Class Descriptions

Star Struck Dance Studio

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Ballet and Tap

Ballet- Classical form of dance. A solid technical base for all other dance forms. Barre, adagio, center floor, and progressions (movements across the floor) are all used in developing ballet techniques.

Pointe-In ballet, dancing that is performed on the tips of the toes.

Tap- Style of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms and sounds. Great for developing coordination skills.

Hip Hop, Breakdance, Adult Fusion

Hip Hop-Fun & energetic freestyle dance form that can be seen in music videos. Relaxed atmosphere and dress code.

Breakdance- A style of urban dance that combines energetic footwork with tumbling and spins, usually performed to funk music.

Adult Fusion Class– Enjoy this mix of Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Jazz for our adult dancers! Always something fun, fresh, and new for you! Come join us for some alone time challenging your mind and body!

Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary

Jazz- Any of various dances characterized by improvisation, influenced by rhythms and techniques of jazz music to the more popular music of today.

Lyrical- Intense emotional expression of face and body to tell a story through song.

Modern- A theatrical dance style that rejects classical ballet's limitations and favors movement derived from the expression of inner feeling. For the advanced dancer only.

Contemporary- A genre of concert dance that employs compositional philosophy, rather than choreography, to guide un-choreographed movement. It uses dance techniques and methods found in ballet, modern dance, and postmodern dance, and it also draws from other philosophies of movement that are outside the realm of classical dance techniques.

Pom, Cheer, Gymnastics, Flexibility

Pom- A precise, sharp form of dance showcasing the use of poms for effect.

Cheerleading- Teaches motion placement, sidelines, cheers, jumps, and cheerleading technique. Cheer dance routine is also taught with poms.

Gymnastics– Involves performance of exercises requiring physical strength, agility, and coordination. Flexibility and floor work include rolls, straddles, cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, handsprings, aerials, & tucks.

Flexibility– A class dedicated explicitly to those dancers who want to focus on becoming more limber and learn the proper stretching techniques.

Specialty Classes

Step Aerobics- A great way to get fit and energized! A cardio/fitness class to burn calories and get in shape.

Musical Theater-A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.

Modern/ Ecstatic Freeform-A type of body movement integrating improvisation and emotional expression thru the build and release of rhythm and tempo. Includes breath work and stretching.

Cardio Dance/ Stretch/ Strengthen- Blends various dance styles like hip hop and modern to create a fun workout that tones while building coordination and stamina. Callanetics and Yoga are incorporated.

Children's Intro to Acting- Play with body movement, vocal and storytelling, and improvisation games.

Acting I Pre-Teens-Play with improvisation and focus games, memorizing lines, and creating characters thru simple scenes and monologues.

Acting II Teens and Adults- Play with improvisation and focus games, memorizing lines, and accessing and performing complex emotions thru scenes and monologues.

Line Dancing-Get ready for some fun as you learn the most popular line dances. Various genres and styles are taught each week. Launch your new hobby today!

Tiny Tot Movement- Offers general physical movement and coordination exposure for students ages 18 months-36 months alongside their parent. The focus will be on learning basic gross motor skills and vocabulary through play, songs, games, and exploration. The class format will include circle time, station rotations, whole group games, and yoga. Parents will learn as much as the kids, and the bonding experience will be absolutely memorable. This is a wonderful class to help understand your child's interest/ strength to establish future class placement. Two children may join with one adult. No recital performance, but students will enjoy an in-class winter celebration.