Class Descriptions

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Ballet

Barre, center, across the floor combinations based on both Cecchetti and Russian techniques. All classes will include 15 minutes of Pilates work. 

Ballet / Contemporary/ Acro Combos

This class will alternate between Ballet and Contemporary technique. Contemporary borrows elements from Classical, Modern, and Jazz styles and has become a popular movement technique showcasing strength, agility, and artistry. This class will include 20-30 minutes of acrobatics.

Creative Movement & Children's Dance Combos

The youngest dancers can enjoy a fun, well structured program just for their developmental age. Each class is designed to fit with ability and attention span of the young child. Children will explore many elements of dance such as body, space, time and force sometimes using props while moving to music, voice and instruments.  Preballet/ acro combos ages 5 & 6 years will be introduced to basic ballet and acrobatics;  ballet/tap/ acro combos begin at age 7-8 and will include ballet, tap, modern and musical theatre skills. All classes will include strengthening and acrobatics.  Special emphasis is placed on learning “The Brain Dance” and increasing brainpower! Through dance movement, the young child ages 3 - 8 years is challenged in all areas of development. 

Gym Bears

JUST FOR BOYS!!  Ages 5 - 7 years and 8-11 Years! -  Give your son the unique group fitness class designed just for boys by head Ludington Wrestling Coach Dan Fulton.
 
** This class challenges mind and body while developing physical coordination & skills, muscle endurance, speed and agility and best of all self- confidence and self-esteem! A hard-working and fun group class filled with 1/2 hour of games, physical challenges, conditioning, and teamwork with Coach Dan and 1/2 hour of tumbling and gymnastic fun in our gymnastics gym. 

Calling all Boys! COACH DAN  says "YOU CAN!" Help your son develop an "I CAN ATTITUDE FOR LIFE! 

Baby Bears- Ages 6 mo. to 3 yrs.
Our class is growing due to our wonderful instructor, Mykila Althouse! 
Parent Participation or Trusted Caregiver Participation required!   A trusted adult accompanies the child while they are in the gym filled with preschool, elementary and sensory integration equipment.   Our Baby Bear class will provide your child with an opportunity to interact with other little ones. Early interaction will teach your child how to engage with others and benefit your child's social development. Our Baby Bear curriculum uses a combination of fine motor and gross motor activities infused with music and finger play. Your child will be introduced to many new concepts such as patterning, group activities and circle time.  Mykila also includes the work of Ann-Green Gilbert integrating the brain dance throughout the explorations and movement activities.
Dress Code: Girls: Leotard, leggings, sweatsuit, and grippy socks! No skirt or tights.  Boys: Shirt tucked into elastic waistband shorts or sweats with grippy socks.  Parents: socks, no bare feet.
 

Hip Hop

A funky blend of Jazz and street moves involving a warm up, center work, and across the floor moves.

Jazz Combo

Class will include traditional jazz technique as well as modern and  hip-hop. Warm-up, center and across the floor skills are always a part of these classes. Acrobatics instruction is included in all classes. ** Ballet is recommended but not required to take this class.

Acro

Acrobatic Dance, or acro, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements.  Often defined by unique choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, lines and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context.  Acro is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements is required.  Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength.

  
*PLACEMENT FOR CLASSES IS BASED ON INSTUCTOR’S RECOMMENDATION - CONSIDERING AGE.  DANCE IS AN ART THAT REQUIRES PLACEMENT BASED ON TECHNICAL PROGRESS AND NATURAL ABILITY.