Dance Classes Summer 2012

 
Click here for a complete schedule of Dance classes. Click here for the Children's Dance Class Dress Code.
  

Children's Dance Classes

Dancing Tots   2 1/2 - 3 YRS
Children develop creativity in movement, coordination and self-esteem in a non-competitive environment. Learn the fundamentals of movement in a fun way.

Dancing 3s   3 YRS
Dancing 3s is a gentle introduction to movement with music for three-year-olds.  Students begin to develop skills needed to work in a group dynamic, listen actively and follow directions.  Classes are designed as structured play, using imagery and imagination to explore movement and develop gross motor skills.

Dancing 4s    4 YRS
Dancing 4s is for children who are four years old. Students continue to develop the group dynamic skills in the Dancing 3s curriculum. Gross motor skills such as marching, galloping, skipping and leaping are expanded.  Exercises for coordination and rhythm are introduced through creative games and dances.

Pre-Ballet/Tap A   K-2 GR
For kindergarteners or first graders. Students continue to develop classroom etiquette and body and spatial awareness skills. Classes balance work with fun as rhythm studies, folk dances and exercises for balance are added to the curriculum. Age appropriate pre-ballet exercises and positions are introduced, promoting body alignment, posture and age appropriate stretching. Basic classical positions are taught and an increased focus is expected in the preparation for Level I.

Teen/Adult Dance

Intro to Ballet  
This is the ideal level for first time students, adult beginner students, or those who would like to return to the dance studio after many years and are looking for a refresher course. Barre exercises will focus on developing a foundation in ballet technique and vocabulary. Center exercises will include elements from barre work, as well as the introduction of concepts of croisé, effacé and écarté and the introduction and/or review of basic turns and jumps.

Ballet IA  
Students are expected to be familiar with all barre exercises, including simple balances, concepts of croisé, effacé and écarté, and basic turns and jumps. Centre exercises combine elements of the above material into movement phrases of two to four different steps and emphasize increased proficiency.

Ballet II  
Students are expected to be familiar with all barre exercises, including balances, concepts of croisé, effacé and écarté, as well as turns and jumps. A greater understanding of centre exercises, which combine elements of the above materials into movement phrases, is necessary with an emphasis on increased proficiency.

Masala Bhangra Workout 
This is an Indian-inspired dance fitness program, designed for people of all ages and fitness levels. It introduces high energy Bhangra and Bollywood dance movement in an easy-to-follow fitness format. Created by expat Sarina Jain, the hour-long cardio workout incorporates sliding steps, squats, jumps, turns and lots of hand and wrist movement. 

Intro to Hip Hop Fusion  
A social-based dance which is rooted in jazz danced to popular music. It is seen today in clubs and music videos.

Intro to Tap  
Learn beginning tap technique in the Jazz/Tap style in warm-ups and combinations.   

Zumba!
Dance your way to a fitter you even without knowing how to dance. Learn exciting unique Latin moves and rhythms. No dance experience is needed.

Adult Dance

Intro To Ballroom  
Learn the basic steps and techniques of dancing with a partner in this introductory class, which covers waltz, fox trot, tango, swing, rumba and cha-cha.

Cardio Dance
Shape up with this action-packed high-energy fusion workout to strengthen and revitalize the cardiovascular system through dance movements.

For All Ages

Israeli Folkdancing - Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced  
These open dance sessions include instruction and review of classics along with today's most popular Israeli folk dances, including couples and line dances. Requests are honored. No need to pre-register, just come and pay at the door. Children are welcome.

Click here for a complete schedule of Dance classes.  For more information, please contact Maxine Silberstein at msilberstein@erjcchouston.org or 713-729-3200 ext. 3223.