This 45 minute class introduces the young dancer to basic Tap & Ballet moves. The student is to wear a body suit with tights, pink ballet slippers & black “revolution” tap shoes. Hair should be up in a pony tail or bun.
Acro:
This class is 1-1 ½ hours. It includes tumbling and dance by a certified gymnast. Students should wear a bodysuit with shorts or a tank top with shorts. No shoes are allowed. Hair should be up.
Ballet The foundation of a dancer's body placement and posture. Through ballet all other dance forms may be found. Our ballet program teaches technique for the dancer within classical traditions during class. Students are given the opportunity to experience ballet as they perform during our annual recital. The student is to wear a black leotard, pink tights and pink split sole Capezio, Revolution or Leo’s CANVAS ballet shoes. (Skirts and warmers are acceptable.) Hair must be up in a pony tail or bun.
Tap ages 5 & up .
Traditional forms, new styles with upbeat and rhythmic sounds. Creative percussive footwork, with important disciplines for developing the mind body coordination. The student is to wear a black color leotard, tan tights, black slip on "Leo" or “Revolution” tap boot.
Jazz A codified jazz technique, with disciplined principles, terminology and methods. Designed for the dancers to build on from beginner through advanced. Jazz technique incorporates various combinations, different styles and famous routines. The student is to wear a solid leotard with tights, dance pants/dance shorts and a tan "Capezio" foot underwear or Leo's Illusion foot thong.
Modern
Modern is taught at most colleges that offer dance as an elective. We encourage intermediate to advanced students to learn the principles of modern prior to graduating high school. Here advanced students will learn basic modern theories on movement, timing, energy, force and space to incorporate important ballet/dance techniques they have accomplished within their dance. The student is to wear a solid leotard with transition tights and "dance paws" or “foot undeez”.
Lyrical Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz technique. Flowing and continuous choreography with expressing extreme emotions and feelings. For the dancer who has developed and attained an intermediate level of jazz and ballet. The student is to wear a solid leotard, transition tights and "dance paws".
Jazz/Gym The Gymnastic part of floor routine that incorporates tumbling and flexibility. Cartwheels, walkovers, etc. with Jazz dance. Black leotard, unitard/ bike shorts, with a transition tight.
Hip Hop Step by step instructions for cool urban funk, great dance moves, funky dance steps, up to date music and combinations of hip hop dance. Comfortable clothing, and black split sole"Capezio" or “Revolution” jazz sneaker.
Musical Theater Class includes movement, stage directions, presentation and improvisation. No specific attire be prepared to move.
Cheer Dance
Class includes tumbling, stunting, dance & cheer from a Rutgers Certified cheerleading coach. This class is encouraged for children looking to enter township cheerleading. The student should wear cheer shorts with a t-shirt and cheer sneakers. Hair should be tied back and no jewelry should be worn.
Class Information
The classes described meet 1 day a week from the months of September to June. Class time is 1 hour, unless otherwise stated in the description. You have many classes to choose from. If you are interested in more than one class we can accommodate your requests. The annual recital in June will feature each class and their routine. It is not mandatory that your child participate in the annual recital however, we encourage everyone to join us. It is the perfect way to include our family and friends and finish out the school year. This is a very rewarding experience. We usually have 2 show times. We do our best to place siblings in the same show although there are no guarantees as 80% of our business is with more than one family member enrolled. Every Bella Dance student enrolled will be presented with a dance trophy at the recital.
