Rockwell Dance Center
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Class Descriptions

All ages and levels, offering classes in various styles such as Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, and Jazz. The classes are designed to teach students the fundamental techniques and skills needed to perform and build strength while also emphasizing self-expression, confidence, and creativity. The classes are structured into levels, and students progress through the levels at their own pace until they complete the syllabus for each level. The studio provides a nurturing environment for young, imaginative minds and bodies to learn, grow and develop their skills.

 
 

Pre Ballet/Tap

Ages 3-4* (potty trained) Introduction to ballet basics, tap technique, classroom etiquette, self expression and confidence are taught using methods for young imaginative minds and bodies.

Ballet/Tap

Ages 5-6*

Continuation of pre ballet/tap curriculum and methods with focus on body alignment and motor skills.

 

Ballet

Ages 7 to 18+

Class is comprised of barre work, center exercises and across the floor combinations. Students learn classical ballet technique, dance fundamentals, proper placement, musicality, and artistry while building strength and performance skills. Please contact us for more information on our leveled syllabus.

 
 

Levels 1-8. Students spend approximately 2 to 3 years in each level (until syllabus is complete.)

Pre Pointe

dancers work in ballet flats on supplemental skills outside of their regular ballet technique classes with the goal of progressing into pointe shoes and dancing en pointe. these skills consist of specific strengthening and flexibility exercises.

Pointe

Once a student has reached a place of proficient technique and physical readiness, they are able to pursue class en pointe. Pointe class is a continuation of ballet technique while developing specific skills needed to perform and dance safely in pointe shoes.

levels - beginner, intermediate, advanced. Students spend approximately 1 to 2 years in each level (until syllabus is complete.)

Hip Hop

Ages 5 to 18+

A street style dance class with a strong foundation of movement techniques that consist of grooves, rhythms and dynamics. There will be an emphasis on commercial dance techniques and commercial performance preparation.

Levels are listed below in order from beginner to advanced. Students spend approximately 2 to 3 years in each level.

Kidz Bop, Beg, Beg/Int, Int, Int/Adv, Adv

 
 

Jazz

Ages 7 to 18+

Jazz class focuses on rhythms, body isolation, coordination, technical skills and style performed to a wide range of music including pop, instrumental, contemporary and musical theater.

Levels are listed below in order from beginner to advanced. Students spend approximately 2 to 3 years in each level.

beg, beg/int, int, int/adv, adv

 

 
 

Contemporary

Ages 10 to 18+

Contemporary classes train the dancer from the inside out — developing a keen sense of rhythm, physicality, and the art of storytelling. Students learn to pay close attention to musicality, progressively applying textures and dynamics to their movement, ranging from expansive, full-body phrasework to intricate, gestural work, and exploring how music and movement can relate — sometimes aligning, sometimes contrasting — to add depth and complexity to the stories they tell. Character development, personal experience, and acting techniques guide dancers to connect with the emotional essence of a piece, using their own narratives to bring authenticity to their movement. An exuberant, encouraging atmosphere invites students to dive fully into discovering their authentic movement quality, with the overarching goal of making dance fun and enjoyable for every student — ultimately learning to communicate powerful, engaging storylines through their bodies in a way that resonates with both performer and audience.

Levels 1-8. Students spend approximately 2 to 3 years in each level.

 
 

Tap

Ages 7 to 18+*

Students combine tap’s rhythm, percussion, musicality and technique to show that aside from being a founding form a dance, the tap dancer is a virtual musical instrument. Improvisation, call and answer and many exciting approaches will allow students to learn, grow and perform tap.

 

Levels are listed below in order from beginner to advanced. Students spend approximately 2 to 3 years in each level.

Beg

Beg/Int

Int

Adv

 
 
 

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