Hip Hop
Hip hop classes teach the techniques needed to master such movement styles as popping , locking , breakdancing , freestyle and other dance forms associated with the popular music and performance artists of today . Class will consist of a warm-up , technical exercises to increase strength and isolation and choreographed combinations to improve style and performance quality . Intertwined into each class is also an improved knowledge of hip hop history , musicality , body awareness , athleticism and the family values of what is real hip hop culture .
Intro to Hip Hop is designed for young boys and girls , age 6-8 , to begin the discovery of the most basic elements of hip hop such as posture and isolation in an educationally fun atmosphere .
Hip Hop 1 provides boys and girls with a basic understanding of the foundational movements and concepts associated with hip hop dance .
Hip Hop 2 provides a continuing understanding of hip hop technique with a greater emphasis on concepts such as musicality , fluidity , and sharpness of movement .
Hip Hop 3 increases the dancer ’ s technical ability through exploring various styles of hip hop movement and applying them to longer more complex choreography .
Hip Hop 4 / 5 is an advanced level course designed to challenge experienced hip hop dancers at a fast pace .
Down with Hip Hop is designed to help students with Down Syndrome explore an interest in dance , music , and selfexpression .
Performance Companies
Prelude Dance Theatre ( PDT ) was formed in 2001 to give dancers an opportunity to enhance their training and gain performance experience as well as share their talent with the community . PDT performs choreography in various techniques including ballet , jazz , and modern .
Directors : Laura Biernacki , Ashley Deran , Valerie Gonzalez , and Hilliary Vaccarello
Euphony Tap Ensemble ( ETE ) was formed in 2003 . ETE is designed to give tappers an opportunity to enhance their training and gain performance experience as well as share their talent with the community .
Director : Jenna Jozefowski
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