Dancer's Edge Dance Studio - Dexter, Michigan

                    Dancer’s Edge Class Descriptions 2008-2009

Ballet: Focusing on pure technique, ballet is the foundation of all dance forms.
Dancers will move through a series of exercises beginning at the barre then moving to
the center and performing combinations including balancing exercises, turns, leaps,
and jumps. Ballet develops the dancers alignment, balance, flexibility, grace, and poise.

Jazz: A stylized form of dance taking root from popular music and dance forms with
basic ballet technique. Jazz is a broad from of dance that is individualized by each
teacher. Students will learn alignment, flexibility, balance, turns, leaps, and jumps
usually performed to upbeat popular music.

Lyrical: A slower style of jazz pulling more from ballet technique using turned out and
parallel positions. Students learn alignment, flexibility, balance, expression, and focus.
Lyrical dance is usually performed to complement the lyrics of a song, telling a story
through movement.

Tap: A style of jazz dance that uses metal taps attached to the shoe to make rhythmic
sounds. This form of dance uses ballet vocabulary and focuses of rhythm, musicality,
and basic jazz principles.

Hip Hop: A style of jazz dance made popular by street dancers in California and New
York. Dancers will learn rhythm, style, and improvisation, not focusing on technique,
but allowing each student to find their individual style in relation to the music.

Creative Movement: Designed for the young dancer, creative movement
incorporates props, games music and fun to encourage students to think creatively in
addition to learning basic ballet technique. Students will go through a series of
stretches, barre work, across the floor steps, and center floor activities. Students must
be potty trained in order to participate.

Jumps, Leaps, Turns:   Floor progressions focusing solely on leaps, pirouettes and
skills help your child develop his/her skills

Ballet for Babies: Your child’s first dance class! Filled with music, playful interaction
and dance, this class is designed for our youngest dancers!

Performing Arts Program: Music, drama, arts and crafts, games and much more!
Designed for 2,3,4 and 5 year olds. Check out our schedule for your specific age
group.

Blaize Junior Hip-Hop Team: By audition. Dance at The University of Michigan
Womens’ Basketball games focusing on hip-hop and pom. For ages 8-13.

Dancer’s Edge Competition Teams: By audition.

Modern: A form of dance that began as a rebellion to ballet, shedding tight clothing
and ballet slippers, modern dance is the purest form of dance as an art. Dancers learn
basic ballet principles with an emphasis on style and dance in bare feet. Improvisation
is used as a means to let the students explore their own creativity as a dancer.
Students dance to a wide range of musical forms, usually without lyrics.

Musical Theatre: A style of jazz that references Broadway choreography. Dancers
learn basic jazz principles and help develop acting skills and facial expression through
theatre activities.

Triple Threat Workshop: Drama, Dance Music and more! Learn to incorporate all
elements to become the ultimate performer!

Pom Pon: A form of dance team style jazz that focuses on synchronization and strong,
sharp movements, especially of the arms. Dancers learn basic and advanced pom
drills and combinations to emphasis unity and precision.

Mommy and Me:   Creative Movement with mom (or dad too!). Get ready to wiggle,
jump and move to music, props and fun!

Toddler Time: A fifteen-minute dance class that focuses on basic creative movement
techniques. Dancers will learn social and listening skills while being active through
problem solving activities.

Cheerleading: Learn motions, cheers and proper technique of sideline and
performance cheerleading. Vocal techniques and cheer creation are included.

Nia: Hi powered workout; lo impact format. Blends dance, martial arts and yoga with
beautiful music. All fitness levels. Nia is like chocolate. You can't describe it. You have
to taste it!

Performance Poetry: Students will learn to develop their own poetry and how to
present and perform in an entertaining format!

Dancing for Weddings: Do you have a big event coming up? Learn to dance like a
pro at any social dance!

Greek Dancing: This ethnic style of dance centers around social occasions and
group dancing. Learn to Greek dance and say “Opa!”

Voice Lessons: Our newest addition, taught by Christine Miller M.F.A. offering private
and group lessons to develop your singing voice!

Senior Fitness: Designed for students ages 55 and older who want to keep in shape
through exercises designed just for you!

Abs and Arms: Focusing on problem areas, this class is a series of exercises
targeting your abdominal muscles and arms.

Cardio Boot Camp: The ultimate workout from head to toe! You will be challenged to
incresaet your cardio level, stamina along with toning and stretching exercises.

Call us at (734) 424-2626 for more class descriptions! We can't wait to dance with you!

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