Class Descriptions
By stressing technique, terminology, and the mastering of all steps in our fun, exciting, and challenging classes, it is our goal to provide a well-rounded dance education and instill a lifelong love of dance in every student and inspire them to achieve their full potential both on and off the dance floor.
Mommy and Me – Ages 0-2
Mommy and Me is a 45 minute weekly movement and music class designed for dancers up to 2 years and their caregiver. Perfect for the child who still needs a little more time before separating from the parent or caregiver. Parents or caregivers participate actively in the class as children learn basic dance steps and through songs, stories, and play. This class will build their self-confidence to help them blossom. 8 week sessions will be offered throughout the year.
Pre-School Classes-Ages 2 to 6
Pre-School Dance (Ages 2-6) 1 Hour Weekly:
Classes are further broken down into two age groups – ages 2-4 and ages 5-6
This class is geared to develop the basics of Ballet and Tap technique. Geared to develop imagination, coordination, and social skills, this is a fun and exciting class for this age group. Two dances will be performed in our spring performance.
Children & Teen Classes
I: (ages 5-7) II: (ages 7-9) III: (ages 10-12) IV: (ages 13-14)V: (ages 14-up)
Combination Class – Ages 6-8 – 1 ½ Hours Weekly Ages 8-10 – 2 Hours Weekly:
This is a continuation of Ballet and Tap with the addition of Jazz. This allows students to continue to develop their dance technique. This program is designed to increase confidence as well as strength and flexibility. These dancers will perform three routines in our spring performance.
Ballet – III-V – 1 Hour Weekly
Ballet is the foundation for all dance training. It is highly recommended for all students. Students will learn proper alignment of the body, strength, flexibility, vocabulary, technique and grace.
Pointe – III -V – 1 Hour Weekly
Pointe is a continuation of ballet technique. This class is only studied when a dancer has developed the proper strength in the legs and feet. Only students 11 years old and above are eligible for this class. Any student taking this class must take their regular ballet class in addition to Pointe.
Tap- III – Adult – 1 Hour Weekly
Tap is a percussive class that uses technique with or without music. Students will learn vocabulary, the different styles of tap as well as the history of tap. This class will develop rhythm, timing, and musicality. Musical Theater elements are also incorporated. It is recommended that a Jazz or Ballet class be taken in addition to Tap.
Jazz- III-Adult – 1 Hour Weekly
Jazz will improve a student’s flexibility, strength and coordination using different styles of Jazz (Theater and Broadway) with a variety of music. This is a fast paced class that will develop endurance and rhythm.
Lyrical III – V – 1 Hour Weekly
Lyrical is a combination of Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. This style of dance tells a story using many different types of music while also using technique, strength and grace. This class will increase flexibility, control, and the ability of using emotion to tell a story. Contemporary is also part of this class.
Hip-Hop I – Adult – 1 Hour Weekly
Hip-Hop: Hip-Hop is a fast paced upbeat class using the latest and hottest dance moves such as poppin’, locking, breaking as well as freestyle movement. Hip Hop is fast and fun dance class.
Acro I (age 4-6) – V – 1 Hour Weekly
Acro is very similar to gymnastics but with no equipment, students learn basic tumbling skills incorporated with dance training. Acro will increase flexibility, timing, rhythm, and coordination. Mats will be used in this class for protection.
Irish Step I – V – 1 Hour Weekly
Irish step is offered for both boys and girls ages 5 and up and consists of both step and Ceili dances.
Our beginner class is an introduction to Irish dance technique focusing on posture, pointed toes, hops, skips, balance and musicality. As a beginner, your dancer will learn the basic steps of the Jig and may progress into the Reel.
Our intermediate and advanced intermediate classes will continue to focus on technique as well as perfecting the basic movements learned as a beginner. Dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps of the Jig, Reel and will progress onto Slip Jig. Once dancers have become proficient in the light shoe dances, hard shoe dances such as the Hornpipe and Treble Jig will be introduced. It is teacher’s discretion as to when hard shoes should be purchased for your dancer.
Our advanced classes will continue to perfect technique with emphasis on posture, foot placement, and proper execution of steps. Our advanced dancers will continue to learn more advanced steps of the Jig, Reel, Slip Jig, Treble Jig, and Hornpipe. Traditional and Non-Traditional set pieces will also be introduced. Advanced dancers can expect to learn a few steps from Riverdance and Lord of the Dance too! For more information on Irish Dance, please contact Miss Casey at Krane Irish Dance.
Adaptive Dance – 1 Hour Weekly
Adaptive Dance where students of all abilities, ages, and special needs can enjoy dance. Using Boston Ballet’s adaptive dance curriculum, students will develop fine and gross motor skills as well as musicality through creative movement and dance basics. Skills such as confidence, expression, listening, and working together are also developed within the curriculum.
Musical Theater I-V – 1 Hour Weekly:
Combining acting, dance and musicality, musical theater class helps dancers fuse their technique and movement to their storytelling. With a strong emphasis on detail and dynamics dancers are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and expand their toolbox. Choreography focuses on strong, athletic and energetic movement together with moments of stillness and simplicity. Students will have the opportunity to learn fresh, new pieces as well as original Broadway choreography from some of the classics such as A Chorus Line and Hairspray.
Voice Coaching/Song Interpretation – Private Lessons:
Vocal coaching will have a strong focus on finding and telling the story while working on diction, phrasing and finding the proper music to showcase each student’s strengths. Each performer is encouraged to find their ‘own’ story through the song. **Students must bring accompanying music and tracks.** Students will also work through specific notes on the keyboard and with warm-ups.
