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Sunset Dance Academy
The Sunset Dance Academy offers both classes and dance company opportunities for all ages and skill levels.
Our affordable and inviting classes offer professional instruction in all styles of dance, and help guide the way for
students to have fun, gain confidence, learn social skills, and expand their creativity.
The Sunset Dance Academy holds two recitals each year -- a Holiday Showcase and a Spring Recital. Costume fees
for these recitals are included in dance class fees. Recitals are held in the Geneva High School Auditorium. Spring
Recital information is printed in the Winter and Spring brochures.
Open enrollment for Sunset Dance Company is in August. Turn to page 41 for details.
Dance Class Descriptions
WITH LEVEL PROGRESSIONS
Have fun and
make new friends
in the Sunset
Dance program!
Ballet
Mommy & Me
Ages 18-29 months
In this class, tots will be guided through dance and creative movement/
play with a parental figure. Tots need dance attire, adults need
comfortable clothing.
Tiny Toes / Pre-Ballet
Ages 2.5-6
Tiny Toes and Pre-Ballet classes introduce simple ballet movements and
terminology through fun music, choreography, and props. Pre-Ballet 2
prepares four- to six-year-old dancers for Beginning Ballet.
Ballet
Ages 4+
Learn the fundamentals of classical ballet. Classes will focus on
technique, proper body alignment, coordination, and rhythm. Students
will be introduced to barre, center work combinations, and routines.
Allegro*
Ballet 1
Dancers 4-7 by invitation only, who have mastered their
age appropriate level requirements. Students will learn
dance styles at a quicker (allegro) pace, and will study
multiple styles of dance.
Dancers who progress to more advanced barre and centre
combinations, choreography, and terminology.
Ballet 2* Dancers who have mastered the requirements for Ballet 1
progress to a more advanced barre and centre
combinations, choreography, and terminology.
*Instructor approval needed for Allegro and Ballet 2.
Other Styles of Dance
Acro - when offered
Dance and gymnastics in one class! Acro will be beneficial for both art
forms! Learn and perfect gymnastics skills, tumbling moves, leaps , turns
and tricks. This class will also incorporate different styles of dance to
complement gymnastics, including lyrical, jazz, and hip hop. All levels
and experience are welcome.
Combo Classes
Combo classes give dancers an introduction to different dance styles
each week. Level 2 of combo classes are by invitation only once the child
has progressed through the original combo class.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop dancing emulates steps created by hip-hop culture, seen
everywhere from music videos to dance teams.
Lyrical
Lyrical is a combination of ballet techniques and fluid jazz movements.
Dancers will learn to dance with emotion and connectivity in their
movements.
Modern Dance
Modern dance is a broad genre of western concert or theatrical dance
Musical Theatre and Jazz
In Musical Theatre, dancers learn about famous choreographers, dances,
and styles from classic and current musicals. Jazz dance introduces
participants to new rhythms, steps, and movements in a fun and exciting
atmosphere that will increase flexibility and strength.
Tap
Tap develops coordination, rhythm, and timing. Participants learn
technique with barre, centre work, and combinations.
DANCE CLASS ATTIRE
Ballet and Lyrical
• Up to Level 1 = pink leotard
• Level 1+ = black leotard
• Company = royal blue leotard
• All levels = pink tights, ballet shoes, and
ballet skirts
• Hair in a bun
Hip Hop
• Form fitting athletic clothes
• White sole sneakers
Jazz and Musical Theatre
• Form fitting top and jazz pants, bike
shorts/capris, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes
• Hair pulled up and out of face.
Tap
• Same clothes as jazz
• Up to level 1 = black tap shoes
• Level 1+ = tan tap shoes
• Hair pulled up and out of face.
Combo
• Both styles of shoes
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