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DANCE PROGRAMS
Contact Kathy Fallon 631-329-6884, x16
The mission of our Cultural Arts department is in
the pursuit of reaching their potential as human beings. To attain its mission
of the development of the whole mind, the Cultural Arts department first
recognizes that learning a creative activity relies on the fact that each child
is unique. Individualized instruction and understanding the creative process
help to focus the students' potential as well as to assure that each child
develops the abilities needed for creative expression. In summary, the Cultural
Arts department strives to preserve the legacy of the arts and to enrich the
human spirit.
We are dedicated to encourage students to develop
their creativity through the art of dance and karate. We instill self
expression, discipline, and passion in each of our students. All participants
must have a YMCA membership. Classes are based on a student’s physical ability
with age consideration.
PRESCHOOL BALLET/TAP COMBO (Ages 3-4)
Dance is a wonderful experience and most important
thing is for the children to have FUN! This class is an introductory lesson
based on creative movement and the fundamentals of ballet and tap dance, with an
emphasis on musicality, self-esteem building, and gentle discipline. (Children
must be potty trained)
PRESCHOOL BOYS TAP N GYM (Ages 3-4)
Boys love to make noise and we let them. This class
focuses on learning rhythm, tempo and basic Tap steps. Fine motor skills are
developed with Tap as well as an appreciation for music. With all their extra
energy they learn how to focus by obstacles courses, simply tumbling and other
fun activities. (Children must be potty trained)
DANCE COMBO - BALLET/TAP (Age 5-7)
This special class offers the student, a taste of 3
forms of dance introducing beginning techniques in ballet, jazz and taps. 20
minutes per dance keeps it fun and keeps their interest.
BALLET, JAZZ/HIP HOP (Ages 7+)
This class is designed to give the dancer ballet
technique needed for jazz dance. It’s an introduction to basic jazz-Hip Hop
technique, focusing on basic positions, turns, jumps, & leaps. Students will
also learn center and locomotors progressions as well as proper stretching
techniques to enhance strength & flexibility. Upbeat, fun and challenging.
BOYS HIP HOPPIN' TAP (Ages 6+)
“No Girls Allowed” This class will work with boys
only and focus on individual skills of the student. The hip hop portion of the
class follows a regular hip hop curriculum with added break steps like cork
screw, back turns etc. During the tap portions the boys will learn proper
techniques and terminology while dancing to upbeat music.
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