Ballet/Tap Combo Classes

Dance Contempra offers a variety of classes that are one half hour of Ballet and one half hour of Tap.

Ballet/Tap Combo classes are designed for kids ages 3 to 6 and center around neuromuscular development.  Dancers play a series of games in order to disguise ballet and tap techniques. These classes will take place in our small studio. Please note that we invite parents to come in and watch/observe the last class of every month August-January. We are working hard to develop and teach appropriate dance class etiquette. This is crucial for proper advancement in dance training.

No Prerequisites are required for these classes!

These classes will perform one discipline in the Spring Recital (usually Ballet).

3 to 4 years old – First Steps

3 to 4 years old – Kinderdance

4 to 6 years old – Level 1 Class

Dance Contempra is proud to introduce Kinderdance as an alternative to First Steps.  This class will be slightly faster paced than First Steps classes but for students who are still too young for Level 1.

Dress Code
Girls – Leotard of Any Color, pink tights and pink Ballet slippers and black Tap shoes (Dancers may wear skirts and tutus)
Boys – White T-shirt and long pants of any color or shorts of any color.

Classical Ballet

Dance Contempra students are encouraged to take Classical Ballet.  Schooling will be in Cecchetti and Vaganova Ballet techniques.
 

Classical Ballet is the “Mother of all Dance”.  All other dance forms are built from Ballet; hence a dancer’s proficiency in ballet directly correlates to how proficient they will be in all other disciplines.

Shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” are constantly encouraging contestants to take “technique classes”.  Classical ballet is what they are speaking of.  We do not require students to take ballet but we strongly urge the importance of classical ballet technique in order to improve and advance.

Once Students reach level 5 ballet technique they will be required to take a minimum of 2 ballet classes per week in order to advance.

Dress Code
Girls – Black leotard (sleeve length optional), pink tights and pink ballet slippers.  Hair must be worn in a bun.
Boys – White T-shirt, black pants, black Ballet slippers.

Contemporary Ballet

Contemporary Ballet is a fusion of Classical Ballet and Contemporary or Modern dance as well as Jazz, African, and Lyrical.

Contemporary Ballet is the future of Ballet.  Most professional Ballet companies are changing to Contemporary Ballet in order to reach new audiences.  Dance Contempra is one of the few dance studios to offer this beautiful new Ballet form.

*Only for Advanced Ballet Students* *Classes are by Audition or Invitation Only*

Dress Code
Girls – Black leotard (sleeve length optional), pink tights and pink ballet slippers.  Hair must be worn in a bun.
Boys – White T-shirt, black pants, black Ballet slippers.

Pointe

Pointe is for advanced level Ballet Students.

Pointe classes are by placement only.  Dance Contempra offers Classical and Contemporary Ballet Pointe Classes.  Several years of Ballet training in Classical Ballet technique are needed in order to achieve the strength and ability to be “en Pointe”.  Once at this level, it requires a minimum of 3 hours of ballet technique class per week.

Dress Code
Girls – Black leotard (sleeve length optional), pink tights and pink ballet slippers.  Hair must be worn in a bun.

Jazz

Jazz is a Contemporary Dance style taught to the latest music. Will cover all technique required for Dance Team Prep.

Jazz is for students ages 8 to 11 years (or younger if by the suggestion of a Dance Contempra faculty member).  Jazz is a technical dance form.  These classes will focus on jazz technique instruction.  Consider jazz a great building block for Hip-Hop.

Dress Code
Leotard or unitard of any color, tights or biker shorts, and black jazz shoes or jazz sneakers.  Hair must be tied back securely.

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop includes the most recent moves fresh from New York and as seen on shows like “So You Think You Can Dance”.  Will cover all technique required for Dance Team Prep. Excellent Dance Team Prep Class! We have a 98% success rate.

Hip-Hop is an urban street-style form of dance.  Hip-Hop is comprised of funky rhythmic moves and has cornered the market of the music video industry.  Hip-Hop is highly athletic and is for a more mature dancer.

Dress Code
Work out or exercise pants, form fitted T-shirt, and dance sneakers.  Hair must be secured in a ponytail.

Tap

Tap is a series of audible sounds that accent rhythm.

Tap is a dance style in which rhythms are tapped out audibly by the foot.  Complexity of rhythm truly helps every dancer's musicality.

Dress Code
Any color leotard and work out or exercise pants/shorts and black oxford lace up tap shoes.  Hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail.

Modern/Contemporary

Modern/Contemporary will cover Limon, Horton, May O’Donell and Graham techniques.

Modern/Contemporary technique is based on ballet but with the freedom and athleticism of jazz.  It focuses on centering alignment, control, breathing, and balance.  Modern/Contemporary dance is an important part of every well versed student’s training.  Technique is concentrated in Cunningham, May O’Donald, and Limon technique.  Modern/Contemporary dance is now being incorporated into most major dance companys' repertoire. 

All Dance Contempra Company members are required to take one (1) Modern/Contemporary dance class per week.

Dress Code
Leotard and long pants (sweat pants preferred) and bare feet.  Hair secured in a bun or ponytail.

Lyrical Dance

Lyrical Dance Technique is based from Modern/Contemporary Dance but is based off Lyrics in music. It focues on gestures and expression of emotions.

Dress Code

Leotard , long pants, bare feet. Hair secured into a bun or ponytail.

Adult Ballet Fit

An ADULT Beginner Ballet Fit Class that will lengthen, tighten, stretch and tone using classical ballet technique.  Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Class will run in sessions, each session will consist of 4 weeks.  

General Dress Code
No baggy clothes, blue jean material, T-shirts (unless otherwise permitted), sweatshirts, jewelry, or gum.  Leg warmers and cropped sweaters may be worn at the discretion of the instructor.  See individual discipline pages for specific Dress Codes.

Class Procedures
For their safety we request that all students wear suitable coverall clothing to and from the studio.  Students should come dressed for class carrying their dance shoes in a bag.  Jackets and street shoes may be stored in the dressing room.  During class time and after students will not be permitted to leave the building without a parent or other authorized person.  There are restrooms available to the dancers, but it is helpful if bathroom needs are attended to before class.

Please ensure that ALL dance shoes, dance bags, and removable clothing items are marked with the student’s name.