This is a link class between Creative Dance and Ballet. At this level, tap is introduced to help improve co-ordination and musicality. Basic ballet steps of plies, tendu, skip, gallop and sautes are introduced.
Ballet I
(5-6yrs)
Students are introduced to French terminology of ballet. The instructor will teach each movement with its term in class. This level is a one hour class per week.
Junior Youth Company (7-12 yrs and above)
Students are at a very important fundamental stage of classical ballet training and are expected to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the movements. This program focuses on the appropriate development of technique, including correct body alignment, vocabulary and strength. Students are carefully monitored by the instructor as well as the director so as to ensure their proper progress. Eventually, the student reaches a level of ability where they may continue in the pre-professional program.
Senior Apprentice and Senior Dance Company
(12-21 years)
Students in this group are very serious about their dance training, study 3 times per week and and have multiple opportunities to perform including Holiday Spectacular, Spring Performance, and travel performances each year.
These have included performing in Disney World, Six Flags, and Nashville Tennessee.
Ballet II-III and IV/ Tap/ Introduction to Jazz (6-7yrs) Students will continue in classical ballet training and French terminology. Students are expected to accomplish the level II expectation before moving to level III. Tap class will be continued for further improvement in coordination and musicality. at this level Jazz is introduced in a 1/2 hour session giving the student the very basis for furthering in the school. The term "jazz dancing" has been used since the 1920's to describe constantly evolving style of dance. It is a familiar form frequently seen on television, stage and film. Jazz dance is challenging and is good for overall conditioning and stamina building.
On Stage Academy of Performing Arts is proud to present it's unique and complete Performing Arts Program, located in Fall River since 1983.
With exceptionally talented professional instructors, we provides classes designed to build self-confidence, self motivation, and expression while working as a team, accomplishing goals, facing challenges and having fun! On Stage accepts students: ages 3 through adult, from beginner to pre-professional Intensive program.
Specializing in: *Pre-dance programs *Creative Movement (Ages 3-4) *Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap (Ages 5-6) *Ballet I, II, III, (ages 8 and above) *Jazz, Lyrical, Classical Ballet, Modern Dance and Contemporary *Musical Theatre, Acting, Vocal Development and Private Voice Lessons.
On Stage has the most accelerated children's program in the area.
Pre-School and BeginnersCreative Dance
(3-4 yrs) Creative Movement/Pre-Ballet- Using the Leap ’N Learn curriculum, our Early Childhood Division is specifically designed to provide boys and girls between the ages of three and seven with a strong foundation in dance and movement. Classes in the Leap ’N Learn Early Childhood Division are grouped into age-specific levels for three to seven year olds. These classes meet once a week for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on age. All levels are essentially structured the same, with the content based on age- appropriate developmental skills. Classes focus on pre-ballet and creative movement concepts. In the Leap ’N Learn Early Childhood Division, we will focus on increasing each child’s cognitive, physical and emotional development. It is a well-known fact within the area of neuropsychology and developmental psychology that the time between 0-7 years is the critical period of development. This is the age at which children are the most responsive to new skills. It is also known that children learn through experience and have a natural need for movement and pretend play. All of the above has been taken into consideration and each class is designed, structured and presented in a fun and child-friendly way, increasing a child’s love of movement and learning.
Combo Classes
Our signature Combo Class Program allows dancers to attend one class a week incorporating the fundamental teachings of three different genres: Ballet, Tap and Jazz. The length of class time increases as the dancer progresses in age, interest, vocabulary and ability. This environment builds self-esteem and confidence
