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ALICATS Dance Studio was established to bring exceptional dance instruction to Flowery Branch and its surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of options for children and adults. |
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DANCE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Creative Movement - Ages 2 1/2 - 3 Classes are designed for children who want to learn basic dance skills. Through fun activities children learn the fundamentals of dance. These students also participate in the Spring Performance. Class length is 30 minutes, 1 time per week. Music and Movement - Ages 3-4 Dancers begin to learn pre-ballet technique, basic terminology, and stage direction. Dancers will also be introduced to Tap, where they will begin to work on rhythm, sound, counting to music, and coordination skills. Class time is 45 minutes, 1 time per week. Prep Class - Ages 4-5 By combining Tap and Ballet, students learn the essential skills needed to continue to a one hour class the following year. Class length is 45 minutes, 1 time per week. COMBINATION CLASSES Why are combination classes offered? The best way for a new dancer, especially young dancers, to decide if dance is right for them is by experiencing the different styles. By combining two or more styles of dance, dancers get the opportunity to try many styles of dance at once, saving parents time and money while their dancer is deciding if dance is right for them! Combo Classes Ages 5 and up By combining Tap, Ballet and Jazz, into a one hour time frame, we not only create convenience, but also give the beginner dancer the opportunity to see what the dance world has to offer. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week and are grouped by age. TAP Tap introduces dancers to musical rhythms, as well as the rhythm of their feet! JAZZ and HIP HOP What's the difference between Jazz and Hip Hop? The Jazz style of dance is what can be seen in many Broadway shows such as "Cats". It is a more structured, stage style of dance. Hip Hop is a fast, higher energy type of dance seen in many music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in shows such as Janet Jackson, Brittney Spears, and N'Sync would be typical examples of Hip Hop. 6-8 year old Jazz/Hip Hop This beginner program allows students to take the 2 most popular forms of dance in one class. The Jazz/Hip Hop class teaches fundamental Jazz steps and combines the elements of hip hop moves and contemporary music. We have found that the combination of Jazz and Hip Hop is ideal for this age. Students learn the necessary elements of Jazz. 9-12 year old Jazz and Teen Jazz At these ages a student can take a dedicated Jazz class that is more focused on the stage type element of Jazz. The Jazz classes may use contemporary music similar to the hip hop classes, but the movement and routines are all Jazz based. The continuing classes are 10-12 Jazz B or Teen Jazz B. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Hip Hop These are hip hop classes for the 9-12 years old and 13-17 year old students.Students are placed in the level of hip hop that they are ready for. As a student progresses they will move to the level they are ready for. These classes are not split by age, and can range from 10-17 yr. olds. Class length is 1 hour, 1 time per week. Tumbling Ages 3 and up Tumbling is a great way to expand a dancers abilities, or teach a non-dancer cordination and skills to help them in other areas. We have classes divided by levels. Class length is 45 min. or 1 hour, 1 time per week. Modern Clogging Ages 7 & up This is not your old fashioned clogging! This is the new and improved clogging, which fuses hip hop flavor with traditional clogging footwork! It is a high energy, high fun, and EXTREMELY entertaining style of clogging! INTERMEDIATE AND COMPANY CLASSES Ages 7 & up Dancers who have chosen to focus more on dance may be placed in an intermediate or company class. These dancers attend more than one day of dance a week and are invited to perform at many public festivals and parades. Our company dancers will also attend competitions throughout the year. BALLET Ballet is the foundation of all dance. Just like in learning a sport you must know the basics before you can play the game. Ballet is what gives dancers the coordination, and ability to excel in other dance styles as well as their life. BALLET /JAZZ TECHNIQUE In order to truly exceed in anything you need to be well rehearsed in the basics. Ballet technique is just that. An opportunity to fine tune the basics of movement. Dancers will be taught with discipline, as well as challenged to grow to their full potential as dancers. DRESS CODE FOR FEMALES BALLET Female students are required to wear a BLACK leotard and tights. Skirts may be allowed at times. TAP & JAZZ BLACK shorts or form fitted pants HIP HOP Comfortable clothes NO MID-DRIFFS may be shown HAIR MUST be pulled back off the face in a pony or a bun. DRESS CODE FOR MALES For Tap, Ballet, or Jazz dancers must wear BLACK shorts or pants and an ALICATS T-shirt. Dancers may wear any clothing with out snaps or zippers for Hip Hop |