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JAZZ (ages 5-adult)
The technique used for this class is based from jazz great, Gus Giordano of Chicago, as well as other techniques. This training will develop strong, yet flexible dancers. The styles may include hip-hop to lyrical. Students enrolled in this class will find it easier to accomplish the combinations if enrolled in the ballet program. It is not mandatory to enroll in ballet, but students will experience success with ballet training in addition to jazz class.
LYRICAL (ages 7 to adult)
Lyrical dance is a term to describe the combination of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. It is a beautiful artform. The music used is generally contempory ballads. Dancers that particpate in this class have the most success if they are currently enrolled in ballet and jazz.
PILATES MAT CLASS (12 yrs. to adult)
This class is for ANYONE, of ANY AGE, WEIGHT, or ANY ATHLETIC ABILITY, who desires to tone the body, stand taller, and become more flexible. Pilates is a non-aerobic class that follows a sequence of exercises designed to isolate muscles, and work them intensely with few repetitions. Also, this class is a fabulous cross-training workout regimen for the serious dancer. This class works like magic, and the research proves it! Check it out at the Dance Gallery!
"In ten lessons, you'll feel the difference.
In 20 lessons, you'll see the difference.
In thirty lessons, you will have a whole, new body."
Joseph Pilates
TAP DANCE (ages 5 to adult)
This class will teach students left/right identification for the younger classes, basic tap steps, terminology, & use of music associated with the rhythms needed to tap dance. More advanced tap classes will learn tap jumps and turns, longer combinations, & the use of "time steps" in tap dance. Students of all ages will love this class.
SOCIAL AND BALLROOM (high school to adult)
This class is offered in two levels. Level I covers the fundamentals of partner dancing. Couples will learn the two-step, fox trot, waltz, and polka. Level II adds the turns, style, and showmanship to the steps mastered in Level I, along with the "Jitterbug" and "Lambada." Levels are offered in four week courses, alternating months. Level I is a prerequisite of Level II.
A new class that has just been added to the schedule is Latin and Swing. If you would like more information on these ballroom classes, please email the website!
BROADWAY (ages 5 to adult)
This classic form of stage dancing has become the new rage at Dance Gallery. If you enjoy Broadway shows such as Grease, West Side Story, and A Chorus Line, you will love this class! Not only will you have a great time, but youll get a fabulous workout, as well! There are three levels offered for different ages. The first level will focus on movement only. Level two will begin to introduce vocals with movement. Level three will completely intermix vocals with dancing.
PREVIOUS VOCAL TRAINING IS NOT REQUIRED!!!
HIP HOP (ages 6 to adult)
Hip Hop classes have become very popular at Dance Gallery. The movements in this class are tasteful, but very cutting edge. The best way to describe this form of dance is that is it much like what you would see in music videos.
With that being said, the studio has a strict policy on appropriateness in terms of movement and music. Although hip hop can seem a bit too "edgy" for many, we have made a commitment to appropriate dress, music, and movement.
The dancers love this form of dance, and the parents are content with the instructors' pursuit to offer hip hop in an appropriate manner.
"FAITH IN MOTION" LITURGICAL DANCE (7 yrs to adult)
The Dance Gallery has developed an ecumenical outreach program that emphasizes the use of movement to traditional and contemporary Christian music in worship services. The term commonly used to describe this movement is "Liturgical Dance."
Each lesson begins in prayer. Then, the students are lead through a series of exercises designed to strengthen & stretch the body, while teaching gracefulness & coordination needed for dance.
This dance group will travel to churches in or near Sioux Falls to participate in worship services using the dances that were created during class. If your organization has questions about this group, please contact Jackie Pederson-Kriens for more information or Amy Hofer for scheduling and coordinating times for "Faith in Motion" to participate in your worship event.
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