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Center Stage Dance Academy
OUR CLASSES
*Italicized numbers refer to Jr. times.
Combo Class
2 - 4
45min
An introduction to Ballet & Tap in a 45 minute class in order to acquaint younger children to follow direction, learn basic choreography, and basic social skills
Acro Jazz
6+
45min
Various tumbling tricks are the spotlight in a jazz dance. The class focuses on the tumbling aspect and it is suggested that a dance class is taken in addition to this class. Includes learning somersaults, backbends, cartwheels, handstands and more.
4 - 5
30min
Ballet/ Lyrical
8+
45min
A classical ballet class that teaches the formalized actions of a dancer that follow specific rules regarding the positions of the arms, feet, and body. Choreography is based on combinations of these fundamental movements.
The ages 8+ class is considered lyrical, a style of dance created from the fusion of jazz and classical ballet dance techniques.
6 - 7
30min
Tap
8+
30min
A form of rhythmic dance characterized by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion.
Jazz
8+
45min
A technical form of an ever-changing popular dance style done to pop music. Dancers stretch and strengthen, and also work on turns, leaps and dance technique.
6 - 7
30min
Hip-Hop
8+
45min
A high-energy style of dance that is done wearing sneakers. Constantly moving fast and hard, this "street” style of dance is often seen in music videos.
6 - 7
30min
Musical Theater
9+
45min
It is a fusion of ballet, jazz, and modern dance, and usually contains an emotional journey, or story. Musical Theatre is a theatrical dance style that includes dance technique and acting to songs from Broadway and musicals.
Conditioning
9+
45min
Dance conditioning is a practice that focuses on strengthening, toning, and stretching different parts of the body. The goal of dance conditioning is to provide a regimen of exercises for the development of a dancers physical endurance, strength, flexibility, and coordination.
Contact Us
Center Stage Dance Academy
201 Foxon Road North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-0443