CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Ballet
age 6+
Disciplined and encouraging... the foundation of dance!
Students experience a structured class focusing on coordination, alignment, control, grace, flexibility, strength, and musicality. Students will learn to properly execute movement at the barre, in the center, and in traveling combinations. This class is extremely important for dancers interested in other forms including jazz, modern, tap, and even hip hop!
Creative Combo Class
age 3-6
The perfect introduction to dance class!
Students explore a variety of dance styles including creative movement, ballet, tap, and jazz. In addition to gaining dance/movement skill, young students improve in a variety of areas: discipline, focus, rhythm, strength, flexibility, and control... all while experiencing a fun, stimulating class. In addition, students improve social skills through interaction with their peers, the instructor, and assistant instructor(s). This class is a great learning experience for young movers!
Hip Hop
age 7+
Upbeat, fun, and current!
Students explore the latest in hip hop and street dancing, with a focus on popping, locking, breaking, and current trends in choreography. This class is great for students of all ages and levels of interest and previous experience.
Jazz
age 7+
A fun, high-energy class.
Students explore American jazz dance with focus on proper alignment, coordination, technical execution, and performance. Students will learn proper execution of jazz dance turns, leaps, and jumps with a focus on technique and style. Dancers will stay fit while developing strength, flexibility, and control.
Stretch & Strengthen
age 8+
Add strength & length to your dancing!
Students focus on stretching and toning the body through a variety of exercises. Traditional stretching techniques are combined with conditioning exercises, thera-band work, and free weights.
Tap
age 6 through adult
Fast-paced, challenging, and fun!
Students explore the fundamentals of tap dance technique with focus on accuracy, clarity, rhythm, timing, and musicality. The performance of multiple styles from Broadway to Rhythm/Street tap will be explored. Intermediate and advanced level dancers will be challenged with the latest in tap dance steps, combinations, and tricks
Turns & Leaps
age 8+
Take your technique to the next level
Proper technique of jazz dance turns and leaps broken down practiced each week. Focus is placed on control and accuracy in turns and height and line in leaps. A strong foundation is emphasized in each of the levels, with intermediate and advanced level students studying advanced turns, leaps, and combinations.
ADDITIONAL CLASS OFFERINGS
Competition Company Classes
age 8-18, by audition only
For the dancer wishing to further pursue his/her training
All dancers cast in The Beat's Competition Company will be required to attend extra class and rehearsal in addition to regular classes. The Beat's Competition Company dancers are required to attend monthly rehearsals on campus at BGSU, participate in community performance, compete at both the regional and national level, and participate in additional workshops both within the studio and in other cities. Members should utilize the issued username and password to access complete details through the Competition Co. Member Log-in page.
Pre-Competition Company
age 6 & 7, by audition only
For the young dancer interested in accelerated training and a taste of competitive dance
Pre-Competition Company dancers will participate in class for 1.5 hours once per week. Class will focus on technique and the production of two performance dances (1 tap, 1 jazz). Pre-Competition Company members should utilize the issued username and password to access complete details through the Competition Co. Member Log-in page.
Solo/Duet/Trio Repertory
for Company members, by audition/invitation only
For the Company dancer wishing to broaden performance experience
Members of The Beat Dance Company may be asked to perform a solo, duet, or trio for the competition season. Solo/Duet/Trio performers will participate in regional and national competitions with the Company, and will also have the option of attending additional competitions. Dancers will be invited to perform by the faculty after an audition process. The faculty will have the final say on placement regarding the appropriate choreographer, dance style, dance partner(s), music, etc. Additional fees for choreography and rehearsal/studio space apply. For more information on solo/duet/trio auditions, contact us at info@tapBG.com.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Enrollment for Fall 2009 is now open. Log in or register for a new account through our Studio Director program and check out our complete class schedule online. Interested in meeting with a member of The Beat's faculty for placement suggestion? Send us an e-mail at info@tapBG.com to schedule a private audition.
