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Class Descriptions

Scroll down for class descriptions of each age group, in addition to level placement policies, and dance attire requirements.

Ages 1 - 3 years

Music & Motion - This Mommy & Me program offers Pre-Ballet, Discovery, and Special Needs classes for boys and girls. Together, moms and children explore music and creative movement through song, dance, props, costumes, instruments, puppets, bubbles, parachute play, and more! Call Music & Motion directly @ 985-626-8014 for more details.

Ages 3-5: Preschool

Creative Movement, Ballet, & Tap - (1 hour per week) 30 minutes every week of Creative Movement and 30 minutes of Ballet and Tap alternating each week.
Creative Movement and Ballet emphasize natural movement, free expression, and learning to participate in a group. The dancer will also start developing control, flexibililty, and be introduced to basic ballet technique and terms.

Tap emphasizes foot work and the expression of rhythm through sound.
Tumbling - (1 hour per week) This class teaches the floor and beam work of gymnastics. The focus is to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and agility through a series of level-appropriate exercises and tumbling skills. Mats and floor beams are used in the class.

Ages 6 - up: Beginner Levels

Creative Movement, Ballet, & Tap - (1.5 hours per week) 30 minutes of Creative Movement, Ballet, and Tap each week.
Creative Movement at this level focuses on flexibility, natural movement, and allowing each dancer to experiment with movement in order to become more expressive and confident with themselves as dancers.

Ballet provides the dancer with training for the body to build strength, balance, and flexibility while working on turnout and over all understanding of body mechanics.

Tap emphasizes foot work and the expression of rhythm through sound.
Jumpin' Junior Jazz- (1 hour per week) intoduces age-appropriate jazz technique to young dancers. This class helps develop movement and body awareness, as well as coordination, rhythm, and creative expression of dancers interested in this fun and exciting dance style.

Tumbling - (1 hour per week) This class teaches the floor and beam work of gymnastics. The focus is to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and agility through a series of level-appropriate exercises and tumbling skills. Mats and floor beams are used in the class.

Ages 9 - up: Intermediate Levels

Ballet, Tap, & Jazz Combo Class - (1.5 hours per week)
Ballet provides comprehensive training for the entire body. Ballet at this level is a structured and disciplined dance form. It focuses on tenchnique and knowledge of terminology. This dance form builds strength and body tone, develops control and flexibility, and heightens the dancers awareness of overall body mechanics. Ballet is an essential foundation for dance study.

Tap emphasizes footwork and the expression of rhythm throuh sound. The exercises presented develop endurance, coordination, and body control as well as development of feet sense and rhythm.

Jazz is a technical class which focuses on center work and progressions across the floor. A variety of styles is taught including theatrical, pop, funk, and lyrical. Jazz dance increases body awareness, movement range, coordination, and rhythm. It is highly effective in building cardiovascular endurance.
Hip Hop is considered a "funky" or "street" jazz dance. Hip Hop teaches new and popular dance moves requiring a definitive sense of rhythm and beat, as well as a strong performance presence within the movement.

*** Intermediate students who are serious about dance may also take an additional Ballet, Tap, or Jazz class IN ADDITION to their combo class. ***

Ages 12-up

The following classes are offered separately providing intensive study in each discipline.

Ballet (Levels I - V) provides comprehensive training for the entire body. Ballet at this level is a structured and disciplined dance form. It focuses on tenchnique and knowledge of terminology. This dance form builds strength and body tone, develops control and flexibility, and heightens the dancers awareness of overall body mechanics. Ballet is an essential foundation for dance study.

Pre-Pointe is a preparation class for dancers who plan to take Pointe. This class emphasizes strength-building exercises and readiness of each individual dancer. One year of Ballet I is required in addition to Mrs. Lydia's permission. The dancer must also be taking a ballet class.

Pointe (Levels I & II) is offered for strong, advanced ballet dancers. Hard-tip, satin ballet shoes are worn as the fundamentals of ballet are enhanced through this intensive study of technique. Pointe increases overall body tone as well as focuses on the strength of the foot and increases range of the arch. Dancers must also be taking a ballet class.

