| Welcome To The Dance Haven’s Class Descriptions Page. All classes are graded by age and ability. Each class is designed to teach techniques in a positive way to allow the learning process to be fun, yet fulfilling through constructive teaching methods. Not sure, which class is the right one? Contact us and we will help you make the decision that will allow for an exciting and rewarding dance class.
PRE-TEEN & TEEN CLASSES
Ballet Beginner – Ages 10& Up - For students who have completed elementary ballet and have a basic understanding of ballet and are ready to learn the more technical aspects and skills associated with ballet. Students learn proper alignment through barre work, ballet technique and center floor exercises. As students progress, more ballet terminology and techniques are introduced. Students will perform one number at our annual recital.
Tap – Ages 10& Up– Students in this class have taken several years of elementary tap. The class focuses on speed, difficult rhythms and challenging steps. Musical Theatre tap and Rhythm tap are the two styles we focus on the most. This class requires high energy and rhythmic skills. Barre and center floor exercise variations will increase agility and musicality. Challenging combinations will turn into fun routines. Students will perform one number in our annual recital.
Hip Hop Beginner/Intermediate– Ages 10& Up – THIS CLASS IS GREAT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS! Class requires a background in hip hop or other dance experience. You must have some knowledge of the hip hop style. This class will teach combinations with new and intricate movement. Students will continue to gain further understanding of this style. This class will be more challenging than introductory classes and is a high energy packed class. Students will perform one number in our annual recital.
Hip Hop Competition Class Ages -11 -18 - The Hip Hop Competition Class requires an intermediate level of hip hop training. Students interested in taking this class will need to have at least two years Hip Hop Class or Jazz/Hip Hop Class training and be enrolled in two additional subjects. Students will learn to work together as a team and compete in local competitions in our annual recital.
JUNIOR RDT/COMPETITION – Ages 10-15- This class is for beginner/intermediate students who want to further their dance education. This program is designed to prepare students in the technical and performance skills necessary to compete for post-secondary study and career development. This class prepareS them for upper levels of RDT and College Prep. The Program requires a high level of commitment from the student and parent. Special outside performances will be mandatory. Students participating in JUNIOR RDT are required to take a minimum of two additional subjects a week, one including Ballet. Students also need to take at least one flex class a week. Students can take more than one ballet class at no additional cost. They will enter in local competitions and perform an additional lyrical, jazz, musical comedy in the annual recital as well as our Opening Number.Note: Anyone interested in taking JR. RDT, RDT I or RDT II must attend the placement class which will be held on Monday September 12th from 3:30 - 6:30 PM.
RDT I/ Competition – Ages 11-15- This class is for beginner/intermediate students who want to further their dance education. This program is designed to prepare students in the technical and performance skills necessary to compete for post-secondary study and career development. This class prepare them for upper levels of RDT and College Prep. The Program requires a high level of commitment from the student and parent. Special outside performances will be mandatory. Students participating in RDT I are required to take a minimum of two additional subjects a week, one including Ballet. Students also need to take at least one flex class a week. Students can take more than one ballet class at no additional cost. They will enter in local competitions and perform an additional lyrical, jazz, musical comedy in the annual recital as well as our Opening Number.Note: Anyone interested in taking JR. RDT, RDT I or RDT II must attend the placement class which will be held on Monday September 12th from 3:30 - 6:30 PM.
RDT II/ Competition – Ages 12-18 - This class is for intermediate students who want to further their dance education. This program is designed to prepare students in the technical and performance skills necessary to compete for post-secondary study and career development. This class prepare them for our advanced RDT team and College Prep. The Program requires a high level of commitment from the student and parent. Special outside performances will be mandatory. Students participating in RDT II are required to take a minimum of two additional subjects a week, one including Ballet. Students can take a second ballet class at no additional cost. Students are also required to take one Flex class a week. They will enter in local competitions and perform in an additional lyrical, jazz and musical comedy numbers in the annual recital as well as our Opening Number. Note: Anyone interested in taking JR. RDT, RDT I or RDT II must attend the placement class which will be held on Monday September 12th from 3:30 - 6:30 PM.
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