Classes at Look Sharp 08-09
TINY TUTUS - Age 2
This 30 minute class is designed to introduce our tiniest dancers to movement. We will begin to develop self confidence, gross motor skills, self-expression and rhythm through enthusiastic exercises. Imaginative use of props will enhance imagery for our future dancers! This class Is run in sessions to break up the ages. Please see schedule for a list of options.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT - Age 3Designed for boys & girls to develop a sense of musicality, rhythm, and movement. Comprised of games & creative movement exercises, your child will learn motor skills, body awareness & coordination along with a basics of Ballet.
TRIPLE FEET - Age 4This class is designed for 4-year olds and is unique in that it introduces children to ballet, tap and jazz! Through creative song and movement, as well as props such as scarves and instruments, children will be able to express themselves. While keeping a strong focus on fun, dancers will also be working on coordination, flexibility and musicality. These classes are fun-filled making dance a truly creative experience.
PETITE PROGRAMS - Ages 5 & 6Petite Ballet- This class is designed to help the beginning dancer learn the basics of ballet at a relaxed, comfortable pace. Ballet positions and terminology are introduced. The dancer will begin to learn body placement and balance while incorporating exercises that will enhance the dancer�s sense of rhythm and musicality. Improvisation will be incorporated to enhance freedom of movement and expression.
Petite Jazz- This class is designed to help the beginning jazz dancer learn the fundamentals of jazz. The young dancer will be introduced to isolations, body lines and different jazz styles including classical jazz and funk. Classes will include work on technique, strength training and flexibility, as well as improvisational exercises to enhance freedom of movement and expression.
Petite Tap- This class is designed to help the beginning tap dancer develop a sense of rhythm and musicality. While focusing on the fundamentals of tap, dancers will be working on foot and ankle strength as well as clarity of sounds. Rhythmic games and improvisation will encourage freedom of movement and expression.
Petite Hip-Hop- Young dancers will begin to learn the basic technique in street funk and dance trends. This class is designed to introduce our youngest hip hop dancers to the basics of street funk. While using age appropriate music, dancers will begin to work on body isolations, and high-energy street movement. They will be introduced to the history of the movements they are doing through a variety of exercises.
TAP - Ages 7-AdultThis class is designed to teach musicality, syncopation, rhythm & timing. Focusing on fundamentals, technique, speed & clarity of taps, students will learn a variety of tap styles incorporating Broadway, street and hoofing. Join us in the mornings for an open level class �Coffee Clutch Tap� for adults who want to get out those tap shoes!
JAZZ - Ages 7-AdultIncorporating body movement from a ballet basis, this class will teach you isolation, stretching & free play of movement. This popular dance form will touch on a variety of styles from music video funk to Broadway.
BALLET - Ages 7-AdultThe foundation of all dance forms. Students will learn the discipline of the Ballet plus poise and grace. Based on learning turn-out as well as positions of the feet, students will also learn posture and musicality.
LYRICAL - Ages 7-AdultComprised of Ballet & Jazz technique, students will learn how to express emotions and energy of music. They will learn a great deal of self expression as well as interpretation. Students are required to take Ballet or Jazz to study Lyrical dance.Students are required to take Ballet or Jazz to study Lyrical dance.
MODERN - Ages 7-AdultThis dance form enables students to express complex emotions and abstract ideas through various forms of movement. Dancers respond freely to music, silence or creating their own language of movement.
HIP HOP - Ages 7-18A high energy class that will focus on musicality and intricate movements while using a wide range of past and present hip-hop and R&B music. It will cover a variety of hip-hop subgenres, which will allow the students to learn more about the history of the movements that they do in class and on stage.
TEEN PROGRAMSWe offer a variety of classes for teens. Our II Teen classes provide an atmosphere for teenagers who are just starting in dance to feel comfortable with students their own age. We offer a classes in jazz, lyrical, tap, ballet, theatre pak and voice.
Our teen jazz/funk classes are geared for the beginner level teen who wants to learn the latest moves in jazz and contemporary dance! Our teen lyrical class gives students to have an opportunity to explore individual expression, self-confidence and fluidity of movement. Our teen ballet/modern inspires the starting-out student to learn classical training in a comfortable environment. Also, our tap program teaches rhythm and coordination, while improving and assisting the dancer in preparing for school musicals, college programs and more.
NEW THIS SEASON! Friday Night Video Dance Mixer - come learn the latest video dance moves with your friends and have a Friday night hangout!
This class is designed to teach Broadway-style jazz and choreography. Students will be able to duplicate styles of choreographers such as Bob Fosse, Michael Bennett, Jerome Robbins, and more!
VOCAL COACHING - Private & Semi-PrivateDo you love to sing? The right song and correct technique will unlock your full potential to create the performer that lies within. You will be coached on new songs & learn voice and breathing exercises. You will be accompanied by full orchestrated tapes and will have the opportunity to record your own voice. You will learn microphone technique which further enables you to improve and develop strong performance skills.
THEATRE and Voice DEPARTMENTVOCAL Classes
Our voice class will coach students on how to use their voices for singing and public speaking. Students will enjoy learning various types of music and lyrics to enhance their singing ability.
THEATRE PAK - Kidz (7-11 yrs)Teens (12 +)
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR SCHOOL'S MUSICALS AND PLAYS? We have a great program dedicated to you! Broken up into two levels, this 3-session class will take you on a journey through the actor's world. Here''s a glimpse of what you will do in each program: Improv, Voice, Projecting, Scene Study, Monologue, Audition Techniques, and more. A professional photographer will work with you and speak to you about choosing the best head shot and we will train you on putting a professional resume together for stage, tv and film.