

| Westbrook Dance Academy. |
| Westbrook Dance Academy, LLC |
| Westbrook Dance Academy Class Descriptions Pre-School Classes-Ages 2 to 5 Creative Movement (Ages 2 & 3) 45 Minutes Weekly: A Creative movement class introduces children to music and movement. Games, dance, and music will develop basic motor skills, rhythm, and imagination. Students will perform one routine in our spring performance. Pre-School Dance (Ages 3-5) 1 Hour Weekly: 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 6-8) II (ages 8-10) III (ages 11-13) IV (ages 14 and up) Dance I (ages 6-8) - 1 ½ Hours Weekly: This is a continuation of Ballet and Tap with an addition to Jazz. This allows older students to continue their introduction to 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 - II-IV Ballet is the foundation for all dance training. Although this class is not required, it is highly recommended for all students. Students will learn proper alignment of the body, strength, flexibility, vocabulary, proper technique and grace. Pointe - III-IV Pointe: This class in 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 may be eligible for this class. Any student taking this class must take their regular ballet class in addition to this one. Tap- II-IV and Adult Tap: Tap is a percussive class that uses tap technique with or without music. Students will learn vocabulary and the different styles of tap during their classes as well as the history of tap. This class will develop rhythm, timing, and musicality. It is recommended that a jazz or ballet class be taken in addition to tap. Jazz- II-IV Jazz: This class will improve a student’s flexibility, strength and coordination using different styles of jazz (theater dance and hip-hop) with a variety of music. This is a fast paced class that will develop endurance and rhythm. Lyrical - II-IV Lyrical: This class is a combination of ballet, jazz, and modern. This style of dance tells a story using many different types of music while using technique, strength and grace. This class will increase flexibility, control and the ability of using emotion to tell a story. Hip-Hop - I-IV Hip-Hop: Hip-Hop is a fast paced class that is very upbeat using the hottest dance moves. This is a fun but challenging class and is always an exciting addition to our spring performance. Acro - II-IV Acro: Very similar to gymnastics but with no equipment. Students will learn basic tumbling skills incorporated with dance training. Students will increase flexibility, timing, rhythm, and coordination. Mats will be used in this class for protection. |