Jazz Technique is a technical class which focuses on center work and prograssions across the floor. A variety of styles is taught including theatrical, pop, funk, and lyrical. Jazz dance increases body awareness, movement range, coordination, and rhythm. It is highly effective in building cardiovascular endurance. This class also focuses on many different turns and leaps. Jazz Technique is very challenging at all levels. A dancer will be placed at the appropriate level according to his/her technical ability. A dancer may progress to the next level only once he/she masters all elements taught in their current class and the teacher feels they are prepared technically for the next level of training.

Lyrical combines ballet and jazz technique. Lyrical dance creates awareness of body strength, control, and power. The class teaches movement phrases and progressions with a strong and intense, yet fluid feel.

Challenge (Levels I - IV) is a combination class of Jazz and Lyrical. Students will perform a Jazz and Lyrical dance in the recital. See specific descriptions under jazz technique and lyrical.

Hip Hop (Levels I - V) is considered a "funky" or "street" jazz dance. Hip Hop teaches new and popular dance moves requiring a definitive sense of rhythm and beat, as well as a strong performance presence within the movement.

Tap (Levels I - III) emphasizes footwork and the expression of rhythm throuh sound. The exercises presented develop endurance, coordination, and body control as well as development of feet sense and rhythm.

Modern (Levels I - III) teaches the expressive power of movement by exploring time, space, quality, motivation, and aesthetic elements of dance. Improvisation is a key element incorporated in this class. Modern proves to be a physically and mentally challenging dance experience.

Yoga/Pilates Stretch Class focuses on achieving flexibility, strength, and tone throughout the entire body. It helps one obtain over-all mind, body, and spirit awareness which enables the ability of relaxing any muscular tension in order to increase flexibility and proper body alignment.

LEVEL PLACEMENT

Northshore Academy of Dance's leveling is based on individual dancer's ability, in addition to considering which classes will be age-appropriate. Some dancers progress to the next level, while others remain in the same level. This is not cause for concern. Many dancers benefit tremendously from staying in a particular level in order to further develop their technique. This allows a dancer to reach their highest potential and in most cases, become one of the stronger dancers in the class. The N.A.D. staff's priority is what is best for every individual dancer and will place each student at a level that will challenge them, promote growth, and build self-confidence.

Dance Attire

(All dance attire can be expertly fitted and purchased at Buzy Bodies.)

Preschool and Beginner: Maroon leotard, pink tights, maroon or pink ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, and tan beginner tap shoes.

Jumpin' Junior Jazz: Any color leotard, black hot shorts or capri-length pants, tan jazz shoes. (Note: If your Beginner class is right after Jr. Jazz, you must wear the required dancewear for your Beginner class to Jr. Jazz. There is no time to change between classes.)

Tumbling: Leotard, hot shorts or footless tights (optional), barefoot (no shoes). NO SKIRTS.

Intermediate: Maroon or black leotard (no tanks or shirts), black capri-length pants, skort, or hot shorts, black ballet skirt (with pink or black tights), pink ballet shoes, tan jazz shoes, tan jazz-tap shoes.

12 years and older:

Challenge, Jazz Technique, & Tap: Leotard or dance crop (crop top or fitted dance top), No t-shirts or tank tops, black capri-length pants or hot shorts, NO LONG PANTS, tan jazz shoes for Challenge and Jazz, tan jazz-tap shoes for Tap.

Ballet & Pointe: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet & pointe shoes. *NOTE: Please talk with your teacher before purchasing your pointe shoes.

Hip Hop: Leotard or fitted dance crop top - NO T-SHIRTS, black jazz pants, capri pants, or hip hop pants, tan jazz shoes or sneakers.

Modern: fitted dance top, black capri-length pants or hot shorts, bare feet (no shoes needed).

Hair for ALL dancers

Hair for ALL dancers must be in a ponytail or bun! Hair must be completely away from face and neck. If hair is too short for a ponytail or bun, sides must be away from face.

NOTE:

DANCERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO CLASS IF THEY ARE NOT DRESSED IN THE APPROPRIATE ATTIRE!


