & IV are designed for students with at least three years of recent ballet training. This class emphasizes more complex barre and center work, musicality and proper placement. The Ballet III program may include beginning pointe. Ballet III students are required to take at least three ballet classes per week and Ballet IV students must take four. Students may enroll in Ballet III and IV with permission by the instructor.

Ballet V, VI & VII Intermediate / Advanced students are required to take at least five ballet classes per week. These classes may be en pointe or slipper. Students may enroll with permission by the instructor.

Open Ballet for Beginning & Intermediate Dancers. Ages 11-Adult. Open ballet is designed for older students who would like to experience ballet as an art form and activity, but do not plan to make it their dance focus. There are two levels, based on dance experience, I and II - III.

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Modern

Modern Dance classes include work on the floor, standing center and traveling patterns. Classes may include creative or improvisational components. Spinal/pelvic alignment will be emphasized within the vocabulary of the use of the back in contraction and release, in spirals, and in falls and recoveries. Concurrent enrollment in Ballet is recommended for all levels.

Modern I and II for ages 8 - 11
Modern II for ages 11+
Modern III - IV for ages 10 and up with permission by instructor.
Modern IV, V, VI & VII for experienced dancers with permission by instructor.

Lyrical class will encourage dancers to incorporate expression and emotion into their dancing. The goal is to interpret the music and the movement while adding in individuality. Although lyrical is typically associated with ballet or "slow" jazz, this class is geared towards adding emotion and "performing" to all styles of music.

Jazz

Jazz is a fast-paced class that challenges students to express themselves physically and mentally, utilizing popular and jazz music. The class begins with a warm-up, then floor work including isolation techniques and learning new steps, ending with a dance combination.

Jazz Kids - Ages 9-11
Jazz I II & III - Tap and Jazz in Combination Classes below.
Jazz III & IV - see "Combination Classes" below. Intermediate.
Jazz Intermediate - Advanced is for the more experienced dancer. Instructor's permission is required.

Hip Hop & Breakdancing

Let loose and have fun! Unlike other styles of dance, no technique is needed, just attitude! The focus is to learn a variety of movements, put those movements together into a short "hip hop" routine, and get a workout while doing it! If you can hear a beat and count to eight, you can hip hop!

Hip Hop - Beginning / Intermediate Ages 8-11
Hip Hop - Beginning / Intermediate Ages 12 +
Hip Hop - Advanced by permission only

Breakdancing - Ages 11+

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Tap stresses technique, coordination, rhythm, style, and the ability to memorize combinations and is just plain fun!

Tap I, II and III - see "Combination Classes" below.
Tap Kids - Ages 9-11
Tap - Beginning
Tap - Intermediate with permission by instructor.
Tap - Advanced with permission by instructor.

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(for our littlest dancers, ages 3-4)

This class is about movement and discovery. Children are given themes that encourage them to discover different ways of moving. Creative Dance promotes coordination of thought, feeling and action. This class helps to develop musicality, sense of rhythm, and imagination.

Pre-Dance I is an introductory course geared to the attention span of the pre-schooler. Class includes Ballet, Tap and Creative Movement. Ages 4 to 6.

Pre-Dance II reviews all movement learned in the first year with additional technique introduced, making the class more challenging. The young dancers continue to work on flexibility, leadership and to feel a sense of pride, as they are able to move with all types of music geared for their age. A high priority is to have fun while learning the art of dance and building self-esteem. Ages 5-6.

Tap/Jazz Combo Classes

This is a perfect combination! Contemporary and Big Band music are used to develop basic tap and jazz skills.

Tap/Jazz I & II for ages 6 to 10.
Tap/Jazz I-III for ages 8 to 11 w/exp.

Competition Dance
These classes are by audition only. Please see Island Dance office for more information.

Workshops
Various workshops will be offered during the year (such as Salsa, Ballroom, Hip Hop etc.). Contact Island Dance.

Gymnastics
Our mission is to challenge and teach in always changing ways to maximize the gymnasts' potential for growth and understanding. Gymnastics is fun, interactive and provides a class atmosphere of positive reinforcement enabling all students to step outside comfort zones, to overcome fears and exude confidence in class and life. Ballet is recommended for Team and Pre-Team Gymnasts.

Tiny Tigers - Ages 18-36 months (parent and me class)
Wild Tigers - Ages 3-4
Roaring Tigers - Ages 5-6
Intermediate - Ages 10+
Advanced - Teens
Pre-Team - by audition / permission.
Team Gymnastics - by audition.

Private lessons and birthday parties available - just ask!

Cheerleading Tumbling and Stunts
This high energy sport focuses on tumbling, stunts, and jumps. This will help prepare students for middle school and high school cheerleading.

Ballet students are required to take an appropriate number of classes in order to develop strength and stamina. This will allow the student to dance safely, with less chance of injury.
Level: Number of classes per week.
Ballet I - One
Ballet II - Two
Ballet III - Three
Ballet IV-VI I- Four +

Prior to going en pointe, the dancer must have permission of the instructor and approval by Charlene Brown. It is highly recommended that dancers consult with a foot and ankle specialist, such as Dr. Woodle, D.P.M. (206) 784-3144.

Modern is suggested for Levels I & II.
Modern, Jazz and Lyrical are strongly recommended for Levels III and up.

Ballet students must arrive on time, dressed appropriately or may be excused from class.