CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Get the high quality dance education that sets your child up for success.
Create a strong dance foundation by learning the fundamentals in a fun and friendly. Dancers can learn a variety of styles from compassionate faculty who foster a passion for the arts.
Ballet/Tap (2.5-4, 4-6 years)
This Ballet/Tap class works on basic dance skills, coordination, and rhythm, using music, imagery and props. Learning these skills in a fun and entertaining fashion will establish an early appreciation for dance. Correct vocabulary, execution of movement, introductory steps, as well as sequential memorization of movement will be emphasized.
Ballet/Acro/Tap (3-5 years)
These classes expose students to Ballet, Acro, and Tap, which helps to stimulate their minds and maintain their interest, while also creating a well-rounded dancer. Correct vocabulary, execution of movement, introductory steps, as well as sequential memorization of movement will be emphasized.
Kinderdance (4-6 years)
These classes expose students to multiple dance forms, such as Ballet, Jazz, Acro, and more, which helps to stimulate and maintain their interest, while also creating a well-rounded dancer. Each class will vary on the genre of dance. Dancers will work on basic dance skills, coordination, and rhythm, using music, imagery and props. Correct vocabulary, proper alignment and execution of movement, and sequential memorization will be emphasized.
Ballet
Level: I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Ballet offers a strong foundation for many technical dance forms. Structured around classical Ballet training, these classes require a strong focus on Ballet technique. Exercises will build strength, flexibility, proper alignment, balance and coordination. Musicality and artistic expression will also be encouraged.
Jazz
Level: I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Jazz is a high-energy dance style, which combines elements of classical Ballet and modern dance. Classes focus on body isolations, rhythmic accuracy, and sequential memorization, as well as building muscular strength and improving flexibility.
Tap
Level: I, II, III, IV
Tap is a popular dance form that requires the dancer to create rhythms with the metal Taps on his/her heels and toes. Classes focus on creating rhythms through percussive movement of one’s own body. Proper Tap technique will be taught as well as rhythms, musicality, and coordination.
Lyrical
Level: I, II, III, IV, V
Lyrical is a combination of a variety of dance styles such as Jazz, Modern, and a strong emphasis on Classical Ballet. It focuses on interpreting music through emotional expression while combining the technical elements of these dance forms.
Contemporary
Level: I, II, III, IV, V, VI
A fusion of classical Ballet, modern, and Jazz technique. Contemporary relies on a strong foundation in Modern and Ballet. It focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, leaps, turns, efficiency of muscle usage, and safe body alignment. Improvisation and personal interpretation of the movement are also highly encouraged.
Modern
Level: I, II, III
Modern dance is a younger art form than ballet and the movement style centers on the dancer's own interpretations instead of the standardized movements and structured steps of classical or traditional ballet. However, Modern dance does use many of the classical vocabulary and terminology. Dancers study Horton, Limon, and Graham Technique.
Hip Hop
Level: I, II, III, IV
This high energy class teaches coordination, rhythm, strength, and personal style. Set to popular Hip Hop music, students will learn body isolations, foundational skills, sequential memorization of movement, and musicality, while encouraging a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Technique (Tech and/or Jumps & Turns)
Level: I, II, III, IV, V, VI
This class focuses on improving the technical elements and artistry of Ballet & Jazz. It is a great addition for a dancer that wants to improve their skills in each style. Students will learn turns, leaps, jumps and other tricks.
*There is no recital routine associated with these classes.
Acro/Tumbling
Level: I, II, III, IV, V, VI
For dancers, gymnasts, and cheerleaders, looking to enhance their training. This class works on strength, condition, flexibility, tumbling, and acrobatic skills. This class places a strong emphasis on safety and listening skills.
*There is no recital routine associated with these classes.
Private Lessons
Level: Open to all
One-on-one lessons tailored to your desired dance needs. Available to anyone looking to improve their technique, build strength and flexibility, and improve physical fitness.
DANCE TEAMS
Ages: 4 and up
Fusion Studios Dance Company is designed for the serious dancer desiring to take their dance to the next level. Throughout the year we will compete in multiple regional and national competitions, attend a dance convention, and perform at the studio team show and annual recital. To be part of the dance company requires discipline, commitment, dedication, teamwork, and an eagerness to learn. The styles performed vary from lyrical, jazz, contemporary, open, hip hop, musical theater, and tap.