Class Descriptions Scroll down for class descriptions of each age group, in addition to level placement policies, and dance attire requirements. . Ages 1 - 3 years Music & Motion - This Mommy & Me program offers Pre-Ballet, Discovery, and Special Needs classes for boys and girls. Together, moms and children explore music and creative movement through song, dance, props, costumes, instruments, puppets, bubbles, parachute play, and more! Call Music & Motion directly @ 985-626-8014 for more details. Ages 3-5: Preschool Creative Movement, Ballet, & Tap - (1 hour per week) 30 minutes every week of Creative Movement and 30 minutes of Ballet and Tap alternating each week. Creative Movement and Ballet emphasize natural movement, free expression, and learning to participate in a group. The dancer will also start developing control, flexibililty, and be introduced to basic ballet technique and terms. Tap emphasizes foot work and the expression of rhythm through sound. Tumbling - (1 hour per week) This class teaches the floor and beam work of gymnastics. The focus is to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and agility through a series of level-appropriate exercises and tumbling skills. Mats and floor beams are used in the class. Ages 6 - up: Beginner Levels Creative Movement, Ballet, & Tap - (1.5 hours per week) 30 minutes of Creative Movement, Ballet, and Tap each week. Creative Movement at this level focuses on flexibility, natural movement, and allowing each dancer to experiment with movement in order to become more expressive and confident with themselves as dancers. Ballet provides the dancer with training for the body to build strength, balance, and flexibility while working on turnout and over all understanding of body mechanics. Tap emphasizes foot work and the expression of rhythm through sound. Jumpin' Junior Jazz- (1 hour per week) intoduces age-appropriate jazz technique to young dancers. This class helps develop movement and body awareness, as well as coordination, rhythm, and creative expression of dancers interested in this fun and exciting dance style. Tumbling - (1 hour per week) This class teaches the floor and beam work of gymnastics. The focus is to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and agility through a series of level-appropriate exercises and tumbling skills. Mats and floor beams are used in the class. Ages 9 - up: Intermediate Levels Ballet, Tap, & Jazz Combo Class - (1.5 hours per week) Ballet provides comprehensive training for the entire body. Ballet at this level is a structured and disciplined dance form. It focuses on tenchnique and knowledge of terminology. This dance form builds strength and body tone, develops control and flexibility, and heightens the dancers awareness of overall body mechanics. Ballet is an essential foundation for dance study. Tap emphasizes footwork and the expression of rhythm throuh sound. The exercises presented develop endurance, coordination, and body control as well as development of feet sense and rhythm. Jazz is a technical class which focuses on center work and progressions across the floor. A variety of styles is taught including theatrical, pop, funk, and lyrical. Jazz dance increases body awareness, movement range, coordination, and rhythm. It is highly effective in building cardiovascular endurance. Hip Hop is considered a "funky" or "street" jazz dance. Hip Hop teaches new and popular dance moves requiring a definitive sense of rhythm and beat, as well as a strong performance presence within the movement. * Intermediate students who are serious about dance may also take an additional Ballet, Tap, or Jazz class IN ADDITION to their combo class. * Ages 12-up The following classes are offered separately providing intensive study in each discipline. Ballet (Levels I - V) provides comprehensive training for the entire body. Ballet at this level is a structured and disciplined dance form. It focuses on tenchnique and knowledge of terminology. This dance form builds strength and body tone, develops control and flexibility, and heightens the dancers awareness of overall body mechanics. Ballet is an essential foundation for dance study. Pre-Pointe is a preparation class for dancers who plan to take Pointe. This class emphasizes strength-building exercises and readiness of each individual dancer. One year of Ballet I is required in addition to Mrs. Lydia's permission. The dancer must also be taking a ballet class. Pointe (Levels I & II) is offered for strong, advanced ballet dancers. Hard-tip, satin ballet shoes are worn as the fundamentals of ballet are enhanced through this intensive study of technique. Pointe increases overall body tone as well as focuses