Our curriculum builds on the basics to advance and proper technique starting at the youngest ages. Variety each year in songs, dance combinations and recital routines keeps it fun while we focus on repetition of movement and skills which is key to progression.
This is a combo class for dancers ages 3 to 4 years old (must be potty-trained).
This combo class consist of
Ballet and Tap
(25 mins of Ballet and 25mins of Tap)
Creative Movement is a introduction to classical ballet using fun and creative props and activities. Dancers will work on motor skills by music, movement, props, and they're creative imagination.
Students will learn the essentials of rhythm comprehension and begin to develop an innate ability to hear and play the dance as music.
Ladybugs curriculum begins with a focus on proper posture, body alignment and basic coordination while introducing technique for beginner dancers. Reverence at end of class. Emphasize classroom etiquette, holding the barre properly, making neat classroom lines in the center, proper use of the diagonal, no talking, etc.
Ladybugs is a combo class that consist of
Ballet, Tap, Jazz
(40 mins Ballet, 40 mins Tap, 40 mins Jazz
Level I curriculum begins with a focus on proper posture, body alignment and simple coordination while introducing technique for beginner dancers. Reverence at end of class. Emphasize classroom etiquette, holding the barre properly, making neat classroom lines in the center, proper use of the diagonal, no talking, etc.
Level 1 is a combo class that consist of Ballet, Modern, and Jazz.
BALLET
An introduction to ballet technique, terminology, and positions. Students will learn the classical art form of ballet through barre work, center, and progressive combinations.
Positions (1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th) Proper technique in plies, tendus, degages. Jumps in 1st and 2nd, eschappe, burre, chasse, chaine turns, ¼ and ½ pirouettes introduced. Level 1 + Positions (5th introduced) Proper technique in rond de jambe, develop at 45 degrees, Single pirouettes and petite allegro in the centre. Building strength to maintain proper turnout and use of core strength for all movement
MODERN
An introduction to Horton modern technique. Students will learn the basic fundamentals within the Horton technique: Roll Downs, Flatbacks, Laterals, Release Swings, Contractions, Triplets, Twist and Sits, Chaine Turns, Coccyx Balance, etc.
Students will maintain technique and will gain technical knowledge, terminology and history.
JAZZ
Basic technique in jazz introduced: jazz walks/runs, battements, chaine turns, grande jetes, progressions across the floor and pirouette prep technique. Knowledge of/working towards proper body alignment, core stability for control, lengthened lines, strong arm placement (jazz lines 2nd and 4th). Single/Double Pirouettes, Battments above 90 degrees, leaps (right/left and center jetes), leg extensions (devant/a la second/pitch/tilt), double chaine turns with preps from 2nd and 4th, more complex progressions and leg hold turns introduced.
ACROBATICS
TAP
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of tap.
Toe heel, slap, shuffle, cramp rolls; combinations & timing
HIP HOP
PRAISE
Ministering through movement.
Girls Creative Movement Combo
Black Skirted Leotard one piece
Pink Convertible Dance Tights
Pink Canvas Ballet Shoes (Ballet)
Black Tap Shoes (Tap)
Girls Ladybugs Combo
Black Skirted Leotard one piece
Suntan Convertible Dance Tights
Suntan Canvas Ballet Shoes (Ballet)
Black Tap Shoes (Tap)
Black Jazz Shoes (Jazz)
Girls Level I/II/III
Black Camisole Leotard
Suntan Convertible Tights
Suntan Ballet Slipper (Ballet)
Suntan Jazz Shoes (Jazz)
Plain Black Sneakers (Hip Hop)
Leotard Replacement: $30.00 per leotard
Tights Replacement: $10.00 per pair
If student leotard become damage by wear and tear over the course of the program we ask all parent to replace leotard. Orders can be placed with Ms. Pam there is an order form in the office.
Students that wear bras; sports Bras are recommended for class (BLACK OR NUDE)
Boys
iBalance T-Shirt (included in Registration)
Black Sweat Pants/ Joggers
Black Ballet Slippers (Ballet)
Black Tap Shoes (Tap)
Black Sneakers (Hip Hop)
Please be sure to label all student shoes you can do this by using paper tape and placing it on the bottom of shoes preferably for tap shoes and hip-hop sneaker and a permanent marker for the inside of all other shoes. comprehension and begin to develop an innate ability to hear and play the dance as music.
The health and safety of our students is our highest priority and with fears escalating over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) we want to reassure you that we are taking every precaution. iBalance Dance Studio will follow the recommendations set forth by the CDC (center for disease and control) Steps to Prevent Illness as we serve our students. We will continue to actively clean and disinfect all areas of the studio throughout our class days.
We requires students to wash and sanitizing their hands before entering and leaving studio.
We require all students and staff to wear a mask during class