Class Descriptions
HULA & TAHITIAN
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HIP HOP
Hip Hop Kidz (Ages 5-7):
Kinderhop(Ages 3-4):
Hip-Hop (Ages 7-18):
The Hip Hop Department at Spark of Creation is a growing department striving to provide dancers with knowledge of hip hop culture through its dance aesthetic and new choreography. They will learn basic techniques (such as body isolations), foot and floor patterns (such as “hip hop walks”), and style (the approach/attitude to performing hip hop dance). With each ascending age level, the techniques become more difficult and choreography becomes more complex challenging the dancers growing minds and developing their skill as hip hop dancers.
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MUSICAL THEATER / VOCAL
Musical Theatre:
This upbeat class teaches Broadway-style choreography and show-stopping stage presence, with a focus on acting and learning song-and-dance numbers from a wide variety of musical productions, past and present. This class will expose students to acting and improvisational exercises, proper vocal techniques and basic dance movements. Jazz or Ballet classes are recommended for students to take alongside Musical Theatre, to fully enhance your child’s experience.
Voice:
Private vocal classes are aimed to build confidence for singing in public, whether it’s for a concert, an audition, or just having fun on the karaoke machine. Students will learn proper vocal and breathing techniques, as well as a various repertoire of songs from different genres of music.
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BALLET & TAP / BALLET
Ballet
Students will be introduced to basic ballet fundamentals, using the R.A.D and Vaganova techniques, including body alignment, vocabulary, and basic positions of the feet & arms. Emphasis will be placed on proper body placement, quality of movement and artistry, with classes tailored to suite the age and ability of the student.
Ballet + Tap Combo
This combination class introduces young children to basic creative dance movement and beginning tap. Basic rhythm and tap choreography, as well as the foundations of ballet, will be taught. This fun and energetic class will also begin to develop social skills and self esteem for even the youngest performer.
Tap
Tap class will provide students with a strong understanding of basic tap foundation, terminology, timing and rhythm. An emphasis will be placed on explanation of terminology, execution of basic steps through more challenging rhythms, precise tap sounds, improvisational techniques, coordination, syncopation and technical execution.
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DANCE CARDIO
A great class for anyone who’s been looking for a way to work out, stay fit, and loves to dance. Combines a fun cardio workout incorporating different dance moves from Hip Hop to Urban to Jazz. This class is designed for all levels of fitness.
TAHITIAN CARDIO
This energetic hybrid dance and fitness class is a fun way to burn calories using basic Tahitian dance movements and techniques. This dance workout will help build cardiovascular and muscle strength as well as develop your core. No experience is required as this class is designed for all fitness levels, whether you are new to the program or an experienced hip shaker.
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JAZZ
Jazz (Ages 7-18)
Students will learn a variety of jazz styles from classic to contemporary. Classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and movement quality with an emphasis on proper execution of jazz isolations, rhythms and style performed to both lyrical and contemporary music.
ROCK BAND
“Rock of Creation”