on the strength of the foot and increases range of the arch. Dancers must also be taking a ballet class. Jazz Technique is a technical class which focuses on center work and prograssions across the floor. A variety of styles is taught including theatrical, pop, funk, and lyrical. Jazz dance increases body awareness, movement range, coordination, and rhythm. It is highly effective in building cardiovascular endurance. This class also focuses on many different turns and leaps. Jazz Technique is very challenging at all levels. A dancer will be placed at the appropriate level according to his/her technical ability. A dancer may progress to the next level only once he/she masters all elements taught in their current class and the teacher feels they are prepared technically for the next level of training. Lyrical combines ballet and jazz technique. Lyrical dance creates awareness of body strength, control, and power. The class teaches movement phrases and progressions with a strong and intense, yet fluid feel. Challenge (Levels I - IV) is a combination class of Jazz and Lyrical. Students will perform a Jazz and Lyrical dance in the recital. See specific descriptions under jazz technique and lyrical. Hip Hop (Levels I - V) is considered a "funky" or "street" jazz dance. Hip Hop teaches new and popular dance moves requiring a definitive sense of rhythm and beat, as well as a strong performance presence within the movement. Tap (Levels I - III) emphasizes footwork and the expression of rhythm throuh sound. The exercises presented develop endurance, coordination, and body control as well as development of feet sense and rhythm. Modern (Levels I - III) teaches the expressive power of movement by exploring time, space, quality, motivation, and aesthetic elements of dance. Improvisation is a key element incorporated in this class. Modern proves to be a physically and mentally challenging dance experience. Yoga/Pilates Stretch Class focuses on achieving flexibility, strength, and tone throughout the entire body. It helps one obtain over-all mind, body, and spirit awareness which enables the ability of relaxing any muscular tension in order to increase flexibility and proper body alignment. LEVEL PLACEMENT Northshore Academy of Dance's leveling is based on individual dancer's ability, in addition to considering which classes will be age-appropriate. Some dancers progress to the next level, while others remain in the same level. This is not cause for concern. Many dancers benefit tremendously from staying in a particular level in order to further develop their technique. This allows a dancer to reach their highest potential and in most cases, become one of the stronger dancers in the class. The N.A.D. staff's priority is what is best for every individual dancer and will place each student at a level that will challenge them, promote growth, and build self-confidence. Dance Attire (All dance attire can be expertly fitted and purchased at Buzy Bodies.) Preschool and Beginner: Maroon leotard, pink tights, maroon or pink ballet skirt (optional), pink ballet shoes, and tan beginner tap shoes. Jumpin' Junior Jazz: Any color leotard, black hot shorts or capri-length pants, tan jazz shoes. (Note: If your Beginner class is right after Jr. Jazz, you must wear the required dancewear for your Beginner class to Jr. Jazz. There is no time to change between classes.) Tumbling: Leotard, hot shorts or footless tights (optional), barefoot (no shoes). NO SKIRTS. Intermediate: Maroon or black leotard (no tanks or shirts), black capri-length pants, skort, or hot shorts, black ballet skirt (with pink or black tights), pink ballet shoes, tan jazz shoes, tan jazz-tap shoes. 12 years and older: Challenge, Jazz Technique, & Tap: Leotard or dance crop (crop top or fitted dance top), No t-shirts or tank tops, black capri-length pants or hot shorts, NO LONG PANTS, tan jazz shoes for Challenge and Jazz, tan jazz-tap shoes for Tap. Ballet & Pointe: Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet & pointe shoes. NOTE: Please talk with your teacher before* purchasing your pointe shoes. Hip Hop: Leotard or fitted dance crop top - NO T-SHIRTS, black jazz pants, capri pants, or hip hop pants, tan jazz shoes or sneakers. Modern: fitted dance top, black capri-length pants or hot shorts, bare feet (no shoes needed). Hair for ALL dancers Hair for ALL dancers must be in a ponytail or bun! Hair must be completely away from face and neck. If hair is too short for a ponytail or bun, sides must be away from face. NOTE: DANCERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO CLASS IF THEY ARE NOT DRESSED IN THE APPROPRIATE ATTIRE!
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