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Curriculum
Creative Movement
This is a combination class of ballet and tap offered to
students age 3 and 4. The younger
students must be out of diapers and have reached their third
birthday by the beginning of the school year. Children will use
creative imagery and fun exercises to learn basic skills.
Ballet
Ballet
is the foundation for all dance forms. Proper ballet training
creates a beautiful, strong and healthy body, which includes the
development of good posture and grace. Pre-ballet is offered for
students 4-6 years old, however it is recommended that
pre-school age students take creative movement before
pre-ballet.
Pointe
Pointe students
must take a minimum of two ballet classes a week. Students
wishing to do pointe work must be at least 11 years old and have
strong ballet skills. Placement is upon the teacher's
discretion.
Modern
Modern is an expressive form of dance. The dancer communicates
the choreographer's meaning through a lush vocabulary of
non-traditional dance techniques and movements. Private lessons
are offered to students age 9 to adult.
Jazz
Jazz is a uniquely American
form of artistic expression. It draws on a variety of other
forms of dance techniques and styles in combination with a vast
array of contemporary music. Jazz is offered to students who are
6 years old through adults.
Tap
Tap dance
has its early roots in jazz. Tap is not only seen, but heard as
well. The dancers will make music with their feet while
exploring rhythms, tempos and dynamics.
Drill Team
Drill team dance is a precision
form of dance. Morrow's Performing Arts Center offers private and semi-private
lessons for high school students wanting to audition for their
high school drill team. Preparatory classes for school tryouts
include stretching, strengthening, technique, turns, and jumps.
Hip Hop
Hip
Hop is a pop form of jazz. Students will dance to current hit
songs and learn the unique moves as seen by pop stars. Hip hop
classes will also incorporate and strengthen jazz technique.
This class is very popular with both boys and girls. Hip hop is
offered to students age 6 to adult.
Theatre Classes (Storybook Children's
Theatre)
Preschool Drama
Preschool Drama is offered to students 3
years to 5 years old. Boys and girls will use imagination,
pantomime and improvisation to act out different stories each
week. Students will play a variety of roles in order to see the
story through different perspectives.
Specialty Classes
Irish Step Dancing
Irish Step Dancing is offered
by the
Shandon Irish Dancers.
For more information
email
or call Kay at 972-658-0358.
Scottish Highland Dancing
Scottish Highland Dancing is offered
by
Murphy Highland Dance.
For more information
email or call Karen at
214-908-5810.
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